Should You Buy a Vacation Home Before a Starter Home?
Photo: Don Mammoser (Shutterstock) At the height of the pandemic, one of my friends—a self-proclaimed elder millennial who asked to remain unnamed—packed up their family of four in Brooklyn and…
How Much It Costs to Buy a House With Your Friend
Photo: Comeback Images (Shutterstock) Compared to previous generations, millennials are less likely to own a home with a family of their own. This might have a little something to do…
The First-Time Home Buyer’s Non-Terrifying Guide To Renovation
This is part four of our four-part series giving tips and advice to first-time homebuyers, in collaboration with American Family Insurance. Check out part one, part two, and part three…
Welcome to Lodge
Photo: Alena Ozerova (Shutterstock) Welcome to Lodge, Lifehacker’s newest section exploring every aspect of home life—from the big questions (What does it really cost to buy a home?) to the…