Three Homes for Sale With Retro Kitchens
The New York Times highlighted three historic homes now on the market, each featuring a retro‑style kitchen. In Dale, Texas, a 1928 Craftsman bungalow is listed for $225,000 and boasts green cabinets, a vintage O’Keefe & Merritt gas stove, and original ceiling tiles. Similar properties—a mid‑century modern in Georgia and a Victorian in Michigan—are also showcased, emphasizing period‑appropriate design details. The article corrects the Texas home’s property tax estimate to $3,336 annually.
What’s the Deal With Rent-to-Buy Home Contracts?
A lease‑to‑own (rent‑to‑buy) arrangement lets a tenant pay rent plus an option fee while reserving the right to purchase the property later. The model is marketed as a shortcut for buyers lacking immediate down‑payment funds, but legal experts warn it...
$1 Million Apartments in Paris
A one‑bedroom top‑floor unit in the Sainte‑Avoye enclave of Le Marais is listed for $979,000 (€850,000). The 549‑square‑foot apartment commands $1,783 per square foot and sits within a mid‑17th‑century mansion adjacent to Paris’s oldest standing building. It offers high ceilings, original...
A TikTok-Famous Model of New York City Heads to Museum Mile
Delivery driver Joe Macken spent two decades crafting a detailed balsa‑wood replica of New York City, comprising hundreds of thousands of miniature structures. The model went viral on TikTok, garnering over 10 million views and drawing widespread attention. In March 2026, the...
D.I.Y.: Resize a Picture Frame
Tim Heffernan, the New York Times DIY columnist, released a video on March 20, 2026 showing how to resize an existing picture frame to accommodate smaller artwork. The tutorial walks viewers through measuring, trimming the backing, and adjusting the mat without specialized tools....
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
A Chelsea co‑op listed at $865,000 offers a one‑bedroom, one‑bath unit of roughly 800 sq ft on the seventh floor of a 16‑story post‑war building. The property includes a galley kitchen, open living/dining space, ample closets, and building amenities such as a...
How to Grow a Mainly Native Garden
Elise Howard’s new book *Plant This, Not That* provides gardeners with over 200 native‑plant substitutions for invasive species, urging a minimum of 70 percent locally native flora. The guide highlights how native species such as goldenrods, asters, and violets support pollinators...
$750,000 Homes in California
Angela Serratore reports a 1978 ranch house in Palm Springs listed for $750,000. The 1,115‑square‑foot, three‑bedroom, two‑bath property functions as a successful vacation rental, especially from January to April, and benefits from proximity to Coachella, Stagecoach, Joshua Tree, and a...
In Chicago, an Eye-Catching Renovation Drenched With Color
Jordan Hicks, an architect, and writer Amanda Goldblatt bought a 1,350‑sq‑ft 1928 brick house in Chicago’s Belmont Gardens for $325,000 in December 2023. Facing soaring new‑construction costs, they pivoted to a full‑scale renovation to realize their design vision. Drawing on the...
How Designers Are Decorating Dedicated Game Rooms
Art of Play transformed a Boise condo into a game‑themed Airbnb, showcasing puzzles, chess‑board coffee tables, and curated board‑game displays. The trend reflects a broader resurgence of analog play as consumers seek tangible experiences in a digital age. Society Social...
$985,000 Homes in Rome
A five‑bedroom, four‑bath villa on the historic Appian Way is on the market for $985,000 (about €850,000). The property sits within the Tenuta di Fiorano wine estate, once owned by Prince Alessandro Jacopo Boncompagni Ludovisi, and offers 3,498 sq ft of living...
I’m a Small Landlord. What Can I Do About My Nonpaying Tenants?
A small New York landlord of a rent‑stabilized building is grappling with nonpaying tenants. The article outlines two practical routes: filing a nonpayment eviction case early, or negotiating a payment plan to avoid court altogether. It highlights the chronic delays...
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
A colonial‑style home at 142 Cambridge Avenue in Garden City, New York, is listed for $1.999 million. The four‑bedroom, three‑bath residence, built in 1941, sits on a 0.2‑acre corner lot and features a two‑car attached garage, fenced yard, and bluestone patio....
More People Are Living Alone. Here’s Where They’re Doing It.
The share of one‑person households in the United States climbed to almost 30 percent in 2024, up from 23 percent in 1980. A New York Times analysis of the 2024 census shows St. Louis leading the nation, with nearly half of its households occupied by...
$900,000 Homes in California, North Carolina and Texas
A 1922 Craftsman bungalow in Pasadena’s Bungalow Heaven neighborhood is listed for $899,000, offering 1,232 square feet of living space at $730 per square foot. The home features a covered front porch, hardwood‑floored living areas, a modest kitchen, and two...
A Living Room Transformed in a Hudson Valley House
Madelynn Hudson and her husband Nick transformed a 1963 Hudson Valley home, updating a dated 1970s interior into a bright, open‑concept living space. Renovations began in 2021, removing walls, dropped ceilings, and original linoleum before installing a vaulted ceiling finished...
The Latest Fashion Isn’t in Your Closet — It’s on the Table
Interior design is reshaping dining rooms as consumers seek restaurant‑level experiences at home. A surge in demand for artisanal tabletop pieces—from thrift‑store finds to high‑end boutique collections—has turned plates, flatware and napkin rings into fashion statements. Personalized items such as...
Conjuring a ‘Crazy Steep’ Hillside Refuge in Park City, Utah
Brian and Trisha Coffman, founders of interior‑design firm T. Haus, purchased a one‑acre, steeply sloped lot in Summit Park near Park City for $87,000 in 2020. They commissioned Klima Architecture to design a daring mountain residence that maximizes panoramic views while...
$1.9 Million Homes in California
A four‑bedroom, three‑bath residence in Oakland is listed for $1.995 million, offering 2,176 sq ft of living space at $917 per square foot. The design draws on Bernard Maybeck’s 1920s Hearst Hall, featuring a copper‑shingled roof and high arched ceilings. Its location provides...
What Homeowners Need to Know About Smart Home Cameras
A Super Bowl ad introduced Ring’s AI‑driven “Search Party” feature, sparking backlash over neighborhood camera activation and potential ICE collaboration. The ad follows Ring’s partnership with license‑plate scanner Flock Safety, heightening privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Google Nest released delayed footage of...