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fall garden with trees and shrubs in red and orange shades
What to Plant in October to Fill Your Garden with Color Next Spring
These five picks will have plenty of payoff in the early months of 2021.
Molly Williams
Sep 30, 2020
Before and After: A "Dungeon" Bedroom Gets a Sweet Two-Day Refresh
This project instantly brightens up the dark room.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 30, 2020
Dolly Parton Has a Holiday Collection with Williams-Sonoma, In Case You Need a Little Cheer Right About Now
Her festive bakeware line comes just at the right time when so many could use a joyful dose of Dolly.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 30, 2020
Home Depot’s 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Is the Star of Halloween Memes
Just because large social gatherings are being discouraged at this year’s Halloween festivities doesn’t mean you also have to skip the large decorations.Home Depot is celebrating the spooky season in a big way, quite literally. They’re selling a 12-foot-tall skeleton figurine that has eyes made of LCD screens, allowing it to stare and blink at unsuspecting trick-or-treaters.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 30, 2020
These Are The Top U.S. Suburbs That Feel Like Big Cities, According to Zillow
From Florida to California.
Haley Velasco
Sep 30, 2020
You Can Celebrate Halloween by Staying In the Spookiest Airbnb in Hell, Michigan
Spend a night in this haunted lair.
Mariah Thomas
Sep 30, 2020
Before & After: A Dated, Low-Ceiling Bedroom and Bathroom Get a Fresh Makeover
Even though the ceilings are on the low side, this renovated bedroom and bathroom has color and feels cozy.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 30, 2020
This Tiny Cabin for Sale in the Mojave Desert Looks Like an Instagram Post
PROPERTY CRUSH
Oh, to be a homeowner stargazing from a hot tub in the middle of the desert.
Madeline Bilis
Sep 30, 2020
An Old School House Attic Is Now a Rustic Yet Modern Fifth-Floor Walk-Up
This couple's home is almost completely furnished and decorated from thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sale finds!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 30, 2020
An Italian Shopkeeper Taught Me How to Clean a Copper Pot—and the Copper Pot Taught Me How to Take Care of Myself
The shine of the pot after I cleaned it with ketchup was satisfying in a way I hadn’t expected, considering I felt sure the Italian shop owner was trying to punk me.
William Horn
Sep 30, 2020
This Shoppable Small Space Denver Rental Is Full of Clever Storage Hacks
You're going to want to copy them all!
Lauren Jones
Sep 30, 2020
Their Zoom Wedding Day Was the Best Day of Their Lives
Weddings
The more Janine Micheletti and Stephanie Lim talked about it, the more they believed a Zoom wedding might be not just practical, but perfect for them. Thanks to the couple’s creativity and attention to detail, they were right.
Tess Falotico LaFaye
Sep 24, 2020
Before and After: A Closet-Turned-Office Makes Use of Every Inch—for Under $1000
This redo proves that you can squeeze a work space in anywhere.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 29, 2020
I Tried Trader Joe’s Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo Bar, And Here’s What I Thought
And yes, it does smell as good as it sounds.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 29, 2020
RBG Helped Make Homeownership Possible for (Some) Women
But racial disparities are still rampant.
Karen Morales
Sep 29, 2020
Don’t Skip the “Dry/Damp” Cleaning Rule When You’re Tackling These 5 Spaces at Home
You might end up making the chore harder than it needs to be, and in some cases, causing harm to your home.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 29, 2020
The First Thing You Should Do with a New Bottle of Vanilla Extract
Whenever I pick up a new bottle, I started doing this one tiny, brilliant thing that has helped me banish unwanted smells from my refrigerator.
geraldinemcampbell
Sep 29, 2020
This Reddit Tip Will Help You Save Money on Kitchen Supplies
Think of it as joining the chefs' club.
Laura Martisiute
Sep 29, 2020
A Modern Michigan House Was Inspired by German Architecture
This young family lived abroad for a few years, just outside of Munich, Germany, and living in Europe turned them onto German architecture and timeless European home design.
Diana Paulson
Sep 29, 2020
The Death of the 12-Month Apartment Lease Is Upon Us
In this era of uncertainty, flexibility is king.
Brittany Anas
Sep 29, 2020
These 12 Scandinavian Bedroom Ideas Will Instantly Transport You to the Land of Hygge
Look to Scandinavian bedrooms for inspiration when creating a sleeping space that helps you relax and catch some quality ZZZs.
Dabney Frake
Sep 29, 2020
Before & After: An Already Cozy Cabin Got a Gorgeous, Budget Renovation
After a remodel on a tight budget, this 1950s summer cabin is an incredibly beautiful and cozy home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 29, 2020
Attention Plant Lovers: We Found a Cheap $2 Alternative to Potting Rocks
If your plant pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, you could add one. Or just try this $2 hardware store hack.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 26, 2020
9 Thermal and Blackout Curtains to Keep the Sun and Cold Out
Because those cheap roller shades you’ve been using to block out the light just don't cut it.
Kelsie Schrader
Sep 29, 2020
These 3D-Printed Pumpkin Planters Will Get Your Succulents Ready for Halloween
What will your succulent be dressing up as this year?
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 28, 2020
Before and After: This Bright, Inviting Living Room Redo Is a Bookworm's Dream
It's completely unrecognizable from the dingy before.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 28, 2020
These 4 Uni-Tasking Kitchen Tools Take Up Space, But I’ll Never Get Rid Of Them
Here's what they are and how they make my family happy.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 28, 2020
3 Types of Flowers You Should Include in Your Wedding—and 3 You Should Maybe Skip
Weddings
In a year of changed and pivoted nuptials, one wedding detail that remains consistent for COVID-era engaged couples is that you can still incorporate flowers into your (small) big days.
Katy Spratte Joyce
Sep 28, 2020
One Way Your Cleaning Checklist Could be Working Against You
Rather than giving tasks short-shrift, you end up going above and beyond with this one small switch.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 28, 2020
A 550-Square-Foot Apartment Masterfully Fits a Ton of Function in a Small Space
This couple's rental needed to serve not just as a home, but as a wellness center, office, favorite restaurant, and refuge. They did it by making sure every single item in the apartment is multifunctional.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 28, 2020
This Popular TikTok Shares the Most Stress-Free Way To Water Houseplants
It’s something called "bottom watering".
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 28, 2020
Everything the CDC Wants You to Know About Celebrating Halloween Safely
Save the trick-or-treating for next year.
Ella Cerón
Sep 28, 2020
A 650-Square-Foot Condo Has a Gorgeous Tiny Plant-Filled Balcony
Most of what couple Seth and Ryan had—accessories, artwork, big furnishings—were pieces they bought years ago for previous apartments.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 28, 2020
IKEA Has Partnered With Iconic Fashion Designer Zandra Rhodes For Whimsical Home Products
KARISMATISK will launch next year.
Jessica Wang
Sep 27, 2020
Before and After: This Smart Furniture Upcycle Turned 1 Piece into 3—for Less Than £50
This project will inspire you to look at your old furniture in a different light.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 27, 2020
8 Things Smart Shoppers Look for When They Thrift
If there's anything I learned from my piano fiasco, it's caveat emptor, or "Let the buyer beware."
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 27, 2020
Some Real Estate Companies Will Front $15K to Help You Renovate Your House
Care for an interest-free loan?
Jon Gorey
Sep 27, 2020
If You Need Some Socially Distanced Vacation Ideas, These Are the Top U.S. Camping Destinations for Fall 2020
Whether you’ve got your eye on an idyllic cabin setting or prefer an RV resort, there’s something to fit every budget, preference, and family.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 27, 2020
8 Stylish Wreaths That’ll Give Your Home All the Fall Feels
Add a little autumn to your door and beyond!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 27, 2020
6 Things You Don't Actually Need on Your Coffee Table, According to Home Stagers
Old magazines, be gone.
Antonia DeBianchi
Sep 27, 2020
This Home's Got Cute Styling Ideas, from a Hanging Rug to Cozy Breakfast Nook
"Investing in a space is an investment into your well-being and happiness; it's never a waste."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 27, 2020
Here’s What You Can Do With Everything You Decluttered—And Maybe Even Make Some Money
Decluttering Cure
It's tempting to toss everything you decluttered into the trash, but there are people out there that would love to give your stuff a second life. And it can be as easy as one quick drop-off.
Taryn Williford
Sep 27, 2020
The Sanderson Sisters Are Reuniting For a Virtual “Hocus Pocus” Halloween Event
Amuck, amuck, amuck!
Jessica Wang
Sep 26, 2020
Before and After: A Blah Bedroom's Soothing Refresh Has Ideas Starting at $10
Spoiler: That green carpet is the first thing to go.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 26, 2020
Meghan Markle’s Latest Appearance Shows Off Her Favorite Candle—and a Memory of Her Wedding
In a new virtual appearance, the Duchess of Sussex did give fans a glimpse into her brand new living room, showing off a sweet tribute to her royal wedding day behind her.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 26, 2020
A Blogger Designed a Black-and-White Nursery That’s Anything but Boring
Decorating for littles can still be big on style and sophistication.
Danielle Blundell
Sep 25, 2020
The 7 Best Places to Move to If You Love the Outdoors
Next stop: Tahoe City.
Kate Streit
Sep 26, 2020
A 600-Square-Foot Oakland Apartment Has the Cutest Meditation Corner
"I’ve had so much for fun taking my time and truly figuring how to make 600 square feet feel like a realm of tranquility."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 26, 2020