When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Your kitchen doesn’t need a gut renovation to appeal to homebuyers. DIY kitchen projects can look visually stunning and boost your home’s value. A real estate expert and designers share high-impact kitchen upgrades that you can […]
Small Ikea kitchen ideas: 10 stylish designs for tiny spaces
Small Ikea kitchen ideas are perfect for those looking to create a practical, stylish and affordable kitchen with little room to play with. Designing any kitchen is a big undertaking, but when space is at a premium, creating a functional space that looks good can be even more tricky, but, […]
12 Home Decor Ideas to Usher in a Festive Fall
Getty Images Crisp air, fiery leaves, and the scent of pumpkin spice—fall is a spectacular season all around. While corn mazes, apple picking, haunted hayrides, and most of fall’s other quintessential activities take place outdoors, it’s easy to bring the autumnal fun inside with seasonal decor. If you’re ready to […]
Home design ideas: A homeowner wants to refresh his childhood home without losing its history
Liz Miller’s client, who grew up in this 1930s Colonial in Newton Centre, asked her to balance competing initiatives. “He wanted to make it his own while staying true to family history,” she says. That meant working with the existing architectural details while making changes to the layout to bring […]
7 Pet-Friendly Accommodation Ideas for Your Fur Baby
A pet—whether it’s a dog, cat, or another cuddly creature—is an integral part of your home. It makes perfect sense, then, to think about pet-friendly accommodation ideas as you design the interiors. “If we have kids, we take them into consideration when we’re planning our spaces, and it’s no different […]
10 Fall Home Decor Ideas From the Pros | Real Estate
Change up your textures and fabrics. Summer is all about light and airy fabrics, and your decor should reflect that. As you ease into the cooler seasons, pros say it’s time to bring in a warmer, cozier touch. “Emphasize chunky blankets and other heavier down items,” says Diana Hathaway, interior […]
Billy Cotton tried to quit interior design. The universe had other ideas
In 2019, Billy Cotton sent out an unusual note to vendors, clients and the press, notifying them that he was closing his design business. This was strange for two reasons: One, interior designers almost never officially shut down their firms (it’s an industry of Irish goodbyes). Two, Cotton was thoroughly […]
North Texas family loses home after builder backs out without warning
Canceled for convenience: North Texas family loses home after builder backs out without warning A North Texas family says they have a warning for anyone who’s buying a home from a builder. Just days before closing on their forever home, their builder backed out. Turns out the builder’s contract they […]
Google contractors say a recruiting company has been systematically skimming their pay
A group of Google contractors says they’ve been underpaid by the agency that recruited them, resulting in thousands of dollars in unpaid wages per affected worker. The earliest reports occurred as long ago as 2019, and workers say the payroll errors are happening so regularly that they believe it to […]
Remarks by President Biden at the Fourth CEO Summit of the Americas
Intercontinental HotelLos Angeles, California 11:13 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. Thank you all so much. Please, have a seat. I’ve only been President about a year and a half, but every time I walk in a room and everybody stands up, I think there may be a […]
10 Basement Decorating Ideas That Will Transform Your Home’s Lower Level
white basement Mandy McGregor Many home dwellers are quick to transform their basements into gyms, home theaters, or play areas for their little ones—and as you make these decisions, it’s important to consider the style and flow of the space. After all, with the right modifications, your basement just might […]
What April’s New-Home Construction Data Says About the Housing Market
Text size In April, one-unit housing starts fell 7.3% month over month. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Gauges of new-home construction showed signs of a slowing housing market, according to preliminary data released Wednesday—but not every part of the market appears to have slumped. Building permits in April fell 3.2% […]