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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Dog DNA Test

Dog DNA testing can be a fun way to learn about their ancestry. But with a growing number of kits on the market, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one to buy.

Ashley Abramson

Oct 29, 2020

22 Little Luxuries for Everyone on Your Holiday List

Good things come in small packages. At least, that’s true when it comes to these discreetly lavish gifts. These picks might not look like much when they’re all wrapped up in paper, but whoever you give them to will certainly bask in just how luxurious they are. After all, there’s something extra special about unwrapping something ordinary-seeming and finding a true gem inside.

Danielle Blundell

Oct 29, 2020

This Mentalist's Small Brooklyn Studio Apartment Is a 'Curated Mind Museum'

Mentalist and performer Vinny DePonto's shelves are filled with endless old books on magic, mind-reading, the occult, design, and psychology.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Oct 28, 2020

After Testing Dozens of Pillows, This Budget Option Is the One I Still Sleep On

You can get it for less than $10!

Nicole Lund

Oct 27, 2020

10 Online Pet Brand Startups That’ll Make Both You and Your Best Friend Happy

Treat your pet to the very best.

Madelyn Simons

Oct 27, 2020

5 Money-Saving Styling Tricks to Steal from the New IKEA Catalog

Some even cost zero dollars, if you already have some spare pieces on hand!

Betsy Goldberg

Oct 27, 2020

It’s Official: Travertine Is the New Marble

Warmer stone home decor is ahead!

Dominique Gebru

Oct 26, 2020

56 Small Habits To Keep You Happier at Home

If you do small things to bring yourself to a less stressful or more grateful place, you'll harness the power—little by little and instance by instance—to paint your life with a sunnier hue.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 26, 2020

A Glass Block House in Australia Modernizes the ‘80s Design Trend

Glass blocks are making a comeback.

Jessica Wang

Oct 25, 2020

Anecdote’s Candle of the Year is Inspired By the Dumpster Fire of 2020

The 2020 candle, which "smells like WFH and WTF," has scents of amber and mandarin.

Jessica Wang

Oct 25, 2020

This Chaise Lounge is Designed Like a Zen Garden—and There’s Even a Pond

We could all use a little more zen.

Jessica Wang

Oct 25, 2020

1-800-Flowers Has a Wickedly Good Halloween Collection

Pumpkin succulents! Feline bouquets! Blood-orange roses!

Jessica Wang

Oct 24, 2020

The Complete Guide on How to Buy Home Office Furniture

Standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and the works.

Anna Kocharian

Oct 23, 2020

6 Fragrant Houseplants That Will Make Your Home Smell Incredible

They don't just look pretty—they smell pretty, too.

Maria C. Hunt

Oct 23, 2020

7 Genius WFH Solutions From the 2021 IKEA Catalog

Set yourself up for remote success the IKEA way.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 23, 2020

The $13 Amazon Buy That Solves Every Renter's Biggest Winter Problem

Keeping your rental warm throughout the season can be a challenge when you're at the whim of your building's management.

Kate Streit

Oct 23, 2020

The Best Small Town in Every State

Consider this list of 50 reasons to ditch the big city.

Gina Vaynshteyn

Oct 22, 2020

B&A: This Dated RV Was Completely Transformed into the Cutest, Coziest Home

Dream Week

RV Before: Rotten, dated, gross

RV After: An UNBELIEVABLE transformation!

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 21, 2020

A Minimal 248-Square-Foot Tiny House Is One of the Most Beautifully Designed

Video House Tour

Monique and Aswan designed and built a STUNNING tiny house... and they were crowned the Teeny Tiny bracket winner in Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool contest.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 21, 2020

3 Easy Ways to Make Cheap Art Look More Expensive, Even if You’re Not Crafty—I Promise!

These simple tricks will make you feel like you live in an art gallery.

Betsy Goldberg

Oct 21, 2020

Your Favorite Fancy Soap Company Just Released Candles

Aesop's new candles are named after famed astronomers.

Jessica Wang

Oct 21, 2020

Before and After: An Old Childhood Bedroom Gets All Grown-Up for Just $450

A few small tweaks take turn this bedroom from childish to chic.

Melissa Epifano

Oct 20, 2020

9 TikTok Organizing Hacks That’ll Save Your Life if You’re Downsizing to a Tiny Home

#VanLife devotees know a thing or two about small spaces.

Erin Johnson

Oct 20, 2020

Why Real Estate Agents Hate Gray Living Rooms

REAL ESTATE

You may be perfectly happy with your gray decor scheme, and that’s no problem—unless you’re planning on putting your home on the market any time soon.

Chelsea Greenwood

Oct 19, 2020

Your Dog’s Personality Changes When They Hit “Middle Age”—Here’s What to Expect

One new study found that dogs actually experience a personality shift around their third birthday.

Arielle Tschinkel

Oct 19, 2020

10 Coffee Table Books that Celebrate Black Art and Artists

They're filled with moving, inspiring, and beautiful imagery.

Lindsay Adams

Oct 19, 2020

The 6 Best Things to Say to Yourself in the Mirror, According to Mental Health Pros

Wherever it is you’re going, affirming yourself in the mirror can set you up for a positive day.

Ashley Abramson

Oct 19, 2020

9 Items Newlyweds Regret Not Putting on Their Registries

We asked people who got married in the last three years about their gift request woulda-coulda-shouldas.

Danielle Braff

Oct 19, 2020

Here's how to tune into "Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless."

Jessica Wang

Oct 18, 2020

This Instagram Account Shows Where To Find Free Furniture Around NYC

According to the volunteers who run it, they receive some 1,000-plus submissions a day.

Inigo Del Castillo

Oct 18, 2020

Which TV show is most popular in your state?

Jessica Wang

Oct 17, 2020

This Collection of Modern Cat Furniture is Pawsitively Stylish

Say goodbye to ugly cat trees.

Jessica Wang

Oct 17, 2020

You Can Visit the French Chateau Where “Emily In Paris” Filmed

The chateau itself dates back to the 1260s when it first acted as a stronghold during the Crusades.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 17, 2020

A Builder Made Her Dog a Selfie Booth With LEGO Pieces

A three-legged selfie star is born.

Jessica Wang

Oct 17, 2020

7 Tips to Achieving Your Dream Home, According to Studio McGee

Syd and Shea McGee are proving that no matter the size or budget, your dream home is totally achievable.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 16, 2020

Four Things You Should Never Have in Your Kitchen

REAL ESTATE

According to maintenance experts.

Kate Streit

Oct 15, 2020

“MTV Cribs” Is Making a Comeback, But Can Anything Top Mariah Carey in the Tub?

The hit series that gave unprecedented access to the homes of celebrities in the early aughts is making its big comeback during the current COVID era.

Arielle Tschinkel

Oct 15, 2020

Do I Really Have to Clean My Sheets Every Week? And 10 Other Things We Were Told Are Mandatory

How much truth is there in these wives tales we have always heard growing up?

Stephanie Trovato

Oct 15, 2020

8 Bulbs to Plant Now for the Prettiest Flower Garden in Spring

Yes, tulips and daffodils are on the list—plus 6 others you might not have thought of.

Molly Williams

Oct 15, 2020

Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Color of the Year Is Here, and It's Peaceful and Soothing

This color creates harmony wherever you put it!

Danielle Blundell

Oct 15, 2020

Peek Inside Seth Meyers’ $4.5 Million West Village Pad

He and wife Alexi have already bought a bigger place.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 15, 2020

7 Things Home Experts Say Are Always Worth the Extra Money

Sometimes you just gotta splurge.

Brittany Anas

Oct 14, 2020

Costco Will Turn Your Pics Into Expensive-Looking Art—for Pretty Cheap!

For surprisingly good-looking decor, get thee to Costco.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 14, 2020

Check Your Parent’s House—Your Old Disney VHS Tapes Might Be Worth a Fortune

Time to dig through your closet.

Ana Luisa Suarez

Oct 14, 2020

If You’re Not Using a Towel Bar in Your Kitchen This Way, You’re Missing Out

Meet "the Beyoncé of banquettes.”

Dominique Gebru

Oct 14, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

“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

Allow This Plant Company to Send You Some Self-Care in a Box

The Nice Plant wants to infuse mindfulness into plant parents' lives.

Jessica Wang

Oct 10, 2020

The Gold Hoop Chair in “Black is King” Hangs in Beyoncé’s Home

The chair that Beyoncé and Blue Ivy dangle from is by designer Lee Broom.