New patio furniture can be prohibitively expensive, but the good news is that if you're on a budget, it's easy to find old stuff at thrift stores and flea markets. Although it may have seen better days, don't write it off. You may be able to rescue it using one or more of these techniques.

When the time comes to remodel a bathroom, most of us are inexperienced novices. We might look at samples, read remodeling blogs and mags, and talk to some storeowners and contractors, hoping everything will come out all right in the end. For us ingénues, the idea of a "bathroom in a box" — where nearly everything is taken care of, from fixture choices to installation — seems appealing.

After sharing several of the most beautiful but expensive small space beds we could find, it seemed necessary to follow up with a guide for budget shoppers. Here are 10 real-world options for studios, guest rooms, and tiny spaces — all clocking in under the $1,000 mark.

We've been looking into the best dogs for small spaces. We talked to a Greyhound Rescue organization and were surprised to hear that greyhounds make great apartment dogs. According to Greyhounds Only, they sleep A LOT and only need a little corner of your space to claim as their own (although they still require regular exercise and walks, of course).

We know a lot of you have canine friends that live with you in small spaces. So, we're wondering: out of all the different breeds out there, which ones are best suited for apartment living?

You don't have to own a condo or a house to make your home yours. Rentals can be challenging (unattractive flooring, standard white walls, outdated light fixtures) but there are plenty of ways to work around the problem and tailor your apartment to your own tastes.

The hardest thing about setting up a studio apartment is figuring out the right layout. With so little available space, every decision makes a huge impact. We're always amazed at the space planning ideas we see in Apartment Therapy's annual "Small Cool" contest, so we're looking at the apartments of five previous contestants for inspiration…

We're kicking off travel month on Apartment Therapy with a mega-roundup of 40 neighborhood and city shopping guides. If you're traveling to any of the places on our list this summer, you'll definitely want to check out these must-see stores.

1. The Best of San Francisco: City Guide
2. The Best of Washington, DC: City Guide
3. SoHo, New York: Neighborhood Shopping Guide
4. Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Neighborhood Shopping Guide
5. Wicker Park, Chicago: Neighborhood Shopping Guide

Name: Tim Campbell
Location: Silverlake — Los Angeles, California
Type: Tim designed and built the two-story, single-family home.
Years lived in: 10 — owned

Designer Tim Campbell believes in collaborating closely with his clients to bring out a home's "character, born from its history and the people who have passed through it." In Tim's own home, you can read his personal story. An eclectic contemporary art collection mixes with a Masai sword acquired directly from a warrior on the Serengeti in Tanzania and a few vintage art objects from an Amsterdam junk shop.

Want your home to look like it's been meticulously curated by a world traveler, but you're not going overseas anytime soon? No problem. The Internet brings faraway things very near, including furniture and decor. Here are our tips and sources to help you amass a collection of global finds within a few clicks.

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Designed to be used by sailors, the canvas bags at UK company Mariners Supply are made with built-in pockets, rope handles, and brass eyelets. Sturdy and practical, they work really well as market bags or garden totes.