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This Weekend: Mindlessly Refresh Your Living Room For Free

This is one of those chores that experts say to do once a year or so, and maybe even more frequently if you have kids and/or pets. It’s not hard, and requires almost no brain power, so your mind is free to gather wool while you work. And once this weekend’s project is done, your entire room will feel brand new again. First, Vacuum: Before you do the deep cleaning, do a pass with your vacuum first, getting rid of surface dirt.

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

This Weekend: Prepare to Cool Off & Cool Down

Summer will be here soon and temps are already rising all over the country. Judging by the number of people I saw in the fan and air conditioner aisle at Home Depot this past weekend, keeping your home (and yourself) cool is high on everyone’s priority list right now. If you don’t have an adequate number of cooling devices — get thee to the hardware store. If you do, it’s time to make sure they’re clean and ready to go.

Carrie McBride

Oct 13, 2022

This Weekend: Don’t Forget These Manageable Micro Zones

Are you just about to start your annual spring cleaning, poised to attack and refresh your entire home? We applaud your efforts! But if that’s not you, that’s okay too. Whether part of a bigger spring clean or on their own, concentrating on a few areas that are totally do-able, but equally worthy of attention this weekend will be worth it. Remember, it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress.

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

This Weekend: How Long Has It Been Since You Cleaned These Three Things?

There are the things you clean regularly, and then there are the things…you don’t. Sometimes it’s because you dread it, and something it’s because they just don’t need attention all that often. Either way, it’s got to get done sometime, and this weekend might be the perfect time. Consider this your friendly nudge and reminder.

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

Genius Ways to Fix These 5 Very Annoying Things at Home

Living in a house (especially an older house) is a noisy business. Cabinet doors slam shut. Floorboards creak. Doors squeak on their hinges. What to do (besides moving) if you’re a person who loves peace and quiet? We’ve got a few ideas. Most American houses are made from wood, and over time, wood can expand and contract. Squeaky or creaky floors are caused by the wood subfloor separating from the joists beneath.

Nancy Mitchell

Oct 13, 2022

This Weekend: Contend With (& Conquer) Your Bathroom Storage

Some storage spots are easier to ignore than others which means house clutter tends to accumulate and linger there far longer than it should. We give those spots the side eye (and ourselves a mental reprimand) every time we walk by, but we often need a nudge to actually deal with the trouble spot. Consider this post a friendly little prod in the direction of your bathroom sink, and all the stuff currently hiding beneath it.

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

B&A: A Plain White Entryway's Redo Makes Its 1910s Features Shine

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Now, it's historic AND bold. It sets the tone for the rest of the jewel-toned home.

Sarah Everett

Oct 13, 2022

You’ll Be Pine-ing for This Chris-mas Tree

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for puns. Inspired by The Mindy Project’s iconic Wreath Witherspoon, witty denizens of the internet have come up with their own celebrity inspired Christmas decorations—and they’re just delightful. Writer and excellent person to follow on Twitter, Dana Schwartz , kicked things off with a Christmas tree decorated with the most festively named of the white Chrises, the Chris Pine Tree.

Nora Taylor

Oct 13, 2022

KitchenAid’s Iconic Stand Mixer Just Got an Upgrade That Will Make Fall Baking So Much Easier

Baking has never been easier.

Kendall Cornish

Oct 13, 2022

6 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Look Infinitely Bigger

You might not be able to change a lot of things in your small kitchen, but you can do the next best thing: give the illusion of larger, more open, space. Breathe better, and move about with ease, with these six suggestions: Low Contrast Color: Keep everything in the same color family, with minor variation. Light colors, or all white helps too. In the kitchen above, the cabinets and appliances blend in with the walls, and things feel more spacious than they actually are.

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

A Happier Home in 10 Days: Let’s Kick Off the Apartment Therapy Spring Clean!

This year, we’re on a mission to help you tackle spring cleaning on your time. Each weekday until April 13, we’ll guide you through a plan to clean and organize different areas of your home, but you’ll have the flexibility to choose exactly what to work on and how long you have to dedicate to the job. Sign up with your email so you don’t miss a spot! Spring really is the perfect time to dig in and refresh your space.

Taryn Williford

Oct 13, 2022

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My Healthy Home: A Fitness Pro’s Sun-Drenched Brownstone

Name: Bianca JadeLocation: Brooklyn, NYSize: 2,813 sqftType of home: BrownstoneYears lived in: 1 year, rentingWhether she’s reporting on the latest fitness trends, sharing skincare secrets, or posting pics of her amazing nail art, wellness expert and TV host Bianca Jade is always on the move. So she needs her Brooklyn home — a gorgeously restored brownstone full of natural light and warm wood details — to be a place of calm and relaxation.

Courtney Balestier

Oct 13, 2022

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My Healthy Home: This Light, Airy House Was Designed with Wellness in Mind

Name: Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, and Evan Shlofmitz, D.O.Location: North Shore Long Island, NYType of home: Single-family homeYears lived in: 2 yearsLisa Hayim is the real-talk friend we all need when it comes to wellness. A registered dietician, yoga instructor, recipe developer, wellness pro, and mom-to-be, she’s just as concerned about what goes into her body as she is about the space around her.

Courtney Balestier

Oct 13, 2022

Here’s How Often You Need to Clean Everything in Your House

While it’s not every day you run into someone who genuinely takes joy in the process of cleaning, you have to acknowledge and appreciate the comforts of a clean living space. The shining floors, the crisp sheets, the knowledge that nothing creepy or crawly is residing in the cupboard under the stairs… yes, there’s something truly special about a clean home. But what exactly makes a clean home clean?

Anne Momber

Oct 13, 2022

10 Wickedly Chic Halloween Wreaths We Love

They're the perfect way to spook up your entryway.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Oct 13, 2022

This Weekend: Curb Your Home’s Worst Clutter Culprit

Even the cleanest and most organized homes can get cluttered and super overwhelming fast. Because there’s one thing that piles up faster than a shopping cart in the final minutes of Supermarket Sweep. Unless you’re ready, and keep on top of it every single day, you’ll soon be buried under a suffocating mountain of stuff. This weekend, take the time to conquer this particular mess, and feel lighter almost immediately. Tame the Mail Mountain: Has your mail taken over your life?

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

5 Affordable Artists Whose Work I Absolutely Love and You Need to Know Now

Bye bye, bare walls!

Sarah Lyon

Oct 13, 2022

10 Real-Life IKEA Kitchens

It’s no secret that IKEA offers an affordable, off-the-shelf alternative to a custom kitchen. With the flexibility to mix and match finishes and styles, the Swedish store is a go-to source for renovators, but it’s also ubiquitous. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to personalize an IKEA kitchen, and we need look no further than the Apartment Therapy house tour archives for ideas.

Sarah Coffey

Oct 13, 2022

This Weekend, We’ll Get You One Step Closer to Catching Up on Housework

Apartment Therapy Weekend Projects is a guided program designed to help you get the happy, healthy home you’ve always wanted, one weekend at a time. Sign up now for email updates so you never miss a lesson. Is there such a thing as being caught up on housework? I never have been. Even if your weekly chores have been completed and the laundry monster mountain has been defeated, there’s probably something around the house that’s been bothering you to get it done.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 13, 2022

How to Maintain a Cleaning Routine if You Have OCD

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Mental health professionals share coping tools for those who struggle with this disorder and cleaning.

Sophie Bress

Oct 13, 2022

Parachute’s Sleek New Living Room Furniture Is a Minimalist’s Dream Come True

It's simply stunning.

Amy Gordon

Oct 13, 2022

These 5 Makeovers of 1970s Kitchens Are the Best We’ve Ever Seen

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They went from far-out to fantastic.

Kristin Marguerite Doidge

Oct 13, 2022

9 Art Displaying Mistakes Everyone Makes at Least Once (And How to Never Make Them Again)

Art is, and probably will forever be, an integral part of decorating and making a home. What’s not vital? Making the same art displaying mistakes that many of us have probably made at least once in our home-decorating histories. These are some of the most common art-displaying mistakes that can be avoided. Some people cringe when they see a picture frame crooked. Me?

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 13, 2022

This Puzzle Company Is Supporting Female Artists In A New Way

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Hunker down with a beautiful puzzle and to find your new favorite artist.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 13, 2022

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Quick Tips for Cleaning After a Big, Rowdy Party

Erin and Jimmy are the kind of newlywed couple you’d love to hate, but they’re just too adorable. They sincerely enjoy each other’s company, share each other’s interests, and have countless other qualities that the rest of us are looking for on sites like WhyCantIFindMySoulmate.com. When they’re not making each other laugh or playing board games (no, really), they’re serious football fans who love watching the game with their friends.