Anyone who’s recently bought a house is now an expert, whether they want to be or not. They’ve just come up a steep learning curve about local markets, financing negotiations, renovations, and so much more. Ask them about sewers! No really, ask them: If this is your first time buying, or just your first time in today’s market, it can help to learn first-hand from folks who’ve just been through it.
House-hunting is stressful at the most normal times — but is there ever a “normal” time? From crowded markets to an ever-shifting landscape of prices and interest rates, it can get hairy out there. Staying informed helps. In that spirit, we surveyed more than 600 Apartment Therapy readers who either just bought a home or are currently in the market for one. We asked how long their search took, the challenges they encountered, and the surprises they discovered.
Money is always a complicated subject, but perhaps most of all when you’re buying a house. A home is likely the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, and behind that big list price is a whole micro-economy of fees, calculations, and costs that can sound downright mystifying from the outside — and inside, too! So we asked 676 Apartment Therapy readers just like you to break down the financial aspects of their home-buying process.
I am notoriously bad at keeping myself hydrated — especially in the midst of a hot, humid New York summer. I like my water very cold, but space is precious in my tiny fridge. I’ve tried a few different water dispensers and/or filters over the years, but they were either too big or too ugly to go from fridge to table, or they made the water taste funny.
No matter how careful you are, tomato sauce always has a sneaky way of making it onto your favorite shirt — here's how three different stain removal methods stack up.
It’s easy to think about neutrals as soft, unobtrusive colors whose job is to let the rest of your decor shine. And they’re great at that! But, depending on how you use them, those same colors can be bold enough to make a big statement all on their own.That’s what Apartment Therapy Creative Director Melissa Polhamus loves about her 2024 Color Crush: Tricorn Black SW 6258 by Sherwin-Williams.
Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented in partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry.Los Angeles isn’t just one city: It’s a sprawling collection of neighborhoods and towns that have distinct personalities and lifestyles all their own.
Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented in partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry.The Inland Empire region of Southern California — also known as the IE — is full of small planned communities that sit just outside the hustle and bustle of busy urban centers.
Your mattress is one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your home. Not only does it need to be high-quality enough to stand up to constant use, but it also has to be designed to deliver exceptional sleep. You know, that thing that plays a central role in our physical, emotional, and mental health. That’s no small mission, but Avocado Green Mattress is committed to succeeding at it — all while helping the planet.
Discover what makes each of The Vibiest Towns in America so special, and take our quiz to find out which town’s vibe is a perfect fit for you. This content is presented in partnership with the All-New Toyota Camry.A lot has changed about Orange, New Jersey, over the years, but its vibrant spirit has been a constant. Orange once boomed as a manufacturing hub, with beer, boots, and staplers dispersing from its factories up and down the Northeast Corridor.
Bedrooms are our spots for destressing and getting cozy — but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. A couple of well-placed “wow” moments can help this room of respite feel stylistically interesting without being overwhelming. For Madeline, that meant turning up the style in a bedroom she already loved.
We all know that small design changes can make a big impact. And if you’re making those small changes to a small kitchen, then that impact is doubled. (It’s real math, don’t question it.) The cozy kitchen in Allie’s Denver apartment was off to a good start, with bright natural light and pretty off-white cabinetry. But she knew some simple tweaks could transform it into a warm and cozy, vintage-inspired space — all while keeping her security deposit intact.
