We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sure, DIY is all about the big picture — but once you spend so much time trying to make something perfect, you might as well take it all the way to the finish line. And if your DIY involves exposed … Read more
Some finishes just feel rich. Think: honed marble, buttery leather, polished granite, or even the textured plaster you’d associate with a European countryside estate. And if you want these sumptuous finishes in your home, you better be willing to pay the price — that is, unless you’re willing to invest the sweat equity into tackling a … Read more
Here’s the thing about organization: It isn’t about you. Well, at least not the person you are right now. An organizational system is mostly for future you, the person who is either frantically looking for something they can’t find or trying desperately to finish a project that seems to have a thousand loose ends. If … Read more
Molly Williams Contributor Molly Williams is a born-and-raised Midwesterner transplanted in New England, where she toils in the garden and teaches writing at a local university. She is the author of “Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora.” Her second book “Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational … Read more
The Duchess of DIY has done it again. Martha Stewart packed a one-two punch recently with an Instagram post showing off a common work-from-home hack, and it’s sending out all kinds of relatability vibes. The lifestyle expert posed while promoting a segment on CNBC for her latest consumer shopping experience, Martha.com. But Stewart’s post also … Read more
Maxwell Ryan CEO Maxwell left teaching in 2001 to start Apartment Therapy as a design business helping people to make their homes more beautiful, organized AND healthy. The website started up in 2004 with the help of his brother, Oliver. Since then he has grown ApartmentTherapy.com, added TheKitchn.com, our home cooking site, and has authored … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. So you want a Samsung The Frame TV, but you don’t like the price tag. Join the club! I perpetually have it on my home wishlist, but the good news is you can still transform your flatscreen into … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When I moved into my new house, there were plenty of things I loved, but the dim overhead lighting was not one of them. And at the time, the only floor lamp I had was the ubiquitous dorm … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Here’s an idea: turning your basic IKEA storage cabinets and dressers into multi-functional lofted beds. It’s a smart way to address the problem of having a small bedroom — you get both a bed and storage in the … Read more
This summer may be taking on a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it quality right now, but rest assured: There’s still plenty of time to tackle your list of warm weather DIYs and to-dos and enjoy them once you’re done. Even better news? There are lots of smart ways to save time, money, and effort in the process, if you … Read more