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A Ramshackle House on Nantucket, Brought Back to Shipshape

A woman moved to the island with her two children during the pandemic, and then stayed, settling into the community of Sconset.

How to Take Over Your Co-op Board

When a board refuses to communicate, hold elections, or provide access to records, it’s a red flag.

Time to Shine: Let’s Restore All Your Rusty Metal

From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques.

How to Build a Home Gym in 900 Square Feet (or Less)

Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny spaces into functional home gyms.

Want to Rent a Studio in New York? You May Need a Roommate.

Studio apartments in New York City and Miami are among the least affordable for solo renters.

A Modern Townhouse Rises in Brooklyn and an Anonymous Critic Follows

Neighbors say the in-your-face design of the building made it a target for criticism, leading someone to tag it with a museum-style plaque that commented on New York City’s affordable housing crisis.

In a Berlin Neighborhood Built for Nazis, Darkness Lingers

On the outskirts of Berlin, Waldsiedlung Krumme Lanke is an idyllic neighborhood with a sinister past, and a symbol of Germany’s effort to both remember and forget.

Luxury Hotels Are Replacing Cheap Motels in the Hamptons

Some residents are lamenting the loss of the old-fashioned motor inns, while others say the “classic” lodgings were outdated and due for an upgrade.

City Beekeepers: The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining an Urban Hive

It’s perfectly legal to keep registered honeybee hives in the city, but they can’t become a nuisance to the neighbors.