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The Latest: 2020

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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!
Dominique Gebru
Sep 5, 2020
Disney Just Launched a Line of Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids and Adults
This line marks the first time Disney has sold inclusive costuming options, and here’s hoping other retailers will follow suit.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 5, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Lease Guarantors
They're different from cosigners.
Chelsea Greenwood
Sep 5, 2020
This Renter Uses Removable Wallpaper in the Kitchen in a Fresh Way
The whole unit is a tapestry of elements that keep the renter's senses stimulated every day.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 5, 2020
8 Multitasking Furniture Pieces That Will Maximize Your Living Room
Like Transformers—but make it furniture!
Caroline Biggs
Sep 5, 2020
Before and After: A Boho-Style Breakfast Nook Packed with DIY Money-Saving Hacks
Wait until you see the new light fixture.
Megan Baker Detloff
Sep 4, 2020
A Small Barcelona Apartment Has a Modern Red Kitchen and Vintage Pink Bathroom
And a ton of other colors in between!
Sandra Regalado
Sep 4, 2020
Partner
How to Refresh a Home Office So It’ll Inspire You to Get to Work
We’re all about RIYs right now: quick “refresh it yourself” projects that require just a little bit of planning, can be executed in under an hour, and leave you with that same fulfilling got-it-done feeling of a bigger DIY project. In our Instagram Stories, we asked which trouble spots in your homes are in need of a little RIY love. The #1 response? Your home office setup.
Tim Minerd
Sep 4, 2020
Now Is the Perfect Time to Examine the Weird History of American Suburbs
A conversation with Jason Diamond, author of "The Sprawl."
Madeline Bilis
Sep 2, 2020
You Can Earn $1,000 Just by Chilling in an RV at a National Park—Here’s How
The need to unplug is more real than ever.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 4, 2020
Partner
How I Committed to Celebrating Even in Crisis This Year
Social distancing hasn’t replaced our need for socializing. “How We Gather Now” is Apartment Therapy’s look at how we’re finding safe new ways to get together in 2020, presented in partnership with Absolut Juice. We’ve heard about the simple joys of the front porch; focusing on what you can do; and “discovering” a new spot in your home. Now, Kari connects to celebrate even amidst crisis…This has been one heck of a year.All bad?
Kari Alana
Sep 4, 2020
Partner
How Focusing on What We Can Do Instead of What We Can’t Has Helped Me This Year
Social distancing hasn’t replaced our need for socializing. “How We Gather Now” is Apartment Therapy’s look at how we’re finding safe new ways to get together in 2020, presented in partnership with Absolut Juice. We’ve heard about sunset cocktails on a city roof; the simple joys of the front porch, and celebrating even in times of crisis.
Jelisa Castrodale
Sep 4, 2020
Partner
How Summer 2020 Taught Me That Porch Entertaining Is Here to Stay
Social distancing hasn’t replaced our need for socializing. “How We Gather Now” is Apartment Therapy’s look at how we’re finding safe new ways to get together in 2020, presented in partnership with Absolut Juice. We’ve heard about sunset cocktails on a city roof; focusing on what you can do; and celebrating even in times of crisis.
Tim Minerd
Sep 4, 2020
Partner
How ‘Discovering’ a New Spot in My Home Opened New Possibilities for Socializing
Social distancing hasn’t replaced our need for socializing. “How We Gather Now” is Apartment Therapy’s look at how we’re finding safe new ways to get together in 2020, presented in partnership with Absolut Juice. We’ve heard about the simple joys of the front porch; focusing on what you can do; and celebrating even in times of crisis.
Nancy Mitchell
Sep 4, 2020
This 665-Square-Foot Apartment Makes Gray, Industrial Concrete Walls Look Cool
The open layout and concrete floors make it easy to clean.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 4, 2020
Before and After: A Pink Carpeted (!) Bathroom Is Totally Transformed for $2,325
Carpet has its place—but the bathroom is not it. Tearing it out of this bathroom paved the way for a much-needed redo.
Alison Goldman
Sep 3, 2020
7 Finishes and Materials That’ll Impact Your Resale Value, According to Experts
Engineered hardwoods get a thumbs up.
Grace Cassidy
Sep 3, 2020
Before and After: An "Eyesore" 1950s Laundry Room Gets a $3000 Total Overhaul
The after isn't just for laundry—it's also a plant parent's dream.
Alison Goldman
Sep 3, 2020
These IKEA Spice Rack Hacks Are DIY Gold
Leave the spices behind!
Melissa Epifano
Sep 3, 2020
8 Super Stylish Ways to Deal with that Awkward Spot at the Foot of the Bed
Don't miss the chance to do more with this seemingly small amount of space.
Melissa Epifano
Sep 3, 2020
9 Eyesores, Annoyances, and Issues That Never Belong in an Adult Bathroom
The fixes are easy, and will make your bathroom work 100 percent better.
Alexis Rhiannon
Sep 3, 2020
B&A: Two Students Renovated This Retro 1975 Van to Live, Travel, and Study In
"Living in a van is allowing us to have the world as our classroom and we are so excited that we get to experience a better appreciation for the world around us while pursuing our education, and of course traveling in style."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 3, 2020
Mariah Carey’s Quarantine Rental Has a Violin-Shaped Pool
The Westchester County property is for sale for $8.5 million.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 3, 2020
8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a House for the First Time
Do you know how you feel about sweat equity?
Terri Williams
Sep 3, 2020
HGTV “Good Bones” Replaced a Rotting Building with a Farmhouse-Styled Cottage
When the old house collapsed, the team went full speed ahead with creating a modern, rustic dream home.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 3, 2020
Partner
We’re Obsessed with Urban Outfitters’ New Home Collections — Here’s How to Win One
If you’ve been wanting to give your space a makeover, now is the perfect time. Urban Outfitters just launched four brand new furniture collections for fall, and we’ve fallen hard for each of them: Styles range from natural to modern, and every piece is dreamier than the last. These new collections have everything from this glamorous chaise lounge to an ’80’s-inspired sofa and lots of accents and accessories (plus plenty of rattan!) in between.
Creative Studio
Sep 3, 2020
2 Doctors Filled a 450-Square-Foot Rental With More Color Than Most Larger Homes
Gayle has made it her mission to fill their home with color, and she firmly believes there is no such thing as too many plants!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 3, 2020
Little Free Libraries Helped Me “Meet” My New Neighbors During This Strange Year
I moved to the suburbs and learned about my community through its taste in books.
Caroline Eubanks
Sep 2, 2020
A Small Apartment in an Old House Has Smart, Money-Saving Solutions for Covering Tall Windows
The walls were stained and the wood flooring damaged, but Marina and her husband put some work into this 500-square-foot rental apartment and it was worth it.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 2, 2020
The 7 Best IKEA Hacks We've Seen So Far This Year
Anticipating the arrival of the 2021 IKEA catalog? Same here. To tide you over, here are the seven best IKEA hacks we've seen so far this year.
Alexis Rhiannon
Sep 2, 2020
7 Interior Design Podcasts to Add to Your Queue Immediately
Pressing play on these stylish series.
Kelsey Mulvey
Sep 2, 2020
Try This Laundry Recipe for the Softest Pajamas You'll Ever Sleep (or Live) In
It just requires a few small tweaks to your normal laundry routine.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 2, 2020
This Rental House Was Once so Dated It Was Nicknamed 'The Retro Beast'
Cheap blinds, brown paint, and beige carpet in this rental meant Halley and designer Kelly Shannon had their work cut out for them.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 2, 2020
Brie Larson’s Kitchen Has an Ancient Alternative to the Classic Backsplash—And It Could Save You Money
Cast-iron firebacks have been around since at least the 15th century, with their main purpose being to keep the heat of a hearth fire from destroying the back wall of the fireplace.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 2, 2020
This Design Hack Will Help You Turn a Wooden Dining Table Into a WFH Desk
Without ruining it!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 2, 2020
The Hidden Renovation That Will Increase Your Home’s Resale Value
And add some square footage.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 1, 2020
A 92-Square-Foot Converted Van Proves Homes Don't Have to Be Big to Be Comfy
Married couple Abigail and Natalie travel and work full-time in their 2004 Sprinter van they converted into a home on wheels.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 2, 2020
Linen Sheet Sets Can Cost Upwards of $200 Each—Here's Why
Whether you snag a set of linen sheets is up to you, and how you like your bed to feel. But it may help to know what it is that makes linen sheets so expensive.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 2, 2020
Before & After: A Rental Kitchen Now Looks Like a Warm Custom Cookspace
For less than $500, thanks to IKEA hacks and contact paper!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 2, 2020
The Fresh Way to an Accent Wall (and No, It Has Nothing to Do With Paint)
If you want to dip your toe in the world of wallpaper, here's how to do it without diving all the way in (and then running scared).
Nancy Mitchell
Sep 2, 2020
Before and After: A Dark, Muddy Storage Area Becomes a Dreamy Backyard Escape
After their 2020 vacation plans were canceled, this family decided to create a resort right at home.
Alison Goldman
Sep 1, 2020
Target Now Sells This Super Popular Hand Sanitizer That Celebrities Love
Grab it before it sells out.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 1, 2020
A Professional Organizer Is Offering “Surrogate Moving” Services
To people who've left New York City.
Darragh Dandurand
Sep 1, 2020
6 Design Experts Share Their Favorite Coffee Table Books by BIPOC Authors
It’s time to diversify your coffee table.
Mekita Rivas
Sep 1, 2020
Google Just Launched a Solution for Your Too-Many-Tabs Problem
Those must-read articles won’t fall by the wayside as you get bogged down in work.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 1, 2020