The Credit Score Raising Hack You Need to Know About
So your credit score is less than perfect and you’re doing everything in your power to improve it. The bills are paid on time and you’re only charging about $20 on your credit card every month (because the limit is only $500!). But, even with all of this, your credit doesn’t seem to budge more than a few points because your bills aren’t tied to your credit or you have just one measly credit card.
Sep 23, 2018
Urban Outfitters Now Sells a Wine Glass Holder for Your Shower
Beer lovers have been able to enjoy “shower beers” for years, but trying to drink wine in the shower is such a hassle. The ledge in the shower is always too wet and you can never put the glass down. If you do, then your wine will spill everywhere. And god forbid the glass shatters while you’re trying to just take a shower and enjoy a glass of Chardonnay.
Sep 23, 2018
Where to Buy an Affordable Vacation Home, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Type
Once you’ve taken the Myers-Briggs test, you’ve got a four-letter passcode that reveals nuances of your personality and a deeper understanding of yourself. Just like you, cities around the United States have unique personalities, too—some secluded spots are natural fits for introverts while other museum-rich hubs will stimulate the busy minds of thinkers.
Sep 23, 2018
This Cult Favorite Store Is Even Better than Costco
You love Costco, I love Costco, we all geek out over this bulk-sized Narnia. But what if I told you there was something even better than Costco? Something that only people in a small-ish pocket of the country really seem to know about? Well, I am telling you that! Keep reading to find out what I’m talking about. It’s called BJ’s Wholesale Club, affectionately known as BJ’s (let’s keep it clean here, folks) by residents of the East Coast.
Sep 23, 2018
7 Great Sources for Scandinavian Furniture and Decor
Welcome to Scandi Week—Apartment Therapy’s seven-day focus on all-things Scandinavia (often defined as the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway). Sometimes it seems like the whole world is obsessed with trying to copy this corner of the globe, from its timeless style aesthetic to its now-famous coziness rituals. For the next week, we’ll take a look at all of it—cleaning, pop culture, and of course tons of eye-popping design inspiration.
Sep 23, 2018
5 Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Leather Goods
If you’re afraid of the luxury of having something nice like a leather sofa, we’re here to put your fears at rest. Leather is a performance material, and fortunately you don’t have to work hard to maintain it. “People make the mistake of assuming that because leather is more expensive, it requires more care—when it’s just the opposite,” says Whitney Tinsley, Moore & Giles‘ Director of Education. “Leather is meant to be lived in.
Sep 23, 2018
This Hood Is Made For Napping In Public
Do you ever wish you could go back and tell your younger self to stop fighting your mom when it came to naps? If only we could get back all of that nap time now that we’re adults, things would be much better. Napping really can recharge your body and make you feel better. And if you don’t? You can just take another nap! If you like to nap on the go and wish you could nap virtually anywhere, then the Ostrichpillow Hood is for you!
Sep 23, 2018
Before and After: This Bathroom Got Done on a Tight 6-Week Timeline
This “builder basic, circa 1980” bathroom is about to get a total head-to-toe makeover, in which nothing is where it was and everything is as far from builder basic as it’s possible to get.
Sep 23, 2018
The Most Ingenious Way to Clean a Slow Cooker Is Also the Easiest
You can actually get your slow cooker to clean itself.
Sep 23, 2018
This Apartment’s Art Deco Bathroom Color Combo Is Must-See
Name: Carolyn Seuthe Location: Los Angeles, California Size: 850 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting My apartment is a one-bedroom in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles, an area with a lot of incredible, historical properties. When I was looking for this apartment, I had just moved back to my hometown after four years in Washington, D.C., where I lived in one of those really giant, sterile-seeming apartment complexes.
Sep 23, 2018
Aldi Is Taking Aim at Amazon and Rolling Out Their Own Delivery Service
Aldi is one of the most loved grocery chains in the nation for a big reason – they have low prices but they don’t cut quality. Instead, any cuts made by Aldi are made with the intention of delivering the best service to their customers. Honestly, who doesn’t love finding Trader Joe’s products at Aldi for much cheaper? In a bid to take aim at Amazon, Walmart, and Kroger’s delivery services, Aldi is officially getting in the game.
Sep 23, 2018