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6 Stain-Removing Tricks Costumers Swear By
To help you become a star stain buster, we asked seasoned costumers and stylists for their best tips and trips.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 25, 2021
My Family Can't Stop Sending These Food Baskets to Each Other
In the doldrums of pandemic life, a gift basket is exactly what you need.
Terri Pous
Dec 25, 2021
Before & After: A Stunning $50,000 Kitchen Redo Marries Style and Function
The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.
Sam Manzella
Dec 25, 2021
11 Stunning Cabins and A-Frames That'll Make You Want to Run Off to the Woods
From A-frames in California to mountain hideaways in the Catskills, these quiet retreats show what’s possible with DIY skills, creativity, and, sometimes, a lot of white paint.
Heather Bien
Dec 25, 2021
How to Fold Towels Like They Do at the Spa
TikTok sensation Vanesa Amaro demonstrates how to pull off the perfectly folded towel.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 24, 2021
The Most Inspiring Murals and Painted Arches We Saw in Beautiful Homes This Year
From earthy, nature-inspired murals to bold, vibrant arches, these clever paint projects add tons of personality and architectural interest.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 24, 2021
Yelp Has Released Its 2022 Home Trend Report, Including Tips From Jeremiah Brent
Bold wallpapers and raw materials will take center stage next year.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 24, 2021
The Very Best Home Essentials We Tried in 2021
Nothing but the best of the best.
Kendall Cornish
Dec 24, 2021
Before and After: A Glam $300 Revamp Brings This Drab Bathroom Out of the 1980s
Fresh wallpaper and gold accents bring it all together.
Emmy Lucas
Dec 24, 2021
These Are the Holiday Traditions That Americans Look Forward to the Most Each Year
Turns out we're a nation of spooky season lovers.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 24, 2021
Here’s How to Decompress Over the Holidays
The holidays can be filled with delight — and stress. Here's how to maximize one and minimize the other.
Kara Nesvig
Dec 24, 2021
5 Important House-Hunting Tips for Buying in a Different State
House hunting in another state is possible — you just need to have realistic expectations and the right real estate team.
Josephine Nesbit
Dec 24, 2021
These Are the States With the Most (and Least) Christmas Spirit
Vermont has the highest number of Christmas tree farms.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 24, 2021
Weekend Projects: Leave a Sweet Note Somewhere for Yourself or a Family Member
Weekend Projects
We all deserve showers and sprinkles of love. This weekend's project is to spread some.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 24, 2021
10 of the Best IKEA Hacks We Saw in 2021, Starting at Just $20
From vintage-looking to colorful and modern, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 23, 2021
Before & After (& After): 5 DIYers on What They Love & Regret About Their Redos
Days, weeks, and months later, here's how these five DIYers feel about their home makeovers.
Heather Bien
Dec 23, 2021
A Colorful, Moody, Layered Tennessee Home Is Adorably Decked for the Holidays
TOURS
Designer Katherine Thewlis' ranch-style home has charming vintage decor and some unique tree-decorating ideas you'll want to steal.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 23, 2021
Before & After: A Dated RV Becomes a High-End Cabin on Wheels for $8,000
The bold green kitchen is the star of the show.
Emmy Lucas
Dec 23, 2021
5 Kitchen Trends That Are Going to Be Big in 2022, According to Pinterest
Think dark colors and open shelving.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 23, 2021
8 Easy Ways to Deck Out Your Home for the Holidays With What You Have On Hand
Calling all procrastinators!
Sarah Lyon
Dec 23, 2021
This Is the Most Popular ’90s Christmas Movie in Your State
From "Jack Frost" to "Home Alone".
Emma Kershaw
Dec 23, 2021
6 Things You Need to Know About Listing Your House During the Holidays
Real estate agents are still hard at work during the final weeks of the year, but before you put your home on the market over the holidays, consider the following advice straight from the professionals.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 23, 2021
This Faux Fur Blanket Is Softer Than My Cat (and He’s Not Coping Well) — Plus, AT Readers Get an Exclusive Discount
It's cruelty-free, not counting the damage to my cat's psyche.
Kendall Cornish
Dec 22, 2021
Our Favorite Home Design Discoveries of 2021
We've seen it all, and here are our favorites!
Amy Gordon
Dec 22, 2021
6 Smart Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Year
With 2022 fast approaching, now is a great time to examine what went right this year — and to identify areas of improvement.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Dec 22, 2021
8 of the Happiest, Most Colorful Room Redos of 2021
These makeovers will inspire you to pick up a paintbrush in 2022.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 22, 2021
​​5 Shows to Watch If You’re Caught Up with “Emily In Paris”
Fashion and drama await.
Stephanie Barnes
Dec 22, 2021
6 DIYers Share Favorite Home Projects from 2021, from Upcycles to Room Redos
These clever projects were the best of the year for these talented DIYers.
Heather Bien
Dec 22, 2021
This Viral TikTok Video Says You've Been Using Your Pillowcases All Wrong
NEWS
TikTokker @tidycademy is here to show you all the bedding hacks you didn't know you needed.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 22, 2021
The Editor-Loved Sofa Brand We’re so Glad We Discovered in 2021
You've got to see these gorgeous picks.
Britt Franklin
Dec 22, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot Nashville Studio Has Gorgeous Green Walls & DIY Macramé Decor
TOURS
Musician Katie King's 500-square-foot studio in Hillsboro Village is where she spends time writing and practicing — as well as on other creative pursuits, like painting and macrame.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 22, 2021
8 Piggy Banks That Make a Statement and Will Help You Save in Style
Because your loose change needs a home, too!
Joey Skladany
Dec 22, 2021
6 Podcasts That Will Help You Reboot in 2022
Ease into new habits with some assistance.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Dec 22, 2021
I’m Using My Throw Blanket a Lot This Season — Should That Change How I Clean It?
Like your furniture and your bedding, throw blankets need the occasional washing for maintenance and longevity.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 22, 2021
8 Brilliant Small Kitchens from 2021 House Tours — and the Products That Make Them Great
LIVING
This year's tours featured no shortage of idea-packed, stylish small spaces, from studio apartments to tiny homes to homes on wheels, and their kitchens will have you deleting your delivery apps and dusting off your pots and pans.
Sarah Everett
Dec 22, 2021
These Are the 7 Most Unique Home Listings We Saw in 2021
Which one's your favorite?
Madeline Bilis
Dec 22, 2021
Your Guide to Watching Holiday TV This Year
We compiled a list of what's playing on cable and across streaming services this holiday season.
Nicoletta Richardson
Dec 21, 2021
The 7 Best Laundry Room Redos of 2021 Are Just as Stylish as They Are Functional
This hard-working space deserves a little design love, too.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 21, 2021
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Courtney Balestier
Dec 21, 2021
Meet the TikToker Who Swapped a Bobby Pin for a Home
Her story proves that homeownership is never impossible.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 21, 2021
3 Things to Do in 2022 If You Were Part of the Great Resignation
Here's what to know.
Jazmine Reed-Clark
Dec 21, 2021
Here’s Why Saying Goodbye to Your Dog Will Help — Not Worsen — Their Anxiety
Not acknowledging your pup might do more harm than help.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 21, 2021
A Family's NJ Home Was Rescued from the '90s — Every Room Is Packed with Style
TOURS
Homeowner Sandy Jandu describes her home's style as "Escaping the '90s." She explains: "It's a three-bedroom builder-grade from the 1990s, chock-full of 45-degree angled halls and nooks to nowhere. We have worked our tails off to bring it to life, and while our home has a ways to go, it feels like OURS."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Dec 21, 2021
This TikTok Storage Hack Will Keep Your Wrapping Paper In Tip-Top Shape
This helps with all the storage issues that come with wrapping paper.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 21, 2021
Here’s What People Are Willing to Do for More Comfortable Temperatures at Home, According to a Study
It goes a whole lot further than just cranking up the thermostat.
Megan Johnson
Dec 21, 2021
7 of Reddit's Favorite IKEA Hacks of 2021, Featuring BILLY, HEMNES, and More
These hacks were some of the top-voted of the year.
Heather Bien
Dec 21, 2021
These Are the 7 Biggest Home Trends that Dominated in 2021
We recapped the biggest and best design trends of 2021 so you don't have to!
Danielle Blundell
Dec 21, 2021
Scrub Daddy Makes a $4 Dusting Sponge and People Absolutely Love It
The rippled sponge traps dust with a quick wipe, unlike other dusters, which just push the dust back into the air.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 21, 2021