Well, it depends. But we came up with 10 different lifestyle scenarios (kids? allergies? access to easy laundry?) and asked experts to weigh in with a real answer for each.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 9, 2021

8 DIY Cold Remedies My Abuelita Swears By

Whose ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.

Natalia Vela

Nov 6, 2021

5 Things to Do with That Extra Hour from Daylight Saving Time

I asked the Apartment Therapy edit team for their ideas of what to do before setting the clock back. Here are some of my favorite ideas of things that can take just an hour (or less!).

Terri Pous

Nov 6, 2021

IKEA's New Sound-Absorbing Curtains Are Perfect for Blocking Out Noisy Roommates

NEWS

Use them for your windows or as canopy curtains around your bed for a quiet night's sleep.

Olivia Harvey

Nov 2, 2021

I Started Listening to Soundscapes During Work Hours — Here's Why

And why I'm not going back.

Andie Kanaras

Nov 2, 2021

There’s a Reason You Feel Like Cleaning and Organizing Right Before Your Period

Even if you don’t feel the same drive to organize your home each menstrual cycle, it’s a perfect time to take stock of what’s working in your life.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 2, 2021

4 Things Ayesha Curry Puts on Her Nightstand — And One Thing She Definitely Doesn’t

She's a big fan of crystals.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 29, 2021

I Tried Melatonin Gummies to See If They Would Help Me Fall Asleep Faster

If you've been struggling to fall asleep in the past few months, you're not alone.

Sakshi Udavant

Oct 29, 2021

A Study Finds That New Puppy Owners Lose Just As Much Sleep As Newborn Parents

Pet parents should expect weeks of sleep loss.

Arielle Tschinkel

Oct 28, 2021

I Couldn't Exercise Outside, So I Tried Paced Walking at Home

Here's what happened.

Sakshi Udavant

Oct 20, 2021

The Innovative Home Accessory I’m Using on Repeat This Winter (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)

Get two at-home wellness essentials in one!

Britt Franklin

Oct 18, 2021

Here's What a Climate Scientist Really Thinks of Your Everyday Home Habits

From lighting candles to running the dishwasher.

Molly Burford

Oct 17, 2021

This Sleek Sound Machine Puts Me Out Like a Light — and It’s on Sale!

It can even charge your phone!

Britt Franklin

Oct 13, 2021

4 Things "No One Gets Out Alive" Star Cristina Rodlo Keeps On Her Nightstand

Plus, what her character from Netflix's new horror film "No One Gets Out Alive" would keep on and in her nightstand.

Nicoletta Richardson

Oct 12, 2021

6 Daily Habits That Can Help You Connect With Your Intuition

According to an expert.

Julianne Ishler

Sep 26, 2021

I Swapped My Intense At-Home Workouts for Walking for 2 Weeks

Sometimes less really is more.

Ella Cerón

Sep 25, 2021

I Tried Green Light Therapy, and Have Never Slept Better

Here's what happened.

Sep 24, 2021

This Quirky Pillow Might Be the Answer to Your Sleepless Nights — and It Has Over 40,000 5-Star Reviews

Say goodbye to those pesky aches and pains.

Sep 22, 2021

6 Things That "Never Have I Ever" Star Richa Moorjani Keeps On Her Nightstand

Plus, what Kamala from "Never Have I Ever" would keep on her nightstand.

Nicoletta Richardson

Sep 21, 2021

6 Ways to Transform Your Relationship With Your To-Do List

According to productivity experts.

Kara Nesvig

Sep 20, 2021

I Never Thought I Could Be a Runner, Until I Tried These 6 Tips

"Slow and steady" is a motto for a reason!

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Sep 15, 2021

Why September Is the Best Time to Set New Goals

It's a new school year, a new year in the Jewish calendar, and the perfect time to check in with yourself.

Kristen Garaffo

Sep 11, 2021

This September Is “Transformation Month” on Apartment Therapy

For the third September in a row, we are celebrating transformations all month long on our site.

Laura Schocker

Sep 6, 2021

10 Little Habits that Can Transform Your Mornings

In 5 minutes or less!

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Sep 1, 2021

This Guided Journal Is All Over Instagram – Is It Worth the Hype?

It asks for less than 10 minutes of your time each day.

Aug 30, 2021

You Don't Need Any Equipment to Complete This At-Home Boxing Workout

Courtesy of Sweat trainer Monica Jones.

Ella Cerón

Aug 30, 2021

7 Anxiety-Reducing Habits to Follow For Better Sleep, According to Experts

Psychologists are here to help your restless nights.

Julianne Ishler

Aug 25, 2021

Here's How Your Cutting Board Can Help Keep Your Fridge Clean (and Germ-Free)

My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 25, 2021

Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product

While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 24, 2021

The $10 Beauty Cleaning Tool I Never Knew I Needed (and Now Can’t Live Without)

Say goodbye to gross hairbrushes for good.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Aug 24, 2021

When You Rinse Your Swimsuit in the Shower on Vacation, Is That... Enough?

We asked a laundry expert, and he gave us two hygienic methods for washing swimwear away from home: the proper way, and the easy way.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 23, 2021

I Marie Kondo'd My House and It Helped Me Stop Mindless Spending

"Knowing what brings me joy helps me make better decisions when it comes to spending, and it also keeps my home tidy and uncluttered — it’s a win-win!"

Kristen Garaffo

Aug 20, 2021

7 Reasons to Add Old-School Aerobics to Your At-Home Exercise Routine

Sweating to the oldies is new again!

Jennifer Prince

Aug 19, 2021

6 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained Inside

If the weather just won't let you get out, there are ways to stay occupied.

Sassafras Patterdale

Aug 18, 2021

Growing Up in Foster Care Meant I Was Never Alone... Until I Moved to Germany

"I was now free to do what I pleased, when I pleased, and with whom I pleased. I was frozen by my newfound freedom."

Taryn Williams

Aug 17, 2021

6 Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Turn Happiness Into a Habit

According to experts.

Sydney Baker

Aug 16, 2021

6 Ways to Make Working from Home Work for You

According to therapists.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Aug 15, 2021

The 5 Things Actress Jamie Chung Keeps on Her Nightstand — and One She Definitely Doesn’t

Plus, what her character Violet from "The Misfits" would keep on her nightstand.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 12, 2021

Do You Feel Guilty When Your Home Is Messy?

Here's how you can learn to re-frame cleaning as "morally neutral."

Zoe Pickburn

Aug 12, 2021

6 Simple Hacks and Habits that Make Going Back to School Easier for Everyone

Teachers and parents agree!

Kara Nesvig

Aug 7, 2021

10 Items That’ll Make Your Next Grocery Run Easier

You'll be wondering how you ever shopped without them.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Aug 5, 2021

I Always Had Terrible Handwriting — Until I Learned How to Hand-Letter

Five tips, straight from an expert.

Madeline Diamond

Aug 2, 2021

There Are Three "Levels" of Laundry, According to Cleaning Experts

You might want to do laundry differently, depending on your household's health.

Jordan Snowden

Aug 2, 2021

4 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your At-Home Gym Setup

Whether you’re already back at your weekly IRL barre classes or love your living room yoga flow, here's how to reassess your sweat sessions before you keep, toss, or upgrade your home gym equipment.

Katie Horwitch

Jul 26, 2021

The Weird History of Home Fitness

Clearly, working out where you live isn’t a new trend, but you may not realize just how we got here.

Korin Miller

Jul 26, 2021

9 Easy Home Tips and Hacks for People Who Can't Stop Sneezing Inside

Try these indoor allergy hacks to get relief.

Korin Miller

Jul 26, 2021

8 Genius Sleep Ideas That Mental Health Pros Give Their Most Anxious Patients

The good news is you don’t just have to suffer through insomnia, which can worsen your anxiety, since lack of sleep can negatively impact your mood and cause a nasty cycle.

Tonya Russell

Jul 26, 2021

An Epidemiologist and Her Family's Temporary Home in a 1,600-Sq.-Ft. Bungalow

If you're the kind of person who likes to fill your Instagram feed with useful information, you may already know of Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious disease epidemiologist and the science communication lead at the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic.

Alison Goldman

Jul 26, 2021

How Ethel's Club's Naj Austin Designed Her Brownstone Apartment to Promote Rest

"My home makes me feel healthy because it’s a place I can fully relax," says Naj Austin, founder and CEO of Ethel’s Club and Somewhere Good.

Alison Goldman

Jul 26, 2021

Why You Should Make Plans with Your Home

Just because you can venture out in this post-lockdown era doesn’t mean that quiet time at home isn’t still important; in fact, it might be more essential than ever.

De Elizabeth

Jul 26, 2021

How to Create a Self-Care Corner in Your Home

After all, not everyone has space for one of those Instagram-ready meditation rooms.

Tonya Russell

Jul 26, 2021

A Tennessee Therapist's Joyful House Full of Pink Doors and a Rainbow Mural

Amilia James' Knoxville, Tennessee, house (aka the Rose Door Home) has always given her positive vibes

Alison Goldman

Jul 26, 2021

One Thing You Have to Tackle Today to Enjoy "Doing Nothing" at Home This Weekend

Weekend Projects

A weekend spent relaxing at home might not only sound unreachable, but sometimes seems more stressful than one in which you try, once again, to do all the things before a new week starts.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 23, 2021

How Chronically Ill People Make Their Homes Comfortable and Affirming

"We’re always attempting... to be around other people in a way that’s more comfortable for them. And home for me is the place where I don’t have to do any of that."

Fortesa Latifi

Jul 21, 2021

7 Affordable Tools That Finally Turned Me Into a Bullet Journaler

They're all under $16!

Ella Cerón

Jul 21, 2021

5 Cleaning Supplies a Microbiologist Always Has On Hand

Here are a few items to consider for your own arsenal.

Ashley Abramson

Jul 21, 2021

6 Unexpected Ways Decluttering Can Help You Destress and Calm Down

According to therapists and other mental health experts.

Rudri Bhatt Patel

Jul 16, 2021

Here's Why It Feels Like This Year Is Going By Too Quickly

Experts weigh in on what you can do about it.

Rainesford Stauffer

Jul 14, 2021

6 Household Uses for Mint

Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for mint you may not have thought of before.While you’re at it, also be sure to check out our guides on how to grow herbs indoors, what the best indoor herb growing kits are, and the 10 easiest herbs to grow.

Carolin Lehmann

Jul 11, 2021

3 Ways to Avoid Impulse Purchases, According to Psychology Experts

The very nature of internet browsers makes it easy to order anything, anytime with the click of a button. Here are three tips for saving money by curbing your online impulse purchasing, one item at a time.

Ashley Abramson

Jul 8, 2021

7 Sleep Mistakes You're Making While Camping — and How to Fix Them

According to experts.

Jennifer Prince

Jul 6, 2021

Two Things a Professional Organizer Never Keeps on Her Nightstand

And two more that she always has handy.

Jordan Snowden

Jul 6, 2021

I Set a Limit on How Much I Scroll on Instagram — Here's What Happened

I'm an influencer, so the app is literally my job.