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Our Best Thrifting Tips for National Thrift Shop DayLife
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been six years since Macklemore and Ryan Lewis captured the zeitgeist of mainstream tag-popping and bin-scouring with their runaway hit song, Thrift Shop. But while hippies and hipsters come and go, the joy of thrift shopping and treasure hunting is forever—so I rounded up some of my favorite tips for National Thrift Shopping Day, culled from my decade of prior experience as the editor of budget living magazine Shoestring.
Melissa Massello
Oct 3, 2023
The Best Space Heaters for Every Type of Home (and Budget)Home Projects
Cozy times await!
Kelsie Schrader
Sep 12, 2023
What Exactly is Permanent Press and When to Use ItCleaning
Plus, other laundry settings you need to know.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 14, 2023
I Finally Figured Out What Those Tiny Red Bugs That Pop Up Periodically AreCleaning
You know them by their size (smaller than a pinhead) and their color (bright red). But what exactly are these tiny red bugs?
Dabney Frake
Aug 10, 2023
A 615-Square-Foot Portland Rental Is Full of DIYs and Clever Rental Hacks
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Gretchen's superpower is finding amazing pieces for her home on a budget. Through thrifting and DIY, she's been able to find stylish items AND make incredible additions to complete her trendy Portland one-bedroom apartment.
Mackenzie Schieck
Aug 10, 2023
Cleaning the Kitchen Will Be So Much Easier With This Step-by-Step ChecklistDesign Ideas
Having a clean kitchen feels like the first step of having a completely clean house.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 10, 2023
This Family of Five Lives Large in a 650-Square-Foot One-Bedroom Rental Tours
Jenny Davis and her husband, Cory, have rented this one-bedroom, 650-square-foot apartment for 15 years. They share the home with their three kids, their cat Leo, and their bearded dragon, Rexy.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 9, 2023
Faux Wallpaper and Cool Furniture Abound in this Gorgeous ApartmentTours
Designer Alvin Wayne lives in this 800-square-foot apartment he's transformed from a plain white box into a warm, personality-filled rental.
Erin Derby
Aug 7, 2023
I Put Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — And My Silverware Has Never Been ShinierCleaning
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 3, 2023
The House Centipede: Get Rid of Them, or Let Them Be?Cleaning
Here's what you need to know.
Dabney Frake
Aug 1, 2023
26 Color Combos that Take Blue to the Next LevelStyle
From tried and true to unexpectedly bold.
Sarah Lyon
Jun 20, 2023
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5 Tips for Creating a Cute, Cozy, Kid-Friendly Play AreaSponsored
If you have little ones in your house, you know that — while they’re adorable — they’re not always the neatest. Between crayon marks on walls and toys all over the carpet, it’s tough to hit the right balance between wanting your kids to have fun and wanting your house to look its best. But it’s possible!Creating a dedicated play area in your living room can be a great way to corral the fun without compromising your design style.
Courtney Balestier
Jun 8, 2023
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3 Clever Ways to Give a Room Multiple Functions — and One Cohesive StyleSponsored
Working from home, working out from home, hosting friends, hanging as a family: We ask a lot of our houses. Sometimes, we have to get creative to make everything happen in the same place while keeping our style intact.For professional photographer Samantha and her husband, the challenge was making their eclectic and artsy Los Angeles living room more efficient and multifunctional for the whole family.
Courtney Balestier
Jun 8, 2023
10 Easy Dusting Hacks for When You’re Beyond LazyCleaning
Including one way to kick up dust without lifting a finger.
Ashley Poskin
May 29, 2023
Make Your Small Freezer Feel Twice as Big: 6 Brilliant HacksOrganizing
Because your small freezer is feeling pretty full right now.
Taryn Williford
May 25, 2023
This Fun, Colorful Home Is Completely Unique, Thanks to Clever DIYsTours
Tour Charlotte's large house she shares with her five kids, which feels completely colorful and one-of-a-kind, thanks to incredible DIY projects.
Adrienne Breaux
May 23, 2023
How To Spot Clean Old or Set-In Upholstery StainsCleaning
Good news: You're not utterly doomed if you didn't clean a stain right away.
Erin Roberts
May 19, 2023
The IKEA Hack That Tripled My Closet Space
Closets
A few strategic products can turn a tiny closet space into plenty of storage.
Julia Naftulin
May 16, 2023
5 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants for Apartments with Low LightPlants & Yard
Don't have plant FOMO just because your place doesn't get a lot of light.
Kim Lucian
May 9, 2023
This Rental's Got Gorgeous Glam Details, Including an Affordable Cabinet HackTours
Interior designer Alvin Wayne has lived in this gorgeous 800-square-foot rental apartment for three years.
Erin Derby
Mar 8, 2023
23 Smart Ways to Organize Your Bedroom ClosetOrganizing
Are you a little obsessed with organizing? We are too.
Sarah Coffey
Feb 25, 2023
12 Clever Small Space Ideas to Steal from IKEADesign Ideas
These Swedes know small spaces.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 14, 2023
The Best Dog Beds That You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
You *and* your dog will be able to tell the difference...
Kendall Cornish
Dec 14, 2022
Questions We All Have: Why Is Framing So Expensive?Design Ideas
No, but really...why?
Dana McMahan
Nov 18, 2022
7 Houseplants You Can’t Kill by OverwateringPlants & Yard
There are some plants that actually want soil that never dries out.
Dabney Frake
Nov 11, 2022
15 Smart and Handy Ways to Use a Magic EraserCleaning
Designed for cleaning hard-to-scrub surfaces, Magic Erasers are a gift that keeps on giving.
Caroline Biggs
Nov 3, 2022
This 625-Square Foot Brooklyn Apartment Skips the TV in Favor of ArtworkTours
Jenn and her partner are both artists who wanted to turn their home into a funky combination of their two aesthetics. Through pops of color, gorgeous floating shelves, and tons of house plants, they have achieved their dream home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Oct 25, 2022
Paint Tricks: Use Disney’s “Go Away Green”Plants & Yard
Disneyland and Walt Disney World are big on illusion. The masterminds—Disney calls them “Imagineers”—behind the theme parks even invented a paint color that was designed to make things visually disappear. They call it “Go Away Green,” and you don’t have to run a theme park to take advantage of its mysterious cloaking powers. In fact, we’ve found some super close matches to Go Away Green so you can try a paint color that’s similar!
Taryn Williford
Oct 20, 2022
5 Studio Apartment Layouts That Just Plain WorkDesign Ideas
A few lessons from real-life studio apartment layouts, created by real-life studio apartment dwellers like yourself.
Nancy Mitchell
Oct 18, 2022
The 10 Commandments of Furniture PlacementDesign Ideas
Sometimes moving a chair, shifting a sofa, or re-orienting a bed is enough to give your home a whole new lease on life.
Eleanor Büsing
Oct 14, 2022
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My Healthy Home: This Light, Airy House Was Designed with Wellness in MindSponsored
Name: Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, and Evan Shlofmitz, D.O.Location: North Shore Long Island, NYType of home: Single-family homeYears lived in: 2 yearsLisa Hayim is the real-talk friend we all need when it comes to wellness. A registered dietician, yoga instructor, recipe developer, wellness pro, and mom-to-be, she’s just as concerned about what goes into her body as she is about the space around her.
Courtney Balestier
Oct 13, 2022
Here’s How Often You Need to Clean Everything in Your HouseCleaning
While it’s not every day you run into someone who genuinely takes joy in the process of cleaning, you have to acknowledge and appreciate the comforts of a clean living space. The shining floors, the crisp sheets, the knowledge that nothing creepy or crawly is residing in the cupboard under the stairs… yes, there’s something truly special about a clean home. But what exactly makes a clean home clean?
Anne Momber
Oct 13, 2022
Small Space Solutions: Get Those Closets Under ControlOrganizing
In much the same way that properly fitting underwear is the foundation of any good outfit, a happy, organized closet is the foundation of a happy, organized home. Of course, this can be a bit of a challenge in a small space with correspondingly small closets. If you’re struggling with fitting everything into a tiny closet, or even just looking to streamline your storage so that finding your clothes is a more pleasant experience, we’ve got a few tips for you.
Nancy Mitchell
Oct 13, 2022
How To Make Space for a Growing Family: The A Line, Episode 3Home Projects
Welcome to “The A Line”! In every episode of this new video series, we visit two homes that have an identical floorplan – and see how its inhabitants use the same space in different ways. Today we travel to Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, where two growing families struggle to adapt their space and make room for their changing lifestyles. Ana and her husband have two kids and have chosen to live in their space for a while before they decide what renovations to make.
Rebecca Blumhagen
Oct 12, 2022
Three $1 IKEA Staples You’ll Always Find in My HouseDesign Ideas
Those tropes about walking into Target or Home Goods for one thing and walking out with armfuls? That’s the IKEA Marketplace for me. Everything’s so affordable, and I can’t escape the feeling that I’ll have my whole life together if I can just organize my kitchen like this perfect little endcap vignette. While I’ve made my share of questionable choices from the downstairs marketplace, there are three super-affordable home staples that stand out as major winners.
Taryn Williford
Oct 12, 2022
5 Ways to Arrange Furniture in a Small Bedroom (& 4 Bonus Tips for Making the Most of It!)Design Ideas
Plus four bonus tips for making the most of what you've got.
Eleanor Büsing
Oct 6, 2022
We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor TreePlants & Yard
If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).
Angie Cho
Oct 5, 2022
The Best Way to Polish & Clean Silver: 4 Home Remedy Methods Put to the TestCleaning
We put four all-natural silverware-cleaning methods to the test, and one came out on top.
Ashley Poskin
Oct 3, 2022
How To Clean Brass Using 2 Natural Kitchen IngredientsCleaning
If your brass has loss its brassy bite, it's time to clean it up.
Sarah Starkey
Oct 3, 2022
The House that Cleans Itself: The Power of a Weekly Cleaning ScheduleCleaning
With just a few 15-minute tasks a day, you can have a presentable house pretty much all the time.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 30, 2022
What To Do When Your Home is Not Up to SniffCleaning
The ultimate guide to de-stinking your home and making it smell amazing
Brittney Morgan
Sep 27, 2022
How To Clean Burnt Pots & Scorched PansCleaning
If you've ever experienced the pain of a burnt frying pan, I bring good news!
Sarah Starkey
Sep 22, 2022
10 Simple Things to Make You Happier At HomeLife
It's amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change.
Jackie Ashton
Sep 20, 2022
19 Exercises You Can Literally Do Without Leaving Your BedLife
Introducing the workout of our dreams.
Diana Kelly
Sep 16, 2022
Diatomaceous Earth Is The All-Natural Way to Save Your House (and Plants!) From PestsPlants & Yard
It's the chemical-free way to combat spider mites, aphids, silverfish, ants, roaches (and more of your other favorite bugs) at home.
Rebecca Straus
Sep 16, 2022
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Hilton Carter’s Sunny Baltimore Home Has Nearly 300 Houseplants — Including One Growing Out of the FloorSponsored
Name: Hilton CarterLocation: Baltimore, MDSize: 3,200 square feetType of home: American ColonialYears lived in: 1, ownedAs Apartment Therapy’s Plant Therapist, Hilton Carter is the first person we turn to when our snake plants are looking sad or our pothos needs propagating. His deep knowledge about all things green, his fresh sense of style, and his warm, you-can-do-this attitude have helped many a plant-filled home flourish. Including his own.
Courtney Balestier
Sep 9, 2022
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Kate Arends Filled Her St. Paul Home with Playful Twists on Traditional DecorSponsored
Name: Kate ArendsLocation: St. Paul, MinnesotaSize: 5,500 square feetType of home: Colonial ramblerYears lived in: 2, ownedWhether she’s transforming her kitchen, styling effortlessly chic outfits, or fielding questions about relationships and parenting, Kate Arends lives up to the name of her popular design and lifestyle company: Wit & Delight. Like your friend who always thrifts the coolest finds, Kate adds her relaxed and irreverent style to everything she touches.
Courtney Balestier
Sep 9, 2022
8 Subtle Tweaks that'll Transform Your Living Room into a Whole New SpaceDesign Ideas
Small changes — big impact!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 7, 2022
This Cozy 200-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Is Inspired by English Country Decor
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When Bailey moved into an Upper West Side studio, she had to make purposeful purchases and decor decisions to fit all her favorite items in this very small space.
Caroline Mullen
Sep 5, 2022
Silverfish: How To Get Rid of Them and Prevent an Infestation
Look familiar? Here's what to do if you spot one.
Dabney Frake
Aug 11, 2022
The 23 Best Indoor Garden Ideas for Bringing the Great Outdoors Inside
Yes, you can even cultivate trees in your living room.
Melissa Epifano
Aug 12, 2022
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Before & After: This Renter-Friendly DIY Added a Personal Touch for Only $43
When you’re a renter, it can be challenging to make your home a true expression of yourself. But Cyn Moreno has a knack for adding personality to any home. She created a bright and utterly distinct apartment by focusing on DIYs that add individuality to her Los Angeles rental — without putting her security deposit at risk. And she teaches others how to do the same. “If you’re an apartment dweller, you have so many limitations on what you can do,” Cyn says.
Courtney Balestier
Aug 8, 2022
This Artist's Home Features Art, Murals, and a Swimming Pool Patterned Floor
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Sarah Stieber is a painter, tape artist, muralist, and jewelry designer with a recent passion for designing spaces around her art, like the incredibly colorful house she's created with her husband.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 26, 2022
A Whimsical Chicago Bungalow Is Bursting With Color and Pattern
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Becky Bloom's historic 1924 Chicago bungalow has a purple living room, orange fireplace, green kitchen, floral bedroom, and a lot more color and DIY pattern!
Sarah Crowley
Jul 19, 2022
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Before & After: An Easy, Hand-Painted DIY Made This Outdoor Space Complete — and Ready for Summer
Three years ago, when Danielle Guerrero and her husband bought their first house — a new construction with basic, builder-grade furnishings — she was a DIY novice. That didn’t last long: Danielle started tackling projects like adding shiplap and installing new flooring, and she hasn’t stopped. Along the way, she amassed a collection of power tools, a lot of know-how, and a community of folks eager to discover their own DIY skills.
Courtney Balestier
Jul 12, 2022
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We Want to Give Your Favorite Neighborhood Spot a Paint Makeover!
We will never not be excited about choosing paint colors. It’s literal magic! Whatever mood you’re looking for — calm, creative, serene, sophisticated — a coat of paint can create it instantly. Paint has the power to transform and transport us to places that inspire us to be our best selves. And we want to give your block a paint makeover.We teamed up with Benjamin Moore to give away paint makeovers to four worthy community spaces in a neighborhood like yours.
Courtney Balestier
May 31, 2022
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Here's what to do when you realize that, yep, you’ve got a fruit fly infestation on your hands.
Brigitt Earley
May 25, 2022
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How a First-Time Dog Owner Made the Pet-Friendliest Home for Her New Pup
For their entire seven years together, Abby and Vic had always wanted a dog. “Most couples dream of having kids, but we dreamt of having a house full of golden retrievers,” she says. It never seemed like the right time to take the plunge. When the couple relocated from California to Dallas, away from family and friends, life suddenly felt a lot quieter. And then they met Ollie.“Ollie was such a quiet and shy puppy. We looked down, and he was staring up at us.
Courtney Balestier
May 24, 2022
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This First-Time Furniture Flipper Had Major Success with an Unexpected Object
Living alone for the first time is a special milestone: an opportunity to find out not just what you like, but also what you can accomplish. For Emily Sanchez, a San Diego business owner and content creator, moving into her first solo home has been a journey of growth and independence. She’s learned a lot about herself — and she’s learned a lot of skills, too.Decorating a small space on a budget means that Emily is constantly using her creativity in new ways.
Courtney Balestier
May 19, 2022
This 250-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is Exactly What Apartment Therapy Is All About
Melissa Chang's thoughtful (and smart!) furniture layout, her approach to collecting, and her experiences living even smaller in Tokyo have all contributed to a gorgeous, cozy, functional home, despite being a one-room studio apartment only 250 square feet large.
Adrienne Breaux
May 2, 2022
5 Ways to Take Your Home Organization to the Next Level
Here are some ways to take even your already-organized spaces up a notch, to a deeper level.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 20, 2022
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This Self-Taught DIYer’s Advice Will Actually Inspire You to Pick Up a Power Tool
Most houses don’t start out as your dream home — and we think that’s part of the fun. Take the home that Ashley Quintero and her family recently bought in Fort Worth, Texas: Beautiful but outdated, the 1950s house has a long list of projects to tackle and features to upgrade. Luckily, that’s where Ashley shines.Ashley is a self-taught — and seriously skilled — woodworker and DIY maven.
Courtney Balestier
Apr 12, 2022
A 230-Square-Foot NYC Studio Doesn't Feel Too Small at All
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Thanks to light colors, smart storage ideas, and intentional dividing of "zones," Kristy Marhin has done an amazing job of creating a cozy home in just 230 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 14, 2022
The Best Color to Paint Your Ceiling, According to a Real Estate Agent
Do you have a hard time telling the difference between cloud white and decorator’s white?
Candace Ramirez
Mar 9, 2022
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How to Design a Home That Makes Your Friends Say, ‘Wow, That’s So You’
One of the best things about moving into your first apartment is having a home that really feels like yours: a well-curated ode to all the style and personality that only you possess. But much like Rome or a fine wheel of Parmesan, your dream home can’t be built in a day. You’ll feel much more at home when you take your time, reflecting on what you want your space to be and then bringing in only the decor that speaks to you.
Courtney Balestier
Mar 1, 2022
A Family of Five's Home Is Minimal, Organized & Full of Smart Small Space Tips
Video House Tour
Misella and Angga run Lumalamp, a handmade origami lampshade business, out of their home, this 700-square-foot apartment they renovated themselves and share with their three young kids.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 15, 2022
The Forecast is Always Cloudy in This 450-Square-Foot NYC Studio
Tynan wanted this small studio to feel like a "1950s honeymoon suite, a cocktail lounge, a powder room, the Playboy Mansion, a 1960s TSA terminal, and a little gay space station in the clouds."
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 11, 2022
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Watch: These ‘Work from Hybrid’ Tools Boost Productivity at Your Home and the Office
Splitting time between your home office and your office office isn’t something everyone succeeds at right away — there is definitely some adjusting to do. Getting into a different headspace (and wardrobe) when you’re seeing co-workers in person is one thing, but making sure you have everything you need to work in both spaces can quickly make hybrid working a burden.
Creative Studio
Dec 10, 2021
One Good Thing: Holiday Edition – Part 3
Hey, we’re back with our final episode in which we solve two more people’s gift giving problems. This week Nina stops by looking for a gift for her little nephew and then Brenden stops by looking for a gift for his mother, who is INCREDIBLY HARD to shop for. I think Hands and I nailed both of them and I hope you think so too.
Maxwell Ryan
Dec 9, 2021
One Good Thing: Holiday Edition – Part 2
Hey, we’re baaaaaaaaack! This week Hands and I solved more gift giving problems and ALSO had two celebrity sightings as Alvin and Whitney stopped by and sat down at our booth. Alvin was looking for a present for a design loving friend who has a small space, while Whitney wanted a housewarming present for a friend who was just moving into a new apartment this holiday season. WE NAILED IT. After offering two suggestions to each, they walked away happy with some very unique gifts.
Maxwell Ryan
Dec 2, 2021
This 350-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio DIYed on a Budget Feels So Much Bigger
Thanks to collaborating and facetiming with her bestfriend everyday, Christine was able to DIY furniture, create an enviable bed loft/home office setup, give an ugly kitchen a renter-friendly facelift, and create a stunning home that feels much bigger and more expensive than it actually is.
Erin Derby
Nov 16, 2021
This Brownstone in NYC's Little Caribbean Neighborhood Has a Dreamy Garden
Shelley V. Worrell is the founder of caribBEING and led the initiative to designate the Little Caribbean neighborhood. She shares this beautiful Brownstone home in Brooklyn with her husband, Janluk Stanislas (a filmmaker and a co-founder of caribBEING).
Chinasa Cooper
Nov 16, 2021