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30 Totally Doable Last-Minute Spring Cleaning Tasks
Even though it feels like the gates of hell are opening every time you step outside, remember it’s still technically spring until June 19th. So if you’ve managed to – oops! – totally neglect any kind of spring cleaning routine, consider the next few days like a grand, omnipotent snooze button. There’s still a little bit of time left!
Taryn Williford
Nov 14, 2022
B&A: A Simple $60 Project Revives an Old Headboard, Saving This DIYer Thousands
HOME PROJECTS
A perfectly good headboard gets a new life with a fresh boho-inspired look.
Sarah Everett
Nov 14, 2022
This $20 Electric Scrubber Is the Secret to a Spotless Kitchen
Shopping
It's a must-have in your kitchen cleaning kit.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 14, 2022
10 iPhone Email and Texting Tricks You Probably Don’t Know
The really cool thing about smartphones is how updates can happen right under your nose. Sure, you notice the big stuff, like when iOS 6 replaced Google Maps with Apple Maps. But there’s always little changes happening underneath, too.Here’s a list of 10 minor features that have been built in to the iPhone text and email user experience; some we’ve seen, some we’ve read and some we’ve noticed on our own.
Taryn Williford
Nov 14, 2022
12 of the Best Dining Room Redos We Saw in 2022
HOME PROJECTS
There's a little something for every style here.
Sarah Everett
Nov 14, 2022
The Clever Way to Use These Pieces of Bedroom Furniture in Your Living Space
No room for a full set of furniture in your small bedroom? No problem.
Caroline Mullen
Nov 14, 2022
Why Vintage Rugs are Almost Always a Good Idea
When it comes to rugs, we're team vintage.
Danielle Blundell
Nov 14, 2022
The 8 Biggest Small Space Design Mistakes (& How You Can Stop Making Them)
From studio apartments to tiny, odd-shaped bedrooms to every other small space in between, tiny homes require a gentle touch, lots of planning and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. And we’ve got eight you might be making in designing your small space. But don’t worry — we’ve also got suggestions on how to change! We’re looking at you, vertical space, under-the-bed space, over-the-door space and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 14, 2022
The 3 Things Experienced Travelers Always Take to the Airport
Packing for a trip is tough enough. (How many shoes should I pack? How many times can I wear these shorts before they’re considered dirty?) By the time you’re at the bottom of your packing list, your suitcase is full, and you’re not thinking about all of the things you’ll need before you even arrive at your destination. Tucking away a few tiny luxuries for the road—er… air—will make your airport experience go smoothly and efficiently.
Taryn Williford
Nov 14, 2022
This Thanksgiving Centerpiece Is So Stylish, You'd Never Guess It's From Costco
And less than $30!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 14, 2022
The Best Way to Clean Cashmere Sweaters at Home
According to laundry experts.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 14, 2022
Trader Joe’s Cult Favorite 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar Is Back
News
12 days of self care.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 14, 2022
Definitely Not the Sexiest Time You’ll Spend in the Bedroom This Year
One of the best moments of the Cure is when that oh-so-virtuous feeling when you’ve just completed a big weekend assignment kicks in and you can relax, just basking in the glow of your job well done. This weekend, we’re moving into the bedroom for a deep clean. It’s one of those jobs – like the first weekend’s floor assignment – that sounds (and is) very unsexy but has a powerful effect on the space (and you!) once you’ve done it.
Janel Laban
Nov 14, 2022
Your Best Week Ever Sunday Checklist: Do These 7 Things in Your Home Today
How does one craft the kind of work week that soothes the soul, flows smoothly and leaves you energized by the time the weekend rolls around again? By taking advantage of a built-in good mood and tackling a few key home to-dos on Sunday. It’s not about aiming for perfection or scrubbing every surface — it’s about setting yourself up to win starting on Monday morning to stay strong through all the conference calls, traffic commutes and PTA meetings.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 14, 2022
Even with High Interest Rates, Now May Still Be the Best Time to Buy a House
Here's why.
Sarah Kuta
Nov 14, 2022
Naomi Watts Renovated Her Hamptons Kitchen During the Pandemic
A beachy update to her 80s style kitchen.
Megan Johnson
Nov 14, 2022
A Couple Created a Custom, Functional, and Stunning Home With A Lot of Plywood
Tours
Journalist Jessica Bennett and her partner Sam did a gut renovation on this Brooklyn loft, updating the kitchen, bathrooms, and building custom furniture for many of the rooms.
Erin Derby
Nov 14, 2022
The Apartment Above the Famous Book Shop from “Notting Hill” Is for Sale
Your love life might not be the stuff romantic-comedies are made of, but at the very least, your apartment might be.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 14, 2022
Aldi's Candle Advent Calendar Is Filled With Holiday Scents
News
And it's under $40.
Inigo Del Castillo
Nov 14, 2022
7 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Family Over the Holidays
According to therapists.
Sarah Kuta
Nov 14, 2022
An Oakland Rental Is Designed to Be a Reflection of the Beauty of Blackness
Grace's apartment has high ceilings and endless character, and parts of her identify are reflected and celebrated in every corner of her home. "I like softer colors and sometimes muted ones. Most of my apartment has been furnished by Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 14, 2022
5 Things to Clean and Declutter After the Holidays
You can skip these chores until next year!
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 14, 2022
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This Design Marketplace Is Your One-Stop Shop for Heartwarming Holiday Gifts
In theory, doing our holiday shopping early is totally achievable. But in reality, that luxury is gone before we know it — whoops! December catches us off guard, and instead of having enough time to search for meaningful gifts for everyone on our lists, we’re left scrambling to find things that are still in stock and won’t be delivered (too) late.Which is why we appreciate Minted so much.
Kiki DiLandro
Nov 14, 2022