Author Archives: Sarah Yang

A Natural Disaster Happens While You’re Traveling? Here’s What to Do

When it comes to traveling, bad things come in threes—trust me, I should know. Over the past three years, I’ve had three idyllic staycations in… Read More

The One Area That Could Increase the Value of Your Home

Zillow is constantly sharing findings that can help both sellers and buyers better understand the real estate market. In their… Read More

This Common Pantry Staple Will Save Your Spring Garden

It’s the start of seedlings and transplant season in most of our gardens, and with every new plant comes hope, excitement… and inevitably some… Read More

6 Dos and Don’ts of Ordering Oysters, According to Pro Shuckers

Savory, salty, and downright slurpable, very few bites can beat a dozen oysters served on the half shell. Although chowing down on oysters… Read More

9 Bunk Bed Ideas That Are Anything But Juvenile

Want to make your small bedroom pull double duty? Sometimes, you’ll find the answer by simply looking up. Recently, interior designers have been making… Read More

This Is How Much You Need to Make If You Want to Buy a House in 2024

To no surprise to anyone, you’re gonna have to make more money to afford a house in 2024. Two new studies completed by Bankrate… Read More

Checkered Showers Are Currently Having a Moment (and There’s a Practical Reason Why)

Bathrooms have been long regarded as the ultimate sanctuary; a restful respite to brush your teeth, take a shower, and perfect your multi-step… Read More

This Luxurious Travel Trailer Has Better Interior Style Than Most Homes

Travel trailers have come a long way in terms of style and function. Some might even have better interior design than most homes. Take… Read More

This Is What You Should Do in Your Garden If You Have Chickens

Providing opportunity to forage or at least search for insects within some foliage is important for every chicken’s health and wellbeing. Free-ranging aside, there… Read More

This Dreamy Baja House Was Reimagined After It Was Destroyed by a Hurricane

The owner of this Baja California house had longtime ties to the area: “Our client and her late husband literally established this quaint surfer… Read More

Should You Hire a Travel Advisor for Your Next Trip? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself First

Thanks to a number of apps, travel guides, and an entire internet of information waiting at your fingertips, it’s never been easier to plan… Read More

This Glamorous, Wallpapered Shack Puts the Chic in Chicken Coop

When it comes to dreaming up her perfect coop, Kate Richards—avid gardener, homegrown cocktail crafter, and wrangler of chickens—always starts… Read More

A ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Star System Explosion Is Coming Soon—Here’s How to See It

Of all the celestial happenings coming up this year, there’s one that might be the most exciting. For the first time in nearly 80 years,… Read More

Before & After: This Kitchen Had Plenty of Natural Light But Needed a Serious Style Upgrade

The kitchen in this 1970s William Rutledge-designed house in Mercer Island, Washington, had some good bones and an enviable asset: plenty of light. “The… Read More

Dopamine Decor Is the Happiest Home Trend of the Moment—Here’s How to Do It Right

When it comes to interior design, there’s a good chance you fall into one of two schools of thought: Sleek, pared-back minimalism or unapologetic… Read More

This Is the One Product People Buy the Most When Renovating

If you’ve ever undergone a home renovation, you know it involves making a lot of purchases. And in recent years, the median spends on… Read More

How to Have a Perfect Beachy Weekend in La Jolla, According to a Local Surfing Instructor

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Read More

These 3 Southern California Metros Just Saw a Jump in Home Values

The housing market is in flux, as per usual, but there’s some positive news for Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego County homeowners:… Read More

5 Airport Etiquette Rules to Follow, According to Someone Who Works at One

Beach vacations, city vacations—heck, any type of vacation—might give you permission to pause the hustle and bustle of your everyday life and just… Read More

If You Sell Your House in This Month, You’ll Make Thousands More

The housing market has changed in the past couple of years so it’s no surprise that the strategies for buying and selling have changed,… Read More

A Historic 1910 Craftsman in Oakland Gets Updated for Modern Living

One of the drawbacks to old homes is they’re not exactly optimized for modern-day living. But that shouldn’t be a deterrent to enjoying the… Read More

If You’re Selling Your House, This Is What You Need to Do to Take Better Real Estate Photos

Back in 2021, Saturday Night Live aired an all-too-relatable skit about people fantasizing about their dream homes. But not every… Read More

Book a Table at These Next-Level Modern Korean Restaurants Now

Not long ago, the uninitiated may have identified Korean food with all-you-can eat barbeque or late night karaoke bar-hopping in K-Town. But these days, eager… Read More

Yes, You Can Get A Massive Plant at Costco For Under $30. But Should You?

The plant peeps of TikTok have been losing their minds over Costco’s plant offerings, and while scoring an 8-foot statement palm… Read More