Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

You've made your home as cozy as possible this year, washing and cleaning so it's spotless, hanging new drapes, and organizing every closet in the house. You've added houseplants and even tackled a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every historic home comes with its own quirks. While you may be able to live with creaking floors and ...

Bring up the topic of painting over wallpaper and you'll likely get a mixed reaction. For some it's seen as cheating and never recommended, for others it's considered a viable option and one that ...