The Latest: Aug 26, 2018

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The 1 Thing You Shouldn’t Pack When Moving

When I moved into my studio apartment in New York, I was lucky enough to have my mom with me to help facilitate the move. And she did facilitate everything—from how to efficiently pack a box to how furniture should be oriented; she was a one-woman moving machine. But the most important lesson I took from her was this: Never pack your cleaning supplies! Why?

Samantha Zabell

Aug 26, 2018

This California Ranch Home’s Ethereal Ambiance Is Inspiring

Name: Paleny Toros and husband Location: Van Nuys, California Size: 1,592 square feet Years lived in: 8 months, owned My husband and I bought our 1958 ranch style home in May of 2017 and spent six months remodeling before we moved in over Thanksgiving weekend. We did major work in the kitchen, dining room, and two bathrooms, and some minor changes in the two bedrooms, living room, garage, and sunroom.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 26, 2018

7 Things Experts Say Never to Put in Your Offer Letter

In a hot real estate market, where sellers are receiving multiple offers close in price, a well-written offer letter can be the ace in your pocket. “A letter can make you feel more like a person to the sellers rather than an offer and number,” says Lauren McKinney, broker and realtor with Gold Leaf Realty and Development and marketing director for Judd Builders. With that said, buyers’ letters should be short and heartfelt, says McKinney, whose based in North Carolina.

Brittany Anas

Aug 26, 2018

Get “SOSD”: It’s the 20-Minute Secret to a Clean Kitchen, Forever

Forgive my hyperbole, but I firmly believe the very best thing you can do for your home is to clear the kitchen each night. It’s the heart of your home—and the place you’ll make your coffee in the morning—so you want to keep that heart healthy and happy. Sometime after dinners have been made (and a few bites of ice cream have been taken straight from the freezer), but before you turn in for the night, take a quick 20 or so minutes to clear your kitchen of its daily mess.

Taryn Williford

Aug 26, 2018

Watch Marie Kondo Organize a Messy Kids’ Toy Area

Marie Kondo is known for her ability to take even the trickiest of messes and transform them into folded, controlled spaces that, in her words, “spark joy.” When the bestselling author of the “Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” came into our studios recently to demo how her new organizational boxes work, we challenged her to pack a carry-on suitcase—no problem.

Laura Schocker

Aug 26, 2018

The 5 Happy Secrets of Effortlessly Positive People

Life can be taxing sometimes. With busy work schedules, family responsibilities, and financial obligations to worry about, staying optimistic throughout day-to-day life often feels all but impossible. But fret not my stressed out friends: There’s hope to be had. We called on life coach Annie Lin of New York Life Coaching for advice on how to keep positive in everyday life, and she had lots to share.

Caroline Biggs

Aug 26, 2018

Before and After: This Blank Wall Becomes a Triple Threat

This blank wall in a home office is about to become its own room, thanks to just $600 and a bit of hard work. The room before is pale and pleasantly beige—and the now is anything but. Let’s pause a minute before admiring the finished product to learn a little more about this space: Before we started working on this room, it was just an office space for my husband.

Tess Wilson

Aug 26, 2018

A Colorful, Twee NYC Apartment Any Auteur Would Love

If you close your eyes and imagine graphic wallpapers, footed tubs, flora-filled door frames, there’s a new dream real estate listing you have to see: A New York City co-op so deliciously twee, we’re surprised it hasn’t been designed by Adam Stockhausen. Everything about this $2.95 million one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath apartment is a perfect blend of daintiness and opulence.

Liz Steelman

Aug 26, 2018