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I Bought a $170 Vacuum From a Thrift Store for $20—And You (Probably) Can Too
These eight quick tests will tell you if a used vacuum works well, and if it had a rough past life.
Jan 12, 2020
Apparently, Cleaning Can Give You an Adrenaline Rush
One more reason to do the dishes.
Jan 11, 2020
Celebrate Your Pet in Scandinavian Minimalist Style with One of These Portraits
Choose from 14 cat breeds and more than 90 dog breeds (oh, and a rabbit).
Jan 11, 2020
A Dated, Dilapidated Building Is Now a Bright and Boho Dream House
The listing ad described the house as "needs a lot of TLC," but Erin and Ryan saw the property's potential.
Jan 9, 2020
A New Study Suggests More Gen Zers Will Be Homeowners by 2035
Keep buying avocado toast, millennials.
Jan 11, 2020
Before and After: A Bedroom Redo That'll Make You Want to Be a Kid Again
This bedroom perfectly blends practicality and fun.
Jan 11, 2020
5 Surprising Paint Ideas to Brighten Up Your Home, According to Designers
Move over, white and beige!
Jan 11, 2020
The Unexpected Organizing Tool I’ll Always Shell Out a Few Dollars for at Thrift Stores
In most cases, these pieces are somewhere between $1 and $5, and there is always a spot for them in the house.
Jan 11, 2020
What Actually Is Rent Control, Anyway?
For one, it's complicated.
Jan 11, 2020
A Modern and Minimal Rental Apartment in Crown Heights Is Sleek and Inspiring
It's organic, modern, minimal, neutral, and peaceful.
Jan 11, 2020
A Pro Organizer’s Exceptionally Serene, Minimal Rowhouse
Go ahead...take a look behind her doors and drawers.
Jan 10, 2020
This Tidy Toronto Condo is Packed with Organizing Ideas You’ll Want to Steal
If you like labels, you're going to love getting to see inside this professional organizer's drawers, closets, and more.
Jan 10, 2020
A Pro Organizer Reveals the Beautiful Home Basics She Can’t Live Without
Kristen Ziegler, owner of Minima, recommends items that combine function and beauty and take usually boring, utilitarian household items to a whole other level.
Jan 10, 2020
Before and After: This Dated RV got a Bright, Scandi-Boho Remodel
Can we move in?
Jan 10, 2020
The 12 Best Suburbs of Atlanta for 2020
Thinking of escaping the city? Take your pick of these cities and towns.
Jan 10, 2020
A 440-Square-Foot Apartment Feels Larger Thanks to a Fresh and Minimal Style
Inspired by Australian and Japanese design with a little California desert mixed in, we went for a natural, relaxing, minimalist aesthetic with low profiles and warm desert colors.
Jan 9, 2020
You Can Nominate Your Town To Get a Complete HGTV Renovation
It could be the chance of a lifetime for you and your community.
Jan 10, 2020
A Small Studio Features Stylish, Functional Sections in a One-Room Home
Interior designer Anna Monich didn't let living in just one room keep her from turning her small London studio apartment into a stylish home.
Jan 10, 2020
You Can Brie the Lucky Winner of a One-Night Stay In the World’s First Cheese-Themed Hotel
The official “Cheese Suite” is the ultimate getaway for someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes the dairy staple.
Jan 10, 2020
Hold Onto Your Broomsticks: The First-Ever Harry Potter Flagship Store Is Opening This Summer
If you're in the market for a new magical gadget or school robe, this is the place to shop.
Jan 10, 2020
Hallelujah, Even the Sims Can Have Tiny Houses Now
We can’t wait to move our virtual characters in.
Jan 10, 2020
These 5 Marie Kondo-Inspired Makeovers Will Make You Want to Tidy Up ASAP
Serious 2020 organizing inspiration straight ahead.
Jan 10, 2020
A Pro Organizer's Philly Home Hides Storage in Plain Sight
According to professional organizer Janet M. Taylor, one of the most common misconceptions about getting your home in order is that once you get organized, you're done.
Jan 10, 2020
Before and After: This New Dining Room Has Major "Hang Out Here" Vibes
This fresh redo proves dining rooms don't have to feel like a Downton Abbey set piece.
Jan 9, 2020
These Showers are the New Big Thing in Bathrooms
A different kind of shower enclosure is picking up steam.
Jan 9, 2020
9 Bright Ideas For Making That Sad Lamp Look Way More Expensive
Give your old lamp the glow up it deserves.
Jan 9, 2020
6 Thoughts I Had While Reading Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” For The First Time
It also made me want to run home and declutter, as is expected.
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo’s Best Advice for Dealing with Sentimental Clutter
And still preserve that spark of joy, of course.
Jan 9, 2020
I Felt Something After KonMari-ing My Home—But It Wasn’t Joy
I felt something different and equally as meaningful.
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ Explains Our Anxiety Over Clutter
It’s no secret that clutter and anxiety are linked.
Jan 9, 2020
Marie Kondo Helped Stephen Colbert KonMari His “Late Show” Desk
Her reaction to seeing the items in his desk: priceless.
Jan 9, 2020
“Tokimeku” Means So Much More Than “Spark Joy” in Japanese
We talked to the inventor of the “spark joy” translation to get to the bottom of it.
Jan 9, 2020
I KonMaried My Life Nine Months Ago—Here’s What I Kept Up with (and What Fell By the Wayside)
The first time she organized, Amanda Becker felt overwhelmed the entire time that she didn’t actually stop to take in anything she was doing. Now that she's continued to try a little KonMari-ing everyday, she finds the whole process less daunting—and is proud to say that she's somewhat kept up with it.
Jan 9, 2020
How Marie Kondo Took Over 2019, One Folded Shirt at a Time
We call it the year of Kondomania.
Jan 9, 2020
This Is How Marie Kondo Keeps Her Clothes Organized When She’s Traveling
Find out how Kondo keeps things in order after she gets to the hotel room.
Jan 9, 2020
These Scandinavian Lighting Tricks Will Help You Beat the Winter Blues
In January, Stockholm gets around six hours of daylight. Here's how Swedes make the most of it.
Jan 9, 2020
How to Force Bulbs So They Bloom Indoors Any Time of Year
It's like a natural magic trick!
Jan 9, 2020
Architects are Offering Free Services to Those Who Lost Their Homes in the Australian Bushfires
As the Australian bushfires rage on, the local design community is helping out the best way they know how.
Jan 9, 2020
7 Professional Organizers Share Their Favorite IKEA Products
Some of their picks might surprise you!
Jan 9, 2020
6 Kitchen Rules You Can Break Right Now, According to an Interior Designer
If you’ve decided 2020 is the year you’ll finally redo your cook space, make sure it fits the new decade.
Jan 9, 2020
5 Things To Do 10 Minutes Before You Go To Bed
I’ve started a new routine of taking 10 minutes each night, to tackle 5 things that have since made a world of difference in the overall upkeep of our home. It makes mornings easier and nights more calming… 1. Do The Dishes – It’s a proven fact that we’re more likely to eat at home and make dinner ourselves if the area in which food preparation happens is clean.
Jan 9, 2020
Before and After: A Stylish $50 Kitchen Island Redo Done in a Day
This small change makes a huge difference.
Jan 8, 2020
What Is a Leasehold?
Confused about this real estate term? Consider your questions answered.
Jan 8, 2020
The Best Home Fitness Equipment (Starting at $9!), According to People Who Stick to Workouts
We talked to some personal trainers and at-home workout aficionados to find the best workout equipment that still fits in a small living room.
Jan 8, 2020
Tips for Laying Out a Studio Apartment
One of the biggest challenges of living in a single room is figuring out where to put the furniture. Since my current home is a 250 square foot studio, I’ve experienced this frustration firsthand, so I’ve decided to create a handy guide to steer you through the process of laying out your studio apartment. 1. Start with the bed.
Jan 8, 2020
Charmin Created a Robot That Brings You Toilet Paper When You Run Out
The robots are coming… and they’re bringing toilet paper.
Jan 8, 2020
This Hotel-Approved Headboard Trick Could be the Secret to a Better Night’s Sleep
Yes, you can steal (ideas) from hotels.
Jan 8, 2020
I KonMari My Desk Every Day Before Leaving Work—And It Sparks Serious Joy Beyond the Office
When it comes to her desk setup, Yasmin Lashley leaves no trace behind.
Jan 8, 2020