As a renter with a New York galley kitchen, one of my kitchen dreams is to have a proper range hood above the stove to help maintain the air quality in the small apartment while cooking. Appliancist...
When you find a very reasonably priced studio apartment in Manhattan, two things come to mind: it’s either rent-controlled and you’ve struck gold or there’s something wrong with it. While this...
When Sara and I ate at Chez Panisse (in the cafe) two years ago, they brought sparking water to the table. Rather than serve it in glass bottles (ie. Pellegrino) that would instantly become waste, ...
When Sara and I ate at Chez Panisse (in the cafe) two years ago, they brought sparking water to the table. Rather than serve it in glass bottles (ie. Pellegrino) that would instantly become waste, ...
Hi Apartment Therapy! I just moved into my first apartment out of college, and am so excited to start decorating it. So far, so good, except one thing: it's next door to a McDonald's. My bedroom win...
It's been awhile since I've thought about rounding up air purifiers, but I'm more than ready, since I've become a bit of an air purifier nut over the years and have two in the office and two at home...
If you read the Sunday Times, you saw it. It's there again today and in papers all over the USA. A full page advert for an electric fireplace made by picturesque Amish people that's actually being g...
Last year, we had great discussions about reducing our consumption of bottled water. Perfect for Green Month at AT, New York Magazine's regular shopping feature, Best Bets, shows us some options for t...
We're smitten with HurlyBurly! It's a concept for a small, adjustable fume hood for your stove top. HurlyBurly mounts to the wall and plugs in — it doesn't require a vent. The design uses a carbon...
Dear AT, Hello from the great white north! As you may (or may not) know, it is no longer white up north, and it's getting hot! To stay cool, I've bought a monstrosity. The Goldstar 11000 BTU...
Dear AT, My lovely boyfriend and myself moved into an adorable 2 story cottage on Long Island a month ago, and were horrified this past week (when NYC temperatures approached 100 degrees) to discover...
Dear AT, I have two window air conditioners in my apartment and they really badly need to be cleaned. I think they have black mold grown in the casing and it has completely stopped airflow. Befor...
Dear AT, We've just bought our own apartment and we are going to replace the aluminum windows with beautiful steel ones. I don't want to spoil the effect with ugly through-the-window air conditioner...
There has been a huge shift in the market for paint in recent years — as consumers demand more environmentally friendly paint, the paint companies are working hard to satisfy these concerns but st...
More good stuff from The New York Times' Kitchen Issue of Home & Garden. This week's Personal Shopper looks at new products that can update (or replace) the kitchen sink. At left is the sleek and mode...
Product: Miele Pisces S5280 Price: $650 Rating: Recommend* Have you ever fallen in love with a vacuum cleaner? After months of indecisiveness (and dustiness), I finally splurged on a new vacuum to ...
In lieu of our earlier post today about our newfound appreciation for an air freshener at the office, we wanted to follow it up with a very specific plug. WE HATE FAKE STUFF which is usually toxic, ...
We're not ones to buy useless products, but have to admit that we've grown to appreciate the utility of a small bottle of air freshener in the bathroom. At both the place where we do yoga each morn...
Green up your bedroom. Team 7 is a leading manufacturer of green, non-toxic furniture for many rooms of the house, but perhaps most importantly, the bedroom......
Are you concerned about conserving water in your home? Silent toilet leaks can waste from 30 to 500 gallons of water per day. Now are you interested?......
What's the temperature of your shower? According to Planet Green, hot water heating accounts for 14 percent to 25 percent of the energy consumed in your home. So, super hot and steamy showers use a ...
Hello AT, I have installation issues with an air filter and was hoping some apartment therapy readers might be able to help. I'm not sure if it would be easier to notch the door frame, move the unit...
The French New Year's ban on smoking in public, including bars, clubs, restaurants and cafés (with an 11th-hour concession allowing smokers to light up on the city's terrasses) has produced a slew ...
The Living Machine System was created by Worrell Water Technologies to conserve water and protect the environment efficiently. The system mimics processes found in natrual wetland environments....
Without air conditioning, a dehumidifier can help curb summertime discomfort. But what about six months from now when you want the opposite - a humidifier for dry winter air? This home comfort uni...
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