Thrifting furniture and home decor is a savvy way to style your home. But if you ignore these warning signs, you’ll end up with more than you bargained for. Jay Wilde Whether you’re furnishing your new home on a budget or you simply adore a vintage aesthetic, shopping secondhand is the way to achieve your goals. It gives your space a unique and curated look while also saving you money in the...

Give your bathroom a spa-inspired makeover with these tranquil expert-recommended neutral hues. Courtesy of Behr Neutral paint colors lend themselves well to a private space such as a bathroom. They set a calming tone and pair well with different decor styles, colors, and materials. "My favorite way to design bathrooms is to let elements like tile, vanities, and fixtures pull the focus," says Cara...

The Brickell area of downtown Miami's office market has seen rental prices soar to new heights due to intense demand from blue-chip companies based in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Latin America seeking premium office locations, surpassing the available supply. Brazilian bank Banco Master has secured the final 26,000 square feet in the prestigious 830 Brickell building for nearly $200 per square foot,...

The Federal Reserve won’t pivot on rates until the labor market breaks and it will keep financial conditions as tight as possible until that happens — this has been my theme since 2022. Friday’s jobs report had one number which got people talking about a possible recession: the 4.3% unemployment rate. Now, historically speaking, that is a low unemployment rate, but it has moved up from the recent...

Mortgage rates moved massively lower last week without any Federal Reserve rate cuts, primarily because the labor market is getting softer. Can mortgage rates go even lower? As we can see below, when the market priced economic weakness earlier in 2024, it took the 10-year yield down toward 3.80% but didn’t break that level. So, after a softer jobs report, the question is: Can this level break and head...

Equal parts bright and soothing, these are paint industry experts' favorite warm white shades. Courtesy of Valspar White will always be a classic when it comes to paint colors, but picking the right shade can be tricky. "Warm whites are a staple in most designer color palettes, and even though they're neutral, getting them right can make or break the vibe," says interior designer and Behr...

They can’t do your laundry for you, but they’ll sure make the process a lot more enjoyable. Walmart There seems to be a universal truth when it comes to home decor and organizers: Laundry is not aesthetically pleasing. A big tub of laundry detergent or detergent pods almost never fits organically into the space. Beyond that, dirty clothes poking out of an open basket is far from calming—and...

We've never seen a piece of furniture elevate a room quicker. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland There’s nothing more important to your living space than a comfortable and stylish accent chair. And shoppers love this Better Homes & Gardens Mira Swivel Chair for just that—so much so that it sold out five times! But lucky for you, it’s back in stock and the off-white shade is...

Three design experts told me how they would design a room if no one else could see it; borrow some of their tips to build a space that is authentic to you. Brie Williams Recently, a new design idea has tiptoed into the interiors world—the secret room. No, no trap doors or hidden passageways are required. Instead, the premise is pretty simple: Imagine you have a secret room that no one can access...

Dead patches of grass are signs that something is wrong. Get to the root cause for an inviting and healthy lawn. Oskars Bormanis / Getty Images A thriving lawn is easy to spot from down the street, thanks to its uniform dark green appearance. Unfortunately, brown spots on a lawn also stick out amid all the green. There are several things that can cause dead patches of turf, such as pests,...