White paint is having a years-long moment in the spotlight, and its popularity might just keep going—but this popular paint color isn’t just pretty. You may not have been able to quite put your finger on it, but white paint does a few things for its surroundings that other paint colors don’t. Call these benefits…
Help! My White Leather Couch Reeks of Smoke
Dear Mary: I found a great deal on a gorgeous couch at an estate sale. It is upholstered in white leather and appears to be new—as if no one has ever sat on it. Priced at $100, you can be sure that I grabbed it up fast and brought it home. I put it in…
Photos: Woman Feeling ‘Crippled’ by Mortgage Debt Builds Her Own Tiny Home on Wheels
Ingrid Stanway was living in a rental home with her mother when she was struck by a bright idea. Then single, 41, and crippled by mortgage debt, she decided to go it alone and build a tiny home for the debt-free future she coveted. Inspired by DIY videos, Ingrid’s big dream made up for her…
High Schooler Runs Marathon, Raises $12,000 Toward Group Home for Homeless Veterans
A group residence for homeless veterans in Colorado opened its doors on July 11, thanks, in huge part, to a massive fundraiser by a high-school student marathon runner. The runner, 17-year-old Michael Ferrara of Ringoes, New Jersey, ran the 26.2 miles from Sandy Hook to Spring Lake alongside veterans’ supporter’s Team RWB (Red, White, and Blue). Crossing…
Photos: 1920s Craftsman-Style House Untouched for Years Transformed Into Cosy Home
When Swedish-born interior designer Isabelle Dahlin drove past a 1923 Craftsman-style house for sale in a quiet Los Angeles neighborhood, it piqued her interest. The house, on a street lined with identical Craftsman-style homes, had sat untouched for many years. Dahlin saw “great bones,” and the perfect opportunity for a renovation project, reported Apartment Therapy, a…
How to Plant a Window Box
Window boxes give gardeners an affordable outlet to do what they love most: experiment. Known as one of the first living walls, window boxes have been a longtime favorite of gardeners. They continue to be a popular landscape element today, and often stand in for front yards at homes that open to the sidewalk. Although…
Beauty Meets Function: How to Create a Welcoming, Well-Designed Room
“I love what you’ve done!” Anyone who has remodeled or redesigned their home is of course pleased when they hear this from visiting friends. But I will let you in on a little secret: My heart soars when people walk into a space, look around, smile, and say it’s a room they want to spend…
Service Set for 8 Killed in Wreck of Alabama Girls Home Van
AUBURN, Ala.—A remembrance is set for eight young people killed when a van returning to an Alabama girls home after a week at the beach wrecked in a fiery crash during a tropical storm last month. The victims of the 17-vehicle accident, which also killed two other people in a separate car, will be remembered…
Practical Tips for DIY Home Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your budget and savings—a dent that’s tough to repair. While there are certain things you definitely need an expert to handle, there are plenty of other situations in which you can make minor but meaningful repairs without calling for professional support—while saving serious cash. From closet rods…
5 Ways to Make Your Small Outdoor Space Feel Bigger
It only takes a small amount of outdoor space to enjoy the sun on your face and the breeze in your hair from the privacy of home—but if your outdoor space is petite, you might want to consider incorporating a few of these ideas to help your mini getaway feel a little more spacious than…
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