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Any of These 15 Small Habits Will Make You a "Clean as You Go" Person
Unlock the secrets of people with perpetually clean houses.
Feb 24, 2021
One Good Thing: The 2020 Gift Guide Edition
Welcome to a very special episode of One Good Thing, in which we share our favorite gifts of the year! We both brought our six top picks and we give you the full run down, including where to get them. We had a lot of fun doing this one and were able to trot out all the cool things that didn’t make it into OGT during the year. There’s everything from a new meat probe to the Infinity Gauntlet to baby Groot. Join us!
Feb 22, 2021
3 Window-Cleaning Mistakes Keeping You From Streak-Free Glass
Sure, the toothpaste splatters might be gone, but it's far from crystal-clear. Here are three ways to fix your technique.
Feb 11, 2021
9 Long-Distance Relationship Tips for Staying Close With Friends, Too
According to relationship experts.
Feb 10, 2021
30 Brilliant Ways to Repurpose Ordinary Stuff You Already Have in Your Kitchen
Go shopping in your pantry, closet, wherever!
Feb 2, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Fits a Ton of Color in a Small Space
Esi Agbemenu is drawn to fun, bold colors, big patterns, and glam accents.
Jan 27, 2021
8 Houseplants that Can Survive Urban Apartments, Low Light and Under-Watering
These plants were born to be city dwellers.
Jan 26, 2021
3 Things Plant Pros Always Stock Up on in Winter—and 1 Thing They Skip
Love your plants? Then pamper them like the pros do.
Jan 20, 2021
10 Living Room Trends That Will Dominate 2021, According to Designers
Out with the old and in with the new!



Jan 6, 2021
This Small/Cool Winner’s 280-Square-Foot Studio Feels So Much Larger Than It Is
KC Cibran's TINY 280-square-foot Manhattan studio apartment won the Tiny Bracket in 2020's Small/Cool competition, and really that's no surprise to anyone who's seen inside her "Tropical Boho and Cuban Abuela" style space.
Dec 30, 2020
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How a Book Reviewer Builds Quality “Me-Time” into Every Workday
While this year certainly has its challenges, here’s a silver lining: People across the country now working at home have saved an average of 54 minutes on their daily commute. That’s nearly an hour saved each day from the grind of gridlock. Before you pile another meeting or errand on your schedule, consider this: What if you used those 54 minutes just for you?We love a good sheet mask as much as the next person, but don’t be afraid to think bigger.
Dec 16, 2020
How to Polish & Repair Scratched Glass
There are few more timeless pieces of furniture than a glass table, whether it’s in your dining room or holding down the fort next to your couch. But the beauty of glass is also its downfall—it can get and show scratches way more easily than anyone would like.Luckily, there’s a super easy way to remedy those unsightly marks using items you almost definitely already have at home. While this won’t work for deep gouges, it’s the perfect trick for minor scratches.
Dec 6, 2020
There’s a Critical Part of Plant Shopping that Most People Skip
The most important part of plant care is actually quite easy to master, and it comes into play before you even purchase your plants at all.
Dec 3, 2020
Thanks to 50+ Plants, This Studio Apartment Is a Serene Greenhouse
For this young professional, houseplants serve as more than decor in her studio: They are a form of self care and meditation.
Dec 3, 2020
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7 Plants That Look Great in Any Home — And Are Easy to Take Care Of
Houseplants add instant warmth and energy to a space, but they can be intimidating: Am I watering too much? Not enough? What the heck is indirect light, anyway? Don’t worry! There are plenty of pretty plants that deliver green vibes — and bonus style points — without requiring a degree in botany. We picked seven favorites that will look great in any room.
Nov 20, 2020
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Finish This Simple Cleaning Routine Before You Put Up Holiday Decorations This Year
Holiday Cure
Everyone has an opinion on when it’s the right time to start decorating for holidays, but the only opinion that matters is your own. In a year that has truly tested your spirit, you deserve to break out the twinkle lights early, if that’s going to bring a spot of joy to your life at home.Spoiler alert: We’ll be putting up decorations this weekend. (It’s very choose-your-own adventure-style: do as much or as little early decorating as you’d like.
Nov 12, 2020
This Viral TikTok Says You Can Clean Your Toaster with a Hair Dryer—So I Tried It
I’m no stranger to using new tools on old jobs, but I’ll admit, I’d never thought to bring a hair tool into the kitchen.
Nov 8, 2020
This 20-Foot Long Van's Packed with Smart Small-Space Ideas (& Has a Projector!)
It's not only gorgeous aesthetically, but it's loaded with little luxuries that make it one of the most comfortable vans I've seen. It's definitely a van for homebodies, which we've all (had to) become in 2020.
Nov 4, 2020
A 280-Square-Foot Studio Proves the Space-Maximizing Power of Vertical Storage
This tiny NYC studio has a piano instead of a couch, an expandable table that can seat up to six, and lots of vertical storage solutions for small spaces.
Oct 28, 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.
Oct 23, 2020
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A Los Angeles Ranch with Mid-Century Charm and Miles of Color
Name: Samantha Klein and Aaron KleinLocation: Glendale, CASize: 1480 square feetType of home: Spanish ranchAfter an unhappy stint in the Bay Area, creative professionals Samantha and Aaron couldn’t wait to get back to Sam’s native LA, with its beautiful beaches and warmer weather. They were devoted Los Angelenos—and Sam’s colorful, playful style is 100-percent SoCal—but they thought that buying a home was a few more years down the line.
Oct 22, 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.
Oct 21, 2020
I’ve Tested Tons of Cordless Stick Vacuums, and These Are My Favorites
And not one of them is a Dyson.
Oct 16, 2020
5 Things You Should Always Throw Into the Dishwasher If There’s Room
Make a little room for these things.
Oct 11, 2020
9 Ways to Make Your Space Feel Fresh Without Spending More Than $10
There are plenty of ways revamp for less than $10—it just takes a little flexibility, patience, and creativity. Whether your living room, kitchen, bedroom, dining room, or laundry room is driving you absolutely nuts, here are some suggestions to freshen up the space, so you can enter another season at home feeling just a little bit more content.
Oct 7, 2020
Your Vacuum Works Fine—You’re Just Not Vacuuming Correctly
Before you spring for a new machine, check through this list of common vacuuming mistakes that could be sabotaging your attempts.
Oct 6, 2020
B&A: A 350-Square-Foot Studio’s Renter-Friendly Remodel Maximized Its Storage
This apartment started as a blank white box with no character to speak of. Lisa Lu not only added a ton of renter-friendly style, but she's also fit a TON of storage in this small home.
Oct 5, 2020
7 Places to Get Custom Home Decor That’s Actually Affordable
Be your own designer—for less!
Oct 1, 2020
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Our Lifestyle Director Taryn Williford Helps Answer All of Your Tricky Wedding Registry Questions
When Apartment Therapy’s Lifestyle Director Taryn Williford and her husband got married, registering at Crate and Barrel was an obvious choice. It turned out to be one of their best wedding planning decisions — and one of the most fun parts of the whole experience. She’s here today to answer your questions about what to add to your own Crate and Barrel wedding registry. We asked three couples what wedding registry questions are currently stumping them.
Sep 25, 2020
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One Storage Solution Everyone Has at Home—But Maybe Shouldn’t Be Using
Decluttering Cure
The problem is when it becomes more of a reflex than a rule.
Sep 25, 2020
What to Plant in September, the Start of Fall Gardening Season
From pretty peonies to edible greens, there's plenty of planting to do this month.
Sep 17, 2020
12 Things I Learned From Watching Netflix’s ‘Get Organized with The Home Edit’
These organizing tricks are too good not to share.
Sep 16, 2020
16 Trends that are Going to Rule the Rest of 2020, According to Designers
A look at what's to come, trend-wise, for this year and into 2021!
Sep 15, 2020
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Try the “One-Room Reset” to Declutter and Make Over Any Space, for Free
Decluttering Cure
The one-room reset is a simple exercise that helps you not only reduce visual clutter, but also make over your space to keep things fresh and interesting.
Sep 12, 2020
5 Easy Organizing Tips That’ll Transform Your Home, According to The Home Edit
The timing of their new show on Netflix called “Get Organized with The Home Edit” couldn't have come at a better time (or year).
Sep 9, 2020
9 Things No One Needs Anymore and Should Declutter
Ciao! Sayonara! Adios!
Sep 9, 2020
CEO Maxwell Ryan's Home Is a Showcase of All of AT's Design Philosophies
Video House Tour
Take a video tour of Apartment Therapy CEO's GORGEOUS house.
Aug 27, 2020
11 Design Clichés To Avoid When Decorating, According to Designers
You don't always have to follow the "rules."
Aug 22, 2020
30 Easy Ways to Make Your Home the Comfy, Cozy Haven You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Make your home feel like a warm hug.
Aug 20, 2020
6 Up-and-Coming Bedroom Trends Real Estate Agents Love Seeing
From integrated headboards to balconies.
Aug 10, 2020
12 Home Habits of Impossibly Stylish People You Should Copy Immediately
And they're surprisingly easy to implement!
Aug 10, 2020
Enliven Your Cooking Space With These 12 Best Kitchen Plants
Here's why we love to keep them there.
Aug 5, 2020
64 Things Everyone Always Forgets to Clean
Check out this list of things that rarely see the touch of a rag or bristle of a broom—and then change that.
Aug 3, 2020
Try These Expert Tips for Shiny, Streak-Free Windows
For your deeper window cleaning to remove dirt and restore shine, the experts recommend a seasonal cadence of once every three or so months. Here's how you do it.
Aug 1, 2020
I Let 2.7 Million People Vote on My Bathroom Wall Color—and Here’s What Happened
This is what happens when you love neutral tones, but Instagram favors bold colors.
Jul 28, 2020
8 Unexpected Color Combinations Interior Designers are Loving Right Now
You probably haven't thought of these!
Jul 19, 2020
Casper Has Opened a Nap Café in New York
If you need a nap in the city that never sleeps, then there’s a new way for you to catch some ZZZs. Casper, the direct-to-consumer mattress company that started the bed in a box craze, has opened The Dreamery, a nap café next to its store in New York. If you’re new to nap cafés, then you’ve been sleeping on a trend.
Jul 17, 2020
DIY to Try: How To Make Your Own Mudcloth
My love affair with mudcloth is well documented. If you are unfamiliar with the stuff, mudcloth is a somewhat heavy fabric, sewn in strips, and dyed naturally with mud. It usually has a graphic pattern of geometric lines and dots, in high contrast black and white. Given the process of making it, it’s no surprise that the real deal is also somewhat expensive.
Jul 17, 2020
Add Instant Charm to Your Table with this Bow Napkin
Ready for the most elegant party trick we’ve seen in a long time? Take just one cloth napkin and a pretty napkin ring and turn them into a beautiful bow to top off your table. If you’re hosting a holiday party or a casual get-together, use this bow-shaped accent to dress up each place setting. We’re willing to bet your guests will be begging to know how you made them.
Jul 17, 2020
Why You Should Put Baking Soda in a Salt Shaker
The spillage is real.
Jul 17, 2020
Foolproof Ways to Keep Your Succulents Alive and Thriving
Succulents are delightful little plants that boast a variety of fun colors, textures, and shapes. They are sometimes said to “thrive on neglect,” and while they definitely don’t require much fussing over, it’s still best to know what they like and what they don’t. Here are our top tips for succulent growing and care. Simply put, succulents are plants that store water in their stems or leaves, which are thick and fleshy.
Jul 16, 2020
How to Redecorate Your Home Without Spending a Dime, According to Designers
Style
The pros sound off.
Jul 16, 2020
One Minute Tip: Build Your Own Snowblower Cab
At Apartment Therapy, we believe the more personal you make your space, the happier you will be in it (and that goes for the time you spend caring for the roads leading up to your space, too!). In today’s video, Grandpa Carl shows us his hand-built custom snowblower cab, which he invented and built for less than it would cost to buy one commercially.
Jul 15, 2020
A Debt-Free Young Couple’s Cozy 200-Square-Foot Tiny House Is an Inspiration to Everyone
Kothney-Issa and Marek Bush of "Living Tiny With the Bushes" live in a tiny house that gives them the flexibility to meet their financial goals and dreams.
Jul 1, 2020
This DIYer's Vintage Chair Redo Features a Clever Budget Upholstery Hack
It saved her TONS on upholstery costs.
Jun 24, 2020
A 300-Square-Foot School Bus Is a Cozy, Rustic Home on Wheels
Though only 300 square feet on the inside, this bus home has everything a "regular" home might have, including a washing machine, two custom log fireplaces, a full-sized tile shower, and more!
Jun 17, 2020
6 Things You Can Organize to Feel More In Control of Your Space and Your Life
If there's ever a time to reduce stress and engage in tasks that give a sense of "calm or release, it's now.
Jun 12, 2020
10 Drying Racks to Spare Your Clothes and Save Energy on Laundry Day
We found stylish and effective options.
Jun 3, 2020
It's Incredible How Much Storage Fits in This 296-Square-Foot Studio
New York-based makeup artist Kim White completely transformed her teeny Brooklyn studio apartment with IKEA hacks, contact paper, and smart storage ideas.
May 29, 2020
On YouTube, This Dad Offers Encouragement and Practical Tutorials for Household Tasks
After growing up without a dad, he wants to help kids who need it.
May 24, 2020
This Texas Tiny House Hides Some Seriously Genius Built-In Storage Ideas
Amanda Wolters shares this 380-square-foot tiny house called "Ladybird" with her two pups, Barb and Vera.
May 13, 2020
This Space-Saving TV Solution is Easier Than You Think
This project looks way harder than it is.
May 12, 2020
10 Home Decor Trends You May Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
If you're more timeless than trendy, don't go all in on these decorating ideas and materials.
May 9, 2020
Learn This One-Hour Project and Double Your Storage Space
It's easier than it looks! Learn how and you'll be able to organize your stuff in no time.
Apr 28, 2020
An Old Airstream Was DIYed into a Dreamy, Minimal, Cozy Boho Home
This 1988 Airstream Limited went from being full of junk and brown recluse spiders to a warm, cozy, minimal home on wheels.
Apr 28, 2020
14 Home Trends You Won’t Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
Timeless and trendy can go together!
Apr 25, 2020
3 Tools and 10 Minutes Are All You Need to Silence Annoying Squeaks
This is the easiest chore ever to cross off your list.
Apr 21, 2020
How to Add Some Color to the Most Overlooked Wall in Your Space
The main four walls get a lot of love already—here's how to take care of the fifth one.
Apr 14, 2020
5 Things That Are Keeping Your Place from Looking Like a Grown-Up Lives There
The good news? They're all super easy and affordable to fix.
Apr 10, 2020
The Easiest Way to Make Your Own No-Sew Cloth Face Mask
Last week, the CDC updated its recommendations to suggest that all Americans wear cloth face masks when they must leave home. Here's how to make your own.
Apr 9, 2020
The Easy, No-Nails-Required Way to Give Your Walls a Vintage Shiplap Look
This one-day project gives your walls instant character.
Apr 7, 2020