The annual Don’t Move, Improve! Awards showcase exceptional innovation and creativity in home improvements across London.
$700,000 Homes in Barcelona
Two renovated apartments in the Gothic Quarter, and a one-bedroom unit in a historic building in the Dreta de l’Eixample.
For Sale: The SoHo Building Where John Lennon and Yoko Ono Once Lived
The building, at 496 Broome Street, was the first home in New York City that the couple owned and is now listed by Sean Ono Lennon and his mother for $5.5 million.
He Bought a 1953 Trailer on Impulse. Here’s How He Renovated It.
The renovation that followed turned his backyard into an upscale version of a campground — complete with a marble shower in the trees.
A New Yorker Took Her $400,000 Budget Up to the Hudson Valley. Here’s What She Found.
After renting for years in Brooklyn and Harlem, Rachel Watts decided to swap shared city apartments for a house of her own in the Beacon area. But how much house could she afford?
Which Cities Are Converting the Most Commercial Spaces Into Apartments?
After a slight dip, the creation of new adaptive reuse units rose in 2023.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Port Washington, N.Y., and a two-bedroom in Guilford, Conn.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, NoHo and Ocean Hill.
These Native Plants Aren’t Weeds
Pollinators recognize a good thing when they see it — and so do gardeners in search of organic pest control. As one put it, “My prairie is my pesticide.”
$450,000 Homes in Kentucky, New Jersey and New York
A two-bedroom bungalow in Lexington, a 1925 home in Blairstown and a Colonial Revival house in Buffalo.
Tips for Creating a Sense of Belonging After Moving into Your New Home
Although relocating can be a fun change, one of the biggest challenges you might face is creating a sense of belonging after moving into your new home. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, feeling connected and comfortable in your new surroundings is key to making your house feel like home. Here are some practical tips from real...
At-Home IV Drip Therapy Is the Latest Luxury Building Amenity
High-end condos and rentals now offer the medically dubious therapy as a regular wellness practice, not just a vacation splurge.
$2.2 Million Homes in California
A shingled bungalow with a guesthouse and a geodesic dome in Topanga, a Victorian-era retreat in Napa and a midcentury-modern home in Berkeley.
An Independent Life of Flowers and Bible Verses in the Bronx
A woman in a HUD-subsidized apartment in a building for older New Yorkers bristles at the notion that she would stay home and “watch these four walls.”
He Quit a Career in Finance to Restore Old Houses, and It Worked
Many people dream about restoring a historic home. Lee McColgan actually quit his job and did it, teaching himself the necessary skills along the way.
Should You Put Money Into a House You’re Planning to Sell?
Is your goal to maximize value by attracting many potential buyers, or to have a quicker sale that minimizes disruption in your life?
$800,000 Homes in Glasgow, Scotland
A Victorian rowhouse in the Kelvinbridge district and two four-bedroom houses in the leafy suburb of Bearsden.
Restoring a Chair Is Easier Than You Think. Ask the Brownstone Boys.
Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon have a lot of practice restoring brownstones in Brooklyn, so refinishing a chair was no big deal. Here’s how they did it.
Two Floors of a Century-Old Mansion Are Listed on the Upper East Side
The longtime auctioneer David Redden and his wife, Jeanette, are selling their duplex penthouse at the Joseph Pulitzer House. The asking price is $6.975 million.
He Thought He Had Bought a Great Apartment. The Ceiling Held a Secret.
A home buyer quickly found out his co-op shared something in common with Carnegie Hall, Grand Central Station and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.
