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How to Make Sure Your Garage Sale is Legal (& Keep Your Neighbors From Hating You)
Of the many things that have to be in place before you can throw a successful garage sale (like decluttering your house to have enough stuff to sale and picking a good location), you also need to make sure your garage sale is playing by the rules and playing nice. Here are three things to consider before throwing your next garage sale. 1.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 5, 2019
How to Be a Tourist in Your Own City: 8 Fun, Affordable Ideas
Low budgets and a lack of time can put a dent in the fun of summer traveling, without doubt. But just because you can’t go far doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time. Lovingly called a “staycation” by some, we call it being a tourist in your own city. Here are eight ways how to do it.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 5, 2019
By Foot, Bike or More: How to Explore Your Neighborhood
Whether you’ve lived in your neighborhood for years or have recently made the move, we bet there’s something you’ve never noticed before. Home is not just the few rooms you pay for and occupy — it spills out of your front door and stretches into the streets and businesses that surround your address. This weekend, with these tips, get up, out and explore your ‘hood.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 5, 2019
Brenda & Harry’s Contemporary Coach House
Names: Harry, Brenda and their two sonsLocation: Wicker Park — Chicago, IllinoisSize: 2000 square feetYears lived in: 11 total, 4 post-reno — owned Brenda and Harry have been friends of mine for a long time now which means I’ve been lucky enough to share in many of their “life events”. That translates to a busy decade or so, including a wedding (fantastic!), a first baby (joyous!), a second baby (doubly joyous!
Janel Laban
Jun 5, 2019
Kim & Scott’s Happy “Yellow Brick Home”
Name: Kim & ScottLocation: Logan Square, ChicagoSize: An itty bitty 650 square feetYears lived in: 2.5 happy years A perfect tour for small spaces month, here is an expanded look at the colorful condo that is the inspiration behind the blog Yellow Brick Home. Located in Chicago in a nearly 100 year old building, this recently renovated Logan Square space got a strong dose of individuality from its owners.
Janel Laban
Jun 5, 2019
House Tour: Alicia’s Romantic Portland House
Name: Alicia PaulsonLocation: PortlandSize: Almost 2,000 square feetYears lived in: Almost 7 If you’re one of the many fans of Posie: Rosy Little Things, Alicia’s shop, you’ve already had glimpses of her home on her blog. If you’re an AT reader, you’ve had a quick peek at her studio — she was a Do you have an idea for a house tour? Let us know! tips@sf.apartmenttherapy.
leslie
Jun 5, 2019
Classic American Design: Shaker
Tis The Gift To Be SimpleFrom a religious and social standpoint, Shakers were radicals when they arrived in New York from England just before the American Revolution, in 1774. Like Quakers, they are pacifists. In contrast to the Quakers and most other religions, the Shakers, officially the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming, began with a woman leader.
Kim R. McCormick
Jun 4, 2019
How To Paint Your Floors and Not Screw it Up
Years ago when I decided to paint the floors in my small summer house, most people were shocked (including my parents). Bare wood floors were so chic and such a staple of 90’s style, that painting them over and covering them up seemed sacrilegious. I didn’t think so anymore. See how they turned out… The floors were cheap, solid oak floors, in great need of refinishing.
Maxwell Ryan
Jun 4, 2019
A Mobile Plant Shop Owner’s “Muted Folky Boho” Home
He's basically trying to live in a tree house.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 4, 2019
Pete & James’ Natural & Neon Loft
Name: Pete & JamesLocation: Williamsburg — Brooklyn, New YorkSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 1 — rented Skulls and neon lights transcend the biker bar look in the fun and eclectic Brooklyn apartment of Pete and James. When I first saw Pete and James’s apartment featured in a House Call back in March, I knew I was going to love the space.
Mat Sanders
Jun 4, 2019
A Heritage of Harmony Home
Location: Echo Park – Los Angeles, California Size: 2200 square feet Years lived in: 8 months Kathleen and Bradford live at the top of the hill in Echo Park. You drive up and up and up and then when you get to the very top you walk down a set of stairs to reach their front door. Their house is very private with an incredible view. I will admit I am a bit (ok a lot) jealous.
Marcia Prentice
Jun 4, 2019
Grow Your Own Bouquets With These Container-Friendly Flowers
These gorgeous blooms are perfect for a container-sized cutting garden.
Molly Williams
Jun 4, 2019
The Dos and Don’ts of Growing Lemon Balm Indoors
Lemon balm can struggle indoors, but with enough attention it will thrive. Follow these dos and don'ts to start your indoor herb garden.
Molly Williams
Jun 4, 2019
The Budget-Friendly & Curated Furniture Line You Need To Know About
Bonus: it's all on Amazon.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 4, 2019
The Cutest Bookends You Can Find on Amazon for Under $30
Because your books deserve to be housed in style.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 4, 2019
Reader’s Bathrooms: Splatgirl’s Blue Lagoon
(Welcome to Bathroom Month! We’re taking inspiring bathroom submissions from our readers and giving gifts in return. Join us. All info is here.) Welcome to Splatgirl! Hello! I would love to share my bathroom. I designed and DIY’d this room from scratch. It includes a poured concrete Japanese soaking tub, concrete countertops and a 9 1/2 foot tall tile mosaic shower wall.
Maxwell Ryan
Jun 4, 2019
Celebrate Thanksgiving With Far Away Family
From Apartment Therapy → 8 Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Far Away Family (Without Buying a Plane Ticket) Just because you’re not physically in the same place as family on Thanksgiving, doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with them. Here are 8 ways to still celebrate Thanksgiving together!
The Kitchn Editors
Jun 4, 2019
House Tour: Jennifer Bartlett’s 134 Charles Street
So, last night we’re sitting around, contemplating the eventual move out of our 250 s/f home, and SKGR says to me, “Hey, how about this place?” “How much?” we ask.“Oh, not too much. $17.5 million.”“Sounds good,” we say. “How big?..”“Oh, a bit bigger than ours. It’s about 12,000 inside and 2,500 outside.”“OUTSIDE?!?”“Yes, it’s got three multilevel gardens,” she says.
Maxwell Ryan
Jun 4, 2019
The 60 Minute Quick House Clean
Cambria Bold
Jun 4, 2019
4 Rooms That Prove Primary Colors Are Cool
Psst… reds, blues, and yellows are making a comeback in home decor.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jun 4, 2019
Design Prescription: Faith’s Arlington Dining Room
Name: Faith Location: Arlington, VA Room: Dining Room Size: about 140 square feet Own or Rent: Own This is an update from the #MakeoverAmerica road trip! We’re traveling across the United States to tell people about Complete + Happy Home, and while we’re at it, we’re saving the country, one room at a time! Design Prescriptions are hour-long visits where Maxwell offers advice on what readers can do to improve their homes.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 4, 2019
These 7 Things Made My New Apartment Feel So Much Bigger
I needed clever storage solutions or the spacious apartment I dreamed about would turn into a cluttered reality. Luckily, I found random solutions that helped me store everything.
Samantha Zabell
Jun 4, 2019
7 Questions Every Pet Owner Should Ask Before Signing a Lease
Want to make sure your pet is really welcome in that new apartment? Experts say to ask these seven questions before signing a lease.
Brittany Anas
Jun 4, 2019
7 Stylish Bedside Lights That’ll Make You Rethink Your Table Lamp
Let’s face it: For as much as we depend on table lamps for bedside lighting, they tend to take up a lot of valuable nightstand space. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ways to create a superior bedside lighting scheme without employing a bulky table lamp. We did some digging around Amazon and discovered an assortment of sleek bedside lights that will streamline your bedroom in seconds.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 4, 2019
This Entrepreneur’s Philadelphia Loft Is a Productive, Inspirational, and Gorgeous Home
House Tour
Digital and experiential brand designer Melissa Alam lives in an 1800-square-foot loft, where she also hosts events like the annual conference for women called FearlessCon.
Carina Romano
Jun 4, 2019
This Airfare Expert Shares His Top 6 Tips Every Bargain Lover Should Know About Air Travel
Traveling on a budget isn’t necessarily easy, but it’s definitely not impossible — especially if you get a little strategic.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 4, 2019
15 Perfect Pegboards That Will Inspire You to Get Organized
A good pegboard setup can do more than get you organized—it might help you free up some space at home, too.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 4, 2019
Cindy Crawford’s Malibu Home Has Dreamy Ocean Views
Barbie may have had her Malibu Dream House first, but supermodel Cindy Crawford’s draws a close second. Now, the sprawling four-bed, three-bath beach home Crawford shared with her husband Rande Gerber is on the market for $7.495 million, and it’s officially giving us a fresh dose of summer inspiration.“International supermodel Cindy Crawford has called it quits on Malibu. Well, sorta,” Erik Gunther, realtor.
Megan Johnson
Jun 4, 2019
Not Your Grandma’s Murphy Beds: IKEA’s Latest Line Is the Future of Small Space Furniture
IKEA has always been a go-to retailer for small space dwellers. Now, the inventors of flat pack furniture have revealed their next innovation, and it might just change everything about how we live. At their annual Democratic Design Days event on Tuesday, IKEA announced ROGNAN, an automated furniture system that is basically a Murphy bed on steroids. The unit is basically a movable wall, and can contain a combination of beds, closets, sofas, or desks.
Tara Bellucci
Jun 4, 2019
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After Some Major DIY Work, a Young Family Finds Their Florida Dream Home
Name: Dana and Matthew, daughter Pia and pup MacLocation: Port Saint Lucie, FloridaSize: 2,000 square feetYears Lived In: 2 yearsBuying a house, getting a puppy, having a baby, and doing a major kitchen renovation is a lot to take on in one year. A whole lot. Dana and Matthew did it, though, and now they can say that they’ve created their dream home. But as happy as they are to have it—and as quickly as it happened—this wasn’t the original plan.
Creative Studio
Jun 4, 2019
Tyler & Jules Can Make Your Bed Rock
Name: Tyler Marcum & Julie KotaridesLocation: Astoria, Queens NYCSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 5 years There’s a very good reason why so many people are interested in this pad. It’s thoroughly adorable and has always been — throughout all its transitions. Before the calmer gray, white, yellow, and blue palette entered the picture, the place was featured as a finalist in our Second Annual Fall Colors Contest as Tyler’s Color Fueling Station.
Annie Werbler
Jun 3, 2019
Roundup: Best Staircase Storage Solutions
Kristin’s The Amazing Staircase is not only one of our favourite AT posts of all time, it’s a glowing example of utilizing limited space efficiently. Staircases are often overlooked for their storage space potential, but the interior architecture feature can often be converted by using the space ontop, inside, under or over the stairs themselves.
Gregory Han
Jun 3, 2019
SF House Tour: Annie and Eric’s Art-Filled Ocean Beach House
Name:aka Wexford Girl Location: Size: Years lived in: It’s pretty obvious when you step into their house that Eric Rewitzer and Annie Galvin are artists. The first hint is the sheer amount of actual art throughout the house, much of it by one of the pair, but it’s their strong use of color, creative finishes, and attention to detail that really shines through and let you know you’re not dealing with just another rehabbed San Francisco home.
Elizabeth
Jun 3, 2019
Look Inside: This $899K California Home Is Indoor/Outdoor Living at Its Best
A pool, pergola, and mature green gardens will make you want to practically live outside (but the interior is darling, too).
Brittany Anas
Jun 3, 2019
Amy & David Butler’s Creative Textile Lab of a Home
Name: Amy & David Butler Location: Granville, Ohio Size: 4,500 square feet – Post & Beam Modern Circa 1969 Years lived in: 8 Years What a wonderful treat! We’re thrilled to be able to share this peek inside the home and studio of textile designer, Amy Butler and her husband, David.
Marcia Prentice
Jun 3, 2019
Best Charcoal Grills: Perfectly Portable to Huge
Grilling is one of the great joys of summer. If you live in an apartment with an especially small outdoor space — or none at all — you may be worried that this particular joy is denied to you, but never fear. Below you will find our absolutely biggest roundup – 17! – of grills big and small, portable and iconic, but ALL charcoal (or wood). Enjoy and tell us your faves. This is our reader favorite.
Nancy Mitchell
Jun 3, 2019
These Are the Best Budget Beach Vacation Rentals, Starting at $15 per Person
If you haven’t already started planning your beach getaway, what are you even doing with your life? Perhaps you’re paralyzed with indecision from looking at all the wonderful beach vacation options (because how can you possibly choose one location?) or you’re scouring the internet and cringing at how expensive summer travel arrangements are. Fortunately, there’s an antidote to both of these issues: Vrbo’s breakdown of best value beach destinations for 2019.
Kenya Foy
Jun 3, 2019
5 Ways to Separate Your Living and Sleeping Spaces in a Studio
How to create a proper sleeping zone in your small living space.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 3, 2019
This Is One of the Coolest DIY Bed and Storage Lofts We’ve Seen (And Yep, That’s a Plant Chandelier!)
House Call
These renters built a custom storage bed "pod" to hide their past-life remnants and clothing for only $300 and a bit of labor.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 3, 2019
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s Former House Is for Sale for $49 Million
While they’ve both moved on to greener pastures, their exquisite taste in real estate still holds strong.
Megan Johnson
Jun 3, 2019
Here’s Your A-to-Z Guide to Common Houseplants
Fiddle-leaf figs. Monstera deliciosa. Prayer plants and umbrella plants… or is it nerve plants and elephant ears?  Whether through drop-shipping or subscription boxes, access to living plants has never been easier. But how do you keep them all straight? How do you know when to water what? Does anyone know exactly what “bright, indirect sunlight” actually means?Here is your plant guide, from A to Z.
Erin Johnson
Jun 3, 2019
The Truth? You Probably Don't Need to Be Washing With Hot Water
Clean IQ
Given the environmental impact and the fact that switching to cold water also saves you money, why are we still stuck on the heat cycle? Here's the science behind turning up the heat.
Meghan Nesmith
Jun 3, 2019
Why Your Space is Always Dusty: 2 Ways You Might Be Dusting Wrong
It's true: Dusting seems futile. But that's no reason to let it go. Here are two ways you might be dusting wrong.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 3, 2019
IKEA Has a Genius $4 Idea for Hiding Your Out of Season Clothes and Bedsheets, In Plain Sight
With this fun hack, we’ve all got one more excuse to accessorize our living rooms and bedrooms.
Sarah Cottrell
Jun 2, 2019
The Surprising Thing People Say They Miss The Most When They Move
Moving down the block or across town is stressful enough, but nothing compares to a long-distance move. Those Herculean tasks always remind me of an hilarious Hyperbole and a Half comic: Author Allie Brosh’s excellently described her move from Montana to Oregon as “nearly as stressful and futile as trying to run away from lava in swim fins.” Packing up all your belongings is one thing. Relocating nearly everything in your adult life—utilities, friendships, jobs, etc.
Marshall Bright
Jun 2, 2019
Do You Often Arrive Late to the Airport? Turns Out, It Might Be Your Personality
Imagine it’s 2:30 p.m. on a Friday and your flight is at 5 p.m. It usually takes about an hour to get to the airport, but it just dawned on you that you’re going to hit rush hour traffic. You get into your Uber and the GPS ETA says 4:10. Is your initial reaction a.) hands are getting clammy, anxiety is at an all-time high, you regret not leaving earlier; OR b.) you feel adrenaline pulsing through your veins and the pressure is exhilarating.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jun 2, 2019
Proof That Nightstands Aren’t the Only Answer to Your Bedside Storage Woes
Bedside storage is a must-have in any bedroom. But what to do when you don’t have the space—or budget—for a brand new nightstand? Fret not friends; we did some digging and it turns out there are several alternatives to traditional bedside tables that still offer more than enough room for all of your nighttime essentials. From compact consoles to small side tables and more, here are six bedside storage solutions that aren’t actually nightstands.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 2, 2019
Master This 10-Second Hack for Removing Lint When You Don’t Have a Lint Roller
The process of making your very own, super-powered lint roller is simple.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 2, 2019