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Black awning with "Funeral Home" text above a brick building entrance, featuring a wall-mounted lantern.
Ontario Family's New 20-Room Mansion Was Once a Funeral Home
News
And now they have their own show.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 15, 2022
5 Laundry Tips I Swear By After Years of Advice From Pro Cleaners
A cleaning writer shares the best tips she's learned over the years.
Lauren Wellbank
Nov 15, 2022
Stock Up: Trader Joe’s Has Mixed Potted Herb Gardens for Under $9
News
The perfect little garden for your kitchen.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 15, 2022
This IKEA Credenza Hack is the Perfect Entryway Console or Media Unit
Just a few key details (some new legs and handles) make these IKEA pieces look way more expensive than they are.
Caroline Mullen
Nov 15, 2022
These Are the Unexpected Benefits of Living in a 5th-Floor Walkup
Four things make it worth it for one couple.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 15, 2022
A Small Seattle Condo Was Designed to Be a Cozy DIY Art-Filled Haven
This is the first time in five years Pin-ya has lived without roommates, so really looked forward to having full creative control over what the space looked like.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Nov 15, 2022
7 New Trader Joe's Groceries You Simply Must Try This Month
According to a former employee.
Mackenzie Filson
Nov 15, 2022
How My Local "Buy Nothing" Group Has Helped Me More Than Just Declutter
It's really been a rewarding experience.
Alexandra Frost
Nov 15, 2022
Partner
12 Affordable Luxury Gifts That Are Wrapped and Ready to Give
The holidays will be here before we know it. While this season ushers in lots of excitement, the end of the year can often feel frantic and even stressful. Take gift shopping, for example: Whether you’re buying for a few close loved ones or your list is longer this year, choosing a present that shows you care — and one your recipient will actually be excited to receive — can pose a challenge.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 15, 2022
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
Partner
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
This Quirky Target Holiday Collection Includes An Adorable Unicorn Nutcracker
News
These figurines embrace the whimsical side of the holiday season
Abby Monteil
Nov 13, 2022
B&A: Scrapping the Wire Shelves Turns a Closet into a Practical Design Feature
HOME PROJECTS
A $550 project creates a cool spot for displaying vintage dishes.
Sarah Everett
Nov 13, 2022
Why You Should Never Store Eggs and Dairy Products in the Fridge Door
There's a better way to store them.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Nov 13, 2022
Average First-Time Home Buyers Toured a Whopping 24 Houses in 2022
News
Home sweet home?
Abby Monteil
Nov 13, 2022
3 Things to Do If You Get Off on the Wrong Foot with Your New Neighbors
In a perfect world, we’d all be besties with our next-door neighbors.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 13, 2022
This Inexpensive Le Creuset Find Is the Ultimate Everyday Luxury — and the Perfect Gift for Coffee Lovers
Shopping
It transformed my friend's morning routine.
Alicia Kort
Nov 13, 2022
3 Things That Might Make HOAs Good, Actually
They get a bad rap, but here's why you might want one.
Brittany Anas
Nov 13, 2022
These Are the Most Festive Cities in the U.S.
News
Did your city make the list?
Abby Monteil
Nov 13, 2022
This Renter Skipped the One Piece of Furniture You’d Never Think to Live Without
Can you guess what it is?
Caroline Mullen
Nov 13, 2022
5 Simple Ways to Make a Small Thanksgiving Feel Extra Special
It doesn't take much to make your scaled-down celebration memorable.
Rachel Reiss
Nov 13, 2022
One Last ‘Flip or Flop’ Special Is Headed to HGTV in December
News
Surprise!
Abby Monteil
Nov 13, 2022
11 Trans-Owned Business to Add to Your Shopping List
Check off your gift list with these neat shops for clothes, candles, jewelry, and more.
Amanda Lucidi
Nov 13, 2022
Airbnb’s New Feature Will Address Hidden Fee Complaints
News
New pricing and discount tools will also be available to Hosts.
Abby Monteil
Nov 12, 2022
What Is Radiator Heating — And How Does It Work?
REAL ESTATE
Here's what to know.
Steph Mickelson
Nov 12, 2022
This Cruise Takes Travelers Around the World in 155 Days
News
The cruise will visit 37 countries.
Abby Monteil
Nov 12, 2022
B&A: A $280 Project Adds Big Style to a Standard-Issue Rental Bathroom
HOME PROJECTS
"The before was dull," this renter says. "If the electric mirror wasn't present, the bathroom would've had no hope at all. It felt cold and unwelcoming — not in my dream home!"
Sarah Everett
Nov 12, 2022