Best Of 2020

Feel-Good Design

Comfort Decorating: 20 Real Stories of Cherished Objects and Spaces
Apartment Therapy
It’s like comfort food: It’s familiar, sensory, nostalgic, and maybe a little bit impractical—but it will always hit the spot.

Staying Connected

Communities Across the Country Have Sprung into Action OnlineReal Estate
As they're separated by a pandemic.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Forget Curb Appeal, Our Homes and Yards Are For Spreading Joy NowReal Estate
With hearts and rainbows galore.
Spencer Buell
7 Ways to Help Your Neighbors During the Coronavirus PandemicReal Estate
Consider starting your own Little Free Library.
Grace Cassidy

Why Not...

Here's Why Everyone Should Grow a Tiny Victory Garden (and How to Start)Plants & Yard
No matter how small your space, you too can have a tiny victory in a pot.

Home for (Every) Holiday

Pride Isn’t Just a Party—It’s About Resistance and Belonging. Here’s How I’m Celebrating This YearLife
I checked in with some community members around the world to see how they are honoring Pride month from home.
Sassafras Patterdale
Why Celebrating Juneteenth at Home is Just As Powerful This YearLife
With picnics, festivals, and large gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19, how can we honor this monumental holiday during a time like this?
Jameelah Nasheed

Mystery Makeover: At Home Edition

We Challenged @ThisHouse5000 to Transform Something She Already Owns
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We Challenged Mikel Welch to Transform these 80s Picture Frames
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We Challenged @MadebyCarli to Transform a Chair Using Items She Had at Home
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Good Advice for a Hard Year

How to Make DIY Home Repairs When a Pro Can’t Visit—According to ProsHome Projects
When you can't get a pro to come over, here's what to do.
Alexandra Frost
If Your Home Renovation’s Been Put on Pause, Here’s What to DoHome Projects
Renovation stalled because of COVID-19? Don't stress.
Jennifer Billock
What to Do Before, During, and After Someone (Like a Plumber or Landlord) Enters Your HomeLife
Know it before you need it: Here's what an epidemiologist recommends for maintaining health and safety during essential in-home visits.
Ashley Abramson
7 Habits You Need to Start (Right Now) If You Suspect Someone in Your Home Is SickLife
Here are seven steps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends if you’re living in the same home as a sick person.
Ashley Abramson