Tattoo artist reveals 11 of the most common designs people ask for
Tattoos are personal for the people getting them but, according to an expert, some placements and designs, like flowers and bugs, are just popular.
How agate spheres are made
Andres Carrillo mines 38-million-year-old agates in Northern Mexico. Using a combination of different machinery, he creates agate spheres.
An art student has big dreams to work at Pixar, so she started drawing in front of its headquarters — and got employees' attention
After she began her chalk drawings at Pixar, Jessie Plascencia went viral on TikTok and got a mentorship with one of the company's art directors.
A lavish, Gilded Age estate once owned by one of the richest men in the world just hit the market for under $6.5 million. Take a look inside.
The owner wants to sell Villa Nuit — one of the last lavish mansions built by the super wealthy — to someone who would preserve the estate's history.
Interior designers reveal 13 things in your bathroom to get rid of
According to experts, things like counter clutter, multiple bath mats, and air fresheners should be removed to make the room look and feel better.
A complete timeline of Chip and Joanna Gaines' love story, from a disastrous first date to HGTV fame
Chip and Joanna Gaines have been happily married for over 19 years. Here's how the two met, the funny story behind their first date, and more.
Interior designers share the 10 biggest mistakes people make when decorating a living room
From incorrect couch placement to rugs that are the wrong size, here are some common design mishaps you could be making in your home.
I spent $475 for 2 nights in a tiny house on a New Zealand island. I had to use a porta-potty, but it was still better than most hotels I've experienced.
Insider's author spent two nights on Waiheke Island, known as the Hamptons of New Zealand, in a 140-square-foot oceanfront tiny home listed on Airbnb.
I'm a drummer living in a tiny New York City apartment. Here's how I fit 2 adults, 1 dog, and a drum kit in my 500-square-foot apartment.
Drum kits usually take up 20 square feet of space, but in her tiny apartment, Insider's reporter used storage hacks and a smaller kit to save space.
I went to a 'Bridgerton'-themed afternoon tea in London, and I thought the whimsical experience was ideal for a superfan like me
Insider's reporter dined on themed cakes and cocktails at a lavish, Regency-era hotel and found references to "Bridgerton" to be clever and delicious.
I'm a wedding planner. Here are 11 easily avoidable mistakes I see many couples make.
As an expert on nuptials, I know it's best to write your vows a month ahead, get copies of your marriage license, and research how to tip vendors.
I went inside the secret room where pilots sleep on long-haul flights. I think it's the best seat on the entire plane.
Insider's reporter saw the secret room on top of the plane where Air New Zealand pilots sleep on long-haul Boeing 777-300ER flights.
Baseball legend Chipper Jones is selling his gorgeous Georgia horse mansion for $15 million
The 38-acre property includes an 8-bedroom house, an Olympic-sized pool, wine cellar, sauna, and world-class equestrian facilities.
I rent a 550-square-foot apartment with my fiancé and cats. Here are my 4 best tips for living in a small space.
From designing our home around our behaviors and using vertical space, here's how I've made our rental — which costs $1,050 a month — work for us.
I'm 22 and I live in a 250-square-foot tiny home in the woods with my partner. Here's how we save space.
I utilize every inch of my woodland-themed tiny house with open-concept storage and functional furniture.
I live in an 80-square-foot converted ambulance with my husband. Here's what it's like.
We bought and flipped our vehicle to have a kitchen, bedroom, living room, and 44-square-foot bathroom. Adjusting to this lifestyle wasn't easy.
Take a look inside Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' $11.5 million NYC townhouse with an 800-bottle wine cellar and basketball court
The home where Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher lived in the 1970s has been on the market since June.
Inside the NYC hotel known as the 'Palace of Secrets' where Harry and Meghan have stayed in New York
Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, and Steve Jobs once rode the same elevator in the Carlyle Hotel, and Diana broke the silence with a song.
I went inside Air New Zealand's future plane cabin that has bunk beds in economy and wireless chargers in business class. Take a look.
Insider's reporter previewed the new Air New Zealand cabins slated for 2024 and felt like she had time-traveled to the future.
Interior designers share 10 popular trends that never look as good in real life
From all-white aesthetics and pallet-wood pieces to DIY kitchen upgrades, here are the home-decor fads pro designers don't recommend following.
A couple spent $300,000 building a hidden underground home that you can enter by going down a 12-foot spiral slide — tucked inside an unassuming tent
Mike and Caroline Parrish built the Asheville, North Carolina, home — which you can rent out on Airbnb — to have views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Interior designers share 12 popular decorating trends that are a waste of money
From colorful appliances to wicker furniture pieces, there are some popular design fads that you shouldn't waste your money on, according to the pros.
Meet Vanessa Sanchez — the Gen Z'er building a swimwear empire worn by Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Hudgens, and the most influential stars
Vanessa Sanchez is owner and founder of Nessy Swimwear, a bathing suit company that's making a name for itself among celebrities and influencers.
Interior designers reveal 13 things worth splurging on in your living room
To make their living spaces comfortable and practical, design experts don't mind paying more for things like high-quality sofas and window treatments.
Interior designers reveal 12 things in your kitchen you should get rid of
From open shelving to signs with generic phrases, there are several items that can add visual and physical clutter to your space, according to a pro.
Wedding planners share 5 trends that are in and 5 that are out this summer
Experts say more couples are favoring long after-parties and multiday celebrations but are forgoing traditional tiered cakes and buffets.
I let an interior designer critique my 2-bedroom apartment. Here's how she'd make it look bigger and tidier.
My place in Williamsburg has high ceilings but no closets and a small kitchen and bathroom. Here's how the pro would help me improve my space.
Interior designers share 11 cheap ways to make a small outdoor space feel bigger
From string lights to colorful plants, professional designers reveal the easy and affordable ways you can transform your outdoor space to feel larger.
Kat Von D slashed the price of her California mansion. Take a look inside the 11-bedroom house she's selling for $12.5 million.
Kat Von D announced last year that she'd be selling her California home, shutting down her tattoo shop, and moving to Indiana.
An Interior designer shares 10 things she would never have in her own living room
From vertical blinds and futons to bare floors and empty bookshelves, this home-decor pro doesn't like decorating her own home in certain styles.
How decades worth of dust is deep-cleaned from air ducts
Daniel Felt, founder of Kura Home, walks us through how he dislodges and pulls out decades-old dust found in air vents.
7 DIY hacks to avoid messy painting
Molly Miller is a DIY home renovator who shares budget-friendly tips on home design. She shares seven DIY hacks to avoid messy painting.
Professional levels uneven floors
Flooring Surgeons specializes in leveling and fitting floors made of solid wood, laminate, and more.
An interior designer shares 10 things she would never have in her own home
From wall-to-wall carpeting to busy gallery walls, here are the main things a home-decor professional stays away from in her own living space.
Interior designers share 7 living-room trends that'll be huge in 2022, and 3 that will be out
Experts say people are favoring pastel colors and asymmetrical designs but think that styles like open-concept layouts are on their way out.
Deep cleaning forgotten areas in your kitchen
Kellsie Zapata of Zapata's Cleaning Services shares her best tricks for keeping up with out-of-sight areas in kitchens.
We had interior designers critique 10 famous apartments from shows like 'Friends' and 'How I Met Your Mother'
Experts called out the best and worst parts of fictional living spaces from hit series like "Gossip Girl," "Big Bang Theory" and "Sex and the City."
How multicolored speciality yarn is made
This artist creates colorful yarn with merino, nylon, bamboo, and other fibers. It's used for woven decor, crochet, knitting, macramé, and more.
6 machines that turn textiles into art
Artists use these machines to turn textiles and fabrics into dresses, rugs, yarn, socks, embellished quilts, and more.
How 5 body parts are professionally deep cleaned
Watch professionals clean five human body parts, including the teeth, ears, skin, scalp, and toenails.
How a worm-infested rug is deep cleaned
This muddy, worm-infested rug was destined for the garbage bin, but James of Mountain Rug Cleaning was able to salvage it using a variety of tools.
Pottery patterns look like they're moving
Graphic designer and ceramist Kenny Sing creates ceramic bowls and vases with animated designs. They're created using phenakistoscopes and zoetropes.
How 3 types of earwax are professionally deep cleaned
This is how and audiologist professionally removes soupy, hard, and moldy earwax from three different patients' ears.
I competed on 'Project Runway: Junior.' Here are 10 things even superfans don't know about the show.
While on the fashion-design competition, I learned the casting process is long, filming an episode takes a few days, and Tim Gunn is extremely kind.
I'm an interior designer. Here's how I make my 350-square-foot studio apartment feel bigger and luxurious.
I live in a studio in Chicago and specialize in luxury design. Here's how I make my small apartment look bigger, feel expensive, and fit everything.
Interior designers share 6 bedroom trends that are in, and 5 that are out this season
Experts say that accent ceilings and fur decor will be popular but think matching furniture and diamond-tufted headboards look too dated this season.
A mother-daughter duo transforms school buses into tiny homes that sell for up to $60,000
Lisa and Megan Donahue began transforming buses into homes after Lisa's son Michael died in 2015. Now, they run the business together.
I worked at a bridal salon for 7 years. Here are 8 of the biggest mistakes I saw brides make.
While selling wedding dresses, I saw people regret waiting too long to buy a gown, downplaying their hair and makeup, and forgetting to have fun.
Wedding experts share 11 popular trends you shouldn't waste your money on
Industry professionals said engaged couples should avoid splurging on trends like a doughnut wall, Champagne toast, invitation suite, and favors.
How waterproof vinyl is installed in bathrooms
Hugo Imsland installs vinyl flooring and walls for bathrooms. He removes the old flooring, adds primer and adhesive, then lays vinyl sheets.