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Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a freelance contributor for Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn. When she’s not writing she’s reading up on the latest wellness trends, teaching Zumba classes, or reading a book on the beach.


Latest Stories

Nigella Lawson’s Emergency Brownies Make Just Enough for 2 People
This bite-sized recipe makes just two brownies.
Nov 10, 2023
Behr Paint Is Hiring a Color Explorer to Travel the World And Help Name New Paint Colors
Oh, and you get a $10K stipend, too.
Oct 3, 2023
This DIY Spray Will Get Your Fridge Clean and Smelling So Good
It's easy to whip up this all-natural cleaner too.
Feb 12, 2023
This $7 Container Store Find is a Game Changer in My Kitchen
It's solved so many storage problems.
Nov 23, 2022
5 Tips for Keeping Your Dishwasher in Tip-Top Shape, According to a Pro
Number 5 can save you so much money in the long run.
Aug 31, 2022
6 Rentals in the Ozarks That Are Perfect for Vacationing and Binge-Watching “Ozark”
Enjoy watching the last season around the Lake of the Ozarks.
Jan 27, 2022
Before and After: Airbnb Turned a Decaying Italian Home Into an Airy Oasis — and You Can Live There Rent-Free
The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.
Jan 20, 2022
The “Nightmare on Elm Street” House Is on the Market for $3.2M
It's scary beautiful.
Oct 26, 2021
“The Conjuring” House Is on the Market for $1.2M, and It’s as Creepy as You’d Expect
This house is perfect for the horror movie lover at heart.
Sep 27, 2021
10 Vacation Rentals That Are Perfect for Leaf Peeping This Fall
Cooler temps and changing leaves calls for an autumn getaway.
Sep 23, 2021
Winnie the Pooh’s House Is Now on Airbnb, and It Will Make You Feel Super Nostalgic
The house was curated by a Disney-appointed illustrator to celebrate the 95th anniversary of Pooh.
Sep 15, 2021
5 Unique Airbnbs From Netflix’s “The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals” That You Can Stay In
These experiential airbnbs are proof that you can play where you stay.
Jun 30, 2021
5 Ways to Make Your Space Feel Like a Vacation, According to Airbnb Hosts
Bringing vacation vibes into your home without having to go anywhere.
Jan 27, 2021
6 Work-From-Home Jobs From Top-Rated Companies That Pay Over $90K
New year, new job.
Jan 20, 2021
This Designer Depicts a Post-Pandemic World with Vehicles Transformed Into Planters
Designer Nicolas Abdelkader has created a collection of photos depicting his vision.
Jan 19, 2021
Shutterstock’s Color Trends Report Predicts That This Metallic Color Will Be Everywhere in 2021
Plus, two other hues that you can expect to see a lot of in the near future.
Nov 17, 2020
6 High-Paying Work from Home Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Get your job search on.
Nov 13, 2020
This 3D Printed Sustainable Cabin Gives New Life to “Waste” Wood
It projects and embodies an eco-friendly ethos.
Nov 11, 2020
This Is the Color You Should Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets, According to Experts
Nicole Gibbons tells all.
Nov 4, 2020
7 Companies That Are Hiring Remote Workers for the Holidays Right Now
The time to look and apply for holiday jobs is now.
Nov 2, 2020
These Are the Scariest Basements From Iconic Horror Movies and TV Shows
Each was given a Basement Evil Score.
Oct 5, 2020
Japanese Paper Lanterns Inspired the Design of This Treehouse on Reddit
This unique treehouse spotted on the DesignPorn subreddit.
Sep 24, 2020
This Hidden Section on IKEA’s Website Is Full of Under $10 Home Finds
No more filtering by price in every individual category (and there are a LOT of categories).
Sep 7, 2020
Lush’s New Spring Products (and Hilariously Dark Bath Bomb Videos) Have Arrived
Spring has sprung at Lush Cosmetics with the launch of dozens of new bath bombs, massage bars, soaps, and sugar scrubs. It’s mesmerizing to watch the animations of the bath bombs on their product pages, fizzing away and leaving behind colorful water, but watching the animal-shaped ones ominously dip out of sight was an unexpected treat that we couldn’t help but giggle at.
Jul 30, 2020
Look Closely Or You Just Might Miss The Invisible House in Joshua Tree
And just wait until you look inside.
Jul 23, 2020
This Sound-Absorbing Armchair Is Designed to Keep You Focused During the Workday
The capsule-shaped chair aims to block out noise and distractions.
Jul 23, 2020
Karlie Kloss’ Nolita Digs Are On The Market For $6.9 Million
Model and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss and businessman Joshua Kushner have put their stylish Nolita condo at 211 Elizabeth Street on the market just months after getting married. The 2,000 square-foot home designed by acclaimed architecture firm Roman and Williams (who also designed the Ace Hotel New York) is listed for $6.995 million.
Jul 16, 2020
This 86-Square-Foot Geometric Cabin Is What Work-From-Home Dreams Are Made Of
Cozy reading nook and all.
Jul 13, 2020
This House in England Looks Like a ‘Giant Wooden Spaceship’
After only a few months on the market, the unusually shaped Roundhouse in Deanshanger, England, listed for £900,000 ($1.1 million) is now sold, subject to contract. The home was featured on “Grand Designs,” a British TV series highlighting people building their dream homes themselves, in 2014. During the episode in the fourteenth season of the show, the property was described as a “giant wooden spaceship, ” Curbed noted.
Jul 12, 2020
These Chic Wooden Ladders Are The Perfect Solution For Making the Most of Small Outdoor Spaces
And it makes a great home for your plant babies, too.
Jul 11, 2020
5 Work from Home Jobs with Flexible Hours That Could Pay Up to $160K a Year
Working from home is a win, especially if you can set your own hours.
Jan 21, 2020
Marie Kondo’s Best Advice for Dealing with Sentimental Clutter
And still preserve that spark of joy, of course.
Jan 9, 2020
How to Get Rid of Holiday Decor with Emotional Baggage, Plus 3 Other Seasonal Decluttering Tips
We’ve tapped two professional organizers who have shared their top tips for keeping holiday clutter under control. Here’s what they had to say.
Dec 24, 2019
5 Living Room Decor Items You Can Pick Up at Anthropologie For Under $100
We’re rounded up our favorite under $100 picks across Anthropologie's offerings to incorporate some boho vibes into your home—without breaking the bank.
Sep 20, 2019
5 Creative Work From Home Jobs on Indeed That Could Pay Up to $200K a Year
If you’re a creative soul stifled by the structure of a traditional 9-to-5, or produce your best work in the solitude and comfort of your own home, you're not alone. To help you get started on your search, we’ve rounded up some recent postings for creative work from home gigs on Indeed.
Jul 22, 2019
This Hidden Home Section at Target Is Full of Under $100 Statement Pieces
Just when we thought we couldn’t love Target more, we’ve found a new favorite section to browse both in-person and online.
Jul 17, 2019