Before and After: Airbnb Turned a Decaying Italian Home Into an Airy Oasis — and You Can Live There Rent-Free

For much of the United States, the unique home feature that is the Pittsburgh Potty might not be familiar. The prevalence of random toilets installed smack dab in the middle of unfinished basements are often the butt of jokes out in the American Northeast. But these purely utilitarian installations date back to the early mining days, when workers returned home and washed up in their unfinished cellars before entering upstairs neat and tidy.

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. One of my greatest joys in life is an amazing shower. I absolutely love stepping into a steamy shower equipped with high water pressure, thoughtful design, and my favorite bath products. On the flip side, a meh shower is a huge pet peeve. If the pressure isn’t powerful enough to thoroughly wash the shampoo out of my hair or the water only heats up to lukewarm, I’m pretty much guaranteed to be in a bad mood for the rest of the day. But the biggest shower drawback that I can’t stand and makes my skin crawl? When the wet shower curtain touches my arm… or side… or leg. Blech!

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. Small-space dwellers, take heed: For Small/Cool NYC, we asked a handful of designers to create their own rooms using today’s top home trends. Oh, and did I mention, all within 120 square feet, to boot? The results? Twelve uniquely-designed bedroom, living room, office, dining room, and even outdoor spaces, all of which are packed with stylish decorating inspiration and are fully shoppable so you can get the looks for your own home.

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. Another Spain-based, trendy fashion retailer is getting into the home decor game stateside. Any guesses? If you said Mango, then you’d be right. The Barcelona-based brand just launched a new line of home decor essentials inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle their company embodies, and get this: Prices start at just $6!

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. Name: Madison and my cat Jo (full name, Miss Jo March) Location: Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington. Size: 570 square feet. Type of Home:...

A new trend in treasure hunting called magnet fishing has blown up over the past two years, evidenced by an explosion of YouTube channels covering the hobby. Magnet fishing is a pretty simple activity. Hobbyists attach high-powered magnets to strong ropes, drop them into waterways and see what they attract.

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A wedding caterer has been praised for turning down all events where the bride and groom are asking their guests to pay for their own meals.In a recent post shared on the discussion-based site Mumsnet, a user explained that they run a “wedding catering company” that is “based on a food truck” and works for “less formal weddings”.They then revealed that some couples who have reached out to them about catering have been expecting their guests to purchase their own dinners at their weddings, a concept that the caterer said they have been “turning down” because they believe it is...

Whether you frequent an upscale salon or a local barber shop, you might feel uncertain about how much to tip – and it’s no wonder. Tipping can feel arbitrary, and you might be unsure about your understanding of tipping etiquette. For instance, are there hard and fast rules around tipping, or is it up to your discretion? Is there a going rate? Do barbers and stylists expect a certain percentage? Is cash best? Do you tip salon assistants?

Click here to read the full article. Khloé Kardashian’s perfectly curated kitchen pantry (read: grocery store) is a slice of organized, structured Heaven that puts even the best kitchen storage solutions to shame. And if you’ve ever caught a glimpse of her color-coordinated fridge (and her urge to keep everything super neat and tidy inside it), the immaculate state of her pantry really should come as no surprise. Luckily for us, we can recreate some of the organizational magic with Aldi’s new glass storage containers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aldi Connoisseur 🌈 (@aldi.is.my.jam) Aldi fan account,...

"Their house their rules. Don't like it? Move out and let your brother & his family live in peace," one commenter wrote.

I remember watching “The Price Is Right” at my grandma’s house when I was young and being constantly aghast at how much things cost. Living off an allowance of $2 a month, I was always lowballing the guesses. Nowadays, my salary and general understanding of capitalism has increased, yet I still sometimes find myself shocked by certain price tags. One such culprit? Picture frames.

There’s a reason there are TV shows, books, and Instagram accounts dedicated solely to curb appeal. It’s the first impression. It has a huge impact on your selling price. It’s the Zillow photo you see first. It’s everything (sort of). But painting your front door and...

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. Buying a mattress, especially with the myriad of options out there, requires knowing the feel you want, the support you need, and your sleep positions and patterns — at the very least. It can be overwhelming, which is why we have our shopping guide and annual Best List to help guide you through the process. But there are some mattresses that really cut this process in half, some that prove we really are living in the future, and the Nolah Evolution, much like its name suggests, is a prime example.

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. Name: Kelly Bach, husband Nate, sons Kalani and Keanu, and three chihuahuas: Lola, Hobie, and Mookie. Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Size: 3,500...

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. Have you found your perfect pillow? For me, I wasn’t sure it existed, but I don’t necessarily need a pillow to be “perfect” as long as it’s comfortable for the long run. I’ve tried square pillows, adjustable pillows, and even an oversized neck pillow; and each one was great for different reasons. As long as I don’t wake up grumpy with an aching neck, it’s hard to go wrong. Still, with the bar so low, it’s amazing when you find a pillow that stands out. The one that’s so good, it feels like it was designed just for you to sleep on every night. Lo and behold, when I heard there was a brand that has you take a test before crafting a pillow made just for you, I immediately wanted to try it out. Put the test to the test, if you will. I didn’t know what to expect with Pluto Pillow — I even had some doubts — but the results were unexpected.

Whether you live in a small space or an average-sized space with a smaller kitchen, storage can always be challenging. If you’re looking to create storage out of nowhere, you might want to take notes from one crafty DIYer. Josie and her partner Alec share a 330 square-foot apartment...

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. When you live in a small space, your first inclination may be to decorate it with small furniture — after all, small will fit in small, right? The truth is, that’s not always necessary — in fact, sometimes mini items can draw more attention to the size of the room and therefore make a room feel even tinier. You can also think big when it comes to adding art to small spaces — and this year’s Small/Cool NYC designers have created rooms that offer all the evidence you need.

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. At Apartment Therapy, it’s our job to keep up to date on all of the latest and greatest brands to hit the home furnishings market — and we take this task very seriously. Castlery has been on our radar for almost a year now, and the direct-to-consumer furniture retailer has quickly become an editor favorite for offering uber-stylish furniture and decor at very reasonable prices. From mid-century modern dining sets to buttery soft bedding, the brand stocks a mix of contemporary and classic pieces with high-quality construction and elegant details. And now is the perfect opportunity to stock up on the gorgeous gear you’ve been eyeing, because through May 30, you can score major discounts sitewide. You’ll save $100 when you spend $1,200 or more, $250 when you spend $2,500 or more, and $550 when you spend $4,500 or more. To help get you started, we selected some of our top Castlery picks below, and you can shop the entire sale here.

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. Despite going through a manic spring cleaning a few weeks ago, you might notice some clutter creeping back onto your counters, desks and formerly pristine shelves. Sometimes it just feels like no amount of tidying up can do the trick. That’s why, here at Apartment Therapy, we’re not afraid to ask for a little help from organizers and storage solutions. And honestly, discovering ways of storing clutter-prone items has indeed helped us keep our homes in order. One of the brands we rely on time and time again to aid us in managing our messes is Yamazaki. The sleek and unique innovators of organizational design have helped us outfit practically every room in our home with smart solutions.