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A Definitive Ranking of The 25 Most Popular Halloween Candies

I don’t know about all of you, but the highlight of my Halloween was always the moment we got back from trick-or-treating: My friends and I would dump our pillowcases out on my living room floor and start to wheel and deal with our candies. Trading just like we were on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. You see, not all treats are created equal.

Taryn Williford

Oct 13, 2016

The Best Things You Can Do to Your Bathroom for Under $100

Bathrooms usually need the most work, but simple sounding changes can quickly tally into a 4-figure bill. When your budget’s not ready for a remodel, set your sights on smaller DIYs you can tackle yourself. Grab a Benjamin and a basic tool kit—here are 7 projects to easily take on this weekend. The magical powers of a single gallon of paint never ceases to amaze me.

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 13, 2016

Before & After: A Shiplapped Space for Under $150

After giving herself awhile to settle into her new space, Courtney decided it was high time for a workspace makeover. From Courtney: Since I work from home, I wanted to have a workspace that was inspiring and energizing to be in. After living and working in our home for over a year, I decided it was time for a change. I chose shiplap because it was inexpensive but made a big impact. After having the plywood underlayment cut at my local home improvement store, I went to work.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 13, 2016

Small Space Smackdown: What it Costs to Rent a 500-Square-Foot Apartment in 5 Different U.S. Cities

Whether you’re considering a move soon, or you’re just curious about how the rest of the country lives, this should prove to be a fun adventure: Take a quick tour of the country—five apartments at a time—to discover how rent can fluctuate from city to city and coast to coast. First up, a sampler of 500-square-foot units.

Taryn Williford

Oct 13, 2016

A Light Filled LA Loft

Name: Ashley Location: Downtown — Los Angeles, California Welcome to our sunny and spacious downtown home located in the in the heart of Downtown LA’s Historic Core. Inside you’ll find a 1,300 square foot bi-level ground unit with loft (only three of its kind!) that offers an unparalleled, refined industrial, modern aesthetic. There’s lots of natural light, which we love! We have an expansive living room, charming dining room, a chalkboard wall, and a breakfast bar.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 13, 2016

Contouring Like You’ve Never Seen it Before: Halloween Edition

What do you get when you give the contouring makeup trend a Surrealist spin? A defined jawbone, bright red eyebrows, and a look that screams “Halloween!”. You don’t need to be an artist to make this a reality—just use any clean paintbrush you have on hand and let your facial features be your guide. Top it off with a Dali-inspired Lobster Fascinator for a playful, low-effort take on high art.

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 13, 2016

10 Food Charities for Your End of Year Giving

(Image credit: Courtesy of charity: water) From Kitchn → 10 Food Charities to Give to This Fall

Apartment Therapy

Oct 13, 2016

This House Will Terrify You More Than Any Scary Movie

It’s October, the month where anything can scare the crap out of you—even homes for sale. While we’re no stranger to terrible real estate photos, but this Connecticut house is a whole new level. It may look mostly normal on the outside, but the inside is giving me part Grey Gardens, part exploded craft store, with a dash of creepy doll. The only description included in the listing is as follows: “Unique one of a kind finishing completed by a professional!

Tara Bellucci

Oct 13, 2016

9 Ways to Decorate with Foraged Tree Branches

From Apartment Therapy → Foraged (i.e. Free!

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 13, 2016

How To Make Over Your Rental Kitchen Cabinets for as Little as $20

One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to customize a rental kitchen (and, of course, any piece of furniture) is to change the cabinet handles. Choose a pull that reflects your home decor style (not sure what yours is? Take the quiz to find out), then swap them in for the dingy/generic knobs that came with your apartment. As long as you change them back before move-out day, this mini makeover is 100% landlord-approved. Lusso Knob at Anthropologie, $12.

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 13, 2016

6 Ideas to Steal from This Beautiful Australian Kitchen

The Kitchn Editors

Oct 13, 2016

Get a Jump on These Holiday Food Gifts

(Image credit: Emma Christensen) From Kitchn → Food Gifts to Start Preparing Now for the Holidays

Apartment Therapy

Oct 13, 2016