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Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

In Natalie Pfau’s Columbia Heights apartment, one wall was just bugging her. “The entryway was the area I just didn’t deal with,” says Pfau, 29. “It’s a darker space, it doesn’t have any windows and I ...

We got the keys! Join us as we brainstorm and plan how to make our new apartment a cozy home. We're sharing our design ideas, budget tips, and how we compromise (or try to!) as a couple to create our ...

Access to a private outdoor space was something I took for granted until the first time I lived somewhere with no yard or porch, so now I’m extremely grateful that my current apartment has a balcony.

Home ownership is a key goal for many Americans despite the financial and environmental challenges posed in today's real ...