B&A: For $105, a Secondhand Cabinet Becomes a Multifunctional Litter Box

Do you love everything about your cat — except their litter box? The cumbersome, smelly eyesore can throw off the aesthetic of any home. Home DIYer Adriana Salinas found a solution to this problem. “Previously I owned two very bulky and ugly litter boxes for my cats that made me uneasy to look at,” says … Read more

Before and After: A $70 Paint and Stencil Redo Totally Revives a Tired Dresser

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

B&A: A $600 DIY Adds Function and Style to a Blank Wall Beside the Stairs

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

Before & After: A Designer Built a Stylish Kitchen in a Former YMCA

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Sometimes, designing the kitchen of your dreams means relocating its footprint to an entirely different floor. Such was the case for Hudson, New York-based interior designer Nicole Fisher, the … Read more

B&A: Small Changes Work Together to Transform a Basic Bedroom for $650

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

B&A: A Chicago Fixer-Upper’s Layout (and Staircase) Was Beautifully Opened Up

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Tim and husband, Ravi, plus Hobbes (orange tabby cat, who loves running up the rooftop stairs) Location: Prairie District — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,500 square feetType of Home: … Read more

B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Revamps a Basement

While Anita and Andre’s home in River Forest, IL was already up-to-date in the main living area, the two doctors wanted nothing more than a modern sanctuary in their outdated basement. The busy parents of two hoped for an adults-only sanctuary that they could relax in after a long day. In the latest episode of … Read more

B&A: A Coffee Table Headed for the Dumpster Looks Shiny & New Again for Just $10

Sarah Everett Staff Writer Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She 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.

Before and After: Lisa Kudrow Gives an Outdated Condo an Update

Lisa Kudrow understands the importance of being a good friend, which is why she decided to give her cousin and best friend Thea a thorough condominium renovation in the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU.” The “Friends” star wanted to craft an updated condo that was also pet friendly for Thea’s many adopted animals.  The … Read more