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Name: Lauren Rubcic Location: Upper East Side -- New York, NY Size: 325 square feet Years lived in: 10 months, renting When Lauren found out that she would be relocating to New York City for work, she only had three week...

One of the cool parts about being an adult is buying the stuff your folks wouldn't or couldn't get you as a child. Before you allow those nostalgic desires to fade into sadness and resentment, here's how you can make up ...

Name: Chris Murphy Location: Saugatuck, Michigan Size: 950 square feet Years Lived In: 3 years, owned I own a vintage (and new) home furnishings store in Chicago, District Chicago. Whenever I needed a break I found mysel...

Five restaurants from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, each with their special problems with cleanliness and food safety, comprise this week's Sick and Shut Down List. What follows comes …

Why is it that laundry detergent always seems to run out just when you need it the most? (Or is this just me?) Unlike other chores that require some elbow grease, laundry is one those tasks that is fairly mindless, which...

"Love is in the Bin", the work by graffiti artist Banksy that shredded itself live after it was sold at auction last year, went on display at a German museum - after officials had made sure its shredding mechanism was no...

The natural flavor of shrimp enhanced with cashew nuts, without the need for heavy sauces, is the style of cooking in Suzhou, China. Jin Wen Yuan is a trained chef …

I can't begin to tell you how relieved I am that the Year of the Dog is almost over. For Chinese people, the year of one's zodiac sign is traditionally the unluckiest year for them with warnings of trouble and danger at ...

We've got some terrible news for your New Year's diet: You can now order croquetas from your couch. Versailles Cuban restaurant and its sister restaurant, La Carreta, are now available …

Dear Readers, Welcome to the first monthly installment of our Letter from the Editor -- my chance to speak directly to you about what's going on at Apartment Therapy. I'll be writing the first Monday of the month to give...

Name: Rachana Pathak Location: Gowanus, Brooklyn Size: 960 square feet Years Lived In: 8 years, owned Rachana calls herself a "Brooklyn-based plant junkie," and her large loft-like space in Brooklyn sports over 300 plant...

British artist Tracey Emin is unleashing an "emotional timebomb" at her latest exhibition, homing in on what is important to her as she faces what she calls the third stage of her life.

Who hasn't spent a day or two on the couch bingeing home improvement shows? Whether it's HGTV or the DIY Network, we've all been sucked into the renovation zone via our TV screens. Now, the folks at Joybird have analyzed...

The 11 places on this Broward and Palm Beach part of our Gross Grocers list had fewer problems with handwashing than their Miami-Dade counterparts, but more problems with organic things. …

Not that we needed it, but here's more evidence that the creativity of tiny house contractors knows no bounds: French builder Optinid's latest endeavor is a tiny house with a removable roof.

An interior designer helped update this San Diego kitchen for her parents, who requested "a fresh, modern yet classic style" with a generally black-and-white palette. To keep the budget under control, the family turned t...

For me, massages are the ultimate indulgence and are definitely my preferred form of pampering. Manicures and pedicures are great, sure, but I'll often forgo them to tend to my constantly aching shoulders and neck instea...

I hosted a small party for my daughter's birthday last weekend. After making sure the cake was baked and the decorations were hung on the wall, I felt pressed to deep clean. Not just pick up stuff, but dust baseboards an...

If you've ever been a concerned plant owner, then you probably know that yellowing leaves are one of the first signs that your plant is distressed. But with possible root causes ranging from underwatering, to overwaterin...

Despite the fact that the sole purpose of the refrigerator is to keep your food safe--by chilling it enough to slow bacterial growth and rotting-- it can actually pose some hazards to your health. When you think about it...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the process of picking the perfect houseplant for your home, entrepreneur and plant-mom extraordinaire Jen Stearns is here to demystify the process.

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