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Steal My Mom’s Front Porch Fridays Tradition ASAP — It’s Magical

The magic Friday nights of my childhood are a tradition I carry with me forever.

Lola Marks

Jun 19, 2026

Skip Living Room Shelving — It’s Better in Your Bedroom Instead (Here’s Why!)

It's absolutely genius.

Danielle Blundell

Jun 19, 2026

A Tiny Kitchen Got Rid of the Upper Cabinets — And the Storage Is Better

The room feels so much larger now.

Cullen Ormond

Jun 19, 2026

Fans of Mackenzie-Childs May Have Missed This New Courtly Check Color

How did I not know about this colorway sooner?

Danielle Blundell

Jun 19, 2026

My Patio Felt Crowded Until I Added This IKEA Table

The best part? It’s light enough to pick up with just one hand.

Charli Penn

Jun 19, 2026

The Pleated Pink Lamp That's About to Be Everywhere

It’s just one of many new pink finds shoppers are going wild for.

Emma Dangel

Jun 19, 2026

This Easy $140 DIY Makes My Closet Look Custom (It Tripled the Storage Too!)

It’s unrecognizable.

Stephanie Montes

Jun 19, 2026

This Dark Living Room Looks Completely Different — and Nothing Was Demolished

No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 19, 2026

7 Picture-Perfect Places to Get Your Art Framed

Leave the excuses behind, because framing just got a lot easier (and cheaper).

Jamey Powell

Jun 18, 2026

This Bold Bathroom Makeover Felt Like a Huge Mistake at First

When this couple moved in, they redid the guest bathroom with a geometric accent wall. Years later, they’ve learned a thing or two and decided to redo the space with bold, colorful details — completely DIYed.

LJ Smelker

Jun 18, 2026

6 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Garden Plants That Are Gorgeous

These require minimal maintenance and make a huge impact.

Teo Spengler

Jun 18, 2026

Zoë Feldman Launched Nursery Chairs That Feel Like Living Room Pieces

The cutest chairs that can grow alongside your little(s).

Danielle Blundell

Jun 18, 2026

The Oversized Decor Trick I Spotted in Diane Keaton’s Living Room

The late actor's Los Angeles farmhouse was just listed for sale.

Zee Krstic

Jun 18, 2026

5 Home Design Trends Experts Say Are Unsafe — And How to Fix Them ASAP

Most of them wouldn't pass muster during an inspection.

Brittany Anas

Jul 11, 2022

These Stylish C Tables Will Make Working from Your Couch So Much Easier

They're game-changers in small apartments.

Katie Holdefehr

Jun 18, 2026

This Small Home Didn’t Have Room for an Office — An IKEA Cabinet Solved That

I would’ve never guessed that a full desk was hidden inside.

Cullen Ormond

Jun 18, 2026

If Your Laundry Hamper Is Always on Display, This IKEA Find Is Worth Every Penny

It’s exactly what a hamper should be.

Alexa Casanova

Jun 18, 2026

This “Boring,” Beige Guest Bedroom Is Transformed into a Luxe, Layered Retreat

All without ever even picking up a paintbrush!

Emma Dangel

Jun 18, 2026

These Viral Strawberry-Shaped Jars Are Only Sold in Canada (but We Found a Dupe)

We found some closer than the Canadian border.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Jun 18, 2026

We Tested (and Rated!) Every West Elm Coffee Table — Here Are the Best to Suit Your Style and Space

The reviews are in.

Kendall Cornish

Jun 18, 2026

This Quince Down Pillow Gave Me 5-Star Hotel Sleep on a Motel Budget

It’s giving luxury, not lumpy.

Alexa Casanova

Jun 18, 2026

I Finally Found a Small-Space-Friendly Way to Store My Sheets (for Only $35!)

It’s the perfect linen-closet companion.

Quinn Fish

Jun 18, 2026

Trader Joe’s New $7 Bird-Shaped Planters Are So Whimsical

Don’t fret if you missed out on this limited find — we have you covered.

Cullen Ormond

Jun 18, 2026

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15 Clever Finds That’ll Give Your Outdoor Space a Major Summer Glow-Up

We can only hope you’re reading this under a beach umbrella with a refreshing beverage in hand. After all, summer is best spent outside! But if your outdoor space doesn’t quite match your warm-weather goals, don’t worry: We’re breaking down the outdoor upgrades that make summer hosting, yard maintenance, and DIY projects easier — without a contractor-level budget.

Courtney Balestier

Jun 18, 2026

An Unexpected Paint Color Took this Artist’s Living Room from Gloomy to Cozy

The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.

Sarah Everett

Jun 18, 2026

A Dark and Awkward Kitchen Got a Colorful Vintage-Inspired Redo

HOME PROJECTS

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

Sarah Everett

Jun 17, 2026

ADT Just Launched a DIY Security System, and It’s Actually Perfect for Apartment Life

It's the first of its kind for the brand.

Katie Maguire

Jun 17, 2026

The Softest Area Rugs Worth Buying Right Now (They’re So Plush)

Shopping

Soothe your soles with these super-plush styles.

Kelsie Schrader

Jun 17, 2026

The ’90s Home Layout No One Wants Anymore (And What’s Replacing It)

It makes total sense.

Kristi Pahr

Jun 17, 2026

My Dad Told Me He Uses This Umbrella Every Beach Trip (It’s So Practical!)

He couldn’t love it more!

Alexa Casanova

Jun 17, 2026

The Designer Kitchen Detail I Can’t Stop Thinking About? Mixed Hardware (See Why!)

It's so simple yet so stunning!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 17, 2026

This Mom of 3 Furnished Her NYC Apartment with Free Curb and Buy Nothing Finds

When Marcelline moved into this Upper West Side rental with her three daughters, she didn't have much money to spend on furnishing it. Seven years later, nearly 75% of the two-bedroom apartment comes from curbside rescues and Buy Nothing groups — and it's now a colorful, personality-packed home filled with vintage treasures, DIY upgrades, and clever small-space ideas.

Kiritin

Jun 17, 2026

This Hard-to-Reach Kitchen Cabinet Has a Surprisingly Useful Purpose

You won’t believe where we put it!

Heather Bien

Jun 17, 2026

15 Controversial Dinner Party Questions That Are Actually Fun

Many of these are my tried-and-true personal favorites.

Lizzy Francis

Jun 17, 2026

I’m Leaving an Ashtray on My Kitchen Counter Forever (It’s So Smart!)

I can’t believe I never thought of this.

Anne Fritz Linval

Jun 17, 2026

A $90 Facebook Hutch Got a $20 Geometric Redo

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted-over) rough.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 17, 2026

"This Kitchen Sucked the Life Out," but Now It's a Functional Space

Working with her landlord’s permission, she made five simple swaps that changed everything about her kitchen.

LJ Smelker

Jun 16, 2026

We Tested (and Rated!) All the Rugs at West Elm — Here Are the Best to Suit Your Style and Space

Shopping

From soft to rustic, shaggy to plush, West Elm has it all.

Nikol Slatinska

Jun 16, 2026

Why Dark Wood Cabinets Instantly Age Your Kitchen — Plus, 3 Other Colors to Skip

“This shade has no personality nor style. It just makes the kitchen look dull, old, and boring.”

Lauren Harano

Jun 16, 2026

An IKEA KALLAX Got a $40 DIY Redo and Now It Looks Boutique

This IKEA classic shows its versatility once again with a gorgeous, expensive-looking transformation.

Megan Baker Detloff

Jun 16, 2026

11 Gifts Dads Actually Want for Father’s Day (Trust Us, We Asked)

For the dad who has everything, for the dad who loves to relax, for the dad who loves the outdoors.

Lizzy Francis

Jun 16, 2026

Trader Joe’s Just Dropped a New Version of the Viral Mini Tote, and It’s So Cute (Just $3!)

I love each of the four colors and the fun stripes!

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Jun 16, 2026

This 450-Square-Foot Rental Is Filled with Vintage Finds and Smart Storage

Designer Bailey King transformed her 450-square-foot Upper East Side rental with vintage furniture, family heirlooms, and clever storage ideas that make the small apartment feel warm, functional, and uniquely personal.

Adrienne Breaux

Jun 16, 2026

We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at West Elm — Here Are the Best for Every Type of Need

We went, we saw, we sat.

Alexa Casanova

Jun 16, 2026

The IKEA Storage Find That Makes Any Fridge Look So Polished

And the price is unbeatable too.

Stephanie Nguyen

Jun 16, 2026

9 Items You Should Never Keep in a Narrow Kitchen (and 7 to Use Instead)

Experts share their favorite (and least favorite) picks.