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The Best Sleep and Relaxation Tips From Nurses and Night Shift Workers
As well as people who can fall asleep anywhere.
Kara Nesvig
May 21, 2021
There's One "Permanent" Kitchen Stain You Can Easily Remove with Baking Soda
Weekend Projects
No amount of regular dish washing will make these stains vanish, but they're not as permanent as they might seem.
Shifrah Combiths
May 18, 2021
3 Plant-Filled Zoom Backgrounds for Spring
We designed three fun and colorful Zoom backgrounds that bring the outdoors in and onto your screen.
Alison Goldman
May 20, 2021
Before & After: This Charming Kitchen Redo Will Make You a Wood Cabinet Convert
The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.
Carolin Lehmann
May 20, 2021
Meet Cubby: Our Brand-New Newsletter for Families with Kids
Cubby
As parents we're hungry for any ideas or resources to make life a little easier. So we created exactly what we want: Cubby, your essential weekly read on home, food, and play for families.
Apartment Therapy
May 20, 2021
8 Unique String Light Styles to Brighten Up Your Space Both Inside and Out
Shopping
Looking for a stylish alternative to Edison bulbs or fairy lights? We’ve got you covered all year long.
Grace Cooper
May 20, 2021
Faux Taxidermy Is All the Rage — Here Are 6 Approachable Ways to Try the Trend
They're playful, quirky, and don't have a single real animal tooth or horn.
Joey Skladany
May 19, 2021
You Need to Peek Inside This Rustic Log Cabin in a Former Utopian Community
It's on the market for $300,000.
Madeline Bilis
May 20, 2021
One Thing You Can Declutter When You Think You've Decluttered Everything
It's weighing you down — and could even be a fire hazard in the summer months.
Shifrah Combiths
May 18, 2021
This Disney Fan Created the Cutest DIY Lamp Using a Classic Souvenir
It adds the perfect amount of Disney magic to any room.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 20, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Cozy New Bedding Line Is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Transform your sleep space with this affordable line of mattress toppers, brushed cotton sheets, pillows, and comforters.
Tim Minerd
May 20, 2021
This Minimal and Modern Apartment Has the Cutest Checkered Vinyl Kitchen Floor
Anyone who's been captivated by the current checkerboard trend will fall head over heels for this Toronto rental apartment's original black and white checkered kitchen floor.
Lauren Kolyn
May 20, 2021
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Have an “Entertainment Barn” and Now You’ll Want One
It's complete with 19-foot glass sliding doors and a baroque-looking crystal chandelier.
Olivia Harvey
May 20, 2021
7 Essential, Space-Saving Tools for Small Kitchens, According to Experts
These are so genius.
Caroline Biggs
May 20, 2021
This $10 Find Makes Cleaning My Tub So Much Less of a Chore (and Gets It Sparkling Clean!)
Shopping
It can also be used on sinks, toilets, showers, faucets, ovens, and even dishes.
Britt Franklin
May 20, 2021
The $25 Amazon Accessory That Makes My Rental Kitchen Feel Like an IKEA Catalog
I added it to my cart at lightning speed.
Madeline Bilis
May 20, 2021
5 Mistakes You're Making While Napping (Yes, Really) — and How to Fix Them
Welcome to Restival Season, Apartment Therapy’s series about slowing down, sleeping more, and relaxing however you can — no fancy wristbands needed.Do you ever find yourself wishing you could travel back to your childhood and just take all those naps you probably refused at the time? Yeah, same. But there’s some good news: Naps aren’t just for kids. In fact, they’re pretty helpful for adults as well.
De Elizabeth
May 20, 2021
How To Embrace Your Retro Bathroom Tile, According to HGTV’s Leanne Ford
These few tips will complement your antique tile while also giving your bathroom a much-needed update.
Leah Groth
May 20, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to All Things Weighted: Blankets, Pillows, Robes, and More
For this “Restival” season and beyond!
Alyssa Longobucco
May 20, 2021
A Small & Whimsical Ukraine Apartment Has the Most Gorgeous Book-Filled Library
This home's remodel goal was to be well-designed but whimsical and fun... and there are over 1,000 books!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 20, 2021
5 Things You Shouldn't Do at the Farmers Market, According to a Pro
You've probably done at least one of them.
Lauren David
May 18, 2021
The 23 Best Kitchen Cleaning Hacks of All Time
A few time-saving hacks can mean the difference between a disorderly kitchen and one that's mostly clean most of the time.
Shifrah Combiths
May 20, 2021
Small Space Decorating Tips, According to Designers
Decorating a small spaces comes with a big challenges.
Caroline Biggs
May 19, 2021
B&A: Just $500 Made This Dated Bathroom, Lighter, Brighter, and So Much Better
Some key changes made a huge difference in the look and feel of the space.
Savannah West
May 19, 2021
This Walking Desk Is Here To Raise Your WFH Game
And it won a design award.
Olivia Harvey
May 19, 2021
10 of the Best Patio Redo Ideas Ever, from Colorful Paint Jobs to Shady Pergolas
If you want to give your outdoor space a refresh this summer, start here.
Carolin Lehmann
May 19, 2021
3 Things I've Learned About Keeping the Peace in a Multi-Generational Home
Sometimes it's just not worth taking things to heart.
Andie Kanaras
May 19, 2021
Costco Is Selling White Strawberry Plants That Taste Like Pineapples
It's called the Hula Berry, which according to the tag does not taste like strawberry at all, but rather, like pineapples.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 19, 2021
8 Things Real Estate Agents Always Tell People Who Buy Small Homes
First, don't fret.
Courtney Goodrich
May 19, 2021
Lil Jon Is Starring In a New HGTV Show Filled with Unconventional Home Renovations
"Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" has just been greenlit by HGTV
Leah Groth
May 19, 2021
11 of the Most Inspiring, Idea-Packed Studio Apartments We've Seen This Year
These studios are small on square footage but big on smarts.
Savannah West
May 19, 2021
Here’s Why This HGTV Expert Says You Should Avoid Painting Your Walls White
NEWS
Designer Orlando Soria has the photographic evidence to back up his word.
Leah Groth
May 19, 2021
8 Ways to Get the Most Out of a Virtual Interior Design Session
Here's how to stretch your dollar when you hire a virtual pro to help you spruce up your space.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 19, 2021
Spotify Just Launched a Collection of Curated Plant Playlists with PlantKween and Kelly Wearstler
The programming aims to make owners and plants happy at home.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 19, 2021
This 400-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is a Slice of Paris in Brooklyn
When longtime New York City resident and Francophile Meghan Donovan moved to her new apartment last August, she knew right off the bat that she wanted to create her own slice of Paris in Brooklyn.
Sarah Lyon
May 19, 2021
I Turned Off My Blue Lights an Hour Before Bed for a Week — Here's What Happened
Could I put my phone down at least an hour before I went to sleep? I tried it.
Ashley Abramson
May 19, 2021
I Finally Bought the $9 Cast Iron Brush Editors and Readers Love — and I Only Wish I’d Gotten One Sooner
Shopping
Steel wool scrubbers have nothing on the mighty Tenacious C!
Sholeen Damarwala
May 19, 2021
The 4 Little Projects I'm Doing Before Selling My Condo
One big task (like selling my home) includes dozens of smaller ones, too.
Sarah Magnuson
May 19, 2021
A 497-Square-Foot Rental Mixes Hot Pink, Neon Green, & Cobalt Blue
Geraldine initially thought she'd go with a neutral color palette in her small SF apartment, but decided to instead embrace bold colors, cute characters, and even a few plushies!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 19, 2021
The Only Thing You Need to Clean When You Finally Have People Over
A lived-in home should never be a reason not to welcome loved ones back into your personal space. But there's one way to honor guests that I'd surely never want to let slip.
Shifrah Combiths
May 19, 2021
B&A: A "Catastrophic" Kitchen's Stunning Redo Includes A DIY Faux Cement Wall
A simple color scheme helps this small kitchen feel a whole lot bigger.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2021
The $25 Space-Saving Solution New Parents Need
If you have a new baby and a tiny home (and kitchen), then this is for you.
Laura Schocker
May 18, 2021
20 of the Smallest/Coolest Decorating Ideas That Make a Big Difference
Our favorite affordable products, DIYs, and decor solutions to add an oh-so-cool touch to any small home.
Sarah Lyon
May 18, 2021
This Sleep App Turns Bedtime Into a Meditation and an Adventure
I fell asleep in Barcelona without leaving my bedroom.
Ashley Abramson
May 18, 2021
The Handy $9 Tool I Discovered at My Dad’s That Makes Every Day So Much Easier
Shopping
I'm about to buy a second one to keep in the car.
Amy Gordon
May 18, 2021
Before and After: An IKEA Console Gets a Glam Glow Up for Just $75
And no tools were necessary!
Sarah Lyon
May 15, 2021
8 Genius Furniture Pieces for Small Spaces You Haven't Seen Before (Promise!)
Amazing small-space finds that make the most use of every inch.
Laura Fenton
May 17, 2021
This Company Is Looking For a Chief Adventure Officer, And It Could Be You
It’s the dream job for those who enjoy hiking, camping, and generally, for those who are officially done with WFH and Zoom meetings.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 18, 2021