It's no secret that staging your home will help it sell faster and for more money. But if you're overwhelmed by the thought of renting furniture for your entire house or having to pay a professional to stage it for you, we have good news: You can do it yourself—cheaper and faster—if you know where to focus your attention.
Renovating a detached home and renovating a condo are two very different things. While you may need to apply for a building permit, chances are your neighbors won’t have a say in what type of flooring material you can choose for your living room or whether or not your plumber can park on the street. In a condominium, however, there are all sorts of...
Start by removing obvious garbage from your space—last night's coffee cup, that half-eaten bag of Cheetos, the photo of your ex-partner, etc. To make things easier, have large garbage bags and recycling bins handy—you're more likely to toss things away if bins are easily accessible—and be sure to stock up your...
After their kids moved out, this couple felt that the timing was right to fully renovate their two small bathrooms for themselves. She took over the 40-square-foot master bathroom, and he took over the 40-square-foot hall bathroom. Interior designer Carolyn Elleman helped the wife get the light and warm bathroom she dreamed of while helping the hus...