A 500-Square-Foot, $1900-per-Month Astoria Rental Got a Grown-Up Glow Up
After living in this same rental apartment for 13 years, Dave says the place was starting to feel stale and not adult enough. But he spent a few months and a few thousand dollars elevating his rental's style.
May 30, 2023
I Tried the "Move-Out Method" and It Cleared Out My Closet in 2 Hours
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This decluttering method helped me finally conquer my clutter.
May 30, 2023
This Next-Level Comfy Mattress Helped Cure My Back Pain (It’s on Sale!)
Snag it while it's on sale!
May 30, 2023
How To Clean A Toilet with Denture Tablets
Keeps dentures bright and clean? Check. Lifts stains from your toilet bowl? Check! Drop a tablet in your toilet and let the effervescent powers of denture cleanser do the hard work. There are only three things needed and here’s how to do it. Denture cleansing tablets Toilet brush Gloves Drop one cleansing tablet into the toilet bowl and let sit for 20-30 minutes, the water will turn blue as it starts to effervesce. Use your toilet brush to work off any rings or stains in the bowl.
May 29, 2023
The $11 Amazon Find That Instantly Doubled My Closet Space (and It’s on Sale!)
It can hold more than meets the eye!
May 29, 2023
10 Easy Dusting Hacks for When You’re Beyond Lazy
Including one way to kick up dust without lifting a finger.
May 29, 2023
How To Trim Your Coax TV Cable
Coax cableshome theater setupsThe tools and instructions will help shortened your coax cable to use without needing for the cable man. Coax cable Coax cable cutter Crimp or screw-on F-connectors Wire cutters or some strong scissors 1. Determine how long of a cable you need, and cut it with scissors. We wanted several inches, so choose six inches just to be safe and allow us to have some room for error.
May 29, 2023
My $5 Magic Trick For Making Dirty Shoes Look New Again in Seconds
You’ll truly be amazed at how quickly the transformation happens, it’s simple, and totally effective.
May 29, 2023
B&A: A Simple Paint Project Changes This Living Room’s Whole Vibe
Home Projects
“I had an apartment before where I just did a rectangle on the wall, and I LOVED how it looked,” this DIYer says. “Now that I have my own house, I knew I could get a bit more extra with it.”
May 29, 2023
How To Use an Uno Shade with a Harp & Finial Lamp
Changing up a lampshade can be a quick and easy way to transform the look of a room, but finding the perfect lampshade can be a challenge. IKEA offers a wonderful selection of lampshades at reasonable prices, but they have uno fittings. Uno fittings are a large threaded ring in the middle of the fabric shades top tripod. According to Flip The Switch blog, uno fitters are commonly found on small and medium shades, and less frequently on large and over-sized shades.
May 29, 2023
9 Kids Rooms Using IKEA’s Trofast as Genius Storage
Smart customizable options to solve a range of organization conundrums.
May 29, 2023
This Nursery Staple Belongs in Your Grown-Up Kitchen, and Here’s Why
Style
You may be surprised how well this youthful decor element works in this setting.
May 29, 2023
TikTok Is Bringing Back ’90s-Inspired “Celestial Decor”
The nostalgia is written in the stars.
May 29, 2023
Here’s Why TikTok Is Obsessed with This IKEA Cart
The color doesn’t hurt.
May 29, 2023
5 Ways to Get the TikTok-Approved “Clean Girl” Home Decor Aesthetic
Style
It’s surprisingly easy to pull off this luxe-meets-effortless trend.
May 29, 2023
“RailScapes” Are the Latest Houseplant Trend Taking Over TikTok
If you’re running out of room in your house to display your houseplants, then it’s time to think outside the box.
May 29, 2023
8 Beach Games to Play All Summer Long
Living
They’re fun enough to make you put down your beach read.
May 29, 2023
This Is the Happiest State in the U.S., According to One Study
How does your state rank?
May 29, 2023
The Easy Way You Can Save Money as a Remote Worker Abroad
Real Estate
You’re 183 days away from bulking up your savings while overseas.
May 29, 2023
A Family of Six Shares a Warm and Cozy Colorado Rental Home
Tamera Walters has been renting this townhouse for two-and-a-half years and shares it with her husband, Max, and four kids (ages 7, 5, 3, and 1). She tells us about her home: With four kids under seven, our home is loud, fun, and full of systems. Every inch needs to be child-safe and friendly, but also feel like two adults live here!Every closet has been converted into rooms or play space. And we have even changed the primary bathroom into a small office.
May 29, 2023
5 Things I Always Clean “Wrong” in the Kitchen That I Refuse to Change
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At least for now.
May 29, 2023
B&A: 3 Simple but Striking Paint Projects Liven up a Drab ‘80s Porch
Home Projects
According to trendspotters, the porch is taking priority over the backyard in 2023 — after all, it’s where the first impression is made.
May 28, 2023
H&M Home’s Summer Collection Is a Maximalist Dream
So while you wait for summertime to arrive in all its glory, H&M’s latest collection is here with maximalist designs to tide you over.
May 28, 2023
The All-White HomeGoods Pineapple Stool Looks Even Better Painted
It goes with all the other fruit stools.
May 28, 2023
These IKEA Bedroom Ideas Will Provide Major Design Inspo on a Budget
Style
Turns out Big Blue has great sleep-space decor, too.
May 28, 2023
See How a 1,100-Square-Foot Layout Looks in a Brownstone vs. a Bungalow
Real Estate
Who knew the same size could look so different?
May 28, 2023
The Must-Have Backyard Accessory I Never Pay Full Price For
Living
It’s essential to my deck decor.
May 28, 2023
This $26 Amazon Find Makes Family Road Trips More Organized and Enjoyable
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I don’t know how I’ve been traveling with kids this whole time without it.
May 28, 2023
Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
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A couple transforms a sore spot in their home into an efficient and good-looking storage space with the help from IKEA.
May 27, 2023
6 Clever Ways to Convert Your Closet into a Bedroom
There are plenty of ways to make the most of limited space with lots of clever conversions, like alcove beds to IKEA furniture hacks, and of course, a closet-turned-bedroom. Using a sizable closet as an additional sleeping space is a budget-friendly way to squeeze more life out of your existing space, even if it’s small. Take a look at these ideas to help you to eke out a bit more room, and create cozy sleeping nooks in the process.
May 27, 2023
Did You Know You Can Use a Tablet Stylus With the Apple MacBook?
The Macbook Air and the Macbook Pro laptops are both known for their best in class touch pad. Accurate and smooth to the touch, nothing really compares. Love your Macbook touch pad? Find even more reasons to love it and pick up a stylus for tablet style pen input on your Mac. Pair it with a software package that takes advantage of the capacitive touch pad and stylus compatibility.
May 27, 2023
This Internet Hack Says a Dishwasher Tablet Will Unclog Your Sink—So I Tried It
I also asked a plumber to explain what was up.
May 27, 2023
B&A:“Despised” Red Brick Fireplace Is Revitalized with a $20 Refresh
Home Projects
“From execution to completion (dry time), it only took us about 36 hours or so,” this DIYer says of this beginner-friendly project.
May 27, 2023
People Are Just Discovering How to Open Tightly Sealed Jars with Ease
And it only requires the use of a bottle opener.
May 27, 2023
Before and After: A Designer Glams Up a Rental with Luxe Gold Touches
Style
It all started with a marigold velvet sofa!
May 27, 2023
An Appliance Repair Pro Shares the Reasons Why Washing Machines Break
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And how to avoid it.
May 27, 2023
Why You Should Ditch Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Stat
It turns out, choosing to use a traditional liquid dish detergent or a tablet isn't simply a matter of personal preference.
May 27, 2023
What’s the Difference Between Cleaning Vinegar and Cooking Vinegar?
Investing in vinegar isn’t as straightforward as you’d think.
May 27, 2023
The 10 Best Memorial Day Deals You Can Get on Appliances
Save $90 on a KitchenAid stand mixer.
May 27, 2023
The IKEA Product That’s a Closet Secret Weapon
We probably all dream of having a Carrie Bradshaw-style custom closet. But those things are expensive. Really, really expensive. As an alternative, there’s a trusty IKEA product that will give you the look of custom shelving, for a fraction of the price. You may have already guessed what it is. The product is called Billy: the world’s most versatile bookcase, and it turns out, makes for some pretty great storage closet as well.
May 26, 2023
All the Memorial Day Home Deals You Can Shop Right Now
Over 200 sales!
May 26, 2023
B&A: This Checkered Console Makeover Proves the Power of Small DIYs
Home Projects
Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.
May 26, 2023
15 Clever & Unusual Ways Magazine Holders Can Organize Your Life
Magazine holders — whether metal, cardboard, wood or some other material — aren’t just for corralling your issues of Dwell. They can keep papers and magazines neat and tidy, and hold mails, books, newspapers, documents, and files without taking up too much space on your wall or door. With so many ways magazine holders can organize your life, you can get creative and clever in just about every room of the house to make your life a little more organized.
May 26, 2023