5 Kitchen Tools You’re Probably Not Replacing as Often as You Should

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, but you have to admit, because so much happens in that space, it’s not always as organized and well-kept as you want it to be. Plus, it’s easy to lose track of what you last replaced, and when. A busy kitchen likely contains tools that … Read more

10 Drill-Free Kitchen Organizers That Create Space Out of Thin Air

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. Here at Apartment Therapy, we make it our business to scout out the newest, smartest, and sleekest items for even the smallest of homes. From over-the-door organizers designed specifically … Read more

Want to Keep Indoor Furniture Safe and Clean Outside?

Have you ever come across a piece of furniture you thought was perfect for your patio or balcony, but it wasn’t quite outside friendly? It happens, and it’s especially frustrating considering that patio furniture can be pretty limited in terms of choice or availability, making it tricky to find something that fits your vision for … Read more

Vomit Isn’t Washing Machine Friendly — Plus, Other Laundry Dos and Don’ts

If you’ve ever paused for just a second before throwing something nasty into your washing machine, you aren’t alone. It’s easy to assume that if it can fit into a washing machine, then the machine can handle it. But that may not really be the case if you want to keep your washer, and your … Read more

How to Get Nail Polish Stains Out of Clothes

Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley

Does Putting Aluminum Foil in Your Dishwasher Really Remove Water Stains?

For as long as I can remember, my mom has always dropped a crumpled ball of aluminum in the dishwasher. She would place it right next to the utensils, pop in a tablet, and turn on the machine like what she did wasn’t sufficiently mysterious. I always thought it was a way to give old … Read more

8 Tools You Need If You’re Apartment Gardening

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. Like so many of my fellow millennials, I’ve become an avid plant collector during the pandemic. I went from having a black thumb that I inherited from my mom … Read more

4 Ways to Protect Your Outdoor Furniture from Annoying Falling Debris

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. Everyone who lives in a place with outdoor space wants a beautiful set of outdoor furniture, but it’s difficult to spend good money on white cushions and decorative pillows … Read more

This Tiny Shift in How I Approach Cleaning Really Takes Away the Stress of It

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