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I’ll Never Wash Dishes with Liquid Dish Soap Again — Here’s Why

Tiffany Edwards — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:15:00 -0400

This alternative is so much better. READ MORE...

They Didn’t Want the Kitchen to Be the Heart of the Home — Here’s Why

Cullen Ormond — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The thought of building a kitchen from scratch might seem daunting to some (me included!), but to Tim and Kat Moore, it was a no-brainer when it came to their coastal Sicily house.The unfinished room, which essentially served as a walkway to gorgeous sea views, was actually a benefit to them. Instead of having to remove outdated fixtures, they could imagine how the space would work for them.The couple didn’t want to compromise the sea view with a flashy, loud kitchen. READ MORE...

A Couple Turned a Pass-Through Space Into the Most Functional Dressing Room

LJ Smelker — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400

When Sophie Simmons moved into her 331-square-foot New York apartment, she was living alone and planned on using the railroad apartment’s awkward middle room as her closet and living space for her “single girl setup.”“The room started as a small shoebox with a closet spanning one entire wall, and a bench seat on the other,” Sophie explains. The whole room revolved around her French Louis XVI-style John Richard coffee table that she had bought secondhand for $50. READ MORE...

My Bathroom Had Almost No Storage Until I Got an Over-the-Toilet Cabinet

Stephanie Nguyen — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

When it comes to storage in my small bathroom, I have three options: an already-full medicine cabinet, a slim under-sink cabinet (and the tiny countertop) with barely enough room to fit cleaning supplies, and two floating glass shelves above my toilet. I’m not one for visual clutter, so I’ve only put a few items on the glass shelves (which makes them an impractical solution). READ MORE...

Stop Bringing Wine to Parties — Do This Mexican-Approved Swap Instead

Natalia Vela — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:30:00 -0400

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of traveling south of the border, then you know that Mexico is one of the most hospitable countries on earth. I grew up in a Mexican household, so I can attest that’s no hyperbole. Stop by for a quick errand, and my mom will feed you until you’re bursting at the seams — and then some. READ MORE...

I’m Suddenly Convinced Every Adult Home Needs an Animal-Shaped Rug

Alexa Casanova — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:45:00 -0400

They’re not just for kids’ rooms. READ MORE...

This Home Has Every Color You Can Imagine — and Somehow It All Works

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

After 16 years in her 678-square-foot Dutch apartment, visual merchandiser Astrid Schuurman has filled every room with joyful color, clever open storage, thrifted finds, and DIY details that make for a creative and personal home. READ MORE...

Arhaus Just Dropped New Furniture That Looks Just Like Rare Antiques

Zee Krstic — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:47:11 -0400

File this in the dictionary under “showstopper.” READ MORE...

My Sister Spent Years Renovating Her Patio — This Made It Feel Done

Kelly Dawson — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:30:00 -0400

All it really took was a special piece of furniture. READ MORE...

I’m Putting a Paper Towel Holder in My Closet for This Smart Reason

Cassidy Dawn Graves — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:15:00 -0400

It's the perfect storage solution. READ MORE...

She Painted Her Small Kitchen Dark — Now It Looks Twice as Big

Cullen Ormond — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

It seems as if more and more people are leaning into darker kitchen cabinets, whether it’s through deeper wood tones or striking paint colors. But sometimes your first try at the dramatic look just isn’t, well, dramatic enough — something Mara Greenwald learned the hard way when she was reimagining the kitchen in her home.Mara’s original kitchen had a 2000s aesthetic, and the wood cabinets contributed to that overall vibe. READ MORE...

Trader Joe’s $4 Mango Candle Makes Any Home Smell Like Summer Long After August

Cullen Ormond — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Plus, an early-autumn alternative is you miss out on the fruity scent. READ MORE...

Everyone Wants to Be in This 1950s Kitchen After a Dreamy Custom Makeover

LJ Smelker — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Three years ago, when Morgan and Faye Hurley moved into their family home just an hour outside of Boston, they were charmed by the vintage details — especially in the kitchen. Faye describes the original room as “so retro and fun,” but the smaller space (which included a connected laundry nook) wasn’t big enough to accommodate their family of five plus three cats. READ MORE...

Joanna Gaines' New Collection Is Full of This Vintage-Inspired Blue

Zee Krstic — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

I’m betting we’re all about to drench our spaces in this calming hue. READ MORE...

The $25 Amazon Tool That Made My Least Favorite Chore 100x More Tolerable

Shifrah Combiths — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400

My baseboards are cleaner than ever. READ MORE...

A Designer Built a Bedroom Above Her Closet to Get More From 375 Square Feet

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

With 11-foot ceilings on her side and the help of a contractor, designer Shanna Flodstrom built an incredible loft bedroom over a custom closet, freeing up enough room for a sewing space — all without sacrificing the colorful personality that makes her tiny studio beautiful. READ MORE...

20 Ways People Hack IKEA BILLY Bookshelves for Genius Storage

Chloe Konrad — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:40:00 -0400

#4 is absolutely mind-boggling. READ MORE...

10 Ways to Make Friends in Your 30s

Lizzy Francis — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Maybe you just moved to a new city (or country) for a job, or gone through a breakup and your friend group was shared between you and your ex, or felt like you’ve outgrown your current friendships and want to expand your connections. Whatever the reason you want to forge new bonds, it can be hard to make friends as an adult, especially in your 30s, when it feels like everyone else has their friend group locked and loaded. READ MORE...

Every Home Needs This 400-Year-Old Cooling Feature

Heather Bien — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:15:00 -0400

They’re so essential. READ MORE...

I Put a Dollar Tree Dryer Sheet Holder on My Fridge for Instant Storage

Anne Fritz Linval — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

I’m getting them for all over my house. READ MORE...