Messy living room before home staging
See How a Home Stager Gave an Industrial NYC Apartment a Softer Touch
BEFORE & AFTER
The goal was to make it more low-profile.
Heather Bien
Feb 15, 2023
4 Couples Who Sleep in Separate Rooms Share Why It’s Actually the Best
(For them!)
Heather Bien
Feb 14, 2023
Palm Springs Grandmother Is the New Coastal Grandmother
Here's how to get the look.
Heather Bien
Feb 13, 2023
I Organized My Entire Storage Container Cabinet for Less Than $100
And now I feel more like an adult.
Heather Bien
Feb 6, 2023
See How a Home Stager Brightened Up This 1960s Ranch to Draw in Buyers
The longtime rental looks airy and bright.
Heather Bien
Feb 5, 2023
11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Bathroom
A plush robe is a luxe must.
Heather Bien
Feb 4, 2023
The 4 Most Popular Trends in Hardwood Flooring Right Now
According to real estate agents.
Heather Bien
Feb 1, 2023
There Are 2 Very Good Reasons for Doing Closing Paperwork in Person
You might not want to achieve this milestone virtually.
Heather Bien
Jan 29, 2023
6 Kitchens That Will Persuade You to Embrace a Closed Floor Plan
These homes show that it can be worth it to go against the open-at-all-costs trend.
Heather Bien
Jan 27, 2023
I Wish I Hadn’t Followed This Popular Advice After I Moved In
Real Estate
You'll hear it from well-meaning friends, family, and pros.
Heather Bien
Jan 20, 2023
B&A: A One-Bedroom Apartment Sneaks in a Nursery with This Cute and Clever Redo
HOME PROJECTS
Because of their limited square footage, these renters didn't want to bring in baby stuff for the sake of stuff. Maximizing vertical space was key, and they did this by way of wall-mounted book racks, a hanging clothes rack, and floating shelves to hold baby care essentials.
Heather Bien
Jan 19, 2023
See How a Home Stager Helped a Gilded Age Apartment Age Gracefully
With sleek new seating.
Heather Bien
Jan 15, 2023
See How a Stager Took an Empty Space and Made It into a Welcoming Family Room
BEFORE & AFTER
It was so good, Kathy Kuo featured it on her Instagram.
Heather Bien
Jan 8, 2023
5 Home Maintenance Tasks I Wish I'd Done Before Moving into My New House
Here's why I regret it.
Heather Bien
Jan 7, 2023
5 Pieces of Grandparent-Approved Decor Advice
Style
Because while styles evolve and move in and out of fashion, timeless advice is always relevant. 
Heather Bien
Jan 1, 2023
11 Grandparent-Approved Pieces of Advice for a New Year
Living
If there’s anyone qualified to dole out advice about how to best prepare for another year, it’s someone who’s experienced the better part of a century. 
Heather Bien
Dec 31, 2022
The 5 Most Important Lessons These Homebuyers Learned in 2022
For starters? Don't do a remote inspection.
Heather Bien
Dec 31, 2022
How to Choose the Perfect Playlist Name Based on Your Occasion
This foolproof guide is packed with perfect playlist name ideas for every occasion. 
Heather Bien
Dec 30, 2022
A Guide to Tablecloth Sizes (and How to Choose the Right One)
When it comes to tablecloths, one size does not fit all.
Heather Bien
Dec 29, 2022
What is Boxing Day? And Is It Celebrated Outside of the UK?
If you’re like me, you probably haven’t looked into it (until now).
Heather Bien
Dec 26, 2022
The Real Estate Trend That Hopefully Ended in 2022, According to Agents
Real Estate
I got in touch with four agents about why this trend is dying out, and what the change says about the future market.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2022
7 Real Estate Trends That Will Be Left Behind in 2022, According to Experts
Real Estate
Say so long to these trends, including the race to put in an offer.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2022
24 Family-Friendly Games to Play at the Holidays
Life
From holiday movie bingo to wrapping paper races, here’s how to have fun this holiday season.
Heather Bien
Dec 22, 2022
9 Rules for Moving In with a Partner (They're Therapist Approved!)
Don’t forget about date night.
Heather Bien
Dec 19, 2022
See How a Stager Transformed a Wood-Paneled Living Room into a Cheerful Hangout
Without expensive renovations.
Heather Bien
Dec 18, 2022
5 Front Door Paint Colors That Pop in the Snow
According to real estate agents.
Heather Bien
Dec 17, 2022
See How a Home Stager Gave This Dingy Alcove Space a Moody Makeover
The result is a bold reading nook.
Heather Bien
Dec 9, 2022
The Best Real Estate Advice Spotted on Reddit Could Save You Time and Money
Real Estate
Hopefully these six tips will point you in the right direction.
Heather Bien
Nov 28, 2022
The 7 Most Popular Real Estate Stories of 2022, According to Readers
Real Estate
These topics really resonated.
Heather Bien
Nov 27, 2022
This Is What It’s Like to Build an A-Frame With a Kit — And Without
Real Estate
I found two people who've done it.
Heather Bien
Nov 25, 2022
The 8 Most Talked About Cleaning Techniques of 2022
Organize and Clean
Twelve months of techniques got people talking.
Heather Bien
Nov 25, 2022
Here’s How You Define a Dormer
According to architects.
Heather Bien
Nov 19, 2022
4 Architectural Designs That Help Build Close-Knit Communities
According to experts.
Heather Bien
Nov 18, 2022
Here's How You Define a Row House, According to Architects
They're a tad different than townhouses.
Heather Bien
Nov 12, 2022
10 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Kitchen
Think of these as the 201 of stocking a kitchen.
Heather Bien
Nov 5, 2022
See How a Home Stager Turned This Ultra-Traditional Home into an Airy Abode
BEFORE & AFTER
It had lingered on the market for two years.
Heather Bien
Nov 4, 2022
4 Tasty Boards to Try Beyond the Trending TikTok Butter Boards
These pretty platters actually make a lot of sense.
Heather Bien
Nov 2, 2022
Dutch Colonials Are the Unsung Hero of American Residential Architecture
They fill ill some of the most charming towns and suburbs throughout the Northeast.
Heather Bien
Oct 27, 2022
The Biggest Regret House Flippers Have About Fixing Up a Home
Real Estate
It has nothing to do with cutting corners.
Heather Bien
Oct 23, 2022
3 Art Experts Weigh in on the Ethics of DIY Art
Where's the line between counterfeit and creativity?
Heather Bien
Oct 21, 2022
See How a Stager Transformed Classic NYC Co-Op into a Fresh, Modern Space
BEFORE & AFTER
The unit has a whole new look.
Heather Bien
Oct 19, 2022
5 Productivity Tips (That Work) from Formerly Disorganized People
Use these to stay on track and free up some extra free time.
Heather Bien
Oct 19, 2022
5 Things You Shouldn’t Renovate Before Selling — Because a Buyer Will Anyway
Put the hammer down.
Heather Bien
Oct 19, 2022
See How a Home Stager Turned This Queen Anne Victorian into a Welcoming Abode
In Portland, Oregon.
Heather Bien
Oct 13, 2022
What Happens When You Need to Fire Your Real Estate Agent
Real Estate
Learn from my mistakes with the five biggest tips you should know.
Heather Bien
Oct 13, 2022
8 Tips for Making a Dual-Purpose Bedroom Work
Home Projects
Make a space that can do it all!
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2022
10 Annual Checkups First-Time Homeowners Need to Keep in Mind
Real Estate
They'll save you time and money down the road.
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2022
Here's One Simple Way to Lower Your Grocery Bill This Week
No matter where you shop.
Heather Bien
Oct 9, 2022