5 Home Finance Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Experts

Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more

The Best Furniture and Decor You Can Get Right Now for Under $100

Blair Donovan Shopping Editor, Style Blair is Apartment Therapy’s Style Shopping Editor, where she covers the latest brand launches, need-to-buys, and anything related to her two unofficial beats — cane and rattan. Whenever she’s not perusing for the latest home finds (a rarity), you’ll probably find her reading, watching a horror film, or on the … Read more

B&A: A $25 DIY Gives a Beat-Up Dresser a Fresh Modern-Meets-Vintage Look

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 Neutral Nursery Gets a Bold, Colorful Big Kid Look with a $600 Refresh

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.

Designers Say These Are the 7 Areas of the Home Where Clients Are Most Likely to Splurge

Decorating and furnishing an entire home is no small or inexpensive process, so clients undertaking major redesigns often have to be a bit picky about where they’re willing to spend a little extra. “It goes without saying that kitchens and bathrooms are typically the two areas that people are willing to splurge on or put … Read more

B&A: A $350 Dining Room Redo Features a Smart IKEA Hack and Other Custom DIYs

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.

How I Created the Viral Disco Ball Light Effect in My Bedroom for Just $10

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. It’s safe to say that disco balls have taken over interiors. They’re in bedrooms, kitchens, and even bathrooms. Seeing how sunshine reflects off a disco ball’s metallic surface, filling rooms with the most magical dappled light, I can’t … Read more

This Genius $10 Product Will Breathe New Life Into Your Secondhand Wood Furniture

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. About a year ago, I posted a photo of a super sad piece of wood furniture to my Instagram Stories asking my community if there was anything short of a full, professional refinishing that could make the surface … Read more

Before and After: An Old Yellowed Bathroom Gets a $900, DIY-Packed Makeover

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.

10 Little Ways to Boost Your Credit Score, According to Finance Experts

Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more