The Latest: Jul 21, 2021

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Bright kitchen with white cabinets, open shelves of jars, hanging utensils, and a stainless steel fridge.

15 People on the Most Useful Under-$20 Item They Bought This Year

From coffee makers to sink strainers with a surprising utility.

De Elizabeth

Jul 21, 2021

B&A: A Dining Room Goes from Beige to Breathtaking in 5 Days (for $370!)

You can see this dining room from almost every point on the first floor, so it was important for the design to pack a punch.

Sarah Everett

Jul 21, 2021

4 Paint Lessons I Learned from Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity

I learned how to scrape, prep, and prime — but so much more, too.

Erin Johnson

Jul 21, 2021

6 Reasons It's Totally OK to Give Up on a Book

According to librarians and podcasters.

Kara Nesvig

Jul 21, 2021

Here's When You Can Catch Marie Kondo's New Netflix Show

The organizational entrepreneur’s latest Netflix venture takes her talents to towns across America.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jul 21, 2021

I’m a Hot Sleeper, and This Luxurious Comforter Actually Keeps Me Cool Throughout the Night

Paired with cooling sheets, it's a dream to sleep on.

Britt Franklin

Jul 21, 2021

See How the Dated Kitchen in This Rental Cottage Was Transformed into an Oasis

BEFORE & AFTER

It's breezy, beachy, and fun.

Chelsea Greenwood

Jul 21, 2021

“Pot-Scaping” Is the Outdoor Trend Anyone Can Do — Even Inside

This idea can also translate to the indoors, too.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 21, 2021

This Home's a Wonderland of Wild Wallpaper, Colorful Sofas, Animal Prints & More

Sarisa's biggest challenge was designing and remodeling this house from 1000 miles away while she and her husband were still living out of state.

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 21, 2021

Your Next Decorating Secret Weapon Just Might Be Hiding in Your Kitchen Cabinets

Here's a secret I learned from styling photo shoots.

Laura Fenton

Jul 21, 2021

How Chronically Ill People Make Their Homes Comfortable and Affirming

"We’re always attempting... to be around other people in a way that’s more comfortable for them. And home for me is the place where I don’t have to do any of that."

Fortesa Latifi

Jul 21, 2021

This $9.99 Odor Remover Has Made Even My Dirty Laundry Smell Good

It's affordable, non-toxic, and absolutely effective.

Blair Donovan

Jul 21, 2021

Moving? Here Are 5 of the Best Ways to Unpack, According to an Expert

Unpacking doesn't have to be stressful.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Jul 21, 2021

Are Dishwasher and Laundry Pods Messing with Your Machines? Experts Weigh In

Turns out, there are pitfalls to pod life. The question becomes: Are self-dosing dishwasher and laundry pods actually worth all the hype? If you want to keep using pods for the convenience factor, here’s what experts say about making sure those pods work for you.

Alexandra Frost

Jul 21, 2021

A Stark Rental Comes to Life, Thanks to DIYs and Thrifted Decor

Through the use of art, furnishings, and thrifted finds, Sara Abdul Majid was able to bring it to life to a pretty plain rental apartment.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jul 21, 2021

The $12 Bath Accessory That You Should Be Using in Your Fridge

And lots of us use our fridges more frequently than our showers. (Just saying.)

Ashley Abramson

Jul 21, 2021

I Tried a 1920s Cleaning Routine for a Week — And it Was Nearly Impossible

I decided to try a week-long cleaning experiment and see if there were any hundred-year-old vintage housekeeping techniques that work for my modern household.

Brentnie Daggett

Jul 21, 2021

After Seeing My Friend’s Fingerprint-Free Fridge, This is the $15 Stainless Steel Cleaner I Swear By

It's a simple and small detail that makes my entire kitchen feel polished when I use it.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 21, 2021

7 Affordable Tools That Finally Turned Me Into a Bullet Journaler

They're all under $16!

Ella Cerón

Jul 21, 2021

5 Cleaning Supplies a Microbiologist Always Has On Hand

Here are a few items to consider for your own arsenal.