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Outdoor shower with wooden doors, round mirror, and a bench with a blue striped bag, next to a house with green shutters.

21 Refreshingly Beautiful Outdoor Showers I Bet You’d Love to Step Into

It’s hot enough in Atlanta right now that every day, before I leave the house, I think long and hard about whether or not I could just go about my day totally in the nude. I never get any further than the comfort of my window-less bathroom, but if I had an outdoor shower like the 21 in this post, I’d make sure that every day started with a breezy open-air rinse. Above, the outdoor shower in HGTV’s 2015 dream home.

Taryn Williford

Oct 14, 2020

I Asked a Therapist in Alaska About How to Cope at Home During Dark Winter Days

SAD isn't all in your head—and there are ways to feel better.

Sara Li

Oct 13, 2020

The Genius Small Bedroom Trick That Works for Kids & Adults

Small rooms with big ideas for little people.

Nancy Mitchell

Oct 14, 2020

Peek Inside Joanna Gaines’ Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen & More HGTV Stars’ Homes

Because we haven't hit peak voyeurism when it comes to our favorite home & garden show hosts' own homes.

Melissa Massello

Oct 14, 2020

Before and After: This Bathroom's the Same Size, But Feels Twice as Big

Clever tricks make the most of the existing size.

Maria C. Hunt

Oct 13, 2020

This Genius IKEA Hack Turns a TV Stand into Pretty and Practical Pantry Storage

This high-end look features some smart time-saving tricks.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 13, 2020

These Weird Prime Day Finds Will Suck Out Your Pores, Turn Your Bed Into Bacon, and Keep You Regular

Here are some of the most random and bizarre items you’ll find marked down today—just in case you think you might need to snag them (or just need a laugh).

Oct 13, 2020

These 3 Cheap Hacks Can Fix The Most Annoying Shower Curtain Problem

I resigned myself to being disappointed with the bathroom, but then I realized the fix was simple.

Olivia Muenter

Oct 13, 2020

This 296-Square-Foot Tiny House Has 14 Windows, a Hammock, and a Meditation Loft

This tiny house owner pays a THIRD of what he was paying to live in a small studio apartment in the city.

Amanda Archibald

Oct 13, 2020

The Real Reason Finance Experts Are So Obsessed With Coffee

"Make your coffee at home and save $2.50 a day!" they all say.

Wendy Helfenbaum

Oct 13, 2020

Target Named Justina Blakeney as Its New Home Style Expert

And she’s already designed a dreamy boho bedroom you’re going to want everything in.

Danielle Blundell

Oct 13, 2020

A 400-Square-Foot Apartment Shows How to Organize Your Small Kitchen

Get inspired by all the little ways in which Emily has found function and storage in her small rental kitchen.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 13, 2020

15 Cleaning Hacks That’ll Save You So Much Time in the Kitchen

Because we only get 24 hours in a day!

Lisa Freedman

Oct 13, 2020

Justina Blakeney’s Punchy, Pattern-Filled Los Angeles Home

If ever there were a place where pattern-on-pattern…on-pattern were a design mandate, Justina Blakeney would surely be the high ruler. Her blog, The Jungalow, celebrates cozy, plant-filled homes exploding with charisma, and showcases the designer’s array of lust-worthy wallpapers, fabrics, stationery and furniture.

Arlyn Hernandez

Oct 13, 2020

I Fought My Mom's Favorite Cleaning Ritual—Until I Got Homesick and Leaned In

Blasting Spanish-language music connects me to my heritage as much as it makes chores more enjoyable.

Ella Cerón

Oct 12, 2020

Designing a Home Will Always Be Political

Save for the campaign signs that dot lawns across the suburbs every four years, home decor isn’t necessarily considered a conventionally political topic. In the comments on this very site, we've seen pleas to "leave the politics out of it." But how we design our homes is, in fact, inherently political: it's about where we spend our money, who gets our attention and how they get it, and what trends we favor.

Mekita Rivas

Oct 12, 2020

A Minimalism Coach DIYs Big Style in a Small Space (on an Even Smaller Budget)

The small house is also proof that minimalism doesn't have to mean boring.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 12, 2020

Before and After: A $500 Refresh Takes This Deck from Dark to Boho Dreamy

One highlight? The new wicker swing chair.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 12, 2020

The Top 5 DIY Home Decor Trends on Instagram During Quarantine

From macramé to chalk-painted furniture.

Jessica Wang

Oct 12, 2020

4 Shows to Stream If You Love “Stranger Things”

If you’re missing the magic of monsters, 80s nostalgia, Hopper dancing in his cabin, and determined kids taking matters into their own hands, there are shows out there that might fill some of that void.

Maggie Fremont

Oct 12, 2020

Chip and Joanna Gaines Don’t Actually Own a Television

Yes, they may be the king and queen of HGTV, and yes, they are launching their very own television network, the Magnolia Network, but no, Chip and Joanna Gaines do not even own a television.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 12, 2020

We Gave a Professional Home Stager $40—Here’s What She Bought At Dollar General

Don't discount a discount store.

Chelsea Greenwood

Oct 12, 2020

“Zettelkasten” is the German Secret to a Super-Organized Life

Possibly the best productivity method you've never heard of.

Laura Martisiute

Oct 12, 2020

These 4 Kitchen Counter Zones Helped Cut My Cleaning Time in Half

We have two main lengths of counter, on either side of the kitchen, and they're broken into two zones each.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 12, 2020

Who Not to Invite To Your Wedding

If you're stuck on where to start snipping, here are a few suggestions of people who you don't really need to invite if you don't want to.

Taryn Williford

Oct 9, 2020

13 Halloween Movies to Stream During Spooky Season

There’s just about something for everyone on your streaming platform of choice.

Gina Vaynshteyn

Oct 12, 2020

Before & After: A Tiny NYC Apartment Gets a Sophisticated DIY Budget Refresh

Bold black and white stripes once dominated the kitchen's decor, and the living room used to have a faux-wood wallpaper vibe. You have to see what it looks like today!

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 12, 2020

9 Roommate Finance Questions That'll Solve Any Tiff You've Ever Had

Who takes ownership of our furniture when we move out, anyway?

Sarah Magnuson

Oct 12, 2020

This Minneapolis Apartment Is What Happens When Maximalism Meets Halloween Decor

You could call this home's style: "Mid-Century MONSTER."

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 12, 2020

The One Room You Should Avoid From 9 to 5

Productivity experts say avoiding this space is one of the simplest—and most important—ways to remain efficient while working from home.

Ashley Abramson

Oct 12, 2020

This 15-Minute Weekday Cleaning Routine Means You Don’t Have to Clean on the Weekend

Take it from someone who's spent far too many Saturdays cleaning the garage: Cleaning is not what weekends dreams are made of

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 12, 2020

Before and After: Just $125 Gave a Cramped Closet a Colorful New Life

This new closet puts the "fun" in "functional."

Melissa Epifano

Oct 11, 2020

Hey, It’s OK If You Don’t Have Perfect Finances by Age 30

Don't beat yourself up. Here's what to focus on instead.

Zina Kumok

Oct 11, 2020

5 Things You Should Always Throw Into the Dishwasher If There’s Room

Make a little room for these things.

Ashley Abramson

Oct 11, 2020

Lenny Kravitz Designed a Piano, and It’s an Instant Classic

A perfect mix of Art Deco meets African art, metal meets wood, and bold meets delicate, the piece is just as loud and inviting as the music that comes from it.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 11, 2020

The 9 Most Luxe-Looking IKEA Items We’ve Seen So Far This Year

For all of 2020!

Oct 11, 2020

Here’s Why Everyone Got So Into Organizing All of a Sudden, According to Pro Organizers and Mental Health Experts

Home organization is the new bread baking.

Isabel Calkins

Oct 11, 2020

These 4 Things Create a "Perfect" Entryway, According to Real Estate Agents

No matter if you're a maximalist or a minimalist.

Antonia DeBianchi