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7 Secrets for a Less-Messy Living Room

Living rooms come in all shapes and sizes, and unfortunately, the smaller the apartment, the harder it can be to keep yours organized. Throw in a busy work schedule and a somewhat active social life and suddenly a tiny living room can turn into a cluttered disaster zone, especially when you don’t have a lot of extra room for storage. But fret not my busy, unorganized friends; we’re here to help.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 23, 2018

Urban Outfitters Is Giving You 50% Off Home Items In a One-Day Flash Sale

Good news, Urban Outfitters fans. The retailer is having a one day flash sale on home items, and there’s a bunch of stuff for 50 percent off. While there’s a wide selection of items for half off, if you’re looking to refresh your bedding or grab a rug, there are some serious savings to be had. The 50 percent off doesn’t require a code, and will be reflected in the price at checkout.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 23, 2018

A Connecticut Home with a Backyard Even Celebs Would Love

This home in Salisbury, Connecticut, is as cozy and classic as it comes—with a backyard made for entertaining even your fanciest friends. 58 Main Street Located in Salisbury, Connecticut $865,000 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Located in Litchfield County, this historic wood-clapboard home was built in 1834 and looks like something out of a classic movie—with all the updates and amenities.

Anne Roderique-Jones

Jul 23, 2018

A Tiny 300-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is a Jewel Box

Name: Heather Alexander Location: Washington Heights, New York City Size: 300 square feet Years lived in: 6 years, renting After divorcing a “design-curmudgeon,” Heather says she really went for it when she moved into this place six years ago. Filled with so many colors, fun finds, and treasures she dubbed her home the “Jewel Box.

Minette Hand

Jul 23, 2018

I Spent $30 on a Fan for My Kitchen, and It’s Made a Huge Difference

A while ago, I wrote a post about how to ventilate a kitchen when you don’t have a range hood or vent. A number of Kitchn readers recommended installing a reversible window fan which, when put on the exhaust setting, can effectively draw smells, steam, and smoke out of your kitchen. I don’t have a hood in my rental kitchen, and for a long time I just ran the ceiling fans in other rooms when I cooked something particularly smelly or smoky. It worked okay, but wasn’t ideal.

Cambria Bold

Jul 23, 2018

12 Things You’ll Regret Buying This Summer

Summer is the season for doing all sorts of fun things, but shopping isn’t always one of them. And while it’s easy to take a break from the scorching heat by getting lost in online sales, the reality is, summer isn’t always the best time to splurge on stuff—because there’s a good chance it’s going to be cheaper later. To prove our point, we rounded up a dozen items that you’ll probably regret buying this summer.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 23, 2018

Before and After: You’ll Love How This Kitchen Keeps Its Character

There’s often one element in old kitchens that we’re all rooting for, crossing our fingers that it survives the big renovation. For this kitchen makeover, I’m holding my breath that the amazing pink double oven makes the cut. Reader Amanda Schaneman shares some insight into what this kitchen was really like, as photos never tell the whole story: The kitchen before the remodel was dark, dirty, and dated.

Tess Wilson

Jul 23, 2018

This Summer’s ‘Most In-Demand Instagram Artist’ Now Has Prints Available

I am obsessed with candy—I often joke that Sour Patch Kids are my favorite food, and I’m not really joking. So when a friend DM-ed me about a new Sour Patch Kids artist, I had to learn more. New Yorker Robyn Blair Davidson takes candy (not just Sour Patch Kids—bubble gum, Starburst, gummy bears, Fun Dip, Ring Pops, and tons of other nostalgic favorites), and turns it into whimsical works of art. And the Internet has noticed: OK!

Laura Schocker

Jul 23, 2018

4 Ways to Hack Our Favorite $3 IKEA Organizing Staple

The magic of IKEA pieces is not only in their well-thought-out, small-space-maximizing design, but in the numerous ways each versatile piece can be repurposed and hacked. Here are four ways to transform one of our very favorite IKEA staples, the VARIERA bag dispenser, into more than meets the eye.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 23, 2018