Megan Baker Home Projects Editor Megan is a writer and editor who specializes in home upgrades, DIY projects, hacks, and design. Before Apartment Therapy, she was an editor at HGTV Magazine and This Old House Magazine. Megan has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She is a self-taught weighted … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. My mom used to say that I got so many mosquito bites because I was so sweet. Well, decades later, I am here to tell you that she was wrong; over the years I’ve gotten decidedly less sweet, … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Summer is in full swing, so it’s finally time to step out of the living room and move the party outdoors. Whether you have a small, cool patio or a huge backyard with a pool, you should be … Read more
Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently 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 M. Vazquez Commerce Writer Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, and PureWow, among others. In her free time, you can find her strumming away at her guitar, on the perpetual hunt for the coziest duvet, and enjoying Sundays in the … Read more
But before you zip off to a big-box store to create an in-vogue patio, you may want to reroute to your local vintage spot. One of the more surprising takeaways from the report was an increase in demand for antique furniture — up 30 percent this spring compared to March 2020, and 34 percent from … Read more
If you’ve ever used the terms “porch” and “patio” interchangeably, buckle up: These two home features have a lot that differentiate them. With today’s buyers searching for houses with plenty of outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing, it’s worth considering the differences between porches and patios. Whether you’re thinking about tackling an outdoor remodel project … 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
Raise your hand if you’re one of the many homeowners who became a first-time homesteader once the pandemic hit. Well, maybe you didn’t start growing all your food on your own land, but the spike in gardening and yard improvements last year made vegetable gardens a very 2020 yard feature. The good news, aside from … Read more