Whether you’ve recently escaped the confines of your parent’s home for the first time or recently relocated to a posh condo downtown, adjusting to a small living space can be difficult.

If you’ve got one, you probably know the head scratching question, “what in the world do I do with this space?” You’re not alone. Nooks, niches and alcoves are tricky areas to decorate, but there are great pros to having them. They add charm to your home while serving functional purposes when innovatively used. So […]

Few things are cozier than watching television next to a crackling fire. But what about when the TV itself is above the fireplace? Both seem to fit together. Plus, due to the layout of some homes, this often appears to be the best arrangement. But is it ever good practice to mount a TV over a fireplace, […]

When I first started working from home, I found myself struggling to get anything done. This was mostly because I struggled to adjust to the fact that my home, a place typically reserved for relaxing and unwinding, was now a place for concentration and productivity. I would laze around working from the couch, wasting time […]

The time has come when you have decided that it’s time to put down roots – permanent ones. You’ve been actively house hunting on your favorite real estate website and have made a list of the ones that look promising.

Historically, most homeowners have chosen to work with a real estate agent to get their home listed and sold – but in the digital era, there are countless resources available to those who wish to fly solo. The “for sale by owner” approach, or FSBO, has never been more accessible.

In the past few decades the role of the kitchen in a home has transformed from a secluded place where food is prepared to the center of activity, conversation and social gatherings.

These days, house flipping is a popular concept. There are entire TV shows devoted to it. It may even be something you’ve thought about doing yourself.

A home in Upper Providence, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles west of Philadelphia’s heart, tugs at you. Its stone facade guards a three-bedroom, three-bathroom interior, which opens to a deck and a verdant backyard. It is the ideal home, the one you envisioned during your search. Its price: $500,000.

What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report, released in June. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the end goals.