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Megan Baker Detloff

Home Projects Director

Madison, WI

Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted blanket connoisseur.
This $9 Dollar Tree DIY Makes “Super Cute” Spring Decor (It’s So Easy!)
Projects & Improvements
This is a DIY anyone can do.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 25, 2024
My Go-To Hack for Reviving Old Cabinets Works Every Time
Projects & Improvements
It takes just 5 minutes — and you probably already have everything you need to do it, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 24, 2024
A Gardening Pro Shares the "Secret" Potion You Need to Try in Your Garden
Plants & Yard
You already have all the ingredients you need to make this magic potion.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 23, 2024
You Have 10 Days to Buy Mulch on Major Sale, Just in Time for Spring Planting
Plants & Yard
Grab this before the sale ends!
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 19, 2024
Target’s $20 Plant Gem Is Here Just in Time for Spring Planting
Plants & Yard
It’s great for small spaces.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 16, 2024
My Secret Fix for Sticky Drawers Costs $0 (and Works Instantly!)
Projects & Improvements
This trick is pro-approved.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 12, 2024
My Favorite Houseplant Find of 2024 Is Just $25 and Works Like Magic
Plants & Yard
I can’t wait to use it for my outdoor gardening too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 5, 2024
Lowe's Just Solved the Most Annoying Part of Your DIY Projects (Try It Now!)
Projects & Improvements
There’s a discount code, but it’s only active for the next week.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 4, 2024
The Secret to Finishing a Renovation, According to 100s of DIYers
Projects & Improvements
Chronic procrastinators and perfectionists, this one’s for you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 2, 2024
How to Grout Tile Like a Pro (Even If You’re a Total Tile Newbie)
Projects & Improvements
Warning: It will be messy.
June Bhongjan
Mar 29, 2024
Even a Total Beginner Can Crochet a Blanket with This Easy Guide
Projects & Improvements
You don’t need much to get started with this craft — just a crochet hook, yarn, and a place to sit.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 27, 2024
18 DIY Easter Crafts to Try If You’re Totally Over Dyeing Eggs
Projects & Improvements
From bunnies to baskets, and everything in between.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
This $1 Target Kitchen Find Is an Unexpected Organizing Superhero
Projects & Improvements
All your tiny odds and ends will finally have a home.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 20, 2024
A Bare Patio Gets a Luxe Makeover That Turns It into a “Mini Vacation”
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The revamped space has room for lounging, dining, and so much more.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 18, 2024
This 1950s Kitchen's Redo Features One of the Top Design Trends of 2024
Projects & Improvements
This renovation will make you an open concept believer.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 5, 2024
My Golden Rule for Keeping Plants Alive Has a 100% Success Rate
Plants & Yard
It’s just one step, but it’s been a lifesaver — for my plants, I mean.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 3, 2024
See How Colorful 1960s Cabinets Revive a “Falling Apart” Kitchen
Projects & Improvements
It took the owner five years to find the perfect retro cabinets.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 2, 2024
See How This Dated Kitchen Got a "Decluttered" New Look (The Tile Stayed!)
Projects & Improvements
The old oak cabinets were replaced with fresh ones from IKEA.
Cullen Ormond
Feb 26, 2024
This Hygge-Inspired DIY Blanket Ladder Will Be Your New Living Room Staple
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It's a totally doable beginner project.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 15, 2024
This Super Easy DIY Is the Prettiest Fix for Dated Ceilings
Projects & Improvements
It’s seriously affordable, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 11, 2024
I Love These $3 Target Cups So Much, I Bought Them in Every Color
Design Ideas
Grab them while you can.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 21, 2024
Exactly What You Need to Do to Make Any Home Project Stick
January Cure
According to our Home Projects Director.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 16, 2024
The "Secret Ingredient" Every Grown-Up Bedroom Needs
Projects & Improvements
If you don’t have this yet, it’s time.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 9, 2024
The Counterintuitive Secret to Making Your Home Feel Twice as Big
Projects & Improvements
It’s rental-friendly, too.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 8, 2024
The Coolest Way to Transform a Plain Lampshade You’ve Ever Seen
Projects & Improvements
The end product looks like a high-end designer find.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 28, 2023
This Winter Wonderland in a Jar Is Seriously Charming
Projects & Improvements
Get the effect of a glowy wintertime paradise without the cold.
Abi Berwager Schreier
Dec 20, 2023
20 Ways to DIY a Boho-Style Christmas Tree
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
If you're hoping to match your tree to your boho decor, look no further.
Alexis Rhiannon
Dec 20, 2023
The One-Step Secret to Turning a $20 Christmas Tree into a $200 One
Projects & Improvements
Make your basic tree look like it belongs in a department store window.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 13, 2023
Learn This Skill, and You’ll Never Have to Toss a Broken Lamp Again
You'll only need a few basic tools, plus about $15 in materials.
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 11, 2023
4 Easy Ways to Open a Paint Can Like a Pro
Even seasoned DIYers might not be able to name all four. Can you?
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 6, 2023
54 of the Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Green Thumbs
Shopping
Shopping for a friend who posts more plant #shelfies than selfies? This is the list for you!
Amy Gordon
Nov 29, 2023
The $20 Home Depot Staple You'll Use in Every Room
Projects & Improvements
Want to reclaim some lost square footage? This is the answer.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 28, 2023
Michaels' $320 Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Won't Stay in Stock For Long
DESIGN IDEAS
If you couldn’t get your hands on the pre-lit Christmas tree that swept TikTok before it sold out, this is a pretty good substitute.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 16, 2023
This Smart DIY Is the Perfect Space-Saving Project for Small Bedrooms
Projects & Improvements
Add some warmth to your space without sacrificing any square footage.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 15, 2023
The Brilliant $15 Instagram Tool I Wish I'd Used to Paint My Bathroom
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It would have saved me a lot of missed spots and day-after soreness.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 10, 2023
126 Ideas for Creative & Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts
So for that new neighbor upstairs or your favorite couple who just bought their first place, here are 120+ creative ideas for new-home gifts they’ll actually love.
Amy Gordon
Nov 6, 2023