One of the big decisions you face during a home renovation is how to best live through it: Should you stay or should you go? If you decide that vacating your home seems like the best course of action, there are several steps you can take to make your time in a...
When you first move into a new house, it’s only natural to want to put your personal stamp on the space — after all, unless you built your dream home, it’s likely that the finishes, fixtures and paint colors were chosen according to the previous owner’s taste. So...
Dear Lizzie, We’ve just moved into a new neighborhood, and I’m considering having a housewarming. I have a lot of family and close friends in the area, so it’s not like we’re trying to get to know new neighbors, although we certainly have done the usual introductions...
When life gets hectic, it can be easy to sacrifice our health. Neglecting sleep, exercise and nutrition can be the path of least resistance. But there are small steps you can take at home to keep your health on track in stressful times. I recommend you get started on...
It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s...
When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your...
