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Apartment Therapy Archive: May 18, 2018

Time’s Up for the Pink Tax on Consumer Goods
For me, it all started with questioning those little pink disposable razors embossed with daisies. Why did this disposable razor, my razor (and probably the first razor of every other female-identifying reader), identical in every single way except in color and decoration, cost so much more than my brother’s? It made zero sense.
Melissa Massello
May 18, 2018
7 Problem-Solving Items That’ll Make Moving Day So Much Easier
With a few nifty helpers, moving day magically transforms into a much less daunting task.
Maddy Sims
May 18, 2018
An Old Garage Apartment Is Given a Fresh New Feel
Name: Maria Branco, Bruno Sabino, and their puppy Kilo Location: Lindale Park — Houston, Texas Size: 800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting Maria Branco is an interior designer, jewelry maker, and artist living in Houston, Texas with her husband Bruno. After moving to the U.S. from their native home of Lisbon, Portugal, they are renting an 800-square-foot garage apartment in an up-and-coming neighborhood just miles north of downtown Houston.
Katy Cartland
May 18, 2018
10 Questions You Should Ask Before Tearing Down An Interior Wall
If you’ve ever watched any home makeover show ever, the big wall teardown signifies that Good Change Is Coming. It’s pretty much mandatory these days to knock down at least one interior wall in the quest for a more open floor plan. But, before you grab the sledgehammer (and pose for that obligatory kicking-through-the-wall Instagram photo op), hold up a sec. Here are ten questions you should ask yourself first.
Dana McMahan
May 18, 2018
Before & After: A Very Creative Use For a Former “Spider Dungeon”
Be forewarned: This makeover is going to involve a lot of white paint, but when you’re attempting to make the most of a spider dungeon (or a dark, cramped space in a basement), you go with whatever works, and in this case, bright white paint worked like a charm. Wow. What a dreamy little art studio!
Tess Wilson
May 18, 2018
Lauren Graham Just Sold This Greenwich Village Co-Op for $825K
It is now the real life home of one lucky Gilmore Girls (or Parenthood) fan.
Melissa Massello
May 18, 2018
7 Design Tricks You Can Do With Mirrors
If you're not completely happy with your home's current look, try implementing these brilliant mirror tricks and you'll be in for a real treat.
Jessica Isaac
May 18, 2018
This Chicago Greystone’s Architectural Woodwork Is Wonderful
Name: Carly Martin, my husband, and our rescue pup, Norman Location: Wicker Park/Bucktown — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1600 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, renting My husband and I moved from NYC a few years ago where we lived in a 500-square-foot apartment for four years, so now that we have nearly triple the amount of space (for less money!) we try to use it wisely and don’t take an inch of it for granted.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 18, 2018
The Weird History of the Refrigerator
The Weird History of the Refrigerator
May 18, 2018