Kitchen sink with wooden cutting boards, glass jar of brushes, soap dispenser, and lush green plants.
6 Cleaning Tasks I Take On When I Need a Sense of Order and Calm
These quick tasks will help you take control of your environment and find a relaxing, mindful connection. 
Heather Bien
Mar 5, 2022
10 Places to Donate to in Honor of Women’s History Month
Consider celebrating by donating your hard-earned dollars to organizations that support and uplift women in communities around the world. 
Heather Bien
Mar 3, 2022
5 Home Features That Preservation Experts Can’t Stand to See Altered
Here's why.
Heather Bien
Feb 22, 2022
How to Safely Get Rid of Your Old Kitchen Knives
Basically, you have four options.
Heather Bien
Feb 22, 2022
7 Ways to Make Shopping Local a Lifelong Habit
Small business owners and patrons explain how to prioritize shopping local.
Heather Bien
Feb 17, 2022
6 Things Pros Wish You Knew About Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
They've got a few tips on how to get the most out of your DIY.
Heather Bien
Feb 16, 2022
14 New Homebuyers Share How Much They Paid for Their Homes
Here's how people across the country got to the closing table in 2021.
Heather Bien
Feb 16, 2022
B&A: I Revived a Trashed Dresser Using Scraps from My Kitchen Reno for $74 Total
Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.
Heather Bien
Feb 14, 2022
10 Money-Saving Ideas for Your Kitchen Remodel, According to Pros
From open shelving to dented appliances to spray paint, here are clever ways to save money during your kitchen reno.
Heather Bien
Feb 10, 2022
This Is the Cold Brew Coffee Maker You Need in Your Life
It's super convenient — but also helps me enjoy the mindful ritual of making coffee.
Heather Bien
Feb 9, 2022
11 Adorable Valentine’s Day Cards from Independent Etsy Artists
These clever creatives are churning out everything from well-played puns to iconic pop culture moments and perfectly tying them back to a Valentine’s Day theme.
Heather Bien
Feb 6, 2022
8 Projects Real Estate Experts Wish House Flippers Would Stop Doing
Please, for the sake of old houses, stop.
Heather Bien
Feb 3, 2022
8 Tips for Observing Shabbat an Entertaining Expert Swears By
If you're looking to embrace the Jewish tradition as a way to bring intention and connection into your life, here's how to get started.
Heather Bien
Jan 28, 2022
8 Surprising Things I Learned While DIYing My Own Wallpaper Install
These tips from pros will make your next wallpaper project go so much smoother.
Heather Bien
Jan 26, 2022
If You’re Selling a House This Year, These Are the 6 Tax Tips You Need to Know
According to experts.
Heather Bien
Jan 24, 2022
6 Tips For Renovating in a Studio Apartment (Without Losing Your Cool)
Renovations are hard already, but when you don't have an extra room to retreat to? Well, that's especially tough. Here's how to make it work.
Heather Bien
Jan 21, 2022
The Goal-Setting Session I Hold With Friends Four Times a Year
By meeting regularly to discuss progress and plans, it helps us celebrate the wins big and small and reroute as needed. 
Heather Bien
Jan 19, 2022
9 Tax Deductions Every Freelancer and Small Business Owner Needs on Their Radar
Tax pros weigh in on what you can deduct that you might not know about, from museum visits to cups of coffee.
Heather Bien
Jan 18, 2022
6 Tips from Seasoned DIYers for Actually Finishing Your Home Projects This Year
Want to move projects from "to do" to "done"? These six tips will help you pull it off.
Heather Bien
Jan 13, 2022
These Are Some of the Most Popular Historic Home Styles in 10 Cities
Are you an old house lover?
Heather Bien
Jan 8, 2022
The 11 Accessories That Make a Place Feel Like Home
According to real estate agents.
Heather Bien
Jan 7, 2022
The 6 Accessories You Should Never Buy for Your Yard
According to real estate pros.
Heather Bien
Jan 5, 2022
9 Smart Pieces of Advice from People Who Excel at Living in a Small Home
From working with the space you have rather than the space you want, to putting sustainability first, to planning design ahead of time.
Heather Bien
Jan 2, 2022
How to Find Your Dream Decor Inspiration, According to Your Zodiac Sign
This roundup of house tours (with home decor that matches the vibe of each zodiac sign), might inspire your own home, whether you're a Taurus needing a serene space or a Leo craving bold maximalism.
Heather Bien
Jan 1, 2022
11 of the Coolest Ways People Used Color in Their Homes This Year
From the intentional and subtle to the big, bright, and bold, these spaces all use color in jaw-dropping ways.
Heather Bien
Dec 26, 2021
11 Stunning Cabins and A-Frames That'll Make You Want to Run Off to the Woods
From A-frames in California to mountain hideaways in the Catskills, these quiet retreats show what’s possible with DIY skills, creativity, and, sometimes, a lot of white paint.
Heather Bien
Dec 25, 2021
Before & After (& After): 5 DIYers on What They Love & Regret About Their Redos
Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2021
6 DIYers Share Favorite Home Projects from 2021, from Upcycles to Room Redos
These clever projects were the best of the year for these talented DIYers.
Heather Bien
Dec 22, 2021
7 of Reddit's Favorite IKEA Hacks of 2021, Featuring BILLY, HEMNES, and More
These hacks were some of the top-voted of the year.
Heather Bien
Dec 21, 2021
Why Real Estate Agents Will Always Tell You to Buy These 6 Items
They’re critical to keep your home functioning smoothly and safely.
Heather Bien
Dec 8, 2021
11 White-Walled Rooms That Still Pack a Colorful Punch
From vibrant textiles to bold graphic art, these rooms show that white walls are the perfect canvas for color.
Heather Bien
Nov 27, 2021
9 of Reddit's Favorite Under-$100 Home Upgrades
These upgrades are easy and affordable to pull off — but make a huge difference at home.
Heather Bien
Nov 19, 2021
10 Things You Should Always Keep in Your Garage, According to Real Estate Pros
They'll be worth it in a pinch.
Heather Bien
Nov 9, 2021
5 DIY Tricks for Faking Marble, Leather, and Other Expensive Finishes for Cheap
You can get the rich look without the rich price.
Heather Bien
Nov 3, 2021
7 Ideas to Help You Squeeze a Few More Weeks Out of Your Outdoor Space
Falling leaves don't have to mean the end of outdoor hangs. Here's how to extend the life of your porch, patio, or balcony.
Heather Bien
Oct 27, 2021
The Monthly Rent Benchmark That Might Make More Sense Than the 30 Percent Rule
Finance experts weighed in.
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2021
How Just 10 More Inches of Counter Space Made My Kitchen Way More Functional
It doesn't sound like a lot, but that little bit of counter space transformed how I use my kitchen.
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2021
4 Reasons Why I Quit Being a Landlord
After four years, I decided to stop.
Heather Bien
Oct 1, 2021
This Cheap, One-Hour Project Will Turn a Bland Wall into a Vibrant Dining Nook
You'll just need painting supplies and a stencil that you can find on Etsy.
Heather Bien
Sep 24, 2021
8 Common Paint Myths Busted by the Pros
Contractors and paint experts debunk some common painting myths and fill you in on the right way to approach your next painting project. 
Heather Bien
Sep 23, 2021
This $3 Accessory Makes Old Outlets Look Brand New (No Wiring Necessary!)
It’s a 30-second fix that will bring your home into 2021 and leave your outlets — and your walls — with a smooth, monochromatic, clean look.
Heather Bien
Sep 22, 2021
This $10 DIY Will Make a Plain Old Lamp Look Designer
It's an exact dupe for the pleated lampshades you’ll find in every upscale home store.
Heather Bien
Sep 20, 2021
7 Home Inspector Notes That Might Not Actually Be a Big Deal
Don't walk away from the closing table just yet.
Heather Bien
Sep 19, 2021
The Best Advice for Actually Finishing Your Weekend DIY Project
We talked to five DIY weekend warriors on how they find time in their busy schedules to complete their projects.
Heather Bien
Sep 16, 2021
5 Tips I Wish I'd Known Before Hosting My First Yom Kippur Break Fast
I’ve lived, learned, and called in the pros for the ins and outs of hosting that I wish I knew the first time I hosted a Yom Kippur celebration in my home.
Heather Bien
Sep 16, 2021
If You’re Tired of Painted Arches, Here’s a New Wall Accent to Try
You just need a handful of supplies and about an hour to complete this bold, graphic look.
Heather Bien
Sep 15, 2021
What's the Difference Between "Antique" and "Vintage"?
Semantics or something more? Find out here!
Heather Bien
Sep 14, 2021
3 Homeowners Explain Why They Became Renters Again
"I thought owning a home was what responsible adults did.”
Heather Bien
Sep 14, 2021