The Latest: May 2023

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A Family of Six Shares a Warm and Cozy Colorado Rental Home

Tamera Walters has been renting this townhouse for two-and-a-half years and shares it with her husband, Max, and four kids (ages 7, 5, 3, and 1). She tells us about her home: With four kids under seven, our home is loud, fun, and full of systems. Every inch needs to be child-safe and friendly, but also feel like two adults live here!Every closet has been converted into rooms or play space. And we have even changed the primary bathroom into a small office.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 29, 2023

5 Things I Always Clean “Wrong” in the Kitchen That I Refuse to Change

Organize & Clean

At least for now.

Meg Asby

May 29, 2023

B&A: 3 Simple but Striking Paint Projects Liven up a Drab ‘80s Porch

Home Projects

According to trendspotters, the porch is taking priority over the backyard in 2023 — after all, it’s where the first impression is made.

Sarah Everett

May 28, 2023

H&M Home’s Summer Collection Is a Maximalist Dream

So while you wait for summertime to arrive in all its glory, H&M’s latest collection is here with maximalist designs to tide you over.

Abby Monteil

May 28, 2023

The All-White HomeGoods Pineapple Stool Looks Even Better Painted

It goes with all the other fruit stools.

Inigo Del Castillo

May 28, 2023

These IKEA Bedroom Ideas Will Provide Major Design Inspo on a Budget

Style

Turns out Big Blue has great sleep-space decor, too.

Shelby Deering

May 28, 2023

See How a 1,100-Square-Foot Layout Looks in a Brownstone vs. a Bungalow

Real Estate

Who knew the same size could look so different?

Sofia Rivera

May 28, 2023

The Must-Have Backyard Accessory I Never Pay Full Price For

Living

It’s essential to my deck decor.

Sofia Rivera

May 28, 2023

This $26 Amazon Find Makes Family Road Trips More Organized and Enjoyable

Organize & Clean

I don’t know how I’ve been traveling with kids this whole time without it.

Allison Ditmer

May 28, 2023

Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation

ORGANIZE & CLEAN

A couple transforms a sore spot in their home into an efficient and good-looking storage space with the help from IKEA.

Shifrah Combiths

May 27, 2023

6 Clever Ways to Convert Your Closet into a Bedroom

There are plenty of ways to make the most of limited space with lots of clever conversions, like alcove beds to IKEA furniture hacks, and of course, a closet-turned-bedroom. Using a sizable closet as an additional sleeping space is a budget-friendly way to squeeze more life out of your existing space, even if it’s small. Take a look at these ideas to help you to eke out a bit more room, and create cozy sleeping nooks in the process.

Dabney Frake

May 27, 2023

Did You Know You Can Use a Tablet Stylus With the Apple MacBook?

The Macbook Air and the Macbook Pro laptops are both known for their best in class touch pad. Accurate and smooth to the touch, nothing really compares. Love your Macbook touch pad? Find even more reasons to love it and pick up a stylus for tablet style pen input on your Mac. Pair it with a software package that takes advantage of the capacitive touch pad and stylus compatibility.

Sean Rioux

May 27, 2023

This Internet Hack Says a Dishwasher Tablet Will Unclog Your Sink—So I Tried It

I also asked a plumber to explain what was up.

Ashley Abramson

May 27, 2023

B&A:“Despised” Red Brick Fireplace Is Revitalized with a $20 Refresh

Home Projects

“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.

Sarah Everett

May 27, 2023

People Are Just Discovering How to Open Tightly Sealed Jars with Ease

And it only requires the use of a bottle opener.

Dante Parker

May 27, 2023

Before and After: A Designer Glams Up a Rental with Luxe Gold Touches

Style

It all started with a marigold velvet sofa!

Sarah Lyon

May 27, 2023

An Appliance Repair Pro Shares the Reasons Why Washing Machines Break

Organize & Clean

And how to avoid it.

Zoe Pickburn

May 27, 2023

The Best Things to Buy at Pottery Barn, According to Our Editors (They’re On Sale!)

Beds, blankets, and more!

Nikol Slatinska

May 27, 2023

Why You Should Ditch Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Stat

It turns out, choosing to use a traditional liquid dish detergent or a tablet isn't simply a matter of personal preference.

Olivia Muenter

May 27, 2023

What’s the Difference Between Cleaning Vinegar and Cooking Vinegar?

Investing in vinegar isn’t as straightforward as you’d think.

Ashley Abramson

May 27, 2023

The 10 Best Memorial Day Deals You Can Get on Appliances

Save $90 on a KitchenAid stand mixer.

Nic Dobija-Nootens

May 27, 2023

The IKEA Product That’s a Closet Secret Weapon

We probably all dream of having a Carrie Bradshaw-style custom closet. But those things are expensive. Really, really expensive. As an alternative, there’s a trusty IKEA product that will give you the look of custom shelving, for a fraction of the price. You may have already guessed what it is. The product is called Billy: the world’s most versatile bookcase, and it turns out, makes for some pretty great storage closet as well.

Nancy Mitchell

May 26, 2023

All the Memorial Day Home Deals You Can Shop Right Now

Over 200 sales!

Nic Dobija-Nootens

May 26, 2023

B&A: This Checkered Console Makeover Proves the Power of Small DIYs

Home Projects

Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.

Sarah Everett

May 26, 2023

15 Clever & Unusual Ways Magazine Holders Can Organize Your Life

Magazine holders — whether metal, cardboard, wood or some other material — aren’t just for corralling your issues of Dwell. They can keep papers and magazines neat and tidy, and hold mails, books, newspapers, documents, and files without taking up too much space on your wall or door. With so many ways magazine holders can organize your life, you can get creative and clever in just about every room of the house to make your life a little more organized.

Adrienne Breaux

May 26, 2023

These 9 Bed Skirt Alternatives Will Boost the Style—and Conceal the Storage—in Your Bedroom

There are definitely two types of people in the world; the type who can’t imagine a bed looking just right without a bed skirt, and the type who see no need for one. Are you #teambedskirt or no? If not, maybe you’d consider a bed skirt alternative. Think about it: there are plenty of ways to style your bed: there are comforters, duvets, throw pillows, and so much more. But that aesthetic can continue to the floor even if you don’t want to use a bed skirt.

Melissa Epifano

May 26, 2023

Tries, Buys, and DIYs: 5 Things Apartment Therapy Editors Are Loving This Week

Style

From our editors' radars straight to your own home.

Blair Donovan

May 26, 2023

Dolly Parton’s Partyware Collection on Amazon Is a Must-Have

NEWS

It’s selling out faster than you can say “Jolene.”

Nathan Hutsenpiller

May 26, 2023

Walmart and Target Customers May See a New Surcharge on Receipts Soon

Here's what you need to know about the automatic surcharge.

Dante Parker

May 26, 2023

This Bird Feeder DIY Is Perfect If You Don’t Have Trees in Your Yard

No trees? No problem!

Olivia Harvey

May 26, 2023

This Plate Display Gives Gwyneth Paltrow’s Kitchen a Run for Its Money

Style

Meet the vintage plate wall 2.0.

Savannah West

May 26, 2023

I Tried 3 Rental-Safe Cabinet Upgrades — And Was Surprised by My Fave

Home Projects

My kitchen cabinets desperately needed a new look, so I put three reversible transformations to the test.

Ashley Poskin

May 26, 2023

Costco Just Released Its Own Kirkland Grill

Just in time for Father’s Day and grilling season.

Olivia Harvey

May 26, 2023

This Renter-Friendly Hack Minimizes Noise from My Building's Foyer

Real Estate

And it looks like modern art.

Madeline Bilis

May 26, 2023

This Small Oakland Apartment Is a Beautiful Blend

Veda Banerjee combined touches of her Indian background with her love of Paris apartments with some lucky mid-century modern scores on Facebook Marketplace, all to create this colorful and cozy home.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

May 26, 2023

In My NYC Apartment, I’m Finally Finding Fluency in Japanese Cooking

It makes my New York apartment feel so much like home.

Katherine Laubscher

May 26, 2023

The Surprising Camping Gear Item That I've Repurposed for Cleaning

Organize & Clean

Now, it's a frequent cleaning tool I use.

Meg Asby

May 26, 2023

Amazon Shoppers Swear This Vacuum-Mop Combo Cuts Cleaning Time in Half and Leaves Floors Sparkling Clean (It’s on Sale!)

Shopping

This will replace your old-school mop — for good!

Alyssa Longobucco

May 26, 2023

Make Your Small Freezer Feel Twice as Big: 6 Brilliant Hacks

Because your small freezer is feeling pretty full right now.

Taryn Williford

May 26, 2023

A Happier Kitchen With $100 or Less: The Ultimate IKEA Cabinet Organizer Shopping List

When you can't afford what the pros use, you can usually find a suitable, affordable and arguably better solution here instead.

Taryn Williford

May 25, 2023

How to Build a Custom Tiled Shower Pan

As a home owner, building a custom shower pan can increase the value of your home. It offers a unique look and seamlessly integrates the shower base to your bathroom floor. If you’re a DIY renovator, this tutorial will help you understand the scope of work involved. The main objective is to create a completely waterproof sloped floor, with a drain, raised edge frame, and pretty mosaic tiles to cover it all up. Related Video: Working on your bathroom?

June Bhongjan

May 25, 2023

B&A: $800 DIY Built-ins Give Purpose to This Empty Dining Room Corner

Home Projects

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.

Sarah Everett

May 25, 2023

If You Only Buy One Coffee Table Book for Your Home This Summer, This Is It

It has equal parts eye candy and practical design advice.

Danielle Blundell

May 25, 2023

This Handy 2-in-1 Steamer and Iron Makes Traveling Wrinkle-Free A Breeze (Bonus: It’s On Sale!)