Winona, Minnesota
7 Charming, Under-the-Radar Places to Live in the Midwest
You know, places with a rich past, historical buildings, and real Stars Hollow-vibes.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 23, 2020
5 Homes for Sale Under $400k That’ll Help You Lean into Your Cottagecore Dreams
From Sacramento to Minneapolis.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 12, 2020
The Best Way to “Travel” This Summer? Camp Close to Home—Like, Really Close
After spending so much time cooped up indoors over the past few months, every household deserves a break.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 21, 2020
A Brief (and Bleak) History of Building Fallout Shelters in American Homes
Plus, see inside a preserved shelter in New Mexico.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 10, 2020
4 Reasons Why Floor Air Conditioners Are Actually Way Better Than Window Units
They're clearly superior.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 28, 2020
The One Big Way You’re Probably Surfing Zillow Wrong
It can be righted with one click.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 15, 2020
What Happens When You Get Evicted from Your Apartment?
Here are six things to know.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 28, 2020
A Thermostat Cage, a Toilet Party, and 4 Other Landlord Horror Stories
They can all be summed up with one word: Yikes.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 25, 2020
The Best Area Rugs Under $300, According to Home Stagers
Time to spruce up your rental.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 19, 2020
5 Ways to Save Money on a New House, According to Contractors
Here's how to start renovating wisely.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 18, 2020
5 Resources That'll Help You Scrape Together a Down Payment Faster
Believe it or not, it's doable.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 10, 2020
Contractors Reveal Their 4 Biggest Pet Peeves About Working on Your New House
Don't be the "confused homeowner."
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 7, 2020
The 12 Best Suburbs of Nashville to Live In
Take note of these up-and-coming towns.
Sarah Magnuson
Jan 13, 2020
The Gross Factor of the American Sofa
You wouldn’t dream of leaving your sheets unwashed for weeks at a time, but the sofa never really gets that sort of deep clean.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 23, 2019
The Home Trends We’ll See in 2020, As Predicted by Real Estate Pros
Before you pack up your brass fixtures, terrazzo accents, and macrame, take some time to sneak a preview of what real estate experts say are the top home trends we’ll be checking off our lists in 2020.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 18, 2019
The One Genius Thing I Learned From Watching Netflix's 'Extraordinary Homes'
You can employ this architectural strategy in your own home, no matter where you live.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 7, 2019
5 Unexpected Goodwill Finds for First-Time Homebuyers
Don't sleep on your local Goodwill.
Sarah Magnuson
Nov 21, 2019
We're All So Suddenly Obsessed With Murder Houses—Here's Why
I emailed my editor asking if I could write a story about how a house built on John Wayne Gacy's former property recently went on the market. She said no. I wrote this instead.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 31, 2019
5 Life Lessons from Those Who've Moved a Very Long Distance in a Very Short Time
While a short-term move may never be stress-free, there are a handful of things that can prevent the event from feeling completely traumatizing.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 25, 2019
This Bronx Apartment With a Louvre-Approved Replica Mural Is Somehow Only $325K
The price of $325,000, you can commit to whatever version of perfection that suits you in this stunner that spares no detail.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 18, 2019
You Have to See The Bathroom in This $7.2M NYC Apartment
It’s no surprise that John Richardson, the man known for serving as Pablo Picasso’s biographer, thrived in a maximalist haven.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 16, 2019
I Visited a Disney Store Inside Target, and It Was So Magical
I'm an adult Disney fan, so when I learned that my second favorite place in the entire world, Target, would be hosting Minnie—er, mini—Disney Stores in select locations, it was like Walt himself finally heard my wishes upon stars.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 11, 2019
This Under the Radar Mattress Brand Gave Me the Best Sleep of My Life
It's copper-infused to keep your bed cool and germ-free.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 8, 2019
The Easy, Landlord-Approved DIY That Solved My Most Painful Rental Problem
It wasn’t until I nearly LOST A TOE that I discovered that, with your landlord’s permission, you can make more updates than you might have thought.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 24, 2019
9 Things You Should Never Assume About Your Apartment
You know what they say when you assume: You make... well, you know.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 21, 2019
Even Rentals Have Curb Appeal—Here's How to Increase Yours
There are a few ways city slickers and multi-unit dwelling folks can take part in the quest for a gorgeous home exterior, too.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 15, 2019
A $1.18M Upstate NY Property So Beautiful, I'm Emitting Guttural Screams
Welcome to Hudson Woods, a community located just two hours from New York City that encompasses 131 serene acres of the Hudson Valley.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 5, 2019
This House from "I Love You Man" Just Hit the Market for $2.2M
Imagine waking up and joining your brahs in the famous garage to slap da bass—just like Paul Rudd and Jason Segel do in the film.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 7, 2019
This Quirky Converted Church Is On Sale for $525K—And It Has an Indoor Swing!
It's perfect for those looking for a weekend escape from a demanding life, a haven for entertaining or celebration, or anyone who loves a simply divine home (in all senses of the word.)
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 25, 2019
This $6M Home Was Built for a Book Collector and, Wow, When Can I Move In?
Built for a book collector, this fairytale home stuns in its historic detail with all the modern upgrades fit for royalty.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 20, 2019
This $265K Cali Home Lets You Live the Influencer Life & Have Your Avo Toast Too
This adorable, stylish home in Joshua Tree on the market for just $265,000. Yes, that genuinely affordable price tag is no mirage.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 17, 2019
Before and After: 50 Years Later, This Houston Home Is The Perfect Blend of Goop and ‘Mad Men’
If you're looking for a home that, somehow, brilliantly blends the best of Gwyneth's sensibilities with Sterling Cooper-era interior design, do I have a home for you.
Sarah Magnuson
Jul 11, 2019
This $9M New York City Duplex Might Be The Most Impressive Home I've Ever Seen
Just imagine reading all the books in *that* bright blue library.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 27, 2019
Text Your Dad: CCR Guitarist Tom Fogerty's Former Home Is on Sale for $500K
Crank up the oldies station and pull up the drive to this earthy, multi-story home settled on half an acres in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 25, 2019
All I Want to Do Is Drink Wine on This Italian Farmhouse’s Terrace
Pour yourself a glass of wine and join me on an excursion through a rustic Italian farmhouse.
Sarah Magnuson
Jun 9, 2019
This $777K California Cabin Is Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Movie
Are you there, Wes Anderson? It’s me, a cabin!
Sarah Magnuson
May 26, 2019