Submissions

Offbeat Home is about sharing the voice of nontraditional homes and occupants, and so we're always looking for words and photos from folks from a wide range of backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. We're interested in stories that convey the range of finding a comfortable space in this world, from home tours to DIY tutorials for home decor and improvement, to organizational tips, to before & afters, to thoughtful perspectives on how to pick a neighborhood or what makes a space a true home.

What kind of posts are we looking for?

Here are some topics we love:

Before & After (dramatic overhauls of a room, corner, closet, or outdoor space)
Beyond the Home (what makes a tent/RV/house a home isn't always contained within its walls. We highlight the community surrounding the structures)
Offbeat Decor Porn (PICTURES!)
Real Offbeat Home Tours (close-up look at real Offbeat Homes of all shapes, sizes and flavors)
Great Offbeat Outdoors (The "outdoors" might be a 24'x36' garden or a clutch of terracotta pots in a window box, but these posts cover all things gardening, landscaping and even farming.)
Cleaning/Organizing (unique methods for keeping spaces neat and tidy)
How-tos (photos and topics of DIY discussion)
Food (eating, cooking, baking, and feeding)
Maintenance (not always fun, but usually necessary: repairs, maintenance, upkeep and service)
Nitty gritty (the hard topics of occupancy - the realities of having a home. Nitty gritties might involve dealing with passive aggressive landlord notes or choosing a utility company, but they're the less-fun aspects of having a home.)
Occupants ("Homeowner", "renter" or "squatter" - whatever the label, these occupants take the Offbeat wherever they go)
Advice (tips and tricks for the offbeat occupant)
Entertaining (parties, hosting guests, etc)
It Worked For Me (your personal experiences about what you've learned from your home.)
Pets (furry, scaly, winged, offbeat friends)