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Lydia Mack

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Lydia Mack is a freelance writer and author of the book "I Put Pants On for This." Her work has been published by VICE, HelloGiggles, On Our Moon, and more. She has been a sweatpants loyalist and homebody since before it was cool, and frequently forgets that she just made a cup of tea. You can find her on Instagram and at lydiamack.com.

Latest Stories

The 29 Best Gifts That Won’t Break in the Mail (Whew!)
Plus, they'll arrive on time!
Lydia Mack
Nov 20, 2025
43 Last-Minute Gifts That Still Feel Special (They'll Never Even Know!)
Shopping
Procrastinators, unite ... tomorrow!
Lydia Mack
Dec 16, 2024
Before and After: A Dirty, Stained Bathroom Gets a Colorful $78 Revamp
The project took one weekend to complete and includes a crafty personal touch.
Lydia Mack
Sep 20, 2021
Before & After: A Historic Home’s Run-Down Kitchen Gets Its Vintage Charm Back
This ambitious overhaul took seven months and came with a $185,000 price tag.
Lydia Mack
Sep 19, 2021
Before & After: A Mismatched Kitchen Gets a Chic, All-White Revamp for $25,000
The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.
Lydia Mack
Sep 17, 2021
Before & After: A Dark Walk-In Closet Becomes a Dreamy Home Office for $3,000
It all comes together with the perfect pink peel-and-stick wallpaper.
Lydia Mack
Sep 16, 2021
Before & After: A Vintage Kitchen Gets a Glam Redo Without Losing Its Charm
The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.
Lydia Mack
Sep 15, 2021
Before & After: A Dingy Bathroom Becomes a Serene Mini Spa for $1,000
Like many great renovation projects, this one started with a fresh coat of white paint.
Lydia Mack
Sep 13, 2021
Before & After: Open Shelving Transforms Kitchen in a Sophisticated $5,000 Redo
The project came to life little by little over the course of six months.
Lydia Mack
Sep 12, 2021
Before & After: Sage Cabinets and a Clever Accent Wall Transform a Blah Bathroom
Four days of work and $265 turn this drab, dated bathroom into a happy and bright place to start the day.
Lydia Mack
Sep 10, 2021
Before & After: A Dark Living Room Is Transformed Thanks to White Paint
A gorgeous fireplace gets a glam, modern refresh to tie the whole room together.
Lydia Mack
Sep 9, 2021
Before & After: Cool Blue Hues and Beloved Family Photos Transform Drab Bedroom
Cherished collections of milk glass and old photos add meaning and character to this revamped master bedroom.
Lydia Mack
Sep 8, 2021
Before and After: A $300, One-Afternoon Redo Peps up This Boring 1982 Bathroom
This speedy redo shows how you can work smarter, not harder.
Lydia Mack
Aug 13, 2021
Before and After: A Luxe $450 Bedroom Redo Looks 10 Times as Expensive
A highlight: the new DIY headboard, made for just $53.
Lydia Mack
Jan 6, 2021
Before and After: A $2,000 Redo Turned a Dated Camper into a Mobile Dream Home
It's still only just 280 square feet, but feels so much bigger.
Lydia Mack
Jan 5, 2021
Why You Need This Ceiling Fan Pull String That Has Over 8,000 Reviews and a Five-Star Rating
An easy fix for an age-old problem.
Lydia Mack
Jan 2, 2021
This Prefab Cabin Is Like Three Houses In One
To glamp or not to glamp, that is the question.
Lydia Mack
Jan 2, 2021
Before and After: An "Unusable" Backyard Turned Year-Round Outdoor Sanctuary
It's "almost like gaining a new room to the house," the homeowner says.
Lydia Mack
Jan 1, 2021
Cat Trees, But Make It Fashion
They're meowtains of fun.
Lydia Mack
Jan 1, 2021
Mornings Are Gonna Be a Thousand Times Better with the New SMEG x Lavazza Coffee Maker
Gonna be so awake on your next Zoom call.
Lydia Mack
Jan 1, 2021
This $10 Snowflake Multi Tool Is Like Having a Full Toolkit Whenever You Need It
And it also happens to be super cute.
Lydia Mack
Dec 29, 2020
This Expandable Desktop Bookshelf Will Declutter Your Desk Once and For All
Because an organized desk is a relaxing desk.
Lydia Mack
Dec 28, 2020
Before and After: A Drab Entryway Gets a Colorful, Welcoming Transformation
It went from so-so to smile-inducing.
Lydia Mack
Dec 18, 2020
Before and After: An Heirloom-Filled Bedroom's Redo Preserves Its Vintage Charm
It's a fresh look, but still feels cozy and lived-in.
Lydia Mack
Dec 17, 2020
Before and After: A Dark, Dated Bathroom Goes Bright—No Windows Required
A few smart changes make this bathroom look way bigger and brighter.
Lydia Mack
Dec 16, 2020
Before and After: A 1920s House Gets a New Kitchen Worthy of Its Vintage Charm
The classic look of the new kitchen makes it feel timeless.
Lydia Mack
Dec 15, 2020
Before and After: A $500 Boho Bathroom Refresh with Ideas Starting at Just $5
This bathroom is full of smart design hacks.
Lydia Mack
Dec 13, 2020
Joanna Gaines Dropped a New Kitchen Collection Just in Time for Holiday Baking
Whether you’re baking nostalgic holiday treats to send to your loved ones, or cooking up comfort food so you can curl up under your weighted blanket and watch “Home Alone” for the tenth time this week (no? Just me?), you’ll want to set yourself up for success with the right tools.
Lydia Mack
Dec 3, 2020
This App Calculates Your Carbon Footprint and Lets You Offset It from Your Phone
All those flights, train rides, and Uber rides really add up.
Lydia Mack
Nov 27, 2020
This DIY Guesthouse Cabin Comes in a Kit and Only Takes Three Days to Build
No special tools or extra trips to the hardware store required.
Lydia Mack
Nov 26, 2020
I Tried This Popular Paw Cleaner, and 10,000 Amazon Reviewers Aren’t Wrong
I decided to give it a shot, and it turned out to be a lifesaver.
Lydia Mack
Nov 13, 2020
"Design Star" Is Returning to HGTV in 2021 with a Twist
NEWS
The show that launched Emily Henderson, Tiffany Brooks, and David Bromstad is coming back.
Lydia Mack
Nov 9, 2020
This “Hocus Pocus” Actor & His Family Observe Halloween With Subtly Spooky Decor
Speaker, podcast host, entrepreneur, and Halloween fan Carrie Murray happens to be married to actor Sean Murray, Thackery Binx in "Hocus Pocus." Here's a peek at their home's subtle but spooky Halloween decorations!
Lydia Mack
Oct 27, 2020
This Instagram Is Filled with Major Wall Mural Inspo for Every Room of the House
It's amazing how creative they get with bold patterns, geometric shapes, and wild color combinations.
Lydia Mack
Aug 25, 2020
The New Magnolia Fall Furniture Collection Is “Relaxed Sophistication”
The 175-piece collection has everything you need to reconfigure your bedroom, entryway, living and dining areas, and of course, home office.
Lydia Mack
Aug 5, 2020
Before and After: A “Wasted Space” Laundry Room is Transformed by Fun Wallpaper and IKEA Storage
When architect and interior designer Taryn Bone of Bone Collective Studio bought her first home last year with her husband, she knew the laundry room of her new Boston residence would need some work just to become functional.
Lydia Mack
Jul 31, 2020