Before and After: A Bare Patio Gets a Dreamy Redo with “Italian Courtyard” Vibes

Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more

This Dad Used His Vintage Toy Collection to Create a Homemade “Schitt’s Creek” Playset

Arielle Tschinkel Contributor Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her … Read more

The Surprising Reason You Might Want to Bring a Can of Paint into the Bathroom

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. July is all about decorating with bold color here at Apartment Therapy, so you’ve probably noticed a lot of colorful inspiration coming your way. In a recent house tour, Rich O’Gorman put his wildly whimsical home in the … Read more

Peek Inside the Mansion from “Meet the Parents” — It’s For Sale Right Now

Arielle Tschinkel Contributor Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her … Read more

This Powerful Dyson Stick Vacuum Is Great for Homes with Pets — and $80 off Right Now

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Kitchn staffers love Dyson. Okay, they’re pretty much obsessed — they even ranked at the top of their Best List. They’re powerful, maneuverable, easy to empty, and so much more. And what do we all love even more … Read more

This One (Nearly Free, Basically Magic) Trick Can Fix Your Home’s Biggest Eyesore

Muralists like Racheal Jackson of Banyan Bridges and Mila Moraga-Holz of Jest Cafe have been showing home enthusiasts just how transformational a mural can be when combined with interior design. Creative shapes and playful hues inject unique personality into otherwise basic rooms — but even just an accent wall in a bold color can add … Read more