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.

Olivia Muenter

Oct 7, 2020

I Turned My WiFi Off at 7 p.m. Every Night for a Week—Here’s What Happened

Five stars. Would recommend.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 5, 2020

“Friluftsliv” is a Scandinavian Word that Just Might Be the Key to Enjoying Fall and Winter in Quarantine

Embrace open air living.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 5, 2020

11 Easy Weekday Habits That Let You Be Lazy on the Weekends

Go ahead and hit snooze.

Ella Cerón

Oct 5, 2020

Let Nicole Kidman, Oscar Isaac, & More Celebs Soothe Your Mind With This Tranquil New Series

"A World of Calm" is the perfect series for these chaotic times.

Jessica Wang

Oct 3, 2020

7 Indoor Activities Guaranteed to Boost Your Mood During Winter

Now that it's getting dark earlier.

Sara Li

Oct 1, 2020

Everything the CDC Wants You to Know About Celebrating Halloween Safely

Save the trick-or-treating for next year.

Ella Cerón

Sep 28, 2020

I Thought My Home Had to Be “Done” Before I Shared Pictures of It, But I Was So Wrong

Appreciate all the little physical details of this time in your life—the good, the bad, the ugly, and yes, the completely average, too.

Olivia Muenter

Sep 16, 2020

The Surprisingly Emotional Side of Pandemic Home Projects

If you’re contemplating a home project (even a small one) during COVID-19, it may be wise to first consider the mental health effects of changing your space.

Sarah Garone

Sep 15, 2020

This Streaming Service Wants to Help You Fall Asleep

Dubbed the “Netflix for sleep,” Restflix is a restful sleep streaming service that helps you fall asleep faster and encourages continuous, productive rest.

Laura Martisiute

Sep 11, 2020

The Best Phone Games, According To 14 People With Stressful Jobs

For people with particularly stressful jobs, sometimes there’s nothing better than letting your mind turn off for a few minutes and instead playing a mindless game on your phone.

Olivia Muenter

Sep 3, 2020

I Reluctantly Carried These Curtains from Pakistan to America, and Now They Remind Me of Home

Comfort Decorating

These curtains, their color and design, were my mother’s choice, not mine.

Soniah Kamal

Aug 25, 2020

I Added Pink Lightbulbs to My Living Room for an Inviting Glow—and Got the Bonus of Better Sleep

Comfort Decorating

I’ve found ideas for how to create my home are tucked into the grooves of good conversation.

Hali Bey Ramdene

Aug 23, 2020

This $25 Craigslist Papasan Chair Survived a Fire and All My Second-Guessing

Comfort Decorating

After the movers left, I found myself sitting in a papasan chair that smelled faintly of smoke, both of us dropped into a new place, a new neighborhood, a new life.

Jiayi Ying

Aug 21, 2020

This Little Mermaid Jewelry Box Reminds Me I’m Living the Life I’ve Dreamed Of

Comfort Decorating

I could only carry it with me, looking for and eventually creating a place where it would fit in perfectly.

Rashi Rohatgi

Aug 17, 2020

Having a Pet During Quarantine Can Help You Keep a Healthy Routine, According to a New Study

Whether you recently adopted a pet or already had furry friends before the pandemic, you’re probably loving having something to snuggle and play with at all hours of the day. But for Gen Zers and millennials, having pets during the pandemic has actually been a serious source of self-care, according to a new study.

Arielle Tschinkel

Aug 13, 2020

My Wall of Encouragements Might be “Unsophisticated,” But it Made My Dorm Room Feel Like Home

Comfort Decorating

The thing about being depressed is how tired you are all the time. Day in, day out, I couldn’t muster any energy to decorate—all I could focus on was dragging myself up and breathing.

Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

Aug 12, 2020

Forget Aesthetics—Comfort Decorating is the Nostalgic, Pragmatic Trend We All Need Right Now

Comfort Decorating

Think of it like comfort food for your living space.

Ashley Abramson

Aug 10, 2020

My Grandmother Put a Ping-Pong Table in the Entryway Because “We Like Unusual”

Comfort Decorating

Our neighbors have tennis courts, we have table tennis.

Ellie Duke

Aug 9, 2020

How Misty Copeland Spends a Perfect Night In at Home (When She Finally Gets To Put Her Feet Up)

Bubble baths and cookies are on the agenda.

Nicoletta Richardson

Aug 8, 2020

My Favorite Pillow Is Old, Tattered, and Smelly, and I’ll Never Replace It

Comfort Decorating

If you were to take a photo of my trendy and freshly-painted room, the chaochao would stick out like a sore, threadbare thumb.

Samantha Cheh

Aug 7, 2020

My Grandparents’ Chirping Bird Clock Strikes at The Best Part of My Childhood

Comfort Decorating

It was a soundtrack to a simple period of time and I needed to translate it to my own kitchen.

K Chiucarello

Aug 6, 2020

This Tiny House-Inspired Wooden Camper Can Comfortably Sleep a Family of 3

Each trailer is crafted with sustainable materials.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 28, 2020

The Smart $10 Find Everyone Needs in Their Gym Bag

Odor-busting usually comes to mind when we’re talking about garbage cans or litter boxes. But there are other areas areas that smell less than pleasant. Take your gym bag (which you may now be slinging over your shoulder more often than you did in December, go you!) for example. The thing about your gym bag and its contents is that you can’t immediately deal with offensive odors by tossing clothing in the wash or putting your sneakers in the freezer.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 30, 2020

This Is Why Some People Get Headaches from Red Wine

The world can be divided into two types of people: those who can guzzle down a bottle of red wine without any health repercussions and those who get a painful headache from just a single glass. The mystery surrounding the latter — why do some people get migraines from red wine?—involves understanding the effects of key substances found in a bottle of red. The first thing to know is the difference between a hangover headache and a red wine-induced migraine.

Susmita Baral

Jul 30, 2020

5 Hand Creams That Professional House Cleaners Swear By

It’s a sad truth of housekeeping that even if you wear gloves, your hands will still wind up dry after a cleaning marathon. So we scoured Reddit and even called on a few of our favorite housekeeping experts for the inside scoop on the best hand-saving products to use during and after cleaning. From coconut oil to diaper cream, here’s what the pros say to use to keep your hands soft, smooth, and moisturized.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 30, 2020

Here Are 10 Pictures of Your Daily Recommended Servings of Fruits and Vegetables

What’s the most important part of a nutritious diet? Most of us can automatically recite the answer: fruits and vegetables. And yet it can be tough to eat the daily recommended amount of produce, and most Americans simply don’t. I’ve certainly been among that 75 percent—the estimated percentage of us who don’t eat enough veggies. I realized, though, that part of the problem was that I didn’t really understand how much we were talking about.

Faith Durand

Jul 30, 2020

5 Breakfast Lessons I Learned from Scandinavia

For many of us, breakfast is rarely more than a cup of coffee or a piece of fruit while rushing out the door. That’s if we manage to eat anything at all: Over 31 million Americans regularly skip breakfast. There is research to back up both sides of the “To Eat or Not to Eat Breakfast” argument, but I think most of us share a wistfulness for a proper breakfast.

Anna Brones

Jul 30, 2020

People Would Rather Clean Toilets Than Duvets, According To This Survey

Recently, the luxury mattress experts over at The Saatva Company took a shameless look at what other people do in bed. As it turns out, surveying couples about their sleeping habits yielded some rather surprising results. We can get to the responses about sex and mattress preferences later, but first things first: Of the 1,500 participants, the 962 who use a duvet actually prefer to clean all the toilets in their home over washing and reassembling the bed covering and its contents.

Kenya Foy

Jul 30, 2020

7 Home Habits Scientifically Proven to Make You Happier

Good news: If you're looking for a little more contentment in your day-to-day, you've got science on your side. Try incorporating these study-backed habits into your routine.

Brittney Morgan

Jul 30, 2020

6 Wellness Trends that Could Take Over 2019

With a new year comes new goals and fresh motivation to pursue all things health and wellness. Whether you’re trying a new home workout (cycling bikes, anyone?) or kissing that mid-day slump goodbye by focusing on a new form of nutrition, now is an opportune time to renew your focus on what it means to be and feel well. But with no shortage of (sometimes schticky and expensive) wellness trends inundating us from all angles, it can be difficult to determine what might be worth trying.

Ashley Abramson

Jul 30, 2020

What Your Myers-Briggs Type Says About Your Bedtime Routine

It turns out the secret to your particular recipe for quality sleep may run deeper than just a day-to-day preference.

Anne Momber

Jul 30, 2020

How the Property Brothers Spend Their Perfect Night In

Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home. Ah, the brothers that need no introduction (but we’re going to give you one anyway). Ever since the first episode of HGTV’s “Property Brothers” aired in 2011, Drew and Jonathan Scott have made viewers around the globe fall in love with their impressive renovating skills complimented by witty sibling banter.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 30, 2020

Science Says Girls’ Trips Are Good for Your Health, and Here’s Why

Filling your Instagram with envy-inducing vacation selfies of you and your closest gal pals living it up may serve as a temporary ego-booster, thanks to all the likes you’re bound to rack up. But there could be more—scientific studies suggest that there’s an even more crucial benefit connected to taking girls’ trips: It’s actually good for your health.

Kenya Foy

Jul 30, 2020

Science Says Night Owls Who Wake Up Late Are More Intelligent Than Early Birds

Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous phrase, “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” His viewpoint sounds nice, and his own personal success gives his advice some strong support. However, now night owls and researchers alike would beg to differ. During the last few decades, there’s a growing body of fascinating research on the relationship between sleep patterns and intelligence.

Jennifer Nied

Jul 30, 2020

This Is Why You Have Trouble Sleeping in the Winter

Winter, the season of cozy hygge, seems like it would be the best time of year to catch up on all those ZZZs we miss out on during the more active months. But it turns out that—whether or not you’re one of the 10 million Americans who suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year—the long and dark days actually wreak havoc on our sleep schedules, both in the quality of our sleep and the number of hours of rest we’re getting each night.

Melissa Massello

Jul 30, 2020

8 Things You Should Stop Doing When You Wake Up in the Morning

Many of us practice AM habits that aren't exactly beneficial.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 30, 2020

Survey: Back-Sleepers Are More Likely to Wake Up Feeling Motivated

People can be opinionated about sleep positions, and we don’t blame them—plenty of evidence shows physical and mental health are directly linked to our quality of sleep. And according to one survey, some ways of sleeping may even more profoundly affect quality of sleep, mood, and even motivation levels in the workplace. A survey of 1,021 people from The Sleep Judge shows that those of us who sleep on our backs win the sleep lottery in more ways than one.

Ashley Abramson

Jul 30, 2020

Lush’s New Spring Products (and Hilariously Dark Bath Bomb Videos) Have Arrived

Spring has sprung at Lush Cosmetics with the launch of dozens of new bath bombs, massage bars, soaps, and sugar scrubs. It’s mesmerizing to watch the animations of the bath bombs on their product pages, fizzing away and leaving behind colorful water, but watching the animal-shaped ones ominously dip out of sight was an unexpected treat that we couldn’t help but giggle at.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

Jul 30, 2020

How I Curated My Bedroom To Help Deal With My Insomnia

I spent several weeks staring up at my ceiling. “Do I have three hours before my alarm, or is it only two?” I’d wonder while waiting for sleep to come. Finally, I described my insomnia to my doctor. “You don’t have a sleep problem, my dear,” she says. “You have a stress problem.” She diagnosed me with burnout. I was shocked. Technically, it’s a mix of exhaustion, depression, and anxiety, but the long road to recovery is the same.

Johanna Read

Jul 30, 2020

Finland Wants to Teach You How to Be Happier, and Give You a Free Summer Vacation

They say misery loves company, but it looks like joy does, too. And since the US is apparently the unhappiest it’s ever been, Americans could certainly make some pretty good use out of Finland’s “happiness guides,” and get a free summer vacation in the process.

Kenya Foy

Jul 30, 2020

These Desktop Water Fountains Are ASMR Moments of Zen

Design and science experts have assured us that one way of reducing your stress levels is to get yourself near some water for a healthy dose of what’s known as “blue mind,” or the calming effect that simply being in the vicinity of H2O has on people. It’s not quite possible to bottle those good vibes up and take them home, but the next best option is to invest in indoor fountains, like these beautiful, zen-emitting devices by Lily Clark.

Kenya Foy

Jul 30, 2020

This Is How Drew Barrymore Spends Her Perfect Night In

Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home. “Charlie’s Angels,””The Wedding Singer,””Never Been Kissed,” “Ever After”—the list of iconic Drew Barrymore classics goes on and on (and on). As it’s known, however, Barrymore’s success goes well beyond the big screen.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 30, 2020

JVN Hit Over 100 Episodes of “Getting Curious” and Hunny, We’ve Learned A Lot

There have been so many milestones to celebrate in the world of grooming expert-turned-figure skater Jonathan Van Ness. First, as we already know and have binged, the third season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” premiered this month. Second, the Fab Five member turned 32 today (happy birthday, JVN!). And third, Van Ness’s beloved podcast “Getting Curious” aired over one-hundred episodes. Can you believe?!

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 30, 2020

Is It OK to Take Super Hot Showers?

For as relaxing as taking a long, hot shower can be everyday, are they really all that good for your skin? We hit up skincare experts Rhea Souhleris Grous, Director of Aesthetics at Union Square Laser Dermatology and celeb-esthetician Renee Rouleau to help us break down the effects—both good and bad—that regularly indulging in hot showers can have on your body.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 30, 2020

How Melissa Rauch from ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spends Her Perfect Night In

Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home.If you’re a fan of “The Big Bang Theory,” you’ll recognize Melissa Rauch, who plays Howard’s wife Bernadette. She was introduced in the show during the third season and quickly became a regular—and 10 seasons later, this will be her last as the beloved TV sitcom comes to an end.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 30, 2020

This Study Shows That Having Flowers and Plants Can Ease Pain and Anxiety

They could lower your blood pressure, too.

Elizabeth Entenman

Jul 30, 2020

Therapists Share 7 Ways You Can Be “Good” at Getting Therapy

"The inside of your head is the most valuable real estate you’ll ever live in, so don’t put it in second place."

Ashley Abramson

Jul 30, 2020

How Molly Bernard From ‘Younger’ Spends Her Perfect Night In at Home

Perfect Night In is a series where we ask actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and beyond how they’d spend the ultimate luxury—a blissful evening at home.I’m putting this truth out into the universe: my life changed for the better after watching the first episode of TV Land’s “Younger” (season 6 premieres tonight, June 12).

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 30, 2020

Learn to Read the “PAO” Symbol to Help You Declutter Your Toiletries

We’re here to remind you that there’s a super easy way to keep your beloved bathroom supplies up-to-date and your medicine cabinet less cluttered.

Caroline Biggs

Jul 29, 2020

Need a Moment? Mini-Meditations Are Now Available Inside Snapchat for Free

The company recently rolled out the Headspace Mini, one of many bite-size applications developers and companies can launch on the platform.

Shelcy Joseph

Jul 23, 2020

How They Do It: Secrets of People Who Are Always Full of Energy

You know who I'm talking about. The people who show up at the office bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, every day, like clockwork, eating the kind of food you made resolutions about.

Anne Momber

Jul 18, 2020

5 Simple, Safe & Surprising Metal Cleaners

Inspired by the folks who described their own homemade cleansers in our green cleaner comment thread yesterday, we remembered this list of simple and safe homemade metal cleaners in Real Simple Cleaning, and pulled it off the shelf this morning to take a look. Perfect for keeping your kitchen or bath faucets shining bright without chemicals!1. Ketchup brightens copper. According to Real Simple Cleaning, the acetic acid in ketchup dissolves the oxide tarnish that makes copper look cloudy.2.

Janel Laban

Jul 18, 2020

The Ten Commandments of Buying Used Furniture

You see a chair on the curb. It’s sitting right in front of your building and it’s free. Or, you’re at the thrift store and spy a cheap sofa. But something holds you back. You’re just. not. quite. sure. If only there were guidelines — holy reminders if you will — of things to keep in mind while looking at used furniture. How do you decide if it’s the right thing to re-do? Or if you should run in the other direction?

Dabney Frake

Jul 17, 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.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 17, 2020

8 Sneaky Ways to Fit in a Workout Every Day

If I had a dollar for every time I justified skipping a workout because I couldn’t find the time, well, I’d probably have enough money to cover my woefully neglected gym membership for a year. But the reality is it can seem impossible to devote a decent chunk of the day to exercise. Still, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t. Happily, there are about a million sneaky ways to fit in a workout—even when time is scarce.

Julie Sprankles

Jul 17, 2020

The Ultimate (Probably Practically Free) Dress Up Box Checklist!

Ssh! We’re putting together a dress up box for my kids this year for Christmas! To aid in my quest for putting together the best dress up box ever, I have made this handy “Ultimate Dress Up Box Checklist”. How many of these do you have in yours? Or, even better, waiting to add to yours, currently lying around your house? Used adult clothes: short dresses (they will become full length on a child) bridesmaid dresses (possibly cut short?

Alison Gerber

Jul 17, 2020

76 (Mostly Free) Virtual Things To Do at Home Right Now

Bookmark and browse whenever boredom strikes.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jul 17, 2020

Calling All Wine Lovers: Be One with Your Vino and Stay at This Wine Barrel Hotel

For many wine lovers, an ideal relaxing scenario doesn’t exist without a glass (or two) of vino on deck. Apparently, there’s a new, fancy way to “wine” down, and it takes place inside of a barrel. Trust us when we say it’s a definite upgrade from getting wine drunk on your living room couch.

Kenya Foy

Jul 17, 2020

Clear Out & Help Out: A Big List of the Best Donation Centers for All Your Stuff

Professional Organizer Amelia Meena helps clients get their homes in order and, as we all know, that often involves getting rid of things no longer needed. To help us all out as we work to declutter our homes (one less thing to think about!), I asked her to share her list of great places to donate; because if you’re clearing out, you just may be able to help out as well.

Janel Laban

Jul 17, 2020

Before & After: Old Fence Posts Transformed With String

It’s been raining buckets throughout much of the Midwest for the better part of the weekend and it seems as though my galoshes have never seen so much use! Although I’ve previously mentioned using a baking sheet as a quick boot tray, check out this DIY that all started as a scrap pile of used fence posts!

Sarah Rae Smith

Jul 17, 2020

The Home Theater Mistake We Keep Seeing Over and Over Again

As stone countertops and stainless steel appliances are to a kitchen, a large flat panel television (and a comfy couch) in the living room is to a typical American household. But there’s one continuing trend we’d like to see people stop doing doing: hanging flat screen televisions over the fireplace.

Gregory Han

Jul 17, 2020

Here’s Why We Feel Stressed Ending the Day with a Cluttered Inbox

Inbox zero isn't always attainable, and it shouldn't be.

Arielle Tschinkel

Jul 17, 2020

The Best Plant for Every Enneagram Type

Not all plants are created equal—it’s almost like they have personalities of their own!

Ashley Abramson

Jul 16, 2020

What’s Your IKEA Love Language? Take This Quiz to Find Out

With Valentine’s Day this week, we’ve all got love on the brain. And if you’re sitting in your apartment, lost for words to express how you feel to your loved one, maybe it’s time to figure out your IKEA love language. Do you love your partner like a BEKVAM or a MALM? Take this super scientific, highly romantic quiz to find out. A. Knowing someone is serious about our relationship B. Being one half of an “it” couple C.

Nora Taylor

Jul 16, 2020

How to Do a Closet Inventory (And Why You Should)

Do you know what’s in your closet? Like, way in there? Do you ever find two or three of the (nearly or exactly) same clothing items because you didn’t realize you had already bought one? Do you not buy items you really like because you know you already have something — even though you don’t really love it? A closet inventory is more than just a cleverly disguised way to declutter your closet (though it is that, too).

Adrienne Breaux

Jul 16, 2020

World Sleep Day: 73 of Our Best Tips for Better Shut Eye

No matter which side of the bed you got up on this morning, chances are, you could probably use a little more shut eye. Today is the tenth annual World Sleep Day, an event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important sleep related issues. We do our fair share of talking about snoozing around here, so today, we’ve rounded up our best tips for a better night’s sleep. Don’t let your space steal your sleep.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 16, 2020