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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 27, 2020
7 Easier Under-the-Radar Alternatives to the Most Popular Yet Finicky Houseplants
All the beauty, without all the hassle.
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.
Feb 27, 2020
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Hawaii
Next stop, paradise.
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).
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?
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.
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.
Feb 27, 2020
I Just Discovered a Store That Has Anthropologie Style on an IKEA Budget
Bookmark this baby now!
Feb 26, 2020
Save on Editor Favorites and More During The Container Store’s Kitchen & Pantry Sale
You're one step closer to the organized kitchen of your dreams.
Feb 26, 2020
Stay Inside This Elephant-Shaped Airbnb at the Jersey Shore That’s a National Historic Landmark
This is the first time Lucy the Elephant is available on Airbnb.
Feb 27, 2020
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The 5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making with Your Laundry — And How to Fix Them
A lot has changed since we first learned to do our laundry. It feels like our lives have gotten way more packed, and our personal time is at more of a premium. Plus, the machines themselves have changed. Washing machine drums have gotten bigger, which is a good thing: You can put off doing your laundry since the machines can handle larger loads. The problem is that our habits haven’t really changed with them.
Feb 27, 2020
9 Nerdy but Brilliant Cooking Tips Straight from Food Scientists
Helpful tips that'll up your cooking game—all thanks to food scientists.
Feb 27, 2020
Caring For Your Air Plant | The Plant Doctor
Caring For Your Air Plant | The Plant Doctor
Feb 27, 2020