Industrial-style kitchen with open shelving, white cabinets, large plant, and washing machine.
The Under-$10 Buy That Can Make Everything in Your Home Look Luxe
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s beginner-friendly, too.
Heather Bien
Dec 21, 2023
Don’t Throw Out Your Advent Calendar Just Yet
Projects & Improvements
Even after you’ve taken out all the goodies, those single-season Advent calendars still have some life left in them.
Heather Bien
Dec 19, 2023
“Millennial Gray Kitchens” Are Less Popular Now — And Personally, I’m Thrilled
Real Estate
We’ve all found our way from grand millennial Instagram into cottagecore TikTok.
Heather Bien
Dec 18, 2023
If You Work from Home, Here's Why You Need an "Evening Commute"
Life
Trust me — you’ll look forward to it.
Heather Bien
Dec 15, 2023
See How a Stager Used Paint to Completely Transform Vintage Trim Molding
Real Estate
Whoa! Was it really that easy?
Heather Bien
Dec 14, 2023
18 Christmas Party Games for a Holly Jolly Holiday Gathering
Life
From a Hallmark movie drinking game to a festive twist on balderdash.
Heather Bien
Dec 10, 2023
15 Sites to Look for a Job That Aren’t LinkedIn
Life
Whether you’re casually browsing or looking to make big moves ASAP, add these lesser-known sites to your search.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 7, 2023
Why I’ll Never Get Rid of My Glass Coffee Table (And How I Keep It Smudge-Free!)
For $40, I found the coffee table of my dreams.
Heather Bien
Dec 6, 2023
You Aren't a Real Adult Until You Own These Home Repair Essentials
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
How many can you check off this pro-approved list?
Heather Bien
Dec 6, 2023
The 8 Worst Mistakes You’re Making When Shopping Thrifted Furniture
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Pro furniture flippers say these pitfalls will cost you time and money.
Heather Bien
Dec 4, 2023
These 4 Items in My Guest Room Always Get Rave Reviews — And They're Under $20
Real Estate
These thoughtful extras are also super functional.
Heather Bien
Dec 4, 2023
Don’t Take Free Furniture from the Curb Without Doing This First
Projects & Improvements
Bring home the furniture, not the bed bugs.
Heather Bien
Nov 21, 2023
This Viral Paint Hack Is a Clever Way to Make Low Ceilings Look Taller
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
Instagram commenters were fooled.
Heather Bien
Nov 20, 2023
See How a Stager Used “Existing Stuff” to Transform a Dated Apartment
Real Estate
The apartment, in New York City’s exclusive Gramercy Park neighborhood, got a total facelift.
Heather Bien
Nov 17, 2023
15 Sephora Products You Can Buy with Your FSA or HSA Before the Year Ends
Life
From Supergoop to La Mer.
Heather Bien
Nov 17, 2023
I Decluttered My Grandma's Dishes — Now I'm Trying to Find Them Again
Life
I didn’t realize how much I loved them.
Heather Bien
Nov 14, 2023
12 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Home Office
Living
Whether it’s a designated room or a corner in your bedroom.
Heather Bien
Nov 11, 2023
See How a Stager Used a Seller’s Own Furniture to Brighten Up a Living Room
Real Estate
Can you spot the differences?
Heather Bien
Nov 7, 2023
14 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Dining Area
Life
Here’s what to have on hand for your next dinner party.
Heather Bien
Nov 7, 2023
Please, I Beg You to Sell Me a Home with Personality
Real Estate
Neutral gray boxes aren’t what I’m after.
Heather Bien
Nov 5, 2023
The One Thing You Should Never Do Before Closing on a Home
Real Estate
It’s controversial.
Heather Bien
Oct 22, 2023
Here's When a Sears Kit House Is (and Isn't) Worth Saving
REAL ESTATE
Many architectural historians call for preserving mail-order houses.
Heather Bien
Oct 17, 2023
A Sad Backyard Becomes a Mid-Century Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
HOME PROJECTS
The “after” works for all seasons.
Heather Bien
Oct 11, 2023
Breaking My Mom’s Biggest “Friendship Rule” Helps My Relationships
Here’s what I do instead.
Heather Bien
Oct 10, 2023
12 Things to Have in Your Powder Room That Guests Will Thank You For
Living
Never wonder if you should really use that hand towel again.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2023
See How a Stager Gave a 362-Square Foot Studio “Live, Eat, and Sleep” Zones
Real Estate
The layout is genius.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2023
A “Maisonette” Is the House Style You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Real Estate
Ever heard of it?
Heather Bien
Oct 7, 2023
14 Murder Mystery Games for a Whodunnit Dinner Party
Living
Don your costumes and detective hats for a murder mystery game night.
Heather Bien
Sep 27, 2023
I Turned a Bathroom Staple into the Maximalist Headboard of My Dreams
Home Projects
The results are so luxe, you can’t even tell it’s a DIY.
Heather Bien
Sep 27, 2023
32 Little Things to Do, Ask, and Buy If You’re a New Yard Owner
Living
From leaf blowers to property lines, here are the unexpected things you should consider.
Heather Bien
Sep 25, 2023
31 Clever Ways to Make Money from Home
Living
From surveys, to tomatoes, to dogs.
Heather Bien
Sep 26, 2023
This Remodeled Scandi-Style IKEA Kitchen Is *Chef’s Kiss*
HOME PROJECTS
There's a reason why IKEA is a go-to for kitchen renos among designers and DIYers alike.
Heather Bien
Sep 22, 2023
The Surprising Kitchen Investment That Homebuyers Are Tired Of
Real Estate
Bespoke isn’t always a good thing.
Heather Bien
Sep 22, 2023
What’s the Difference Between Thrifting, Antiquing, and Vintage Shopping?
So many terms get thrown around in one secondhand bucket.
Heather Bien
Sep 21, 2023
The “Lazy Girl Job” Is the Secret to Beating Work Burnout
Living
Say hello to work-life balance.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2023
Here's What a "Cash Offer" Means (No, It's Not a Money-Filled Briefcase)
REAL ESTATE
Nor is it a burlap sack full of dollar bills.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2023
I Gave My Builder-Grade Mirror a Designer Look for Just $25
Home Projects
This DIY was super easy, but did require some patience. Here’s how I did it.
Heather Bien
Sep 15, 2023
This Living Room Proves That “Improve and Remove” Meetings Are Worth It
Real Estate
See how a home stager worked magic on a cluttered space.
Heather Bien
Sep 13, 2023
11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Studio Apartment
Living
Every square foot counts.
Heather Bien
Sep 5, 2023
B&A: 9 of the Most Gorgeous Wallpapered Bathroom Redos Ever
HOME PROJECTS
Wallpaper-shy? Let these incredible bathroom transformations win you over.
Heather Bien
Sep 4, 2023
See How a Stager Gave a Cluttered Dining Room a Downright Serene New Look
Real Estate
In a charming 1949 bungalow.
Heather Bien
Sep 4, 2023
11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare Before a Natural Disaster Strikes
Living
Here's what you can do, according to experts.
Heather Bien
Aug 22, 2023
How to Quickly Drain Your Laptop Battery — And Why You Might Want To
Living
It takes a few easy steps.
Taryn Williford
Aug 20, 2023
What Is “Parlor Level,” Anyway?
Real Estate
It’s a more niche term than, say, garden level.
Heather Bien
Aug 5, 2023
You Won't Even Recognize IKEA in These 10 High-End Hacks
A little elbow grease can transform bargain staples into something totally luxe-looking.
Heather Bien
Aug 1, 2023
10 Heartwarming, Hilarious, and Horrifying IKEA Stories
Living
From love at first sight to stuffed rats, IKEA has it all.
Heather Bien
Jul 30, 2023
B&A: A Home Office Goes from “Oversized Closet” to Stylish Work Space
Home Projects
Opening up a wall made a big difference here.
Heather Bien
Jul 28, 2023
B&A: A Builder-Grade Entryway Gets a Welcoming DIY Refresh for $2,000
Home Projects
A few DIY projects made a big difference in adding some warmth to this bare entryway.
Heather Bien
Jul 27, 2023