This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, NoHo and Ocean Hill.
These Native Plants Aren’t Weeds
Pollinators recognize a good thing when they see it — and so do gardeners in search of organic pest control. As one put it, “My prairie is my pesticide.”
$450,000 Homes in Kentucky, New Jersey and New York
A two-bedroom bungalow in Lexington, a 1925 home in Blairstown and a Colonial Revival house in Buffalo.
Tips for Creating a Sense of Belonging After Moving into Your New Home
Although relocating can be a fun change, one of the biggest challenges you might face is creating a sense of belonging after moving into your new home. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, feeling connected and comfortable in your new surroundings is key to making your house feel like home. Here are some practical tips from real...
At-Home IV Drip Therapy Is the Latest Luxury Building Amenity
High-end condos and rentals now offer the medically dubious therapy as a regular wellness practice, not just a vacation splurge.
$2.2 Million Homes in California
A shingled bungalow with a guesthouse and a geodesic dome in Topanga, a Victorian-era retreat in Napa and a midcentury-modern home in Berkeley.
An Independent Life of Flowers and Bible Verses in the Bronx
A woman in a HUD-subsidized apartment in a building for older New Yorkers bristles at the notion that she would stay home and “watch these four walls.”
He Quit a Career in Finance to Restore Old Houses, and It Worked
Many people dream about restoring a historic home. Lee McColgan actually quit his job and did it, teaching himself the necessary skills along the way.
Should You Put Money Into a House You’re Planning to Sell?
Is your goal to maximize value by attracting many potential buyers, or to have a quicker sale that minimizes disruption in your life?
$800,000 Homes in Glasgow, Scotland
A Victorian rowhouse in the Kelvinbridge district and two four-bedroom houses in the leafy suburb of Bearsden.
Restoring a Chair Is Easier Than You Think. Ask the Brownstone Boys.
Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon have a lot of practice restoring brownstones in Brooklyn, so refinishing a chair was no big deal. Here’s how they did it.
Two Floors of a Century-Old Mansion Are Listed on the Upper East Side
The longtime auctioneer David Redden and his wife, Jeanette, are selling their duplex penthouse at the Joseph Pulitzer House. The asking price is $6.975 million.
He Thought He Had Bought a Great Apartment. The Ceiling Held a Secret.
A home buyer quickly found out his co-op shared something in common with Carnegie Hall, Grand Central Station and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.
At Home With Faith Popcorn: Interior Design Tour
Faith Popcorn blends work and life in her Upper East Side townhouse.
In Search of New Scenery, an American Took a Chance in France With a $300,000 Budget. Which Home Did She Buy?
After retiring in Seattle, a school teacher ventured to the Lake Geneva area of Eastern France, looking for ‘a small town with lots of cute shops and restaurants.’ Would Evian fit the bill?
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on Riverside Drive, in Chelsea and in the South Bronx.
The Cities With the Most Dog-Friendly Rentals
And the most popular breed and dog name in each.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Redding, Conn.
$900,000 Homes in Illinois, North Carolina and Arizona
A Frank Lloyd Wright house in Wilmette, an 1897 Italianate home in Wilmington and a renovated midcentury house in Scottsdale.
Why This Eco-Friendly Gardener Doesn’t Cut Down Dead Trees
Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: Let it be.