Porch season is officially here! Sure, it might sometimes still be a little too chilly to enjoy your favorite outdoor perch unless it’s drenched in sunlight, but soon enough we’ll all be sipping sweet tea and basking in some summertime warmth. The beginning of porch sittin’ season always begs the question: How do you revive […]
Whether you like to sip your morning coffee on your patio, enjoy an after-work drink on your deck, or gather around the firepit for post-dinner s’mores, you’re going to need some outdoor seating. But with so many options to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Should you focus on a quality sofa or opt for a set that […]
If the water is calling and you can’t resist, you might consider trading in your ho-hum, land-based house for a floating home. Floating homes, which get their name from being built upon wooden, concrete, or steel “floats,” are a popular lifestyle choice in several coastal U.S. cities. Unlike houseboats—which they’re often confused for—floating homes are […]
There’s a certain point in the lifecycle of renting where you say to yourself: I just can’t do this anymore. Maybe it’s the upstairs neighbors, who relentlessly stomp across their apartment into the wee hours of the morning. Maybe it’s the numbingly dull white walls you’ve stared at year after year. Or perhaps it’s that bitter pill […]
Our list of more than 20 shops spotlighting the African diaspora and children’s books, sci-fi and fantasy, artist monographs, comics, and…yarn? Up Up Books IMAGE: COURTESY UP UP BOOKS IF YOUR IDEA OF A PERFECT DAY is an endless meander through tall stacks of books, you’re in the right place. Portland is loaded with great bookstores, more […]
Even when houses get offers within days of hitting the listing pages, selling a home is a long, complex, and stressful process. It’s easy to get confused, overwhelmed, or too attached to how you imagine your home sale should go. The many moving parts of a real estate transaction might even have you unwittingly using […]
Riders pass a baton during a Pony Express relay race in Okmulgee, Okla. Ivan McClellan As a child growing up in Kansas City, Ivan McClellan would sing the national anthem at the American Royal rodeo with a youth choir. Those performances are some of his fondest memories, but they’re also bittersweet. That’s because just about everybody else […]
Nearly half of all window strikes happen at residential houses, which is why it’s so important for renters and homeowners to take steps to make their homes bird safe. See below for tips that fit every budget, from DIY solutions for your yard and windows to installing professional screens and films. For those who live in […]
While the Internet was busy talking about the emergence of red as the latest “it” color and bookshelf wealth, a centuries-old design movement has been quietly making its way back into the conversation. Maybe you’ve noticed, maybe you haven’t, but there’s no denying it: Blue-and-white porcelain, ceramics, and tilework are quietly everywhere. The trend first started popping up […]
The up and down roller coaster ride of the real estate market and continued fluctations in interest rates can leave sellers scratching their heads, wondering how to price their homes correctly. To begin with, you should hire a fantastic listing real estate agent. These professionals will have the tools and background needed to help you sell […]