B&A: A $350 Redo Takes This Dining Room from Thrown Together to Totally Glam

Savannah West Home Assistant Editor Savannah is a master binge-watcher and home cook. When she’s not testing new recipes or re-watching Gossip Girl, you can find her on Facetime with her grandma. Savannah is a news producer turned lifestyle blogger and professional homebody. She has a bachelors in journalism from Clark Atlanta University, a certification … Read more

Before and After: A $300, One-Afternoon Redo Peps up This Boring 1982 Bathroom

Lydia Mack Contributor 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 … Read more

5 DIYers Share How Their Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper *Actually* Holds Up Over Time

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I asked five DIYers how their peel-and-stick wallpaper is doing since they applied it — from as little as one month ago, up to five years ago. They gave me the honest low-down, and Elizabeth Rees, co-founder of Chasing … Read more

Before and After: An IKEA HEMNES Gets a Colorful, Botanical Upgrade for $40

Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

A Designer’s Brooklyn Rental Apartment Is One Large DIY Project

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Alyse Eisenberg, Aaron Dean Eisenberg, and our pup, River (Black Lab/Shepherd Mix rescued during Covid from Social Tees) Location: Gowanus — Brooklyn, New York Size: 1,800 square feetType of Home: It is a two-story duplex, loft-style apartment … Read more

14 Home Decor Products you can Totally DIY

I love stores like Antropologie, Urban Outfitters and West Elm as much as the next person, but I can’t afford to decorate my whole home with their products. I pick and choose my must-have items to splurge on and, whenever possible, I DIY the rest based on my favorite store-bought pieces. Some home decor products have … Read more

B&A: A Tiny 1840s Galley Kitchen Gets a Space-Maximizing Redo for $7,000

Working in tight quarters can be tricky. Especially with a house that dates back to the late 1800s where no walls are straight or level. However, there are plenty of ways to find space and organization in your tiny kitchen all while making it look fab. Take it from Ceilan Hunter-Green and her partner Harry … Read more

How To: Simple Renter Friendly Window Treatment

If you already have functional privacy window treatments such as blinds or shades, but need to add in a little color or texture, this super simple budget-friendly DIY is the perfect fix. This solution requires no holes in the wall and no expensive window hardware. It’s perfect for rental situations or can even be used to stage your home to sell.      … Read more

Before and After: A DIY Redo Fills This Dreary Sunroom with Good 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

How to Make a Waterproof Picnic Blanket

Ah, summer. It’s a magical time. The days are slower, the weather is fantastic (here in the Midwest anyway – sorry, Southern readers!), and everyone seems happier. Are you taking the time to soak up some sun and enjoy all that nature has to offer? If you aren’t outdoors-y enough for camping or hiking, try going on a picnic! Food … Read more