Stack of colorful books on a pink shelf next to a wooden chair and green plant.
If You Only Read One Book in September, Make it This One
While the heat may still be a bit unrelenting, that doesn’t mean you can’t start diving into the exciting rooster of 2021 fall book releases.
Sep 2, 2021
Why Lumber Prices Have Gone Up — And How Pros Say You Can Deal with It
There are tons of people who have stories about skyrocketing lumber costs and inventory shortages since early last year.
Sep 2, 2021
The Useful Drawer Your Kitchen Probably Doesn't Have — But Should
According to cooking experts and teachers.
Sep 2, 2021
These Are the Cheapest U.S. Suburbs — But That Doesn't Mean They're Affordable
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Life in the ‘burbs clearly doesn’t come cheap.
Sep 2, 2021
A Bristol Home Features a Limewash Wall, Cool Coffee Spot, & Glass Conservatory
Graphic designer Claire Latchem and her music director partner, Dan Broadley, bought their home in early 2020, have worked to transform it into a home that inspires creativity.
Sep 2, 2021
7 New Things I Learned About Tidying From Marie Kondo’s Show “Sparking Joy”
Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly learn anything more from the decluttering expert, Marie Kondo dropped her new Netflix show.
Sep 2, 2021
These Are the 8 Best Living Room Layout Ideas We've Seen in 2021 So Far
Straight from AT's House Tour section!
Sep 2, 2021
7 Back-to-School Habits That You Can Use in Your Everyday Life, Too
Whether or not you're in school.
Sep 2, 2021
6 Ways to Make Your Bed Look More Expensive, According to Home Stagers
Here are a few pointers for creating a luxe look on a budget.
Sep 2, 2021
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Here’s Where to Find Stylish Pet Products to Fit Your Home
Our pets love the comforts of home just as much as their human housemates, and with leaves and temps falling, it’s a great moment to refresh your space for the coming months of peak pet snuggles. But while we want our furry sidekicks to always have the best of the best, we also want pet gear that aligns with our own style.The solution? Chewy’s Home Collection!
Sep 1, 2021
An Airy 700-Square-Foot Apartment Shows How to Take Advantage of Natural Light
Gabriela's goal was to make her apartment place cozy and welcoming with new and thrifted pieces that bring personality, warmth, and fun to the space while maintaining a relatively neutral palette.
Sep 2, 2021
This Drastic Decluttering Method Will Make You Fall in Love With Your Home Again
This may be the secret to finally getting the home you've always wanted.
Sep 2, 2021
I Was Never Picky About Bath Towels Before, but Now These Are the Only Ones I’ll Use (Plus, They’re on Sale!)
Wrapping myself in these luxurious linens feels like such a treat.
Sep 1, 2021
Before and After: A Colorful $700 Redo Made My Rental Bedroom Feel Like Home
My wanderlust inspired a whole new look for my boring white bedroom.
Sep 1, 2021
5 Paint Trends Making Your Space Feel Smaller, According to Home Stagers
Here's what to avoid if you're going for spaciousness.
Sep 1, 2021
This Tip from My Grandmother Changed My Relationship to Work
Talking about work in my off-hours wasn't helping anyone, least of all myself.
Sep 1, 2021
This Hack Can Help You Make a Giant Luxe-Looking Mirror for $150 or Less
Marissa Ashcraft, a home and DIY creator, found a way to hack a 3-foot by 5-foot giant mirror for just $150.
Sep 1, 2021
This Might Be the Most Maximalist Collection IKEA Has Ever Launched
It even includes a hot pink, frilly take on the iconic FRAKTA bag!
Sep 1, 2021
Serena Williams’ Golden Chandelier Is a Showstopping Work of Art
She and sister Venus designed the chandelier, along with the rest of her house.
Sep 1, 2021
The Very First Thing You Should Do After Moving into Your Forever Home
According to an expert.
Sep 1, 2021
IKEA Wants to Buy Your Old Furniture
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On August 30, IKEA launched a program in the U.S. that asks IKEA shoppers to sell back their unwanted, gently-used IKEA furniture. This program is part of IKEA’s goal to become a more sustainable and circular company within this decade.Dubbed “Buy Back & Resell,” the service allows IKEA Family members to sell their IKEA furniture back to the store where the furniture will be resold in the AS-IS section. Those who sell back their furniture will receive store credit.
Sep 1, 2021
10 Little Habits that Can Transform Your Mornings
In 5 minutes or less!
Sep 1, 2021
Marie Kondo Got a Lesson in Gardening During “Sparking Joy” — Here’s What She Learned
Her new series “Sparking Joy” is all about tidying spaces outside a home — including outdoor gardens.
Sep 1, 2021
B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Rental's Budget Redo Includes a Now Unrecognizable Entry
It's not just the entryway (which was turned into a cozy and much more functional spot) that got a refresh... every room was updated without breaking the bank.
Sep 1, 2021
Ty Pennington Just Recommended a "Crying Room" — and It's Not the Worst Idea
Tough times call for crying rooms.
Sep 1, 2021
How to Transform a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Groovy '70s-Style Burl Wood Piece
This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.
Sep 1, 2021
How to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a Funky 1980s Memphis-Style Centerpiece
An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.
Sep 1, 2021
How to Turn a Basic IKEA KALLAX into a 1960s Brutalist-Style Display Piece
The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.
Sep 1, 2021
3 Easy DIYs to Turn a Plain IKEA KALLAX into a '60s, '70s, or '80s Masterpiece
This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.
Sep 1, 2021
When the World Feels Like It's Devolving into Chaos, Fold Some Socks
During the pandemic, I began ritualizing the sorting of the socks, turning it into a meditative, mindful moment.
Sep 1, 2021
This Is When Fall Leaves Will Look the Best In Your Area
If you’re looking to travel this fall, the map is a helpful tool to use to ensure that you get the best leaf-peeping opportunities.
Sep 1, 2021
An 1897 Victorian-Style Home Has DIY Wall Treatments and Gorgeous Furnishings
The house was built in 1897 and was originally occupied by workers from the local brick factory.
Sep 1, 2021
21 Things I’m Throwing Out Before Labor Day Weekend
The easiest way to manage all the stuff that comes with getting back into a routine? Have less of it.
Sep 1, 2021
Here’s How You Can Stay Inside a Potato-Themed Airbnb
It looks spud-tacular.
Sep 1, 2021
There's an Art to Driving Past a Place You Used to Live
Here's how to master it.
Aug 31, 2021
Here's How to Carve a Spot for Working or Dining From an Open Floor Plan
No walls? No problem. You can still have a dining room or a little nook in the middle of your open floor plan.
Aug 31, 2021
What TV Shows Get Right (and Wrong) about Dorm Living
While some parts of dorm culture they get right, there is plenty they get wrong.
Aug 31, 2021
5 Rental-Friendly Upgrades to Prioritize When You're on a Budget
These small touches make a big splash.
Aug 31, 2021
One of Vermeer’s Most Famous Works Has a Hidden Painting Inside
At some point during its 360-year lifespan, Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window” received a massive makeover that was just recently undone. Thanks to a restoration effort 40 years in the making, Vermeer’s painting now looks just like it did when it left the artists’ studio back in 1659.In 1979, an x-ray of the piece showed that the bare wall behind the girl wasn’t actually bare at all.
Aug 31, 2021
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Enter for a Chance to Win: Ready-to-Hang Art for Your Dream Gallery Wall
Prize: $1,500 gift card to LUMASGallery walls are the It Girls of interior design: effortlessly cool and sophisticated with an intuitive combo of shapes, colors, and textures that somehow look just right together. A great gallery wall isn’t hard to put together, either — once you have the artwork.Think of LUMAS as your personal art buyer.
Aug 31, 2021
Small/Cool's Grand Prize Winner Lives in a Colorful Space Full of Inspiration
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These grand prize winners have a warm, colorful, and cheerful space they DIYed themselves.
Aug 31, 2021
The Controversial Home Staging Tactic That Annoys Real Estate Pros
It's admittedly a little weird.
Aug 31, 2021
5 Ways Remote Learning Can Change for the Better
From a teacher who has been working from home for the past two years.
Aug 31, 2021
East Fork Pottery Just Brought One of Its Most Popular Colors Out of Retirement — but Only for a Short Time
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This dreamy hue is back for a limited time.
Aug 31, 2021
These 36 Homes Tell the Story of Design by the Decade, from the 1910s to the 1990s
In honor of throwback month, I've rounded up house tours from nine decades — from the 1910s to the 1990s — to celebrate the hallmarks of those design eras. It's a celebration of the decor personalities that have shaped our past and continue to have strong influences on the future!
Aug 31, 2021
5 WFH Rules I Set to Stay Productive and Avoid Burning Out
As someone who's self-employed and works from home, these are key.
Aug 31, 2021