The Latest: Jul 10, 2015

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Chris and Madgi’s Gem of a Beach Cabin

Name: Chris and Madgi Del Moro Location: Los Angeles, CA Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2 1/2 years; Rented Soulmates Chris and Madgi live to explore Mother Earth. Both artists, they find their inspiration in their travels around the world, and they bring that creativity back home to Los Angeles. Chris is an artist, musician, and professional surfer and his handiwork is abundant in the newlyweds’ home, from the paintings on the wall to the studio he built.

Bridget Pizzo

Jul 10, 2015

Before & After: Old Bench Preps for Outdoors

Zachary’s Craigslist bench was showing its age. Instead of simply recovering it, he went woven—and now it’s fit for a (very well appointed!) patio: From Zachary: Thank you Zachary!

Tara Bellucci

Jul 10, 2015

Your Cleanest Home Yet: 4 Just Possibly Life-Changing Habits to Adopt Today

Want a cleaner home? One that gets cleaner easier, stays cleaner longer, and doesn’t feel like the act of cleaning dominates your life? There are four habits that can be life-changers; could they change yours? We have provided you with a lot of different cleaning schedules over the years. What they’ve all got in common is that at some point in time you’ve got to carve out time where you pull out cleaning supplies and do a little scrubbing.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 10, 2015

Before & After: A Beige Bathroom Goes Bold for $100

Jenny is the owner and designer behind Penny Jark Interiors. The home that she shares with her husband has a small bathroom that as the “before” photo shows, wasn’t exactly bursting with boldness. Then Jenny brought her style to the space. From Jenny: When working with clients I often come to an understanding of what aesthetic they prefer. However when it comes to my own dwelling I go back on forth on style, colors and the overall feeling I’d like in the space.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 10, 2015

How Rearranging Your Furniture Can Make You Love Your Home Again

Even if your home is full of lovely things, you might, occasionally, feel the urge for newness. It’s only human to crave a little variety. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s time to buy new things. You can get the feeling of a new home, without buying anything at all, by mixing up the things you already have. Here are seven ways to do just that. 1. Pull your furniture away from the wall.

Nancy Mitchell

Jul 10, 2015

Are Clawfoot Tubs Impractical?

Q: My husband and I are planning our guest bathroom renovation and we are at an impasse as to what type of bathtub to choose. I’m all-in on a clawfoot tub. He is not. My argument is based mainly on aesthetics, his on functionality.

Tess Wilson

Jul 10, 2015

15 Pitcher Drinks for Summer Entertaining

(Image credit: Maureen Petrosky) From The Kitchn → 15 Make-Ahead Pitcher Cocktails to Sip All Summer

Apartment Therapy

Jul 10, 2015