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Sharon and her husband have had these beech shelves from IKEA for almost 20 years, and had no desire to replace these perfectly functional (if outdated) units while they still have life in them. Luckily Sharon had a vision of how she might update these cabinets — a vision she was able to implement for only $10, thanks to a well-stocked DIY supply cabinet.After a light sanding, Sharon primed the piece with an oil-base primer and then covered it with a latex paint.
“I also need access to hot tea — often peppermint.” That was the artist Jasper Johns telling Vogue what he requires in a studio and it makes me think about what I really want out of a home. • Home Essentials Apartment Therapy
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Lately, I’ve gotten into the habit of making my own corn chips, a process that has proved to be deeply satisfying on so many levels. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making these lighter, healthier chips at home. • How To Make Tortilla Chips The Kitchn
The holidays are over and Patrón Tequila wants to know what made you happier: giving or receiving? Participants are eligible to win a Patrón Drink Maker book, with over 125 unique cocktail recipes. • Patrón Happiness Survey Apartment Therapy
I know what you’re thinking. Oh man, aren’t there enough things in this world to clean? Now we have to tidy up our Pinterest boards? I’ll leave it up to you to decide if it’s worth your time, but I spent an hour doing some work on mine the other day, and it felt kind of good. I use Pinterest A LOT these days, so the pins build up quickly. The more current and relevant the boards are, and easy to navigate, the more useful it is as a tool.
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) What are the essential ingredients for a happy kitchen? In many ways, this is what every Weekend Meditation is about, but for this week I thought I would get a little more specific. Read on for my 10 suggestions and please offer your own in the comments! • Happier in the
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. • Natural & Eco Cleansers Apartment Therapy
If you need open storage, it may as well be pretty and versatile — a feat easily accomplished by wire baskets. There are endless ways to display them: hung from branches, tacked to the wall, set on cupboards, and tucked beneath armoires, to name a few. • Wire Basket Storage Apartment Therapy
Can you relate to this “before” image? Standard wire shelving, jumbled up goods…essentially this receives the “keep the door closed” treatment. Check out the refreshing makeover… • Closet Pantry Makeover Apartment Therapy
I love to tinker with my home, but am not quite ready to break out my floor sander after the holidays. So in lieu of a major overhaul, I’m offering up 3 simple projects for your consideration. • Starting the Year Slowly Apartment Therapy
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) It’s a new year, and we’re all back to the races — school, work, the daily routine. Lunch has become important again, now that leisurely holiday brunches and Christmas cookies are behind us. So, what’s for lunch? Let us help you. • 15 Hearty Lunch Salads The Kitchn
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) Last night fans from coast to coast toasted the return of their favorite Downton Abbey characters. We’d like you to actually get a taste of Downton for this week’s 10-Minute Happy Hour. • The Bittersweet Mr. Bates The Kitchn
I try to focus the energy a new year brings into a few ways to refresh and brighten the house. I’ve settled this year on three no-cost but effective ways to embrace the new year in our home. • No-Cost Home Refreshers Apartment Therapy
Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen often contains the most stuff. These little kitchen helpers can help you get your cabinets in order and create space for more important things — like wine. • Cabinet Organizing Tools Apartment Therapy
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) From how to get rid of fish odors to how to repel house flies, from how to remove red wine stains to how to care for a wood table, here are our best tips for a clean and tidy kitchen. • 15 Tips for a Tidy Kitchen The Kitchn
While Anna’s mid-century house has a fair share of closets, they weren’t exactly outfitted to store much stuff. Faced with the predicament of storing two young boys’ clothes and other belongings, Anna decided to build out the closet herself.A lot of us have faced a similar problem with our own closets — one measly shelf and a long hanging clothes bar do not exactly make the base for an organized closet.
The new year always gets me thinking about more “freshness” in my space and this year I’m intrigued by the concept of white: a clean slate. Check out these all-white rooms that are inspiring me. • Fresh, Bright White Rooms Apartment Therapy
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy) The momentum of the new year has us inspired to do a clean sweep in the kitchen, and we’re breaking it down into steps that can be completed in 20 minutes or less per day for five days. • Clean Your Pantry in 20 Minutes a Day for 5 Days
Upgrading an old CRT television to a modern flat screen is a costly endeavor in itself, and it gets even more expensive when you consider some of the hidden costs of upgrading. For instance, if your old tube TV fit snug in a TV cabinet, you’ll need to find a new furniture home for the likely larger new screen. Or, you could take a cue from this no-cost DIY project and transform an old TV armoire into something new.
