Author name: Jennifer Gibson

1. No Extra Sleeping Spaces Homes that lack pull-out couches, bunk beds, or convertible furniture are less attractive to groups […]

1. Fireplaces Are Losing Their Charm Wood-burning fireplaces were once a cozy, desirable feature—but they’re increasingly seen as inefficient and

1. Letting Everyone Serve Themselves… Without Setup Buffet-style is great in theory, but if there aren’t enough serving utensils, plates,

1. DIY Fire Pits Too Close to the House A cozy fire pit sounds like a great idea—until it’s built

1. If There’s a Trash Can (and If It’s Empty) Guests often need to discreetly toss something—like a tissue, floss

1. Bamboo Flooring Without Certification Bamboo is often marketed as a sustainable alternative to hardwood, thanks to its rapid growth

1. Copying Pinterest Boards to the Letter Pinterest is a goldmine for inspiration, but when you replicate a board item-for-item,