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Master the 5-Minute Refresh: 5 Free Things to Do to Make Any Room Look Nicer

Five free things you can do to make any room look nicer.

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 4, 2019

A Countdown of the Most Gorgeous Living Rooms We Saw in 2019

These are some of the most beautiful living rooms of 2019... is your favorite of the year on the list?

Adrienne Breaux

Dec 4, 2019

Unexpected Google Trick: Translate Bad Handwriting

It’s expected that Google would come to our rescue with sorting our e-mail and organizing our calendar. So where does all of this “Google Will Take Over the World” talk come in? Maybe it’s things like this: Next time you get an undecipherable birthday card from Aunt Linda, just head over to Google—it knows enough to help you translate her chicken scratch.Ever accidentally misspelled your search terms in Google? Notice how it offers up a “Did you mean…?

Taryn Williford

Dec 4, 2019

Tech Pet Life: Keeping Cats Off Your Laptop

If you’ve got a cat and a laptop, you’ve probably found your kitty lounging about near or on your laptop (or just on computers in general). While we understand that cats enjoy sitting on something warm, it’s kind of funny and annoying at the same time. I can’t remember the number of times that I’ve shushed my own cat Yoda off my laptop. What can you do to stop this behavior?Sure, finding your cat on your laptop is funny.

Range Govindan

Dec 4, 2019

Be a Good Neighbor with Proper Christmas Light Etiquette

Good news: It’s now OK to start putting up your holiday decorations. Both etiquette experts and your neighbors agree that the day after Thanksgiving (also known as Black Friday and “Blow Your Paycheck Day”) is the first day that the sight of holiday lights doesn’t throw them into an “OMG-it’s-not-Christmas-yet” tizzy. But do you know when to take them down? We’ve got the answer, plus a few other holiday light etiquette tips, when you read more.

Taryn Williford

Dec 4, 2019

This Home's "Relaxed Californian" Style Is Perfect for Small Spaces and Budgets

The soothing, neutral color palette of this small rental apartment keeps it interesting with cozy textures and natural materials such as leather, linen, sheepskin, and jute.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Dec 4, 2019

The Surprising Way Designers Are Making Bathtubs Stylish Without Spending a Ton

Hint: It has to do with tile!

Marlen Komar

Dec 4, 2019

Before & After: Worn Vintage Settee Gets a Facelift

Last year Danielle picked up a vintage settee for $50 and, with her mom as co-pilot, wanted to take it on as her first foray into upholstery. She was conflicted about the fabric to use: something modern and bold or something more traditional? Readers chimed in, many urging her to have it professionally recovered instead of trying it herself and the majority of readers advised going with a classic print and color for the fabric. Did she take either piece of advice?… No and yes!

Carrie McBride

Dec 4, 2019

This Big Bathroom Trend Turns Traditional Subway Tile on Its Head

This is a very welcome twist.

Nancy Mitchell

Dec 4, 2019

Meet Ceramic Bells: 2020’s Answer to Last Year’s Woven Wall Hanging Trend

They're not just for schools and churches!

Kelsie Schrader

Dec 4, 2019

Why I Regret Buying an Older Home

The problem with old houses, I learned, is that they are never not a project.

Sassafras Patterdale

Dec 4, 2019

13 Ways to Be a Good Party Guest

Dec 4, 2019