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Reno Diary

A Studio City Kitchen Was Transformed to Feel Like a Colorful Treehouse

There’s even a specific spot where one homeowner can enjoy a glass of wine
Clever's Seat Week

6 Items to Curate a More Accessible Home, According to Disabled Folks

Because a disability-friendly space can be universally appealing too
AD It Yourself

How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle—And How to Season It Too

Scrub away corrosion from your favorite griddle top 
AD It Yourself

How to Fold a Fitted Sheet in Less Than 5 Minutes

Keep your linen closet orderly by folding fitted sheets the easy way
AD It Yourself

How to Clean Windows and Banish Smudges for Good in Just 3 Steps

Want to see clearly, even on a cloudy day? Window washing hacks and cleaning tools you need to try ASAP
Before + After

Actor Cecily Strong’s Upstate House Mixes Midcentury Finds With Animal-Inspired Accents

Everything had to be comfortable, happy, and not too precious for the former SNL star
Before + After

A Historic Upper West Side Apartment Remains Untouched, and That’s the Best Part

Space Exploration Design gently restored a couple’s Manhattan residence
AD It Yourself

How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet in 4 Easy Steps

Say goodbye to rusty cast iron with this baking soda hack
Before + After

A Historic Brooklyn Townhouse Was Renovated Twice, But This Version Rightfully Preserves Its Past

The team behind Bespoke Only sought to restore the character of a long-standing address
Reno Diary

A Dallas Kitchen’s “Fun and Easy” Transformation Pairs Green and Wood Perfectly

The owner has zero regrets about the whole thing
Before + After

This 500-Square-Foot Manhattan Apartment Has a Small Yet Splashy Kitchen

It was all about creating a “room” within a living area in this Upper East Side home
Before + After

A Choppy Property With a Haunted Bedroom Is Transformed Into a Cliffside California Haven

The owner and architect partnered to revive this home, which included keeping the wood paneling
Reno Diary

A Kitchen Shines Again Years After a Reno ‘Fail’

A major layout reorganization gave a century-old home the kitchen it deserves
AD It Yourself

How to Clean a Washing Machine in 30 Minutes or Less

A quick guide to removing mildew so your laundry always smells fresh
AD It Yourself

How to Clean a Toilet and Keep It Stain-Free

Say adieu to the toilet-bowl ring
Reno Diary

A Couple Finds a Clinton Hill Apartment Where They Could Take a Few Promising Risks

The architect homeowners created a timeless style with a few tricks up their sleeves
AD It Yourself

How to Clean a Bathtub So You Can Enjoy a Proper Soak

Stubborn stains have no chance against these tub cleaning hacks
Room Envy

This L.A. Designer’s Living Room Is a Minimalism Master Class

Victoria Adesanmi’s space is all about finding peace in “less is more”
AD It Yourself

How to Clean a Microwave: Quick and Easy Hacks You Can Try Right Now

Do this to get rid of smells, stains, and splatters