It’s no secret that Boston is currently one of the nation’s hottest housing markets. Fueled by a robust job market and a prestigious academic scene, Boston has long been attracting a steady stream of new residents seeking a slice of its vibrant culture. And it welcomes old and new residents alike with historic homes, prestigious addresses, beautiful brownstones, and contemporary condos. The...

Among the hundreds of hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley wine region sits a unique property that pairs architectural appeal with the winemaking tradition the area is famous for. Set in the Coombsville region of Napa, hailed as “the coolest hot spot in Napa”, the 34-acre property is anchored by a striking post-modern residential compound surrounded by a highly profitable vineyard. Now, the...

Shoppers say it’s slip-resistant and fluffy. Better Homes & Gardens / Tyler Roeland A bath mat might not seem that important outside of aesthetics, but don’t underestimate this small bathroom accessory. Not only do they prevent your floors from getting soaked in water, but they also stop you from an unfortunate fall post-shower. That’s probably why shoppers can’t stop buying our Memory...

Boiling your kitchen towels will help with bacteria, odor, and staining, but there are some major drawbacks. Nikolaeva Elena / Getty Images The kitchen towel does not get the credit it deserves. From wiping up kitchen experiments gone awry to drying dishes to consistently getting left behind during laundry runs, this humble essential goes through a lot. But what’s the right way to keep it clean...

Joanna’s recent photo dump from ‘Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse’ proves that a little creativity in shape, size, and color can make tile work in any space. Magnolia Network If there's one design feature we can't get enough of this year, it's tile—and Fixer Upper star, decor trendsetter, and interior designer extraordinaire Joanna Gaines knows exactly how to bring it into your home.In a series...

The Disney Store has just announced more than 30 new items as part of its Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection—and we got a sneak peek. Disney Fans of all things Halloweentown will be delighted to know that the Disney Store is getting into the Halloween spirit early this year. Call it Summerween or just planning ahead, but the Mouse is rolling out major Halloween collections this month—and...

A mudroom entryway helps people tackle and organize clutter before it makes its way into the rest of the home. And there are many ways to set up mudroom storage. Locker-style cabinets hide large items. Hooks offer easy access to coats. Open cubbies manage shoes and boots. You’ll find examples for...

Bathrooms are so varied these days, you could say that anything goes. But behind the differing sizes and styles are some common design principles that point the way to success....

Judy Nolin loves the color green and the clean lines of midcentury modern style. Her partner, Stephen Barrett, favors rich woods. So when the couple moved into a 1990s Vermont Colonial that Barrett’s son purchased as an investment property, they worked with designers Britt Mee and Rachelle Lazzaro...

Image Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI), in collaboration with Nareit, hosted a July 16 webinar addressing the latest trends in the real estate investment...