The Latest: Feb 2020

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Before and After: A $5,000 DIY Master Bathroom That Looks 10 Times as Expensive

The before stunk—literally. But the after is a dream!

Alison Goldman

Feb 28, 2020

Pour Yourself a Purr-fect Cup of Tea from This Cat-Shaped Teapot

The matching sugar and creamer pots feature ceramic mice.

Mia Nakaji Monnier

Feb 29, 2020

There's a Right Way and a (Very) Wrong Way to Move a Pool Table

Here's how to do it.

Jennifer Billock

Feb 29, 2020

This Space Saving Strainer with Over 3,700 Amazon Reviews is Over 50% Off

Luckily, Amazon users have found one particular gadget both useful and easy to store.

Stephanie Trovato

Feb 29, 2020

This Artist Adorns Tree Scars with Embroidery

So beautiful.

Kenya Foy

Feb 28, 2020

This HGTV Star’s Bedding Line is 20% Off at Bed Bath & Beyond

Your bedroom will be the best on the block.

Stephanie Trovato

Feb 29, 2020

This Minimalist “Slender House” Defies Its Name and Comfortably Fits a Family of Three

This two-story space is filled with natural finishes and a neutral color palette.

Nicoletta Richardson

Feb 29, 2020

I Managed to Squeeze an Entryway Into My Small Apartment—for Less than $100

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Danielle Blundell

Feb 28, 2020

Jump Into March on a High Note Thanks to These 3 Leap Day Weekend Sales

Use your extra day to get some shopping done.

Nicole Lund

Feb 29, 2020

99 Fun Things to Do to Celebrate Leap Day

Don't let this special day pass you by without making something of it.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 29, 2020

Before and After: This Bold $100 Floor Redo Will Stop You in Your Tracks

Paint gets another point in the "W" column.

Alison Goldman

Feb 28, 2020

10 Things Productive & Organized People Do Before Noon

Better make the most of your morning hours – you're never going to get them back.

Taryn Williford

Feb 28, 2020

3 Common Home Items I Wish I Never Bought

I'll be the first to admit that with all of my decorating and redecorating has come a fair share of regret.

Sarah Lyon

Feb 28, 2020

This Roller Pet Hair Remover is a Must If Your Pet Sheds—And It’s 30% Off Right Now

It has over 6,000 5-star reviews!

Nicole Lund

Feb 28, 2020

Brooklinen Just Launched “Utility Bedding” and Our Beds Will Never Be the Same

Continuing Brooklinen's takeover of our bedrooms.

Tim Minerd

Feb 28, 2020

This Tent-Shaped House Was Designed to Foster Community

“We designed a space where passing neighbors, friends and children can easily stop by to chit chat under the entrance porch."

Kenya Foy

Feb 28, 2020

A Cozy, Formerly 'Plain' Condo Proves the Power of Small Updates on a Rental

This designer's biggest goal was infusing a plain, contemporary condo with vintage soul.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 28, 2020

10 Surprising Uses for Kitchen Items Around the Rest of the House

Here are the top 10 kitchen things we use to solve problems all over the house.

Cambria Bold

Feb 28, 2020

This Soap Dispenser Is Made of Sustainable Packaging (Yes, It’s Also Soap)

It can be used to store liquid soaps, too.

Nicoletta Richardson

Feb 28, 2020

The 5 Organizing Items that Saved My Messy Bedroom Closet

Here are the five baby steps I'm taking to get a grown-up closet.

Katie Holdefehr

Feb 28, 2020

This Pillow Protector is Made for People with Allergies—And It Has Over 2,000 5-Star Reviews

You're $10 away from a better night's sleep.

Cara Lynn Shultz

Feb 28, 2020

A Small Bungalow Shows How to Use a Lot of Black But Still Keep It Light

Victor's small bungalow features a lot of dramatic black hues, yet it manages to still feel light and airy.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Feb 28, 2020

What Happens When You Get Evicted from Your Apartment?

Here are six things to know.

Sarah Magnuson

Feb 28, 2020

This Fruity, Flowery Removable Wallpaper Is a Juicy Addition to Your Rental

This wallpaper will transport you to warmer days.

Nicoletta Richardson

Feb 28, 2020

Sophisticated Nurseries: 10 Rooms with Grownup Style

We recently featured twenty stylish living spaces that make room for the little ones, but what about the kids’ rooms? Seeing as a baby isn’t yet able to appreciate their nursery’s decor, should the space be decorated for the adults in the house to enjoy? Here are ten sophisticated nurseries where the parents have done just that.1. Beacon Hill Nursery via Elements of Style2. Daphne’s Glamorous Nursery via Apartment Therapy3.

Lauren Hufnagl

Feb 28, 2020

You’re Going to See these Bathroom Design Trends Everywhere By the End of 2020

If you're designing a bathroom this year, you'll probably pick one of these six trends.

Tina Chadha

Feb 28, 2020

8 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Jobs We Just Can’t Quit

White kitchens have their place, but these might just be better.

Dabney Frake

Feb 27, 2020

5 Small Ways You Can Use Leap Day to Get Ahead on Spring Cleaning

Weekend Projects

Here is a list of spring cleaning items to pick from, along with why they're good candidates for getting done early.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 28, 2020

Ahead-of-the-Curve Gift Ideas for the Tastemaker in Your Life

She’s got style, is always dressed for the occasion and knows how to turn heads with both her wardrobe and home. The Tastemaker is the friend who knows what’s happening now (or tomorrow, well before you do). She surrounds herself in fashion-forward trappings, and confidently rocks her aesthetic leanings of choice, whether crisp and modern or glitzy and full of flair.

Apartment Therapy

Feb 28, 2020

Cozy & Cool: 10 Summer Quilts

I’m one of those people who always needs to sleep with a blanket. While my husband and I cherish our down comforter for cold nights, he’s more than happy to throw it all off during warmer months. Our happy medium is the summer quilt: just enough weight to keep me comfortable, yet light enough to keep him from breaking out in a sweat.These summer quilts, also known as coverlets, are great on their own, or layered throughout the year.

Rachel Wray Thompson

Feb 27, 2020

How To Clean a Coir Doormat

Coir (coconut fiber), makes for a great eco-friendly doormat: it’s durable, made from natural materials, and can fit just about anyone’s home decor. They can also last for years if they’re taken care of properly, and it’s about this time of year that they need the most help. All it takes is a little water and a broom to keep the doormats cleans — check out This Old House’s maintenance tips, after the jump.

Rachel Wray Thompson

Feb 27, 2020

Are IKEA Kitchen Cabinets a Good Idea?

Sent by JuliaEditor: Leave your suggestions for Julia in the comments — thanks!• Have a question for our community? Send us yours with a photo or two attached (questions with photos get answered first).

Regina Yunghans

Feb 27, 2020

Reuse & Recycle: 10 DIY Pendant Lights

These budget friendly pendants were created from things you just might have laying around your home: terra cotta pots, cardboard, wire baskets, hanging planters, pretty paper. You can find the tutorials below. I’m adding a couple of them to my fall to–do list.TOP ROW:1. Globe Pendant Light, DIY from Apartment Therapy2. Terra Cotta Pot Pendant Lamps, DIY from Urban Gardens3. Cardboard Pendant Light, DIY from Poppytalk4. Paper Starburst Pendant Lamp, DIY from 3 Rs Blog5.

Kate Legere

Feb 27, 2020

How To Fix Cracks in Old Wood Floor?

Q: My apartment (rental) was built in the 1880’s and the floor has never been renovated – the uneven wood floors are painted white and have cracks and large gaps between them…I have always loved my floor but now I am pregnant and while I may cover the floor in the bedroom I am trying to find a way to fix the cracks & holes (some as big as 1 to 2 inches wide) without having to spend a ton of money – or putting down a whole new floor.

Regina Yunghans

Feb 27, 2020

DIY Laundry Detergent

We were surprised to see how simple it is to make your own laundry detergent. No, you don’t have to make your own, but hey- this is even a good recipe to keep on hand in case you run out of detergent and need to do your laundry in a hurry.Here’s Amanda Soule’s recipe:Homemade Laundry Powder(Makes approximately 5 cups)2 cups (finely) grated castile soap*1 cup borax1 cup baking soda1 cup soda ash (washing soda)Read her full post for the details on how she makes it here.

Julia Cho

Feb 27, 2020

High & Low: Laundry Hampers

Living in a small space there are no hidden places to store dirty laundry, thus the laundry hamper is an essential design element in the bedroom or bathroom. Here is a round up of the most stylish laundry hampers on the market whether you are on a shoestring or unlimited budget.High End:1. Rolling Wire Storage and Liner, Pottery Barn $1592. Torrey Divided Hamper and Liner, Pottery Barn $1793. A Tempo laundry basket, Alessi $1794. Handwoven Baskets from Senegal, Brook Farm General Store $1455.

Claire Bock

Feb 27, 2020

10 Classic Bathrooms

Hex tile, clawfoot tubs, porcelain pedestal sinks. These are few of the elements that make up our idea of a “classic” bathroom—the kind you might find in a pre-war apartment or a New England farmhouse.The nice thing about a classic bathroom is that it’s not going to go out of style anytime soon. Materials like subway tile and marble counters are long-lasting and tend to survive the cycle of trends.

Sarah Coffey

Feb 27, 2020

Add a Little Green: Plants in the Bathroom

I dream of a day when I can fill my bathroom with plants. Mine is currently windowless and lacks any natural sunlight, so for now admiring other people’s sunny bathrooms will have to do. Here are some I am currently coveting, and here is a list of the best plants for the bathroom if you want to buy some of your own.TOP ROW:1. Apartment Therapy2. Brick House3. Frisson via houzz4. Design Sponge5. Elsie Marley via Apartment TherapyBOTTOM ROW:6. Fat Cat7. Nibs8. Apartment Therapy9.

Kate Legere

Feb 27, 2020

Katrina, Draz & Eddie’s Melbourne Home

Name: Katrina & Draz, their son, Eddie, and Yoshi the dog Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Size: 120 square metres (1,292 square feet) Years lived in: 5 years; Owned Katrina and Draz are absolute fans the 1950s, rock-n-roll and vintage Americana, so it’s no surprise that their home reflects all of these things.

Natalie Jeffcott

Feb 27, 2020

7 Easier Under-the-Radar Alternatives to the Most Popular Yet Finicky Houseplants

All the beauty, without all the hassle.

Molly Williams

Feb 27, 2020

Florals for Spring: Get Vintage Botanical Art, Starting at Under $2

Groundbreaking.

Olivia Harvey

Feb 27, 2020

7 Filthy Things Your Guests Will Notice When They Come Over

When you really need to go the extra mile, cleaning-wise.

Brittney Morgan

Feb 27, 2020

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Hawaii

Next stop, paradise.

Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Feb 27, 2020

4 Introvert-Approved Tips for Creating a Calm, Serene Space at Home

Serenity now!

Kelsie Schrader

Feb 27, 2020

This Company Wants to Replace Your Garbage Disposal with a Smart Composter

Composting at home is about to get a lot easier (and a lot less stinkier).

Olivia Harvey

Feb 27, 2020

12 Country-Cool Kitchen Ideas You Can Re-Create No Matter Where You Live

There's nothing like a city kitchen with country charm, right?

Caroline Biggs

Feb 27, 2020

This Off-Grid Hawaii Homestead Is a Handmade Slice of Paradise

Zen and Arina escaped the rat race by building themselves a sustainable and off-the-grid homestead in the Hawaiian tropical jungle.

Megan Spelman

Feb 27, 2020

4 Tips for Keeping Plants Happy and Healthy During the Winter

If you’ve managed to get through the winter so far (partially) unscathed, congrats! It takes a lot of will power to prep your home for the cold weather, maintain your mental health (winter blues are the worst), and play holiday host while holding it all together. Obviously, self-care is super important during this time of year, but the plants in your life also require additional, seasonal-specific TLC to survive the winter fully intact.

Kenya Foy

Feb 27, 2020