Articles by Laura Gaskill

Daydreaming about redecorating (or browsing Houzz on your lunch break) is fun, but when it comes to laying out your hard-earned cash on those upgrades you’ve been eyeing, it can be hard to prioritize. New rug or new sofa? Fresh paint and TV upgrade or built-in media wall? Instead of getting frustrated…

With just one weekend to go before Thanksgiving, the countdown to turkey day has truly begun! If you’re hosting, your checklist probably feels miles long. But even if you’re visiting family for the holiday, there are still travel plans to nail down and bags to pack. Here are seven ideas to get ready…

Shelves on wheels, layered libraries and secret doors, oh my! If you’re a book lover looking for unique and flexible ways to store your precious tomes, you’ve come to the right place. Eight creative shelving ideas are straight ahead.

Whether you’re setting up your kitchen for the first time, downsizing or just aiming to simplify your life with a more minimalist kitchen setup, this guide is a good place to begin. If you own only the 22 items on this list (we’ll assume you’re starting with a can opener) you’ll be in good shape to tackle…

It’s a good weekend to check off a few tasks (like getting your knives sharpened) before the holiday season begins in earnest, add some cozy comforts around the house and hang a wreath on the front door. Also, with Veterans Day coming up on Saturday, Nov. 11, show your gratitude for veterans’ service…

It’s a good weekend to check off a few tasks (like getting your knives sharpened) before the holiday season begins in earnest, add some cozy comforts around the house and hang a wreath on the front door. Also, with Veterans Day coming up on Saturday, Nov. 11, show your gratitude for veterans’ service…

What with cleaning, shopping, table setting and all those (many, many) dishes to cook, pulling off Thanksgiving dinner is a major accomplishment. If you’re planning to host the big meal this year, whether it’s your first time or your 20th, chances are you’d love to make it a bit easier — which is where…

What with cleaning, shopping, table setting and all those (many, many) dishes to cook, pulling off Thanksgiving dinner is a major accomplishment. If you’re planning to host the big meal this year, whether it’s your first time or your 20th, chances are you’d love to make it a bit easier — which is where…

What with cleaning, shopping, table setting and all those (many, many) dishes to cook, pulling off Thanksgiving dinner is a major accomplishment. If you’re planning to host the big meal this year, whether it’s your first time or your 20th, chances are you’d love to make it a bit easier — which is where…

It’s a good weekend to check off a few tasks (like getting your knives sharpened) before the holiday season begins in earnest, add some cozy comforts around the house and hang a wreath on the front door. Also, with Veterans Day coming up on Saturday, Nov. 11, show your gratitude for veterans’ service…