Transform Your Garden Shed Into a Bar For Your Next Summer DIY Project

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you want to take your backyard to the next level, why not bring happy hour to you during your next DIY project this summer? Perfect for entertaining throughout the warmer months, with just a few materials, you … 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

A ‘Recovering Minimalist’s’ Rainbow-Painted Cottage is Pure Sunshine

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Marita (mama), Farah (kiddo), Nara and Honeybee (dogs), and Luna, Tuna, and Oona (cats)Location: Greater Seattle areaSize: 1,000 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, owned Marita says she encountered more than a few raised eyebrows when she … Read more

15 DIY Desk Ideas to Make Working from Home a Breeze

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. PSA: You deserve better than settling for your kitchen countertops as your “office” space. With so many of us still working from home, a home office space has become a must. But if buying a brand new desk … Read more

Check Out This TikToker’s Impressive DIY Faux Plant Wall on a Budget

Combs, who posts on TikTok under aptly named handle @lexi.diy, is currently sharing her journey as she completes a full head-to-toe renovation on her Virginia home.  Having racked up over 1.2 million followers, Combs posts helpful DIY and money-saving tips, and one that’s particularly eye catching is her impressive plant wall that brings greenery into … Read more

Ready, Aim, Fire! How to Stock a Campfire Box

Photo: Amber Dickson Whether at the beach, the woods, or your own backyard, a campfire is a guaranteed way to relax and enjoy your favorite people.  Take a little time to stock a campfire box with a few of the following fire-starting supplies.  It will make lighting a campfire quick and easy and therefore more … Read more

5 Things I Learned After Installing My First-Ever Bidet

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

DIY 4th of July Popsicles, Two Ways: One for Kids and One for Adults!

Here’s a summertime tip: Always make popsicles. Summer is here, which means the Fourth of July is on the way and you probably have a barbeque to host. Whether you’re holding a kid-friendly summer party or an adults-only celebration, popsicles will make everyone happy, including you! That’s because they’re ridiculously easy to make, you can prep them far in advance, and … Read more

These Patio Garden Ideas Will Make You Want to Spend All Your Time Outdoors

If your patio has seen better days, there’s no better time to give it a good refresh. And once you’ve livened up your patio furniture, you may want to take a look at your patio’s plant life, whether that means a vertical garden or sticking with traditional pots and raised beds.  Looking to eat what … Read more