Why Your Expensive Patio Sits Empty (And How I Fixed Mine)
One of the things that always annoys me when browsing Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram and whatever other home design sites/apps people use is all of the beautiful backyard photos that feature…
Why I Ditched Most of My Upper Cabinets (And You Might Want To Too)
Moment of truth. One fine day last year I was visiting my friend Carmen and watched her struggle to grab a large serving platter from her upper cabinet. There she…
The Weekend I Finally Fixed Our Embarrassing Guest Bathroom (Without Actually Renovating It)
Teachers don’t typically make a lot of money, but we hate to ask for help. When folks come visit, you want your house to at least look like you’ve got…
My Friend’s Tiny NYC Bathroom Taught Me Everything About Squeezing Storage from Nothing
I recently spent some time with my friend Eliza in Manhattan. Eliza lives in a classic NYC studio flat with (you guessed it!) zero closet space. But what shocked me…
The Weekend Bathroom Fixes That Actually Matter (From Someone Who’s Been There)
Let’s start this off by saying I didn’t always care about bathrooms. When I first moved into my condo three years ago, the guest bathroom was beige and white tile…
How I Finally Conquered Our Disaster Pantry (Without Going Broke or Insane)
Our pantry had got so bad that Chris had purchased THREE jars of peanut butter in one week because he couldn’t find the other jars at the back of our…