The January Cure Is My Favorite, Free Way to Reset My Home in the New Year

When I start thinking about the new year, one thing that immediately comes to mind is that I want to spend some time refreshing my home. Not just because it gives me that “fresh start, new year” feeling, but also because it’ll make my overall space look better and renewed. So the first action I’m taking to ensure I do just that at the beginning of 2026 is signing up for the January Cure program. 

If you, too, are looking to reset your home, then you should join me: Apartment Therapy’s upcoming January Cure is a completely free program that’ll help your home feel better, cleaner, and more restored for you in just 20 days. You can sign up by using the email sign-up box below, or clicking on this sign-up page. The program will launch on Monday, January 5, 2026, and run until Friday, January 30, 2026. 

The January Cure is a free 20-day program that gives you the tools to reset your home for the year ahead. The program starts on Monday, January 5, 2026, and ends Friday, January 30, 2026 — with assignments rolled out every weekday (weekends are off days!). 

In the first week, you’ll start by getting ready for the year (and projects) ahead with some intentional planning and hands-on decluttering. Then, you’ll work your way up from small tasks that make an impact to big payoff projects that require you to dig in more. Finally, you’ll finish the month strong with assignments that matter. 

By the end of the program, you’ll not only have a refreshed home, but also be equipped with all the necessary tools and tricks you’ll need to keep this “new year” energy going. Just remember that the January Cure is all about making positive changes to your home, but at your own pace. Feel free to skip a day, spend extra time on one task, or rework any of them if you need to. If you’re having any trouble along the way, it’s OK to step away and come back another day. This process should work for you.

Joining is quick and easy: You can either sign up with your email in the box below or on this sign-up page. Then we’ll send those assignments straight to your inbox, starting on Monday, January 5, until January 30, 2026 (weekends excluded). 

The January Cure officially launches on January 5, 2026 — but you don’t have to wait until next year to start making changes to your home. If you’re looking to do some decluttering, take on our 14-day Decluttering Cure. Want to spring clean in December? Follow our 10-day Spring Cleaning Cure. Both programs are completely free — and if you take on any of these challenges, let us know in the community forum!

See you on January 5 for the January Cure!

The Cure Program is a tradition here at Apartment Therapy — it happens every January, April, and September. Click here to learn more about the year-round program and when to sign up.