A warm, layered home starts with intention — not perfection. Here’s how I deep-cleaned, painted, and restyled our porch and entryway in one weekend using all Lowe’s finds (and under $1,000).

New Jersey’s biggest rummage sale isn’t just about scoring vintage treasures—it’s an all-day adventure where comfy shoes, cash, and strategy matter just as much as the finds. After sweating my way through the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Rummage Sale, here’s everything I learned to make the most of it (and why I’ll keep going back).

Thinking about building a stock tank soaking pool in your backyard? Here’s how we DIY’d a Mediterranean-inspired cowboy tub—completely in-ground—for under $5K. From digging a 10-foot hole to installing a sand filter and styling the space with thrifted finds, this is the ultimate guide to creating your own affordable backyard oasis.