Before: Patio full of weeds and dead grass
Before and After: A "Barren and Messy" Backyard Becomes Hangout Central
Supplies for this low-cost redo included $1 pavers and free wood pallets.
Jun 18, 2020
8 Mindless Things Around the Yard That Are Costing You Money
When it comes to honing in on your budget, you’re probably quick to look around the house for ways to save. Just as important, however, are the things costing you money outside your door. Needless expenses around the yard add up, causing your wallet to take a hit. Some are avoidable money-sucks. Others are small investments that’ll save more money later.
Jun 19, 2020
A Small Sunny Condo Shows How to Create an Airy Respite from the Real World
These two pathologists like big books, plants, natural light, Harry Potter, and more, and their home is like a museum--but the fun, "please touch" kind of museum.
Jun 19, 2020
Why Celebrating Juneteenth at Home is Just As Powerful This Year
With picnics, festivals, and large gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19, how can we honor this monumental holiday during a time like this?
Jun 19, 2020
10 Free or Easy Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer
Weekend Projects
You might mark the change in season with a decluttering or organizing project that sets you up to enjoy summer to the fullest. Or, your inaugural summer activity might look less like work and more like a party.
Jun 19, 2020
Before and After: A $30, One-Day Dining Room Project (That Works in Any Space)
This project adds instant warmth and character.
Jun 18, 2020
Black Designers and Bloggers Are Taking Over Popular Instagram Accounts in #ShareTheMicNow Home Edition
"Change starts with the gate keepers to opportunities."
Jun 18, 2020
5 Shows to Stream Now That You’ve Finished “The Great British Baking Show”
If you're looking for your next “nice” show, we've got you covered.
Jun 18, 2020
Here’s Why You Need a “Zen Den”—and How to Make One in a Small Space
Your setup can be as simple or as elaborate as you want.
Jun 18, 2020
If You Only Make One Upgrade to Your Bedroom for Summer, It Should be This
Get your bed summer-ready!
Jun 18, 2020
6 Scandinavian Home Decor Trends You Won’t Regret, According to Designers
Some Scandi trends have more staying power than others.
Jun 18, 2020
This Smart, Stylish Storage Tool is What Your Kitchen Pantry is Missing
Borrow this idea from the laundry room, and your back will thank you.
Jun 18, 2020
The Surprising Essential Product Your Home Might Be Missing
While it's not as attractive or as sexy a subject as art and design, dehumidifiers can be just as important for your home and your art.
Jun 18, 2020
A Small and Cute St. Louis Rental Shows How to Mix Secondhand Finds with Ease
Apartment Therapy photographer Jessica Rapp shares this cute apartment with her partner Iain and their two cats, Pigeon and Jonjon.
Jun 18, 2020
There’s a Historical Homestead for Sale in “The Little Alsace of Texas”
PROPERTY CRUSH
Peek inside.
Jun 18, 2020
19 Funny Movies on Hulu to Get Your Mind Off Things
Because we could all use a laugh.
Jun 18, 2020
Here's Why We Still Feel the Effects of Red-Lining
This defunct government practice impacts everything from where you go to school to clean air.
Jun 18, 2020
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3 Unique Ways to Give Your Bedroom a Cheerful Refresh
There’s no better feeling than the one warm weather brings, when everything is full of freshness and blooms and possibility. We wish we could bottle it for year-round use, but until technology catches up with our dreams, we’ll do the next best thing: infuse our space with cheerful, summery vibes.Refreshing your bedroom — where you begin and end each day — adds energy and beauty to your home life all year long.
Jun 18, 2020
10 Furniture and Decor Pieces to Create the Ultimate Boho Outdoor Space
This year, creating your personal outdoor oasis is a bucket list item.
Jun 18, 2020
A 200-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Has Smart Small Space Storage Ideas
It's small but mighty!
Jun 18, 2020
4 Ways You’re Ruining Your Wine Stash, According to a Sommelier
Here are four common wine-storage mistakes, plus two "do's" that can help.
Jun 18, 2020
The Best Kitchen Trash Cans
They hide your garbage, but that doesn't mean they have to be as unsightly as what's in them.
Jun 18, 2020
This New CDC Study Finds that One-Third of U.S. Households Are Cleaning Wrong
New evidence from the CDC found many people are cleaning incorrectly—and engaging in unsafe cleaning behaviors.
Jun 17, 2020
11 Places to Find Storage Baskets That are So Pretty You’ll Forget You Have Any Clutter
No space is small enough for a basket or two.
Jun 17, 2020
Before and After: A Mini $100 Makeover Turns This Dark Kitchen Colorful and Fun
The after's full of great renter-friendly solutions.
Jun 17, 2020
10 Easy DIY Planters That Only *Look* Expensive
If you’re a seasoned plant parent, you already know that finding planters to house your new fronds that also match your decor can be the most expensive aspect of the journey.
Jun 17, 2020
7 TV Shows to Stream if You’re Caught Up on ‘Insecure’
The fourth season of HBO’s “Insecure” has officially wrapped, and Sundays just won’t be the same without it. The past few months have been incredibly difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic and the senseless killings of Black Americans at the hands of police, but Issa Rae’s comedy series has been offering tiny doses of sweetness, 30 minutes at a time. Season 4 of “Insecure” was arguably the best so far.
Jun 17, 2020
3 New Expert-Approved Rules for Wearing and Washing Your “Outside Clothes”
We spoke to experts to find out so you can make the best, safest decision. Here's what to do with your clothes after running essential errands or a socially-distanced hang.
Jun 16, 2020
A 300-Square-Foot School Bus Is a Cozy, Rustic Home on Wheels
Though only 300 square feet on the inside, this bus home has everything a "regular" home might have, including a washing machine, two custom log fireplaces, a full-sized tile shower, and more!
Jun 17, 2020
The Surprising Place You Can Find Boho Decor & Indie Labels for Less
You might already be shopping there and just have no idea.
Jun 17, 2020
An Eclectic Afro-Bohemian Rental Is Filled With Hand-Painted, Patterned Walls
There's also a gorgeous collection of plants!
Jun 17, 2020
The 10 Best Living Room Design Hacks We’ve Heard Recently
Even just one of these ideas will make a big difference!
Jun 17, 2020
Before and After: A Bold Renter-Friendly Paint Job That Will Wow You
The after will make your jaw drop.
Jun 16, 2020
Black Authors, Bookstore Owners, and Literary Leaders Recommend Their Favorite Books
Here is a shelf’s worth of important books by Black authors, read and recommended by these book lovers.
Jun 16, 2020
Before and After: A $250 DIY Closet Redo Looks Like a High-End Custom Design
The after is more functional and more beautiful, too.
Jun 16, 2020
6 Outdoor Space Revamps That'll Help Sell Your House
According to experts.
Jun 16, 2020
Can You Paint Vinyl Siding? Yes—Here's How
Paint can save you from replacing your siding altogether.
Jun 16, 2020
This Family of 4 Lives in a 234-Square-Foot Converted School Bus Home on Wheels
It's packed with genius small-space storage and living ideas PLUS has a very inspiring plant propagation wall!
Jun 16, 2020
This Solar-Powered Tiny House Is a Charming Beach Hut on Wheels
If you can’t go to the beach, let the RV—I mean, er beach—come to you.
Jun 16, 2020
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100—Here’s What She Bought at Walmart
Even professional home stagers, who have scads of high-end stores and industry resources at their fingertips, turn to Walmart for essential accents to spruce up a space. After all, these basics are just that—basic—and shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Jun 16, 2020
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Here’s What 2 Experts Want You to Know When You’re Planning Your Kitchen Renovation
If you’ve ever thought about a kitchen remodel, those thoughts might be especially present now, a time when you might be spending more time at home — and more time cooking — than ever before. Of course, you want to spend your renovation dollars wisely and create a space that will not just look beautiful, but also stand up to everyday wear and tear for a long time.Thinking of renovating your kitchen? Our big F.A.Q. answers all your questions about every step of the process.
Jun 16, 2020
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Have You Considered This Budget-Friendly Option for Your Kitchen Renovation?
When it comes to kitchen renovations, one of the hardest parts is staying within budget. The backsplash, particularly, can have a huge effect on the look of your kitchen — and on the price, as all that tile can add up fast. If you’re planning to renovate, or just thinking about it, here’s an idea for a budget-friendly, minimal backsplash you may not have considered: not having a backsplash at all.
Jun 16, 2020
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Painting Your Cabinets
Sometimes, all it takes to feel like you have a totally new space is a little color. If spending a lot of time at home has you considering your kitchen’s possibilities, a new coat of paint may be just the thing you need. And while painting kitchen cabinets may sound a little more intimidating than, say, painting a plain old wall, we’ve got some expert tips for making it more manageable.
Jun 16, 2020
B&A: A Dark, Dingy, & Dated Kitchen Got an Incredibly Cute Update for Only $500
This home's old kitchen was a sore thumb before its budget refresh: the backsplash was mismatched tile, the floors were dingy linoleum, and the entire space was dim.
Jun 15, 2020
Now You Can Save Your Favorite Apartment Therapy Images Into Vision Boards
We're excited to introduce another feature to our photo inspiration experience, which allows you to save your favorite images and organize them into folders that we're calling Vision Boards. Think of this as a way to design your dream home, right within Apartment Therapy.
Jun 16, 2020
7 Unconventional but Brilliant Ways to Decorate the Foot of Your Bed
A bench is a good option, but it's not the only one.
Jun 16, 2020