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4 Low-Lift, High Reward Landscaping Trends Professionals Love
These super-easy moves will spruce up your yard without requiring a ton of maintenance.
Kate Streit
May 28, 2021
Mikel Welch Helped Replace This Curtain Divider with a Storage-Filled Wall
This impressive project could make #RoomSeparatorGoals a thing.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 27, 2021
One "Just in Case" Item Almost Everyone Can (And Should!) Declutter
Weekend Projects
It's probably expired, and if you need to reference it again — someone else is keeping all the records for you.
Shifrah Combiths
May 24, 2021
Home Stagers Share 5 Reasons Your Living Room Feels Messier Than It Is
Plus, easy ways to take your living room from “kind of sloppy” to open house-level neat.
Kate Streit
May 28, 2021
This Oddly Shaped Pillow Has Given Me the Best Sleep I’ve Had in Months
I feel like my head is resting on a cushy cloud.
Mark Marino
May 24, 2021
The Outdated Curb Appeal Trend You Should Avoid At All Costs
When you’re trying to sell your home, it’s more important than ever to ensure the outside catches a potential buyer’s eye right away.
Kate Streit
May 27, 2021
10 Companies Hiring Remote Workers That Offer Unlimited Vacation Time
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Plus, additional perks that really bring home that work-life balance.
Sarah Everett
May 27, 2021
One Good Thing: An Amazing Natural Bug Repellant from Mexico
Welcome back to One Good Thing @ Home! This week I’m starting a series of small, cool discoveries that will arm your for these lovely outdoor months – primarily how to ward of bugs of all kinds. Over the past year I’ve learned a bunch of surprising tricks that I think will really help solve this problem once and for all. In this episode I demonstrate a method I found at the Hotel San Cristobal in Baja (you’ve got to go).
Maxwell Ryan
May 27, 2021
If You Have a Pet (and Carpeting), Then This Cleaner Will Change Your Life
Get ready to have your mind blown.
Savannah West
May 26, 2021
If You Only Follow One Outdoor Decor Trend This Season, Make It This One
And it's really fairly simple to execute!
Danielle Blundell
May 27, 2021
Look Inside This Dreamy Oregon Escape with a Barrel Sauna and River Views
It's a perfect WFH spot.
Madeline Bilis
May 27, 2021
The New and Unexpected Home Decor Trend That Might Bring You Good Luck
The latest home decor trend appeals to my inner optimist.
Laura Fenton
May 27, 2021
The One Thing That Will Always Make Your Living Room Look Bigger
Because whether relaxing with the family, entertaining guests, or bingeing Netflix, the living room is where it all happens.
Kate Streit
May 27, 2021
This Pink Plant Is So Sought After, Its Cuttings Sell for $100
It’s pricey because of its rarity, as it can only be grown from tissue culture in a lab.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 25, 2021
A Singapore Apartment Exudes Warmth With Bold, Jewel-Toned Colors
Noah's home features shades of saturated gorgeous greens.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 27, 2021
Disney and Society6 Just Launched Pop Art Mickey Mouse Decor
Each item is created by an independent artist — and Disney fan — from the Society6 community.
Emma Kershaw
May 27, 2021
This Viral TikTok Hack Just Needs a Napkin and a Teacup to Level Up Your Table
It's so simple.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 25, 2021
A Small Apartment Mixes Patterns, Antiques, and Facebook Marketplace Finds
This apartment is located in a charming building from the 1940s centered around a large courtyard and features original hardwood floors and windows, but an updated kitchen.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 27, 2021
My Sink Smells Way Better After Cleaning With This Best-Selling $15 Tool
Beloved by reviewers, this brush is said to be just as functional as it is cute. Honestly, I get major Big Bird vibes.
Ashley Abramson
May 27, 2021
Doing It Right: How To Lay a Level Brick Paver Patio
Laying a brick paver patio in your backyard is a low maintenance and beautiful way to create an al fresco entertaining space you’ll be able to enjoy for decades to come. In fact, when installed properly, paver patios have even been known to last nearly a century, and the weathered patina the bricks develop over time will only help them improve with age.
Dabney Frake
May 27, 2021
9 Trendy Kitchen Gadgets That Experts Say Are Worth It (and 6 That Just Aren't)
Make the most of your kitchen space with items you actually use.
Kara Nesvig
May 26, 2021
This Stylish New Mouthwash System Gives Me So Many Reasons to Smile
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I feel confident that my mouth is finally getting the TLC it deserves.
Olivia Bowman
May 26, 2021
Reddit's Favorite "Life-Changing" Items Under $10 Prove How Far 10 Bucks Can Go
These 7 picks are worth adding to your toolbox.
Carolin Lehmann
May 26, 2021
Before and After: A Bare, Exposed Balcony Becomes a Cozy and Secluded Retreat
This balcony looks like it's fit for a beach resort.
Carolin Lehmann
May 26, 2021
This Mattress Topper Is So Good That It Makes My Insomnia (Somewhat) Bearable
It somehow, against the odds, makes my nights of tossing and turning not only tolerable, but kind of... nice?
Terri Pous
May 26, 2021
4 Clever Ways to Maximize a Small Space, According to HGTV Stars
They do it all the time on TV, after all.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 25, 2021
I'm Nostalgic for These 5 Decor Trends from the 2010s, and You Might Be, Too
Here's a blast from the past and how to make these beloved trends feel fresh!
Sarah Lyon
May 26, 2021
A 646-Square-Foot Australian Apartment Has the Loveliest Kitchen & Bathroom
Jesse and Alastair love the bones of this apartment in a beautiful old Art Deco building and have filled it with an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage furniture, and modern art.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 26, 2021
6 Affordable Ways to Celebrate a Major Life Milestone at Home
You don't need to spend a ton of money to mark the occasion.
Kara Nesvig
May 26, 2021
3 Things Real Estate Agents Say Over and Over in a Seller's Market
And why you should listen to them.
Josephine Nesbit
May 26, 2021
A 112-Square-Foot Cargo Trailer Was Converted into a Cozy Tiny Home for Two
Nicoll Davis and her husband, Jake, travel and live full-time in this absolutely tiny home out of a converted cargo trailer.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 26, 2021
This TikTok Hack Makes it Look Like You Can Hang 10 Shirts in 10 Seconds
So I tried it — and timed it!
Olivia Muenter
May 26, 2021
Elevated Eating: 33 Kitchen Island Breakfast Bar Ideas
The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.
Tess Wilson
May 26, 2021
Before and After: Just $15 Took This Thrifted Bench from Basic to Bold
“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.
Sarah Everett
May 25, 2021
Before and After: A Salvaged $20 Dresser Gets a High-End Glow Up for About $75
A simple coat of paint totally transforms this dresser into a statement piece.
Wendy Rose Gould
May 25, 2021
11 Books, Movies, and TV Shows that Celebrate Indian Characters and Stories
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here are 11 television shows, movies, and books centering Indian characters and stories, and exploring issues that I wish were given airtime when I was growing up.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
May 25, 2021
7 Types of Kitchen Tools to Collect for Your First 'Adult' Kitchen
We asked a few kitchen experts for their best tips on cultivating the ideal functional “adult” kitchen — one filled with things you love and will actually use as you slice, dice, and sauté your way to your next great meal.
Kara Nesvig
May 25, 2021
The Risky Real Estate Trend You Should Be on the Lookout For
Here's what you need to know about home equity shares.
Brittany Anas
May 25, 2021
If You Tend to Overwater Your Houseplant, PlantKween Says This Type of Planter Is What You Need
A good reminder of how important your houseplant's pot is.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 25, 2021
The Fixture That Totally Transformed My Living Room
An actual Serge Mouille fixture will set you back a whopping $7,000, but one writer found a stellar stand-in.
Sarah Lyon
May 24, 2021
20-Year-Old “Ceiling Carrots” Were The Selling Point of This Woman’s New House
“I think I can safely say that I am likely the only person in the world who negotiated ceiling carrots into her first home purchase."
Megan Johnson
May 25, 2021
Target Is Selling Pop-Up Gazebo Domes That Are Way Cooler Than Your Average Tent
They're selling a handful of pop-up domed tents that can comfortably house various sizes of patio sets — from a couple of chairs, to a full outdoor sectional.
Olivia Harvey
May 25, 2021
9 Things You Learn Living in a Tiny Studio Apartment
Four people each living in studio apartments that are only 350 square feet, share their very best, useful, and absolutely timeless lessons you'll learn when living in a studio apartment, whether you’ve been there 9 months or 9 years.
Adrienne Breaux
May 25, 2021
A 590-Square-Foot Condo's Bathroom Was Transformed with Tile Stickers
Heidi's small condo is a balance of things she's been collecting for years, an ever-revolving jungle of plants, and recently found objects that speak to her sense of home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 25, 2021
You Don't Have to Wash Your Groceries But You DO Have to Wash the Bags
There are actual risks to poor bag hygiene — you can spread bacteria, mold, and other germs around your kitchen.
Ashley Abramson
May 25, 2021
11 Genius Plant Styling Tips from Apartment Therapy House Tours
This assortment of house tours is filled with greenery and can provide you with a jolt or two of decorating inspiration.
Megan O'Brien
May 24, 2021
I Just Upgraded My WFH Chair and My Lower Back Has Never Been More Grateful (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
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Besides taking meetings in yoga pants, this office chair just became my favorite thing about working from home.
Jasmine Grant
May 24, 2021
Before & After: Low-Budget, High-Impact Updates Make a 21-Year-Old RV Way Cozier
Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2021