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This $30 Amazon Find Makes Cleaning Crusty Microwaves and Stovetops a Total Breeze

Shopping

It's a major miracle worker.

Rochelle Bilow

Aug 25, 2021

3 Curtain Trends on the Way Out, According to Home Stagers

REAL ESTATE

While any of these three styles could be the perfect fit for your specific home or style while you’re living there, stagers say they likely won’t help you if your place is on the market.

Sarah Everett

Aug 25, 2021

Partner

3 Ways to Bring More Balance to Your Bedroom

It’s easy to focus our design energy on the spaces other people will see, like making sure our living room is well-situated for conversation or prioritizing places for guests to hang out in the kitchen while dinner is cooking. We work hard to give these areas good flow and bright energy. But we tend to overlook the place where we spend so much important personal time: the bedroom. Your bedroom is your sanctuary: a place to relax, meditate, and recharge.

Courtney Balestier

Aug 25, 2021

An Austin House's Style Is the Very Definition of 'Bring the Outside In'

This DIY-infused boho, French coastal Austin home is filled with neutral and monochrome decor and TONS of plants.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 25, 2021

Here's How Your Cutting Board Can Help Keep Your Fridge Clean (and Germ-Free)

My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 25, 2021

You’ll Fall in Love with This “Love Island”-Inspired Airbnb

Mind if we steal you for a chat? It’s just that you really need to see this “Love Island”-inspired Airbnb in Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental property is dubbed “Love Oasis,” and it gives guests the full experience of being on the TV show — that is, without the constant filming and the whole world watching your every move.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 25, 2021

B&A: An Easy Glow-Up Brings Out the Best in This $17 Goodwill Dresser

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 24, 2021

OXO Just Launched Two New Dish Racks That Are Total Game Changers — Here’s Why

One is just perfect for small spaces.

Danielle St. Pierre

Aug 24, 2021

The Powerful Mini Desk Fan That’s Getting Me Through Summer in the South

No batteries required!

Britt Franklin

Aug 24, 2021

This $15 Gadget Helped Me Dupe My Dream Lamp for Less Than a Third of the Price

This hack couldn't be any easier.

Jenny Peterson

Aug 24, 2021

This Midwestern Walking Trail Is a Total Gem for Architecture Lovers

The most remarkable aspect? The view — and not just of the freshwater lake, but of the stunning lake houses and historical estates that adorn the storied trail.

Sarah Magnuson

Aug 24, 2021

This Might Be One of the Best Deals We’ve Ever Seen on a Vitamix

A Vitamix for less than $200? Believe it!

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Aug 24, 2021

This Retro Decor Item Might Be the Key to a Lighter, Brighter Space

Get groovy!

Savannah West

Aug 24, 2021

3 Red Flags to Look Out for in a Lease Agreement

The vast majority of renters obviously aren’t lawyers or experts when it comes to rental agreements, so it can definitely be hard to know what’s a run-of-the-mill lease term and what presents a good reason to back out of a rental agreement.

Davina Ward

Aug 24, 2021

6 TV Shows To Stream When You’re All Caught Up with “The White Lotus”

While you wait for season two, consider these similar shows.

Stephanie Barnes

Aug 24, 2021

Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product

While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 24, 2021

Renters, Rejoice: You Can Preorder the Countertop Dishwasher That Doesn’t Require Plumbing

The appliance only requires an electric outlet and a full water tank.

Inigo Del Castillo

Aug 24, 2021

This Family of 5 Shares Less than 700 Square Feet & It's Incredibly Inspiring

Jenny and Cory have rented this small one-bedroom apartment in New York's Upper East Side for 14 years... and it's had to change and adapt with the addition of a 4-year son and 1-year-old twins.

Adrienne Breaux

Aug 24, 2021

Trader Joe’s Yoga Skeleton Planters Are Haunting Stores Again

NEWS

They're only $7, and they're perfect for Halloween lovers and yogis alike.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 24, 2021

4 Ways a Smart Watch Can Help You in the Kitchen, According to a Dietitian

LIVING

It's the kitchen tool you didn't know you needed.

Sarah Everett

Aug 24, 2021

Kate Hudson’s Patio Umbrella Is Fringe-tastic — Here’s Where to Get a Similar One

NEWS

These fringed umbrellas will bring resort vibes to your outdoor space.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 24, 2021

Why Is '80s Design Huge Right Now?

Tessellated stone tables, rounded edges, and laminate — oh my!

Marlen Komar

Aug 24, 2021

A New-Build UK Home Features DIY Furniture Made from Scaffolding Boards

From shelves to a king-size bed, Leah and her boyfriend used scaffolding boards to DIY furniture in their home.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 24, 2021

How Working in a Professional Kitchen Helps Me Clean Better at Home

These lessons translate easily to the laundry, the dishes, or anything else you take care of around the house.

Rachael Narins

Aug 24, 2021

The $10 Beauty Cleaning Tool I Never Knew I Needed (and Now Can’t Live Without)

Say goodbye to gross hairbrushes for good.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Aug 23, 2021

B&A: A $3,800 Scandi-Inspired Redo Transforms a Beige-on-Beige Bathroom

This bathroom went from "blah" to "ahhhhh."

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 23, 2021

This Free Virtual Class Pairs Learning a Language with the Joys of Cooking

NEWS

Learn a new language and a new recipe at the same time.

Arielle Tschinkel

Aug 23, 2021

This Might Be One of the Best Deals We’ve Ever Seen on a Vitamix

A Vitamix for less than $200? Believe it!

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Aug 23, 2021

Walmart’s “Queer Eye” Collection Is Full of Fab Pieces Perfect for a Home Office Upgrade

If your home office could still use a little love, take this as a sign.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Aug 23, 2021

Bath & Body Works’ Halloween Candle Holders Are So Spooktacular

When all your favorite brands start adding spiders and bats to their stuff, you know what time of year it is. For many spooky season fans, Halloween season prep starts in summertime — and Bath & Body Works is here to indulge those early birds. The fragrance shop recently dropped new Halloween-themed candle holders and accessories, and there’s something for every type of celebrant.

Olivia Harvey

Aug 23, 2021

10 Collapsible and Storable Items That Are Perfect for Small Spaces

Shopping

Just fold and store!

Grace Cooper

Aug 23, 2021

This Retro Piece of Furniture Might Be the Secret Weapon for Furnishing My Space

This throwback piece gets a serious upgrade.

Kelsey Mulvey

Aug 23, 2021

4 Things to Remember If You Want to Break Up with Your Real Estate Agent

It takes two to tango in a client-agent relationship.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Aug 23, 2021

Brie Larson’s Pink Wallpaper Looks Like the Inside of a Crystal

It makes a bold statement.

Emma Kershaw

Aug 23, 2021

7 Reasons a Steamer Is Better Than an Iron

While they technically accomplish the same thing—de-wrinkling your clothes—steamers and irons have quite a few differences.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 23, 2021

6 Smart Ways to Get More Useable Space Out of a Tiny Linen Closet

These smart strategies can make even the most chaotic linen closet look a little less cluttered.

Olivia Muenter

Aug 23, 2021

Tarek El Moussa’s Black Kitchen Backsplash Looks Straight Out of a Gothic Castle

Take a walk on the dark side.

Leah Groth

Aug 23, 2021

This Standing Desk Totally Changed the Way I Work From Home — and It’s on Sale

Seriously—my daily aches and pains are GONE.

Megan Baker Detloff

Aug 23, 2021

If You Love Material’s Famous Cutting Boards, Just Wait Until You See Their Brand-New Bowls

Get yours before they sell out!

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Aug 23, 2021

3 Mistakes People Make When Deciding Which Home Renovation Loan to Take Out

Planning on some upgrades? Read this first.

Josephine Nesbit

Aug 23, 2021

12 Historic Homes So Stunning, You Won't Believe They're Over 100 Years Old

After more than a hundred years, the homes below are still as grand and interesting as ever thanks to a little love and preservation.

Savannah West

Aug 23, 2021

A Viral TikTok Expert on How to Fold the Hardest-to-Fold Clothes and Linens

The organizer extraordinaire’s TikTok videos, in which she details genius ways to simplify your laundry routine and fold the most stubborn pieces of clothing, have earned her 1.5 million followers.

Alyssa Longobucco

Aug 23, 2021

The Internet Is Obsessed with “Laundry Stripping” — but There’s an Easier Way to Get Cleaner Towels

This expert says if you’re doing your laundry correctly, you shouldn’t actually need to strip it.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 23, 2021

2 Laundry Techniques You Need to Know if You're Tie-Dying This Summer

Your usual stain-removing techniques don't really work with tie-dye.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 23, 2021

7 Unexpected Ways Smart People Sort Their Laundry

You should choose whatever method seems to fit your lifestyle and your wardrobe.