Washing machine in laundry room with potted plant, wicker basket, and shelf holding detergent and folded towels.
How to Drain a Washing Machine All on Your Own
Organize & Clean
Experts share how you can tackle this yourself.
Oct 23, 2022
How to Clean Textured Lamps and Home Decor
This is the best way to remove dirt and dust from uneven, coarse surfaces.
Oct 22, 2022
I Have 30 Seasonal Wreaths, and I Swear by This DIY Storage Solution
A DIY storage hack with all materials found at a hardware store.
Oct 22, 2022
The Best Kitchen Cleaning Habits From Pro Chefs
Make these part of your routine.
Oct 21, 2022
Celebrity Organizers The Home Edit Say This Design Trend Is Here to Stay
So you might want to double down on it!
Oct 20, 2022
B&A: See This Cluttered Garage's Incredible Transformation
The power of a great organization system.
Oct 20, 2022
5 Productivity Tips (That Work) from Formerly Disorganized People
Use these to stay on track and free up some extra free time.
Oct 19, 2022
7 Unexpected Uses for Mouthwash
It can freshen your breath and your home.
Oct 19, 2022
10 Space-Saving (and Stylish!) Coat Racks That Will Corral Your Jacket Collection
Shopping
They're perfect for apartment dwellers, too!
Oct 18, 2022
We Tried 4 Methods to Clean Enameled Stove Grates and the Winner is So Easy
It got gross, greasy stove grates looking good as new.
Oct 18, 2022
This Stylish Amazon Hamper Actually Makes Me Excited to Do Laundry
And it's on sale now!
Oct 18, 2022
These Sleek Shelves from Etsy Instantly Create Extra Storage Space Just About Anywhere (They’re Drill-Free!)
You can put them in your closet, kitchen, home office... there are so many possibilities!
Oct 17, 2022
How to Recycle Beauty Products
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Brush up on these recycling and disposal methods.
Oct 17, 2022
Laverne Cox’s 634 Square-Foot NYC Studio Has So Many Space-Saving Details You’ll Want to Steal
“I’m 50 years old, and I bought my first place four years ago, so there was a lot of catching up to do — and all of that is okay,” she said.
Oct 17, 2022
The 6 Best Before-and-After Organizing Hacks of Kids Spaces We've Seen Lately
Home Projects
From a shared kids' room, to a closet, to a basement, these rooms manage to keep clutter under control.
Oct 17, 2022
This TikTok Shows a Surprising Way to Store Forks and Knives
I have some thoughts about it.
Oct 17, 2022
How to Clean Period Underwear and Products, According to an OB-GYN
Preserve your items for many cycles to come.
Oct 16, 2022
3 Signs It's Time to Clean Your Dishwasher
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According to appliance repair pros.
Oct 16, 2022
How to Keep Pests Away This Fall
Protect your home from these five common critters.
Oct 15, 2022
I Tried 5 Popular Methods for Cleaning Windows and There's a Clear Winner
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It's so simple and effective.
Oct 15, 2022
The Best and Easiest Way to Clean a Glass Top Stove
Get shiny results with only a few basic ingredients.
Oct 14, 2022
4 Low-Lift, High-Reward Rewarding Cleaning Tasks to Do on a Rainy Fall Day
Enjoy this cozy season in a tidy home.
Oct 14, 2022
Small Bathroom Ideas: 5 Effective Decluttering Tips for a Tidier Space
If you always feel like your small bathroom is drowning in toiletries, cleaning supplies and hair products, it’s time to get serious about creating a bathroom that works. Why? Because it’s the spot in your home you probably spend time in getting ready every morning, and cleaning out this small space for good will mean eliminating mess stress before going into work every day. Here are five tips that will work if you keep them going. 1.
Oct 14, 2022
This Weekend: Contend With (& Conquer) Your Bathroom Storage
Some storage spots are easier to ignore than others which means house clutter tends to accumulate and linger there far longer than it should. We give those spots the side eye (and ourselves a mental reprimand) every time we walk by, but we often need a nudge to actually deal with the trouble spot. Consider this post a friendly little prod in the direction of your bathroom sink, and all the stuff currently hiding beneath it.
Oct 13, 2022
This Weekend: Curb Your Home’s Worst Clutter Culprit
Even the cleanest and most organized homes can get cluttered and super overwhelming fast. Because there’s one thing that piles up faster than a shopping cart in the final minutes of Supermarket Sweep. Unless you’re ready, and keep on top of it every single day, you’ll soon be buried under a suffocating mountain of stuff. This weekend, take the time to conquer this particular mess, and feel lighter almost immediately. Tame the Mail Mountain: Has your mail taken over your life?
Oct 13, 2022
This Weekend, We’ll Get You One Step Closer to Catching Up on Housework
Apartment Therapy Weekend Projects is a guided program designed to help you get the happy, healthy home you’ve always wanted, one weekend at a time. Sign up now for email updates so you never miss a lesson. Is there such a thing as being caught up on housework? I never have been. Even if your weekly chores have been completed and the laundry monster mountain has been defeated, there’s probably something around the house that’s been bothering you to get it done.
Oct 13, 2022
How to Maintain a Cleaning Routine if You Have OCD
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Mental health professionals share coping tools for those who struggle with this disorder and cleaning.
Oct 13, 2022
Before & After: Closet Pantry Makeover
Mai’s pantry redo is a treat for the eyes — how many of us can relate to her “before” image? Standard wire shelving, jumbled up goods… essentially a dark hole in the wall that just gets the “keep the door closed” treatment. Come see this simple, refreshing makeover that will inspire you to tackle even the scariest of pantries!
Oct 13, 2022
The Time-Saving Trash Bag Tip I Wish I Knew About Sooner
No more shaking out a new bag when it's time to line the can.
Oct 13, 2022
Inexpensive Organizers Everyone With a Small Bathroom Should Be Using
If you’ve got a small bathroom, you’re really making a fatal design and storage mistake by not including these five smart storage tools. These five items will give you more storage space, make your existing storage space more efficient and make using your small bathroom a lot more enjoyable. Hate opening your bathroom drawers to a jumble of toiletries? Create your own affordable drawer dividers to transform those junk drawers into spaces that make you happy to open and use every day.
Oct 13, 2022
Small Space Solutions: Get Those Closets Under Control
In much the same way that properly fitting underwear is the foundation of any good outfit, a happy, organized closet is the foundation of a happy, organized home. Of course, this can be a bit of a challenge in a small space with correspondingly small closets. If you’re struggling with fitting everything into a tiny closet, or even just looking to streamline your storage so that finding your clothes is a more pleasant experience, we’ve got a few tips for you.
Oct 13, 2022
Storing a Stand Mixer, 4 Ways
Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted. All the ladies in my family are hardcore bakers and make goodies that could put Chef Duff to shame. That’s why I’ve decided to fine tune my baking skills and start (trying to) make gorgeous cupcakes for this year’s summer birthdays. I know I need a stand mixer—but with limited space to store the big, heavy kitchen appliance, I hit the Web for inspiration.
Oct 13, 2022
We Asked 3 Plumbers to Name the Best Dishwasher Detergent
There was a clear winner.
Oct 12, 2022
Three $1 IKEA Staples You’ll Always Find in My House
Those tropes about walking into Target or Home Goods for one thing and walking out with armfuls? That’s the IKEA Marketplace for me. Everything’s so affordable, and I can’t escape the feeling that I’ll have my whole life together if I can just organize my kitchen like this perfect little endcap vignette. While I’ve made my share of questionable choices from the downstairs marketplace, there are three super-affordable home staples that stand out as major winners.
Oct 12, 2022
How to Get Organized Before the End of the Year
With the holidays creeping up, it’s easy to feel like life has gotten away from you. But you don’t have to wait until New Year’s resolutions to get a grip on the areas of your life that are bogging you down. In fact, making organization a priority here in the home stretch of 2017 will set you up for success next year, with a snowballing plan to get your life in order. Here’s how to get it started… What area of your life is feeling the most chaotic?
Oct 11, 2022
6 Clever DIY Planner Projects to Help Keep Your Busy Life in Order
Home Projects
Personalize your planner to work uniquely for you.
Oct 11, 2022
Alternative Uses for Towel Bars That'll Maximize Storage
Organize & Clean
They have so much more potential than just holding towels.
Oct 11, 2022
How to Clean Your Home with Used Coffee Grounds
We brewed up 5 ways to reuse them.
Oct 10, 2022
Shag Rugs Can Be Tough to Clean — Here’s 2 Ways You Can Get it Done
According to cleaning pros.
Oct 9, 2022
This Grandma-Approved Cleaning Method Will Make Your Kitchen Windows Sparkle
It starts with a pantry staple.
Oct 8, 2022
This Simple Target Find Helps Me Stay Organized with My Skincare Routine
I no longer waste products because of it!
Oct 7, 2022
Here's Why You Should Always Have a Roll of Aluminum Foil When You're Painting
Another way this kitchen superhero will come in handy.
Oct 7, 2022
Painter's Tape Is Your Secret to a Fridge That Stays Organized
Never let your food disappear/mold/rot again.
Oct 6, 2022
I Have Only Two (Tiny) Kitchen Cabinets — Here's How I Make It Work
With stylish storage solutions!
Oct 6, 2022
IKEA Has The Perfect, Under $80 Solution for Organizing Your Shoes
And it's part of the best-selling LACK collection.
Oct 6, 2022
4 Times It's Not So Magical to Use Magic Erasers
As magical as they are, you can't use them for everything.
Oct 6, 2022
B&A: This IKEA PAX Closet Makeover Takes It From Builder Grade to Luxury Space
The mood board featured dark tones, crystal chandeliers, and wood floors.
Oct 6, 2022
This Ingenious Gadget Instantly Turns Any Outlet Into a Shelf to Save You Floor and Counter Space
There's nothing better than a clutter-free tech space.
Oct 5, 2022
Are You Loading Your Dishwasher Properly?
Babs knows best.
Oct 5, 2022
4 Items You Should Really Wash Instead of Dust
It'll give them a better clean and it'll cut down on your dusting time.
Oct 5, 2022
I Only Have 7 Colors and 2 Patterns in My Closet and Now It's Forever Organized
I found what works for me (and my wardrobe).
Oct 5, 2022
This Renter's No-Paint Mural Is Also a Smart, Small Space-Friendly Storage Idea
You've never seen a locker look quite like this!
Oct 4, 2022
This $35 DIY Project Helped Me Organize and Conquer My Paper Clutter
No more paper piles around the home!
Oct 4, 2022
20 Parents Share How They Organize and Store Their Kids’ Artwork
These are some clever ways to display the priceless masterpieces.
Oct 4, 2022
This Was One of The First Things I Did After Moving Into My New Home
Among the top tasks on my laundry list of things to do.
Oct 3, 2022
Calculating Optimum Distance from Sofa to TV
In our previous apartment, the distance that we placed the sofa from the TV was essentially a nonissue — there was really only one spot where the placement of the screen worked, and it dictated the overall size of the TV. The sofa just went across from it, utilizing as much space as was available, no more and no less. But now, in our new place, everything is negotiable.
Oct 3, 2022
This Is How My Extremely Organized Grandmother Sorts Spices in the Kitchen
I've always admired her organizational skills.
Oct 3, 2022
Here's What Happened When I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dryer
Would this TikTok hack really work?
Oct 1, 2022
The $13 Amazon Find That Will Magically Clean All the Stubborn Gunk Out of Your Purse
And it requires almost no work on your part.
Sep 30, 2022
5 Amazon Finds Under $25 to Help Manage the Clutter Under the Sink
It didn't take much to transform this clutter magnet area from messy to functional.
Sep 30, 2022
B&A: A Pro Organizer Refreshes This Cluttered Garage
It had reached max capacity and needed order to be restored.
Sep 29, 2022
These Stylish Finds from Urban Outfitters’ Fall Home Line Will Add an Instant Pop of Personality to Any Small Space
Add style and personality to your space in an instant.
Sep 28, 2022
How to Declutter Your Home After a Breakup
And make it feel like yours again.
Sep 28, 2022