10 Kids Room Wall Decor Ideas That Adults Won’t Hate

Decorating kids bedroom walls is a tough challenge—that is, if you don’t want them to outgrow that fire engine mural or “Frozen” decals anytime soon. Isn’t there anything out there more original that both parents and kids will enjoy for years to come? Of course there is. “Kids, by nature, are creative and imaginative, so […]

The No. 1 Thing You Can Do To Improve Everything in Your Life (Bonus: It’s Ridiculously Easy!)

The BiggerPockets forums contain an almost endless number of questions about how to become a better real estate investor and an almost equal number of answers. And the advice contained in those forums (and this blog of course) offers a wealth of great advice. But one thing we can all do to improve our skills—whether in real estate investing, […]

12 home trends from 2020 that need to disappear, according to interior designers

Having a well-designed living space has arguably never been more important than it is in 2020, as many people are spending more time at home than they ever have before. People have also been experimenting with their homes and often look to ever-evolving interior decor trends to see how they can freshen up their spaces. Insider spoke […]

10 Things Every Home Needs This Fall: Do You Have Them All?

As autumn arrives, with its cooler weather and early sunsets, chances are you’ll be spending more time indoors. With that in mind, why not make your surroundings as warm and inviting as possible? Whether you’re entertaining or cozying up with a good book, fall should be all about the comforts of home. Check out these furnishings […]

30 Gorgeous Flowers for the Perfect Fall Garden

Of course, you know that your daisies and peonies won’t bloom forever. That said, you can look on the bright side by considering go-to fall flowers like pansies, mums, Japanese anemones—the list goes on. With eye-catching colors ranging from reds to blues, there’s no shortage of flowers to choose from to arrange the perfect autumn garden. […]

No, the Pandemic Is Not Emptying Out America’s Cities

Over the weekend, the New York Times published a story about how there are bidding wars for homes in tristate area suburbs, and how urban apartment dwellers (especially those with kids) are worried about the uncertainties of living in crowded cities come winter. It’s the latest piece to explore the impacts of COVID-19 on national housing markets, and seems […]

It Just Makes Cents! 7 DIY Home Improvement Projects That Promise Serious ROI

DIY home improvements can be great feel-good projects. You get to learn a new skill, use your hands, and take pride in something you create yourself. But let’s face it: Your DIY project doesn’t make sense if it won’t make cents. In other words, it needs to pay off when it comes time to sell […]