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It solves a very common problem.

Because the kids need to see what they have to play with!

All a step up from just putting a mattress on the floor!

It's unrecognizable, in the best possible way.

Your kids' shelves will inevitably runneth over, and here's one smart way to handle it.

It's prime real estate, ripe for the taking.

I can't believe I didn't think of it before.

Including one shaped like a house!

Tempted now to do it in all our closets.

A decade later, here are the products from my first baby registry that have stood both the test of time and the more rigorous test of outlasting multiple children.

Smelly washer crisis averted.

It's a $13 fridge organizing hack.

Smart strategies for storing all the things.

You shouldn't need to be an acrobat to make a bunk bed.

Thanks to a classic Farrow & Ball color.

Quite possibly some of the best we've seen.

This summer my son keeps complaining that he’s bored and it’s driving us crazy. We’re trying to keep him off his video games. Isn’t it good to be bored as a kid? Paul & GraceDear Paul and Grace, Yep, boredom is really good for kids, but it’s because it usually precedes them breaking through into the next phase, which is deep interest and/or presence with something that they’re doing.

We've got every color of the rainbow.

Let's do this.

Inexpensive, sturdy, and can be mounted at a height best suited for your kid's bed.

It’s so hot where we live we’re going to be going to the beach on the lake a lot. Got any recommendations for beach gear so kids are comfortable? ElaineDear Elaine,My parents never really did the beach and really left us on our own growing up at the beach club and the day camp there. We just had a towel and a suit and that was it.

Sometimes you have to first live with something to learn what you can live without.

Fabulous wall murals, clever IKEA hacks, and more!

There's nothing better than an indoor slide.

Over time, I let my guard down, but it's time to get serious again.

This is what I know now that I didn't know then.

You can bid those bugs goodbye, for real this time!

Wait until you see some of the handles!

This is a very clever use of space.

They were everywhere, and we needed a reset.

It's a must-have for white Converse.

Because what’s cooler than a built-in lounge space?

My daughter is in sixth grade, school starts early but has trouble falling asleep at night so she’s exhausted every day. Any recommendations? LucyDear Lucy,I have insomnia myself so I’ve wrestled with this for years. As a kid I used to lay awake in bed and listen to my clock radio for hours before falling asleep.

These routines really help keep things under control.

Now it's a dream family kitchen, with an amazing circular window.

When he gets tired of it, we'll just take it off.

Seasonal decluttering now only takes a few minutes.

In other words, how to get your kids to hang up their clothes.

Making the most of all tight spaces.

This is one bit of party "etiquette" that really needs to stop.

Close Pinterest, seriously.

It's the little cleaning habits that ultimately make a big difference.

There's more color on the horizon.

They help immensely as I'm sorting through our belongings.

We at Apartment Therapy Media and our three brands — Apartment Therapy, Kitchn, and Cubby — are deeply grieved over the shocking gun violence of the past weeks. We mourn for the victims of the Buffalo supermarket shooting, the Laguna Woods church shooting, and those of the Uvalde school tragedy. We also mourn for the thousands of others who have been killed in mass shootings — a daily reality for far too long.

It's a great way to preserve memories.

Cookbook author and writer Nicole Taylor on designing a kids room that’s packed with style and meaning.

NOTE: These short memory stories, dropped in as they are to my Ask Maxwell column, do serve a purpose. While definitely different, my aim is to provide context for what we were thinking when we were children, which will help us to understand our own children. I find that in going back into my own childhood and sharing stories of my own struggles and what I was thinking at the time has been very helpful in connecting with my own daughter as she has grown.

Who doesn’t love fun bedding?

Talk about sparking joy!

Get light where you need it, when you need it - no cords required.

My laundry products need to be simple yet effective. Here's what I always keep on hand.

Unsurprisingly, the founder of The Jungalow has a colorful, plant-laden home that gives all the good feels.

They keep our family meetings short, but are focused enough to bring out any concerns.

How to get that chic, cozy, yet clutter-controlled comfort in your own home.

Yes, we love them, but man, it’s everywhere.

Kids will clean almost anything if you make a game out of it.

You can stop buying those special cleaners now.

How do I choose a wall color for a kids’ bedroom that gets very little daylight?JelisaDear Jelisa,I hope my answer is helpful, because I’m not going to say that I’d recommend painting a bright or reflective color that will make it seem brighter!

It would look especially great in a kid's room.

This simple tool can do double duty in your home.

Amazing accessories that are available to outfit your bunk beds, from zipper sheets to battery powered lamps.

"The stylist in me wants everything to be beautiful, but the mom in me wants everything to be functional and practical, too."

For starters, your dishwasher uses less water than if you were washing dishes by hand.

Yes, triple bunk beds exist AND they come in incredibly cool setups.

They're the best I've found for storing small toys and art supplies.

My partner and I have a wonderful daughter, and our family feels complete. However, when we tell others that we’re “one and done,” the reaction is often one of dismay. The message for a single-child household is often one of deprivation; that our daughter won’t have enough family when we’re gone, or we’re keeping her from enjoying siblings. How might you address some of this internal parent guilt (not to mention, the single-child naysayers)?

Easy up, easy down.

Help is on the way!

Warning: major cuteness ahead.

It's no longer required to climb off the top bunk for a glass of water.

She wanted to do it herself, so here's how I helped her.