Cubby Archive: Apr 2024

This Is Why Aluminum Foil Is Shiny on One Side

Finally, the matte versus shiny mystery explained!

Ayn-Monique Klahre

Apr 29, 2024

We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Canned Tuna, and They All Said the Same Thing

“Turns out, there’s one hook for all three.”

Stephanie Ganz

Apr 26, 2024

The $4 Aldi Grocery I’m Stocking in My Freezer All Spring

Tip: Shake the bag before buying.

Patty Catalano

Apr 26, 2024

The $10 Costco Dinner Staple I’ve Been Cooking with for 17 Years

It tastes nearly identical to anything homemade.

Lavanya Narayanan

Apr 26, 2024

I’ve Tried Lots of Toy Storage Bins, but These Are the Ones I Keep Coming Back To

They're the perfect size.

Laura Fenton

Apr 24, 2024

Before and After: A Messy Pantry Gets a Realistic Transformation Using Already Owned Containers

A real-life pantry is made over with real-life solutions.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 24, 2024

Before and After: See How This Boys’ Bedroom Got a Dramatic Dark Makeover

Dramatic, yet still quite cozy.

Cullen Ormond

Apr 24, 2024

I Bought a Mongoose Expo Youth Scooter for My Kid — Here’s My Review

My kid needed something that could handle bumpy city streets. Was this the answer?

Lizzie Goodman

Apr 23, 2024

The Easy Restaurant Asparagus Trick I Always Do to Make It Seriously Amazing

This little known rule will change how you prep the spring vegetable.

Apr 22, 2024

A Dated Staircase Gets a Luxe Makeover with a Surprising Twist (for $600!)

The homeowner wanted “the transition from the first floor to the second floor to have a wow factor.”

Emma Kershaw

Apr 22, 2024

Before and After: An “Unstable” Pantry Becomes a Functional Butler’s Pantry in This DIY Makeover

It was a total DIY job and cost about $735.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 19, 2024

My Grandma’s 30-Year-Old “House Rules” Taught Me How to Keep a Clean Home

I consider my Grandma Gigi’s 9 commandments unbreakable.

Annita Katee

Apr 18, 2024

This Kid’s Green and Blue Bedroom Is on A Houseboat — And There’s Storage Galore

There’s even a designated spot for this kid’s beloved soccer balls.

Cullen Ormond

Apr 17, 2024

Before and After: A Kid’s Basic Peachy Bedroom Gets an Incredible “Sunshine and Rainbows” Makeover

We can't help but smile when we look at this room now.

Cullen Ormond

Apr 17, 2024

Here’s What a $450-per-Month Tokyo Micro Apartment Looks Like

Washing machine included.

Arielle Tschinkel

Apr 16, 2024

The Internet’s Favorite Trick for Storing Bread Also Happens to Be the Best

Say goodbye to bread clips forever.

Naomi Tomky

Apr 15, 2024

I Tried 5 Methods for Cleaning Tile Grout — And the Winner Was Ridiculously Effective

Can the power of a Magic Eraser or a Tide Pen win our showdown? Let's find out!

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 15, 2024

I Tried the Most Popular Brownie Recipe on the Internet — And It’s as Good as Promised

You'll never want to use boxed mix again.

Molly Allen

Apr 11, 2024

Before & After: This Rental Kitchen Kept the Oak Cabinets, but the Transformation Is Unreal

It's now so warm and cozy.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Apr 10, 2024

Before and After: A “Basic” Nursery Transforms Into a Fun, Bright Space (Thanks to Balloon Animal Decals!)

Now it's so cheery!

Cullen Ormond

Apr 10, 2024

Before and After: A $1,400 Kid’s Room Transformation Features a Smart IKEA Closet Hack

The homeowner completed several first-time DIY projects.

Sarah Everett

Apr 9, 2024

This Store-Bought Dressing Is the Secret to the Best 3-Ingredient Chicken Dinner (I Make It Over and Over!)

It's just that good.

Lindsay Funston

Apr 8, 2024

My Biggest Kitchen Remodel Regret Gives Me Stress Every Single Day

I wish I'd thought about it more.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 7, 2024

My Italian Grandma’s Unconventional Golden Rule for Making Legendary Lasagna

She always added one very surprising ingredient.

Lindsay Funston

Apr 7, 2024

This Striking Yellow Kid’s Bedroom Is the Blueprint For Successful Pattern Play

A hanging solar system tops it all off.

Cullen Ormond

Apr 3, 2024