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Dutch Boy Paint’s 2026 Color of the Year Feels Like Butter Yellow 2.0Decorating
It’s warm, neutral, and inviting.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 21, 2025
How To Upgrade Drawer Knobs, Pulls, and HandlesDecorating
If you find you’re becoming restless with your furniture, consider updating the hardware. This simple fix can majorly transform dressers and cabinets, taking them from blah to mwah! New hardware can make inexpensive pieces look luxe and bring vintage pieces closer to the modern realm. Mismatched furniture? Bring the look together with coordinating hardware in hardly any time at all. Knobs and drawer pulls range dramatically in price, you can find them from as little as .
Ashley Poskin
Nov 4, 2022
Dutch Boy's 2023 Color of the Year Will Be Your New Go-To NeutralDecorating
The medium-toned neutral is cozy, versatile, and restorative.
Noella Williams
Sep 1, 2022
How to Remove Stickers & Labels From GlassHome Projects
Depending on your personality, peeling a label off could be the best or worst possible way to spend a half hour. If it’s your worst nightmare, we’ve got a great tip for you that will have your vessel sticker-free in just a few short minutes! Turn your hairdryer to high heat and hold it over the sticker for about 45 seconds. After 45 seconds of direct heat, test a corner of the sticker and see if it peels away easily.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 20, 2019
Fast & Fashionable: A Sweet Wooden Wall Hanging to DIYHome Projects
Who says Valentines Day has to be all about flowers and perfume, and delicate things? Sure, those are nice, but if your snookums fancies craft projects and lovely artwork instead — well, this project is for them! 3′ wood dowel rods (I used 2 3/4″ diameter rods) String or twine Wood, styrofoam, or clay beads in all sizes Craft paint Power drill Saw Drill bits Scissors Sandpaper Small level (optional) Wood clamp (optional) Packing tape (optional) Craft needle (optional) 1.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Hide Home WiresHome Projects
No matter how clean your space actually is, a tangled bundle of wires can instantly make the room appear messy and unorganized. Make your space clutter free and ready for its close-up with one of these helpful hints. Before you start: Turn off and unplug all your appliances and do a quick sweep to remove any dust bunnies that may have taken up residence in your wire pile.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
The Perfect Pair: How To Make Lamps from Decorative VasesHome Projects
A pair of matching lamps can be a large investment, and it’s not always easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. A cheaper alternative is to roll up your sleeves, pull out the power drill, and make your own perfect pair by using twin vases and lamp kits. You may be surprised at how straightforward the process is – and, of course, this tutorial works for anyone who has a solo vase they’d love to upgrade, too!
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Make a No-Sew Tote Out of a PillowcaseHome Projects
Widowed pillowcases are just as common around our house as single socks. I have no idea what happens to them, but apparently the same monster that eats socks also has an appetite for pillowcases.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How To Make Super Quick & Easy Drawstring Seat Covers to Update Outdoor FurnitureHome Projects
Are those chevron print seat cushions just not doing it for you anymore? Before purchasing a new set and forking over a large wad of cash (seriously, even cushions at the big box stores are pricey!), check out this handy DIY for drawstring seat covers. They’re easy to remove and wash, and can be changed out as many times as you like throughout the seasons. Now, there is a bit of sewing involved but it’s nothing fancy so don’t be intimidated.
Ashley Poskin
Dec 19, 2019
How to Make a Small Entryway Wall Organizer (with Magnets!)Home Projects
As renters, we take what we can get, and what we often get are miniscule (or non-existent) entryways and a lack of built-in storage. This multi-faceted organizer has a variety of ways to hang your stuff — coats, bags, and umbrellas — so they are at your fingertips as you head out the door, and stay tidy when you come back in. As a neat bonus, it also has a magnetized area for keys. You can learn how to make one yourself, right after the jump!
Dabney Frake
Dec 19, 2019
DIY Project Idea: How to Make a Modern Pegboard Shelving SystemHome Projects
As DIY projects go, this is one of my favorites. A photo of one popped up here on Apartment Therapy last year, and it’s been in my crosshairs ever since. I love this shelving system because it’s simple, yet pretty, and can be configured in multiple ways. It’s also very easy to make, with a little precision and patience.
Dabney Frake
Dec 19, 2019
6 Ways to Make Your Bed Look & Feel Larger Than It IsDecorating
Blessed with only enough room for a twin bed? Trying to make a double work for two while you save up for that California king? Buying a bed that’s properly in proportion to your space (or your budget) means you’re usually left wishing there was a little more room to spread out at night. Not all of these strategies will work for your life, and some of them only give you extra space visually.
Taryn Williford
Jun 26, 2019
How To Wash WallsCleaning
Washing your walls is a fantastic deep cleaning chore that is best tackled in late spring and early fall when you can crack a window or open a door to assist in the drying process. However time consuming, it is a necessary task to keep your home looking (and smelling!) great and can extend the life of your paint job. Washing your walls is a fantastic deep cleaning chore that is best tackled in late spring and early fall when you can crack a window or open a door to assist in the drying process.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 5, 2019
How To Install a New Light FixtureHome Projects
I can’t tell you how easy this project is. Seriously, my bloodhound could do it. This is also one of those things you can do to make yourself happy as a renter, but that won’t piss your landlord off. After removing it, just keep the old light and put it back up before you move out.
Dabney Frake
May 5, 2019
Emergency Cleanups: How To Remove Ink, Wine & Oil StainsCleaning
Spills are almost always unexpected, and always a pain. My mother clearly knew this: when I left for college she gave me a small, thick book called “Field Guide to Stains,” which I still have and reference more frequently than I ever thought I would. STAIN REMOVAL STAPLES I find the best way to deal with stains is to be prepared.
Emil Evans
May 4, 2019
5 Objects You Can Repurpose to Organize Your Closet BeautifullyOrganizing
Think you need an expensive bespoke solution to organize your closet? Think again. These five household objects can pull double-duty and wrangle tough-to-store jewelry and purses (at least while you save up for that Kardashian-style closet of your dreams). When stashed vertically in a magazine rack (or four), clutches and wallets take up virtually zero space. Plus, like the spines of magazines, you can still see and grab every single one.
Taryn Williford
May 4, 2019
How To Upgrade Your Vintage Suitcase to a Side TableHome Projects
I found a gorgeous mustardy yellow vintage suitcase, which I upcycled into a fabulous side table. Not only that, I added extra character to the case with some vintage luggage labels. You can download these vintage luggage labels on my blog for free. This vintage suitcase looks great either as a bedside table or a coffee table. It’s also really useful for storage of stuff like magazines.
Nora Taylor
Apr 30, 2019
Wall-Mounted Shelving Systems You Can DIYHome Projects
One of my favorite small space hacks is swapping your bookcases for wall-mounted shelving. We’ve created roundups of wall mounted shelving systems before, but for those of you who are especially crafty there are also plenty of DIY options. Here are eight different DIY ways to turn a blank wall into a storage mecca. Above: Dabito from Old Brand New used components available at the hardware store to create this wall-mounted shelving system, which includes a desk.
Nancy Mitchell
May 13, 2016
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Simple Solutions: Painted HeadboardSponsored
If you think the secret to a making a grand statement in your bedroom is buying an expensive, clunky headboard that takes up too much space and time to assemble, we have good news for you. There’s a seriously easy and chic way to transform your bedroom in a single weekend. The simple solution? Paint your headboard.
Margaret Abrams
Sep 24, 2015
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Simple Solutions: Half-Painted WallSponsored
It seems like we’re always looking for an easy way to add a little color and contrast into our homes without sacrificing too much money or time. But finding the one color that is the right one for your room can sometimes take more energy than the job itself. The simple solution? Half-painted walls. We’re loving this super easy, personalized, and colorful way to change your home in 24 hours. Still split in two as to how to get started?
Margaret Abrams
Sep 22, 2015