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Home Decor You Should Thrift Instead of Buy New
Don't waste money on a brand new price tag when you can find something secondhand that's better - and cheaper! The first time I had to furnish and decorate an apartment as an adult, I looked around at the empty rooms and immediately became o...
Home Tech Upgrades That Can Save You Money
Your home is your castle, so you want to make it as comfortable as possible. Integrating technology can provide not only convenience, but also make your home more efficient—which is good for the planet and your wallet. While certain upgrades,...
The Top Spring Projects to Add to Your List If You Plan to Sell Your Home
Picking the right spring projects to tackle this season could sell your home faster—and at a higher price. It might be hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner, and that means homeowners around the country are prepping to sell...
How to Organize Kitchen Counters
Keep kitchen countertops clutter-free with these smart, space-saving solutions. As a professional organizer, I've observed kitchen counters become catch-alls for most families, and the clutter never seems to cease. Between tools that you act...
Housing Market Predictions for 2023
Skyrocketing interest rates put some much-needed pressure on the housing market after home prices hit record highs across the nation last year. While rates did level off through January, causing some homebuyers to re-enter the market, a recent ...
5 Furniture Companies You Probably Haven’t Heard of (But Should Be Shopping)
We love IKEA and West Elm as much as the next home decor shopper, but there are plenty of smaller furniture companies that may not be on your radar, but which you should definitely be shopping. These innovative sites offer pieces specifically d...
Co-Living. It’s Becoming More and More Common
Here’s what you should know about sharing your space with a tenant. Sharing your space with someone who isn’t family is an experience most Americans can relate to at some point in their lives. Whether it’s the freshman year dormmate yo...
Don’t Be Tempted to “Time the Market”
Pamela Grunstein still thinks about the couple who presumed the high-priced, haywire housing market of 2022 was bound to settle down, so they put their house hunt on hold to wait it out. Grunstein, a real estate agent with the Francie Malina...