“Hosting well doesn’t have to mean spending a lot,” says Birch. She suggests focusing on a few things done thoughtfully.

A plywood lamp is easier to build than it looks! In this project, I show how to create a globe lamp with a sculpted base at minimal cost. Using simple tools and affordable materials, anyone can make ...

No need to break the bank on pricey wall lights. Just grab some Dollar Tree plank boards and a few other inexpensive items to make a sleek wooden one.

From East Village institutions with decades of stories to hidden basement gems spinning vinyl late into the night, the ...