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White House with blooming cherry blossom trees and a fountain on a sunny day.
These Are the Most Googled Questions About the White House — Including the Number of Bathrooms
The top googled question might surprise you.
Megan Johnson
Jan 20, 2021
5 Old Office Rules That Just Don't Work for WFH
Because your office-era rules probably aren't cutting it.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jan 20, 2021
Not Your Average Basement: The White House Has Tunnels, a Swimming Pool, and a Flower Shop
While spots like the Oval Office and Roosevelt Room are the most well-known locations at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, some of the most fascinating locations on-site are actually below ground.
Megan Johnson
Jan 20, 2021
The One Thing You Should Know About Biden's Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers
A first-time buyer tax credit is a key part of President Joe Biden’s $640 billion housing and is intended to increase homeownership by helping new buyers shore up a down payment.
Brittany Anas
Jan 20, 2021
9 Side Hustles that Can Help You Make a Little Extra Money from Home This Year
They all build on skills you may already have.
De Elizabeth
Jan 20, 2021
A 350-Square-Foot Studio Cleverly Repurposes a Clothing Rack as a Room Divider
Despite being one room, Liza Taney feels like she's created a place that feels like home in her super small New York City studio apartment.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 19, 2021
10 Quick Steps to a Cleaner Bathroom, Both Inside and Out
January Cure
When you don't have time or energy for a deep clean, I have a 10-step plan to sprucing up the bathroom that can work for anyone.
Taryn Williford
Jan 20, 2021
This Old School Curtain Trend is Equal Parts Cute and Practical
And it’s not just for the kitchen anymore!



Alyssa Longobucco
Jan 20, 2021
West Elm’s Stunning Spring Collection Is a Scandi-Boho Dream Come True
Wait 'til you see the sconces!
Celia Shatzman
Jan 20, 2021
Before and After: A Luxe $300 Redo Transforms These Cheap Cube Shelves
They're unrecognizable now.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 19, 2021
This Designer Depicts a Post-Pandemic World with Vehicles Transformed Into Planters
Designer Nicolas Abdelkader has created a collection of photos depicting his vision.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Jan 19, 2021
This Under-$25 Storage Solution Turns Any Fridge Into a Wine Fridge
NEWS
The stackable plastic bottle rack perfectly cradles your wine supply in an organized fashion while freeing up the necessary space for, you know, food and stuff.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 19, 2021
5 Things That Pessimistic Homebuyers Get Distracted by at Open Houses
Sometimes it's worth it to overlook stuff.
Terri Williams
Jan 19, 2021
You Might Not Have Ashley Tisdale’s Stunning View, But You Can Snag Her Patio Furniture
NEWS
Tisdale’s style is a mix of modern and eclectic with wood finishes, black-and-beige color palette, paired with a mashup of clean lines and vintage, old-world accents.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 19, 2021
7 Little Ways to Actually Grow Your Savings This Year, According to Experts
Number 2 can add up quickly.
Brittany Anas
Jan 19, 2021
It's Hard to Choose Just 1 Favorite Element in This Ceramicist's Attractive Home
Ceramic artist Cecilia Nigro's work is a beautiful blend of organic shapes, soft colors inspired by nature, and vibrant movement. Her home — which of course is filled with her ceramic wares like art, lamps, vessels and more — also reflects those elements. It's impossible to choose a favorite.
Magali Saberian
Jan 19, 2021
Shower Your "Golden Girls"-Loving Valentine With a Dozen Red Rose Nylunds
NEWS
Although taking a romantic getaway to the famous farms of St. Olaf might be out of the question this Valentine’s Day, you can still celebrate your “Golden Girls”-obsessed Valentine in a way that’ll make their heart go “vetugenfluke.”Prime Party is serving up romance in spades with their Rose Nylund-themed yard signs offering “a dozen red roses just for you.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 19, 2021
11 Little Ways to Ensure a Home Gym Increases Your Property's Value
Putting your place on the market this year? Here's what to know.
Wendy Helfenbaum
Jan 19, 2021
One Ingredient All the Most Successful DIY Projects Have in Common
January Cure
I'm envious of people who can follow through on all their home DIY projects. But in my envy, I realized that all the most successful DIY projects have one thing in common.
Taryn Williford
Jan 19, 2021
This London Rental Manages to Fit a Giant Cat Tree into the Design Beautifully
This flat is naturally beautiful with large windows, lots of natural light, and exposed brick, but renter Sruthi Ramesh made the space infinitely more lovely and cozy by adding light textiles, a mirror for light to bounce off of, and nice lighting.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 19, 2021
Michelle ‘Meeshie’ Fahmy Will Make You Rethink Color on Color and Pattern Play
Design Changemakers Class of 2021
“Eclectically bold with attention for the peculiar.” That’s how Los Angeles-based interior designer and Haus of Meeshie founder Michelle “Meeshie” Fahmy describes her aesthetic.
Celia Shatzman
Jan 19, 2021
How Anastasia Casey Helps Interior Designers Rethink Branding and Web Design
Design Changemakers Class of 2021
Scrolling through Anastasia Casey’s Instagram is like being transported to home decor heaven. That approach is what Casey brings to all of her clients at IDCO Studio.
Celia Shatzman
Jan 19, 2021
Before and After: This DIY Kitchen Reno Nearly Doubles the Storage
Knocking out a wall makes it feel way bigger, too, though the footprint stayed pretty much the same.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 18, 2021
This Amazon House Kit Would Make A Perfect WFH Office — And It’s Less Than $8K
Yes, please.
Grace Cassidy
Jan 18, 2021
6 Ways to Winterize Your Dog for Cold, Snow, and Everything In Between
Because ice and paws don't mix.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 15, 2021
Biomorphic Blobjects Are On the Rise, and They’re Anything but Boring
STYLE
Ugly-pretty is totally a thing.
Marlen Komar
Jan 18, 2021
The Wackiest Real Estate Listings Are Now In Your Instagram Feed
One Instagram account is compiling the best of the best of what’s out there on Zillow, and it’s bringing all the real estate strangeness right to your social media feeds.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 18, 2021
7 Little Details You're Overlooking in Your Small Space, According to Designers
STYLE
These small tweaks make a big impact.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jan 18, 2021
This 30-Second Hack Turns Ordinary Candles Into Marble Candles
NEWS
All you need is some plain candles and under a minute.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 18, 2021
A Gorgeous, Plant-Filled Home Has One of the Most Unique WFH Setups We've Seen
Marita McCausland, the owner of interiors and indoor plant store Into the Wild, shares this renovated 1940s weatherboard home with her husband Stuart, two young daughters, and two pet spoodles.
Natalie Jeffcott
Jan 18, 2021
These Solar Panels Are Made from Plant Waste
NEWS
They're made from crops that were destroyed by natural disasters.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 18, 2021
3 Is the Magic Number When It Comes to Buying a House. Here's Why
The oft-repeated number makes remembering these home buying tips a cinch.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 18, 2021
This 450-Square-Foot Rental Is So Stunning You Can Hardly Believe It's a Studio
This magical 1930s studio apartment has original Spanish details including French glass doors, hardwood flooring, built-in wood bookshelves, purple-tiled bathroom, and glass door knobs. "The courtyard is accessed through French doors right off of the kitchen and feels as if you've entered a Nancy Meyers movie."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 18, 2021
The Secret to Finding Affordable Artwork is Re-Framing Your Mind — Here’s How
January Cure
There are only two mistakes you can make when it comes to selecting art for your home.
Taryn Williford
Jan 18, 2021
These Build-It-Yourself Paper Toy Kits Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Build some teeny tiny furniture and houses with Cardkits.
Jessica Wang
Jan 17, 2021
These Eccentric Candles Will Elevate Your Home Decor
Bubble cubes! Knots! Twists!
Jessica Wang
Jan 17, 2021
7 (Typically) Expensive U.S. Cities Where Rents Have Plummeted
Always wanted to live in a big city? Now’s your chance.
Sarah Kuta
Jan 17, 2021
Inside a Tiny House in the Forest With a Tea Room and Indoor Swing
The cabin is described as a "collection of stories."
Jessica Wang
Jan 17, 2021
Comedian Lilly Singh’s Eclectic Home Includes Colorful Furniture and a Jungle Gym Treehouse
The home serves as a set for the comedian's late night talk show, "A Little Late With Lilly Singh."
Jessica Wang
Jan 17, 2021
Before and After: This $125 Boho-Style Dining Nook Redo Is a Thrifter's Dream
Secondhand finds look first-rate in this dining nook transformation.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 17, 2021
Before and After: A Standard Issue Space Becomes a Charming Living Room
With built-ins and board-and-batten!
Sarah Lyon
Jan 15, 2021
5 Things Property Managers Wish People Knew About Rental Bathrooms
They have a few pet peeves.
Sarah Kuta
Jan 17, 2021
A Spacious Rental Apartment Shows How to Use Paint to Add Tons of Personality
"Don't be afraid to paint it and use exciting color. It's amazing how you can express yourself by declaring your home."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 17, 2021
10 Things Pro Organizers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Do
These are the biggest mistakes you're making, according to the pros.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 17, 2021
This Quaint Eco Cabin is Essentially a Birdhouse For Humans
Peek inside the Pinea Eco Suite.
Jessica Wang
Jan 16, 2021
The Most-Watched TV Shows and Films of Last Year, According to Nielsen
From “The Great British Baking Show” to “Hamilton.”
Jessica Wang
Jan 16, 2021
8 Designer-Approved Ways to Use Leftover Paint in Different Areas of Your Home
No trip to the hardware store necessary!
Caroline Biggs
Jan 16, 2021
5 New-for-2021 Cleaning Supplies We’re Stocking Up On
The eco-friendly picks have us pumped to get our homes ready-for-the-‘gram clean.
Jenna Mahoney
Jan 16, 2021