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Need a little inspiration? Here are 21 gifts you might not have thought of.

No foam, no problems.

Ever heard of a joggling board?

Property managers and brokers tell all.

And watching the episode was deliciously unsettling.

Like assessing the value of home-staging during coronavirus.

No need to hold onto those expired spices.

Here's the trick: It's not even really about color.

While guests may appreciate your decor, all a landlord sees are potential risks.

Make your bathroom feel clean, spacious, and bright—all with just one coat of paint.

You definitely won't want that fireplace!

Rates and availability vary by location, but even in New York City, there are pools available starting at $50 an hour.

What can the salary of a professional hockey player buy these days? For starters, a five-bedroom house in the Pittsburgh suburbs with 7.5 baths, and walk-in wine closet... and a contender for the world's loneliest home theater.

Did you know Instant Pot sells other things too?

If you're holding off on an IKEA run until after move-in day, you're missing out big time.

Though many New Yorkers dream of knocking down walls or upgrading to a bigger apartment to get a Carrie Bradshaw-sized closet, living with one of the smallest I'd ever seen for six years taught me that I don't need a walk-in closet. Ever. No one does.

Time for some new sheets.

It's easy to get so overwhelmed you don't know where to start when moving, but I'll make it simple for you: Here's one thing that you can do, right now.

It might seem like those House Hunters are being willfully obtuse for refusing to see beyond paint color. But in the real world, paint color does have an effect on homebuyers, albeit a more subtle one.

I had certain expectations for where I'd be at the cusp of 30, and I thought they didn't involve still having to label my cheese.

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.

These tips'll help you make sure you've actually found Apartment Right, not just Right Now.

What's there not to love?

Your home needs a white wardrobe too.

Colors! Patterns! Texture! Oh my!

Moving is already a pain under the best circumstances, but there are even more reasons to dread it during the summer. It’s when the vast majority of moves take place, says Adam Doron, CEO of Unpakt, a booking and pricing site for movers. Because demand is high, prices are often at a premium and logistics are trickier than in other times of the year. But you don’t have to abandon your possessions curbside, Oregon Trail-style.

When ’70s style came back in, it was only a matter of time before retailers whose design already leaned boho went full-on Laurel Canyon (you know, that aesthetic associated with the musicians who called the Los Angeles neighborhood home in the late ’60s and ’70s). Its hippie aesthetic is influenced by western Americana and desert motifs. And while we can’t all become Joni Mitchell this summer, we can channel some of her laidback, SoCal vibes.

These will come in handy in the future.

Need a reason to spruce up your floor or patio? You’re in luck! Target is having a sale and offering 30% off indoor and outdoor rugs until July 13. The sale includes styles from our favorite Target brands, like Opalhouse, Threshold, and Project 62. Target also ships quickly, though exact shipping times will vary by area of the country, and all orders over $35 always ship free.

For a limited time, Urban Outfitters is offering 20% off sitewide. Some things are excluded, including most big furniture pieces, like dressers and bed frames.. For our money, however, one of the best things to grab is one of their already affordable rugs. Many draw from styles we’re already seeing everywhere, like Beni Ourain or 70s vintage, and give them twists with fresh colors and designs. Far from looking like something out of your old dorm, they feel sophisticated instead.

World Market’s friends and family sale runs through Monday, May 13, which means nearly everything is 30 percent off. An excellent source for design-forward buys on a budget, the brand has a range of styles, from feminine to eclectic to mid-century. Theoutdoor furniture also manages to have flair, even in the most basic styles.

And don't worry, even you can keep them alive.

Their on-trend, affordable pieces can polish up even the smallest space.

Roomba is to robot vacuums as Tupperware is to food storage—its practically a synonym for the product. But there’s a whole world of robot vacuums out there, including many budget alternatives that might make your dream of a self-cleaning house that much easier to attain. We wrote about our favorites in our guide to robot vacuums and found some under $200 models that can get the job done. Today, Eufy, one of our favorite budget-friendly brands, is one of Amazon’s daily deals.

Grab some of our favorite linens for less.

Sometimes, in the tiniest apartments and even the biggest houses, there just isn’t enough closet space to keep everything that needs to be out of sight, well, out of sight. Visible storage that’s attractive and effective is the holy grail for keeping you organized and stylish. West Elm, with its focus on city and apartment living, is a great source for those kinds of pieces.