One of my worst habits? Letting my keyboard get absolutely filthy. There are plenty of products on the market that will clean your keyboard without doing any harm, but this simple DIY alternative uses household products to safely wipe away germs and dust. All you need is a cotton swab and a basic alcohol mixture. More

If Meyers-Briggs had a test for cleaning types, I would be a NCTB (Never Clean, Then Blitz). I am not good at daily maintenance. I get super focused on work projects, so, in my personal life, things accumulate. I don't notice the dust tumbleweeds rolling across the living room prairie. Piles of dirty dishes are ghosts to me; I don't really see them, but if I did, I'd back slowly and carefully out of the room. (Relationship side note: Yes, this drives my partner beyond bonkers. Annie can't focus UNTIL things are off the counters. She constantly moves, putters and picks things up. Needless to say, she bears the brunt of the day-to-day cleaning.)
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Everyone likes a clean home, but the process of getting there isn't always so enjoyable. Thankfully strong, irritating cleaners are no longer the only cleaning supply option. Now we have easy access to cleaners that are not only eco-friendly and good smelling, but also a wealth of DIY cleaning recipes. Here are some of the ones we like the best: More

Last week, like many of you, I decided to join in and give my own space the Cure. Here's how things went at my home.

Note - Reader anotherjen had asked in a related post for ideas on executing Cure assignments when you don't live alone. So, to that end, I will also be sharing how my fiancé and I worked together to accomplish each assignment (there's definitely been a bit of negotiation involved)! More

With the January Cure in full swing, plus all the organizing posts we've published over the past week, we're trying really hard to help get your home in shape for the new year. Even with all our help, however, sometimes you still need to call in the professionals. Whether you need to get one room or a whole house in order, these professional organizers may be able to help you start with a clean slate. More

Today's post is all about saving the world and drafting policies for world peace. Not really. It's about pesky things that drive you nuts, and simple, but smart, ways to make life a little bit easier. Over the past year, we've kept our ears to the ground, looking for clever solutions to everday problems. Are leftover vases your Achilles heel? Does painting the bathroom always make a mess? We've got your back with hot tips, ideas, projects and products, all courtesy of Apartment Therapy throughout this year. Spoiler alert: everyone agrees that electronic cords are a pain in the ass, and magnets are endlessly useful. More

Today's Favorite Thing comes from Cate Griffin, Office Manager at Apartment Therapy. Her husband's Favorite Thing, Ernie the Cat, was posted last week. More

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is underway and maybe you're hosting or traveling to visit relatives. When it's all over, though, it's the perfect time for a late fall deep clean at home: More

I love the look of natural fiber rugs, with their warm colors and nubby textures. I want to buy one for my dining room but am scarred from previous experiences with sisal rugs, which stained so easily. So, I decided to compare a bunch of rugs with various natural fibers, including jute, seagrass, sisal, wool and various synthetic blends (indoor/outdoor rugs made to look like natural fiber rugs). More

We all know that alcohol + dancing = spills. I've never managed a party without at least one. But no one likes a hovering hostess, so I've found the best way to avoid panic and deal with accidents is to have a simple toolkit handy to calmly and quickly deal with spills so everyone can get back to the party. More