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20 Things in Your Living Room You Can Declutter in 20 Minutes

Decluttering Cure

The best way to handle "everyday" clutter is to make tidying up a part of your routine.

Taryn Williford

Sep 10, 2020

Before and After: A Weekend Project Transforms a Narrow, Cluttered Entryway

The best part? The project repurposes many items that the homeowner already had.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 9, 2020

This Family Created a Candy Slide for a Safe, Socially Distanced Halloween

One family came up with a super creative way to safely dole out candy to trick-or-treaters: a DIY candy slide that allows them to pass treats through without hand-to-hand contact.

Arielle Tschinkel

Sep 9, 2020

The 5 Home Depot Products Home Stagers Swear By

Outdoor throw pillows do double duty.

Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Sep 9, 2020

The 10/30 Rule Gave Me a Cleaner Home, a Healthier Budget, and Made My House More Efficient

Here are five different ways I've put this tip into practice around my home.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 9, 2020

It's Impossible to Pick a Favorite Element in This Colorful Australian House

It's literally impossible to pick a favorite element in this colorful Australian house... from the fun furniture, the plywood kitchen, the STUNNING Art Deco bathtub, and the open floor plan.

Natalie Jeffcott

Sep 9, 2020

9 Actually Useful Things You Need in Your Junk Drawer, According to Pros

These smart picks take the "junk" out of "junk drawer."

Alexandra Frost

Sep 9, 2020

5 Easy Organizing Tips That’ll Transform Your Home, According to The Home Edit

The timing of their new show on Netflix called “Get Organized with The Home Edit” couldn't have come at a better time (or year).

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 9, 2020

Mushroom Lamps Are Suddenly Everywhere—Here’s Where to Snag One for Less

With their swirled glass form and unique shape, they’re at once understated and statement pieces.

Sep 9, 2020

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A New Orleans Home Full of Historical Charm and Murals for Days

Name: Liz Kamarul and Tim KamarulLocation: Central City, New Orleans, LASize: 1,600 square feetType of home: Double shotgun converted to a single-family homeYears lived in: a little over one yearArtist and interior stylist Liz Kamarul and her husband, Tim, fell in love with New Orleans on a road trip from the West Coast: The stunning architecture, quirky charm, and friendly people inspired the couple to sell their Portland, OR, home and move to the Crescent City.

Creative Studio

Sep 9, 2020

5 Things Worth the Extra Money for Your Laundry Room, According to Experts

Good ventilation is a sensible splurge.

Brittany Anas

Sep 9, 2020

9 Things No One Needs Anymore and Should Declutter

Ciao! Sayonara! Adios!

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 9, 2020

If You Love Color and Drama, You'll Love This UK Home's Retro Vintage Vibes

A full look at this '70s patterned velvet sofa is worth clicking for alone!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 9, 2020

These 5 Rules Will Help You Declutter Anything, Anytime, Anywhere in Your Home

Decluttering Cure

These rules quiet all sorts of what-if and just-in-case excuses, leaving you with no choice but to make decisions that serve you and your home in equal measure.

Taryn Williford

Sep 9, 2020

It’s Surprisingly Hard to Squeeze a Bookcase into a Small Living Room

But these spaces prove it can be done!

Marlen Komar

Sep 9, 2020

This 107-Square-Foot Cabin Is a Model Example of Sustainable Craftsmanship

The micro home honors the surrounding environment where it was built.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 8, 2020

6 Best Terrarium Plants for Creating Your Own Mini Greenhouse, According to Pros

It's not hard to create your own mini terrarium forest—you just need to make sure you're using the right plants. Here are six the pros recommend.

Maria C. Hunt

Sep 8, 2020

You Can Rent a Tiny Home That Comes with a Car for $1 on Airbnb

Experience all the fall foliage your heart desires with this deal.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 8, 2020

A Small Rental Apartment Is a Great Example of Styling Vintage Finds

Ryan and Emily (plus cute dog Eve) are a creative couple that have created a vintage-style home in their two-bedroom rental, which is situated in a quiet pocket of inner-city Melbourne above a business.

Natalie Jeffcott

Sep 8, 2020

Is It Possible for Me to Demand a Sidewalk for My Building?

KEY QUESTIONS

Asking for a friend (me and my HOA).

Madeline Bilis

Sep 8, 2020

Your Oven is Hiding a Feature That Makes it So Much Easier to Clean

It's no wonder you put it off.

Shifrah Combiths

Sep 8, 2020

A Case for Putting Up Halloween Decorations Extremely Early This Year

Let me explain why Halloween is my very favorite holiday... and why you should consider decorating for your favorite holiday early this year (and maybe every year).

Adrienne Breaux

Sep 8, 2020

Before and After: A $260 Update Turns a Blah Balcony into a Welcoming Hangout

Small changes make a big impact in this little balcony.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 7, 2020

4 Things to Know About Living on a Bus, According to People Who Have

Be fully prepared to compromise.

Jennifer Billock

Sep 7, 2020

Find Out What Books You Should Read Next Based on Your Dream Destination

You can “travel” to just about any time period and location in the world—no passport or suitcase required.

Arielle Tschinkel

Sep 7, 2020

6 Ways to Make Mismatched Dining Chairs Look Collected and Cohesive

Artfully eclectic is the goal!

Marlen Komar

Sep 7, 2020

This Hidden Section on IKEA’s Website Is Full of Under $10 Home Finds

No more filtering by price in every individual category (and there are a LOT of categories).

Sep 7, 2020

A 60-Square-Foot Off-Grid Van Features a Hand-Carved Table & Hand-Painted Tiles

With solar panels and a composting toilet, the van is practical for all sorts of off-grid adventures and is in line with the couple's passion for lessening their impact on the earth.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 7, 2020

When to Throw Away Your Old Food Containers, According to the Tupperware Expert

Each type of plastic container is made differently, so there’s no standard guide for how long you can keep yours around. But here's what the expert has to say.

Ashley Abramson

Sep 3, 2020

These Soft Foam Cabinets are the Funkiest Storage Spaces We’ve Ever Seen

Designer Dewi van de Klomp aimed to utilize the whimsical material in a "poetic way."

Jessica Wang

Sep 6, 2020

8 Netflix Rom-Coms to Stream This Autumn (Pumpkin Spice Latte Optional)

From "Sleepless in Seattle" to "Set it Up."

Jessica Wang

Sep 6, 2020

6 Things You Don't Actually Need on Your Desk, According to Home Stagers

Sticky notes, be gone.

Antonia DeBianchi

Sep 6, 2020

Is It Bad to Run Your Dishwasher Frequently? We Asked the Experts

We asked the experts about a dishwasher's impact on the environment, and the useful life of your appliance.

Olivia Muenter

Sep 6, 2020

Before and After: A Cheery $1300 Exterior Redo Brings Tons More Curb Appeal

With all the time spent inside your home—eating, sleeping, etc.—it can be easy to forget about the impact that the outside of your home has.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 6, 2020

7 Ways to Fake Architectural Moldings When You Can’t Afford the Real Thing

Pick one—or more—and get to work!

Caroline Biggs

Sep 6, 2020

Home Depot’s Christmas Palm Trees Mean You Don’t Have to Say Goodbye to Summer

There’s a Christmas decoration that will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation all year round.

Inigo Del Castillo

Sep 6, 2020

5 Things I Had to Google While Refinancing My Home

What is a notary signing agent, anyway?

Sarah Kuta

Sep 6, 2020

This Warm, Relaxed California Home Has Some Beautiful Furniture Choices

This interior stylist and business owner's home is the very definition of modern California cool.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 6, 2020

The Best Phone Games, According To 14 People With Stressful Jobs

For people with particularly stressful jobs, sometimes there’s nothing better than letting your mind turn off for a few minutes and instead playing a mindless game on your phone.

Olivia Muenter

Sep 3, 2020

A New Report Breaks Down the Most Popular Quarantine Hobbies By State

It also found the No. 1 quarantine hobby in America.

Jessica Wang

Sep 5, 2020

Ready To Roll: DIY Ideas for Making Your Own Bike Stand

After a long summer day of biking to the farmer’s market, swimming pool, ice cream shop, and fireworks emporium, where will you put away your bike? Strewn about the entryway with your flip-flops? Tossed on its side in the yard, wheel sadly spinning and frame slowly rusting? Show your bike some damn respect with these nine bicycle stand and rack DIYs. Well, almost nine… 1.

Tess Wilson

Sep 5, 2020

Before and After: A $200 Farmhouse Modern Fireplace Update Done in a Weekend

Here's proof that just a few hours of work can yield a seriously big return.

Megan Baker Detloff

Sep 5, 2020

Kevin Costner’s New App for Road Trips Tells You About the Places You Travel Through

The app uses GPS to give users the feeling of listening to a travel podcast that changes based on where they are.

Laura Martisiute

Sep 5, 2020

This Self-Proclaimed ‘DIY King’ Transformed a $50 IKEA Mirror into a Masterpiece

And you can, too!