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Halloween is upon us, and haunted houses are popping up everywhere to provide visitors with thrills, chills, and holiday entertainment. But those who prefer to get their kicks from a more realistic experience may want to...

Name: Nkiru Azikiwe Location: Monroe, NY Size: 290 square feet Years lived in: 2 months, renting I live in my tiny studio alone. I enjoy the independence and need my own space and alone time to come home to after a long ...

It is official, Amazon is the one-stop shop for literally all of our needs. You can buy clothing, books, accessories, toys, tiny houses, lifehacks, food, and wine on Amazon. Yup, you can order wine from Amazon and have i...

If you're new to indoor gardening, the worst thing you can do is start with a plant that's tricky to care for. It's easy to get discouraged and throw in the trowel (see what I did there?) when your shiny new plant starts...

Sure, Halloween hasn't even happened yet, and we're still a month and a half away from Thanksgiving, but it is never too early to think about Christmas. There is a reason that people celebrate Christmas in July! It is on...

Name: Pamela Kaupinen Location: Chelsea -- New York, New York Size: 385 square feet Years lived in: 5 years, renting If Pamela's place looks a little familiar, there's a reason for that. She was the winner of our Small C...

Cat beds are so 2015. The new trend that every cat and cat parent will obsess over is cat cardboard houses. Yes, finally, someone realized that our cats only care about the box that their toys come inside of. Rather than...

Basement makeovers generally include a fresh coat of paint, perhaps some new furniture, but nothing too dramatic or formal. This particular transformation is an exception, and the results are damn delightful.

When you're putting your home up for sale, you might be tempted to use some of the words you see again and again on different listings. Much of this real estate jargon is effectively meaningless and harmless, but experts...

I was an architect in a former life, and as a result I probably care more than is emotionally healthy about how my home looks, and also, because I am used to being a Designer, I feel tremendous pressure to not mess anyth...

Bookworms rejoice: There are tons of ways to read your favorite books online for free. From old-school classics to brand-new bestsellers, the web is brimming with books you can binge read from your smart device free-of-c...

You dream of having a smart home the way others dream of having a closet full of designer shoes. The only problem? You're on a budget, and smart home solutions are way beyond your means...

Ah, October. The pumpkins are out... and it's time to get your flu shot. While you worry about washing your hands and getting vaccinated to keep your body safe, your home could be working beneath you to harbor and spread...