We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Orangey wood cabinets, beige walls, and basic laminate countertops are each hallmarks of a rental kitchen. And if you have all three, like Toronto-based renter Megan, that’s basically the jackpot. So it’s no wonder Megan called on home … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Rental properties usually see a lot more residents over the years than homes that are owned, which can lead to some very understandable extra wear-and-tear. Take this living room in the home of Lily Sawyer, who blogs at … Read more
Fireplaces can offer both comfort and fantastic architectural detail. That said, some are definitely more aesthetically pleasing than others, and they can be hard (not to mention expensive!) to make over. That’s why we can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right. These 10 brick fireplace transformations, all from real … Read more
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.
Interior design and renovation is the key to any successful home makeover, but it only matters if the exterior of a property is also up to par. In the latest episode of “Rock the Block,” four HGTV all-star teams finally turned to the outside of their identical houses after several weeks of indoor work. While … Read more
Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the chicest spot on a property. But home DIYer Kassy Randazzo’s tool shed was neither functional nor appealing. “It was an unfinished space, like most sheds,” she says. “[It had] no wall paneling or flooring. The old wood was discolored, … Read more
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.
Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more
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.
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.