Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Christina Haack has said that flooring is one of the most important features in a home, but she recommends steering clear of ...

Olivia Peluso is an experienced journalist with over 1,500 published stories across personal finance, economics, and public policy. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Across the rural terrains of North America and Western Europe, traces of past industry remain embedded in the land: mills rusting in meadows, smokestacks punctuating quiet townscapes, the skeletons of ...

When it comes to furnishings worth splurging on, a quality sofa is often at the top of the list. In terms of function, many types of sofas offer multipurpose perches to work, sleep, eat, and relax, as ...