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What Nobody Tells You About Smart Locks

Ever find a skeleton key? How quaint they look—what a throwback to another time! But if you’ve looked in the locks aisle at a big-box hardware store lately, that may be the way modern keys are headed, too.Smart locks are crowding out traditional locks, and they just keep getting smarter.

Dana McMahan

Apr 11, 2019

Before and After: An Awkward Upstairs Bedroom Goes ‘Cabin Chic’

Cat and her boyfriend, Brian, seriously lucked out: His family’s hunting lodge in southern Utah is the perfect weekend retreat. But over time, the cabin has transformed from a yearly hunting haven for the boys to a family vacation home. “Naturally, it was in need of some decor and interior design,” Cat says. Cat and Brian’s upstairs bedroom had an awkward slanted ceiling and standard white wall.

Jamie Wiebe

Apr 11, 2019

These Wall Murals Require Zero Artistic Skill

Mural, mural, on the wall Who is the fairest of them all?Answering that question right now is a tough challenge. Fantastic, design-forward murals are all over the interwebs—and the right one can seriously elevate your space. Plus, retailers are working directly with independent artists to create affordable, large-scale murals. That’s a nice bonus for us wall-art size queens who lack the means to buy originals.Even better: Modern murals are easy to apply and even easier to take down.

Laura Lambert

Apr 11, 2019

11 Unexpected Things You Can Clean With Soda

Traditional cleaning solutions are great, but your pantry is full of everyday items you can put to work when you clean. You already know about keeping blackboard chalk around for treating stains and using cream of tartar to clean your brick fireplace facade. So what’s the deal with using cola to clean? Before you whip out your 12-pack of Diet Coke and go to town on your kitchen, keep in mind that certain sodas work better cleaning specific surfaces.

Ashley Abramson

Apr 11, 2019

Pop Quiz: Do You Know What a ‘Garden Tub’ Is?

It seems that everyone has a different idea of what exactly one is.

Chelsea Greenwood

Apr 11, 2019

8 Over-the-Door Organizers That Will Instantly Double Your Storage

A good over-the-door organizer can be a game-changer when you aren't working with a ton of storage space.

Caroline Biggs

Apr 11, 2019

This Emerging Style Combines the Best of Both Minimalism and Maximalism

Is it just us or does minimalism feel so yesterday? Don’t get us wrong: We love a sleek and clean space as much as the next design enthusiast; however, we have to admit that the neutral color palette and lack of funky details feels, well, sterile.

Kelsey Mulvey

Apr 11, 2019

Roommates Make a Small Apartment as Efficient as Possible

Name: Austin Buben, roommate Loren Kennedy, and an English Bulldog named Sherman Location: Lower East Side — New York, New York Size: 450 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting (Austin has lived in the apartment for three years. Loren moved in a year ago and the two of them have made many improvements and adjustments to the space.) Austin is a creative who works in interior design and branding for hotels, restaurants, and bars. Austin loves to cook and was blessed with a green thumb.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Apr 11, 2019

The Fundamentals: Shop 5 Tiny But Perfect Studios

Everything you need to get the look of some of our most popular spaces.

Marshall Bright

Apr 11, 2019

The Plant Doctor: Your Bird Of Paradise Questions Answered

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