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This Couple Got the Old Italian Villa of Their Dreams—But in Jersey City

The apartment even fits a pasta maker.

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Kelly Wearstler Emailed Us About Her Ultracool Drippy Easter Egg Technique

So easy, her toddler can do it.

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The Most Practical Place for a Secret Door Is in Your Kitchen

This walk-in pantry idea is gaining traction.

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If Your Home Search Has Stalled Because There’s No Pool, Consider This Petite Alternative

A real-estate agent offers sage advice on the topic.

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This Zen Home Upgrade Is Picking Up Steam—We Asked Designers to Weigh In

We’ve spotted it in four recent home tours and counting.

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The “Ugly” Colors Dakota Johnson’s Designers Use to Give a Room Depth

Don’t shy away from pea green.

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This Eggplant-Hued Home Theater Has a Secret

Hint: It’s not just for screenings.

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This State’s Average Home Value Has Increased by $287K in the Past Decade

Looking at these four houses, we can see why.

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This Brownstone’s Backyard Welcomes Year-Round Foliage and Hides the Compost Bin

Rat-proofing the perimeter was step one.

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Mindy Kaling’s Fave $2 Pen Makes Even Her “Chicken-Scratch Handwriting” Look Good

And more of her home office picks.

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Kohler Is Bringing Back This Vintage Toilet Color—And the Shade Is Shocking

This time around, it’s smarter than ever.

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White Oak, Floral Wallpaper, and a Wet Bar: How Empty Nesters Reworked Their All-White Apartment

After more than a decade, they started to crave warmth.

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This Family Traded a Clutter-Catching Bedroom Corner for a Hidden Laundry Room

Now that clothing heap goes straight into the machine.

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Backyards With This Amenity Can Help Sell a House for $10K More

It allows for ultimate multitasking.

Narnia Who? This Cottage’s Attic Doors Reveal a Dramatic Marble Shower

Narnia Who? This Cottage’s Attic Doors Reveal a Dramatic Marble Shower

It’s tucked perfectly under the pitch.

Picnic Season Is Almost Upon Us—Here Are 24 Essentials for Spending Spring Outside

Picnic Season Is Almost Upon Us—Here Are 24 Essentials for Spending Spring Outside

And more warm-weather picks.

Spooky looking house in the mist

We Bought a Historic Home That Came With 1700s Charm, a Barn, and Paranormal Activity

What happened when I started digging—literally—into its past.