The farmhouse look used to feel warm and lived-in. Then it turned into a trend that everyone copied—right down to the fake shiplap and mass-produced “gather” signs. A real farmhouse is practical, sturdy, and a little rough around the edges because it’s built for work, not show. If your goal is to make your home…
Some celebrities don’t just step back from city life—they leave the grid altogether. For them, privacy, self-sufficiency, and quiet are worth more than red carpets. A few still keep city homes, but these off-grid or semi-off-grid setups show how fame doesn’t always mean flashy living. Darryl Hannah Actress Darryl Hannah has lived on a solar-powered…
Country stars spend months on the road, but when they head home, they don’t all retreat to something modest. Some of the biggest names in country music own sprawling estates—often large enough to host family, bandmates, and then some. George Strait George Strait has called San Antonio home for decades. His former mansion sat on…
Not every celebrity chooses the Hollywood spotlight full time. Some step back to wide-open land, raising animals, fishing, or just enjoying quiet acres. While only a handful run true working ranches, many have farm properties or rural estates that keep them connected to the land. These stars prove that country living has a pull—even when…
Prime Day has turned into a mix of gold and garbage—some deals are truly worth jumping on, while others are barely different from their usual sale price. HGTV’s editors test hundreds of home and garden products every year, so when they point out what’s actually worth the money, people listen. These are the deals their…
Owning land is a dream for a lot of people—but keeping it in good shape takes more than mowing and putting up a fence. It’s easy to make small mistakes that slowly destroy your soil, water flow, or long-term potential. Whether you’ve got a few acres or a big spread, the choices you make early…
You don’t need a full remodel to make your home look high-end — sometimes it’s the small upgrades that make the biggest impact. Home Depot has plenty of affordable swaps that instantly give your space that custom-built feel. By focusing on the details that builders often skip — like hardware, lighting, and finishes — you…
If you’ve ever walked into HomeGoods without a plan, you know how easy it is to leave with half the store in your cart. But the shoppers who really know what they’re doing head straight for the sections where quality meets value. HomeGoods carries a mix of name brands, small-batch finds, and décor staples that…