The Latest: 2021

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3 Things in Your Cabinets You Should Get Rid of Right Now, According to Stagers

The pros have opinions about what to ditch.

Sarah Everett

Jun 4, 2021

You’ll Want to Carry This Amazon Best-Selling Cooler Bag Everywhere This Summer

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For only $29.99, this cooler has it all!

Celia Shatzman

Jun 4, 2021

A Small Seattle Mid-Century House Features Dreamy Backyard Inspiration

Outdoor seating, a firepit, raised veggie gardens, and a cute converted garden shed turned guest room/movie room make this small Seattle house's backyard dreamy and inspiring.

Brooke Fitts

Jun 4, 2021

Drew Barrymore’s Macrame Wall Hanger Makes for the Perfect TV Backdrop

Barrymore to bring the boho inspo.

Emma Kershaw

Jun 4, 2021

B&A: This $300 Nursery Redo Features a Stylish DIY That's Fit for Adults, Too

Even with nothing in it, this space felt dark and cramped — but a cheerful redo made it feel more spacious and inviting.

Savannah West

Jun 3, 2021

5 Myths About Homeownership You Probably Learned from TV Shows

Don't believe everything you hear on "Marriage or Mortgage."

Mike De Socio

Jun 4, 2021

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An Easy, Affordable Way to Give Your IKEA Sofa a Whole New Look

Quick, picture your living room. What do you see? You probably see a sofa, because when it comes to both style and function, that one piece is probably the center of your living room. If you’re not happy with your sofa, it’s hard to be happy with your space because of its prominence in the room. This can present a bit of a problem for decorators on a budget, because a new sofa—especially a really good-looking one—is a pretty spendy proposition.

Creative Studio

Jun 4, 2021

A 560-Square-Foot Rental Apartment Has Effortlessly Cool Vintage Art and Decor

Jeremy, our dogs, and Meghan moved to this Spanish-style bungalow apartment in Los Angeles five years ago from Louisville, Kentucky bringing only two vintage pieces of furniture and a large collection of art, records, and books.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 4, 2021

The Can Opener Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Weeks Ago

I feel like I've been using a can opener wrong all my life.

Lauren Masur

Jun 4, 2021

Home Is Where My Record Collection Is

"That familiar ritual of putting on an LP reminds me that home isn’t just a place or a destination, but a feeling that’s only one song away."

Erica Campbell

Jun 4, 2021

How Outdoor Showers Became a Staple of Modest Coastal Homes

They turn a daily routine into a totally attainable (and beachy) luxury.

Jacqueline Cain

Jun 4, 2021

If You Want a REALLY Clean Bathroom, You'll Need to Grab a Common Tool

Weekend Projects

Warning: It's going to be gross. But you'll feel proportionately glad you got to the mess.

Shifrah Combiths

Jun 4, 2021

The Best-Looking Side Tables for $50 or Less

Spent your room's total budget on that super comfortable new sofa with little left for accents? We've got you covered with an affordable assortment of great-looking side tables.

Michelle Gage

Jun 4, 2021

Working From Home? Add This Dorm Room Essential to Your Setup

STYLE

Level up your couch with this old school purchase.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jun 4, 2021

29 Plant Hacks to Upgrade Your Green Thumb, Practically for Free

Whether your thumb is green or black, whether you have one plant or a jungle's worth, here are some plant-care tips that can help keep your greenery not only alive, but lush.

Shifrah Combiths

Jun 4, 2021

This $30 Organizer Totally Transformed a 7-Inch Space in My Tiny Kitchen

I tried it three different places in my apartment—this thing transforms any slender slice of space in seconds.

Caroline Biggs

Jun 4, 2021

101 Ways to Add Color to Your Home

Live in technicolor!

Sarah Lyon

Jun 3, 2021

Jennifer Garner’s Stylish Staircase Trim Is Inspiration for Your Next Entryway Reno

Garner's entryway is proof that a small, thoughtful detail can make a big difference.

Emma Kershaw

Jun 3, 2021

Before and After: A Dated 2000s Kitchen Becomes an Open, Airy Stunner

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.

Sarah Everett

Jun 3, 2021

11 Things That Should Never Be on Your Resume After 10 Years

"If you have outdated or irrelevant info on your resume, it makes it easier for the computer screening software to move you to the bottom of the list, and makes it harder for the human reader to identify your unique value."

Caroline Biggs

Jun 2, 2021

One Good Thing: One Easy Way To Hang String Lights, No Matter Your Outdoor Setup

Welcome back to One Good Thing @ HOME! This week we’re outdoors again and I’m sharing my best tip for quickly setting up some cool outdoor lighting with bamboo poles and rubber “connectors.” String lights are great outdoors in the warm weather, but if you don’t have a way to hang them, it can be a real pain in the butt. My tripod solution is a really nice all around solution that will work anywhere you need support, and it will cost you very little.

Maxwell Ryan

Jun 3, 2021

This Surprising $6 Find Keeps My Kitchen Counters Completely Spotless

In no time — and with no effort — my countertops were sparkling clean.

Britt Franklin

Jun 3, 2021

If You're Not Using a Barrister Bookcase, You're Missing Out

They're not just for books!

Wendy Rose Gould

Jun 3, 2021

This Woodsy California Cottage for Sale Looks Like a Treehouse

It's tucked away in wine country.

Madeline Bilis

Jun 3, 2021

A 1800s Philadelphia House Has Some of the Best Exposed Beams

Zach and Hugh are “interior design enthusiasts, home renovation-attempters, and backyard chicken dads” and run the popular blog and Instagram account This Yunky House.

Carina Romano

Jun 3, 2021

Learn a New Skill on Your Next Flight Thanks to American Airlines’ New In-Flight Classes

Learn a new skill while you’re buckled in at 35,000 feet in the air.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jun 3, 2021

Real Estate Photographers Say to Hide These 6 Things in Your House

If you're planning on selling, that is.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Jun 3, 2021

This Floating Moon Lamp Is Out of This World

You'll be over the moon about it.

Inigo Del Castillo

Jun 3, 2021

The 3 Biggest Mistakes You're Making with Your Coffee Equipment

And how to fix them.

Ever Meister

Jun 3, 2021

This Robot Vacuum Cleans My Floors Flawlessly — and AT Readers Get a Discount!

This easy-to-use robot vac cleans all my floors and never misses a spot.

Terri Williams

Jun 3, 2021

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How a Broadway Actor Designed a Home Office Suited to His Side Hustles

Broadway actor Justin is a man of many talents: When he’s not performing in Tina! The Tina Turner Musical, he’s photographing other performers’ headshots for his side hustle, Jshoots. But when the pandemic hit and Broadway closed, Justin was doing it all in the New York apartment he shares with his fitness instructor boyfriend — who, of course, was also working from home.

Courtney Balestier

Jun 2, 2021

A Family of 4's 28-Foot-Long Airstream's Got Cute Painted Patterns on the Walls

When musician Leeroy Stagger and his designer/artist wife Coby Starck decided to pack it up and leave Alberta at the beginning of Covid, they had no idea that a 1973 Airstream would be their lifeline.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 3, 2021

My New Cookware Has a Hidden Feature I Don't Know How I Lived Without

I used to be a professional organizer, and one of the biggest challenges for any client was how to store cookware — but this set solves it.

Erin Johnson

Jun 2, 2021

This Editor-Loved Fry Pan from One of Our Favorite Small Brands Is Back in Stock — but Likely to Sell Out

We make it our job (actually, it is our job) to tell our readers about the hottest releases in the world of cookware. But every once in a while, a product is so popular that it sells out almost immediately, and, trust us, we get just as sad as you do. Such is the case with Made In’s Non Stick Frying Pan, which, after a brief zero-inventory hiatus, is back in stock in every size.

Vanessa Spilios

Jun 2, 2021

Before and After: A Boring Beige Bathroom Gets a Colorful, Sophisticated Redo

This blah bathroom gets a cheerful update that's fit for a growing family.

Sarah Everett

Jun 2, 2021

7 Little Ways Financial Experts Save Money on Their Groceries

They'll work for you, too!

Caroline Biggs

Jun 2, 2021

These Colorful Crates Saved My Kitchen From Disarray

And they'll work wonders in your home, too!

Marlen Komar

Jun 2, 2021

If You’re Using Soap to Wash Your Champagne Glasses, You’re Doing it Wrong

At a recent virtual tasting, the winemaker casually mentioned this little tidbit, and I had to know more.

Brigitt Earley

Jun 2, 2021

5 Things You Should Get Rid of Right Now, According to Home Inspectors

Chances are you have at least one of them in your home.

Lauren Wellbank

Jun 2, 2021

This Interior Designer's UK Home Is a Treasure Trove of Stylish Ideas

British stylist and interior designer Emily Rickard might finally be a homeowner after renting around the world, but she's still an absolute expert in renter-friendly style ideas that won't break the bank... plus inspiration for working with what you already have!

Viv Yapp

Jun 2, 2021

The One Book You Should Read In June

This month is the start of swimsuits, flip flops, shorts, and — most importantly — your summer books.

Gina Vaynshteyn

Jun 2, 2021

5 Garage Items You Should Always Buy Secondhand, According to Home Stagers

There's no need to buy everything brand new.

Sarah Kuta

Jun 2, 2021

A Rustic, Reclaimed English Barn Conversion Is an Unbelievably Cozy Dream Home

Originally built in the 1850s as pig barn, when Elle and Martin first bought this place, the floor was literally just earth. The couple did much of the conversion work themselves using mostly reclaimed materials to convert this barn into a cozy, rustic dream home!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jun 2, 2021

There Are 5 Types of Kitchen Towels — Here's What Each One is Best For

Here's how to find out if you're using the wrong towels for the wrong kitchen chores.

Ashley Abramson

Jun 2, 2021

B&A: A 1983 Dining Room's Dramatic Redo is Both Luxurious and Inviting

Paint, wallpaper, and perfect fit furniture all work together to make this dining room a stunner.

Savannah West

Jun 1, 2021

One Designer Created a Stunning $40 DIY Light Fixture Using an Unexpected Amazon Find

It looks “amazing” from every angle.