Newsletter

Live

Let us help you design family spaces that will truly work for you and your kids. We’ve got before-and-after reveals, epic home tours, organization solutions, product recommendations, and design inspiration for how to create beautiful, functional family homes.
Live
Page 5
50 Awesome Real Kids’ Room Ideas to Steal
Sometimes you don’t know what’s possible until you see what someone else has done.
Cambria Bold
Feb 14, 2024
11 Easy Little Nighttime Habits to Get Parents Ready for the Next Day
Take the burden off the morning hustle with these ideas to prep the night before.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Feb 14, 2024
This Primary Bedroom and Nursery Combo Is Equal Parts Mature and Playful
Anna Harp started collecting vintage, thrifted pieces for the space before she even knew she was pregnant.
Cullen Ormond
Feb 14, 2024
Before and After: An “Empty and Lifeless” Space Becomes Three Colorful Bedroom Nooks
They referenced the lively spirit of Louisiana when designing the space and titled the bedroom(s) makeover “Born on the Bayou.” 
Cullen Ormond
Feb 14, 2024
Before & After: Striking Teal Cabinets Add Fun and Drama to This “Lifeless ’80s” Kitchen
They still managed to honor the space's original features.
Cullen Ormond
Feb 14, 2024
Costco Is Rolling Out Its Strictest Membership Change Yet — And Shoppers Are Not Happy
PSA to all Costco shoppers.
Emma Taubenfeld
Feb 14, 2024
Before and After: A Budget Kitchen Redo Makes Chocolate Brown Cabinets Look Oh-So Chic
Find two ways to fake the look of expensive marble herein.
Sarah Everett
Feb 12, 2024
I Tried the “Salad Dressing Cleaner” On My Stainless Steel Appliances, and It Left Them Smudge-Free and Sparkling
I had to try the viral hack myself, and it blew me away.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Feb 12, 2024
Before and After: A Few Small Changes Kicked This Cluttered Laundry Closet Into High Gear
It didn't take much to turn this dumping ground into a more practical, usable space.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 9, 2024
This Colorful Shared Kids’ Room Has Private Spaces and Storage For Days
Because storage is everything in kids’ rooms.
Cullen Ormond
Feb 7, 2024
The $120 IKEA Kids Bed That Looks Way More Expensive Than It Is
You've probably seen it pop up in all sorts of cute, stylish kids' rooms around the internet!
Amanda Etty
Feb 7, 2024
The New Nestig x Richard Scarry Nursery Collection Is Just Too Cute
And we have a few favorites.
Stephanie Ganz
Feb 6, 2024
Before and After: A “Boring and Plain” Kid’s Room Is Anything but After a Colorful Makeover
And an amazing DIY loft bed.
Sarah Everett
Feb 5, 2024
IKEA’s Bringing Back Its “Anti-Stress Chair” and It Looks So Comfy
Anti-stress? Yes, please.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 31, 2024
21 Creative Baby Boy Nursery Ideas, from Design Pros and Parents
From playful neutrals to street-art style, we've got photos to get the ideas flowing!
Laura Fenton
Jan 31, 2024
I Swapped My Trendy Bed Sheets for This $50 Target Pair — and Now I Own Five Sets
I recommend them to everyone.
Cambria Bold
Jan 29, 2024
I Love These $25 Oversized Costco Pet Blankets So Much, I Bought Five More
I can finally protect my furniture in style.
Charli Penn
Jan 29, 2024
The Brilliant Trick for Cleaning Between Your Oven Door’s Glass Panels
Cleaning pros have all the tricks.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 29, 2024
Before and After: A $30 Redo Turns a Boring White Door into a Work of Art
Imagine the "after" as the door to a kid's bedroom!
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 27, 2024
Before and After: A Basic Closet Gets a Floral Mural and Work Station for Only $500
It’s a craft station, study area, and vanity all in one.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 26, 2024
Take the Cubby Nursery Survey and You Could Win $2,000!
What baby products do you still recommend and rave about? We want to hear all about them!
Cubby Editors
Jan 26, 2024
This Laundry Expert Never Uses Laundry Detergent—Instead, He Recommends Something Even Better
"Just make the switch, and after a few washes, your clothes will be a lot cleaner.”
Ashley Abramson
Jan 25, 2024
The Trash Bag Tip I Wish I’d Learned Years Ago
No more shaking out a new bag when it's time to line the can!
Ashley Abramson
Jan 25, 2024
People Are Just Discovering the Ingenious Way to Easily Open Tightly Sealed Jars
It’s so, so easy.
Dante Parker
Jan 24, 2024
Before and After: This Laundry Room Ditched Its Wire Shelves and Now It’s Functional and Cozy
DIYer Karen Sloan added form and function over a six-week project.
Sarah Everett
Jan 24, 2024
This Is the Best Kids’ Water Bottle, Hands Down
Because life is too short to keep looking for a good kids' water bottle.
Cambria Bold
Jan 24, 2024
Before and After: A Built-In Loft Doubled the Space in This Kids’ Room and Added Tons of Storage
Fun and functional!
Danielle Blundell
Jan 24, 2024
A “Dark and Dull” Nursery Gets a Nature-Inspired DIY Mural
Carrie Kline wanted to “bottle up the feeling of camping, hiking, roasting marshmallows, and going on adventures” with this DIY mural.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 24, 2024
How To Keep Warm When It’s Cold and the Power Is Out, From People Who’ve Done It
Here are some tips for staying warm when both the temperature and the electricity drops off.
Megan Johnson
Jan 23, 2024
Before and After: A ‘70s Fireplace Goes from a Living Room Eyesore to a Favorite Feature
And it’s easily reversible, too.
Sarah Everett
Jan 22, 2024
Before & After: This Under-$200 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Brings the Drama
All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 22, 2024
This Ingenious 2-Minute Hack Turns a $5.99 IKEA Dish Rack Into a Bedside Bookshelf
And it takes less than two minutes.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 18, 2024
Before & After: This Pantry Ditched Its Wire Shelves and Now It’s Way More Functional
DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry - a win for cooks and eaters alike!
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 17, 2024
The $13 Gadget I Always Bring With Me On International Trips (It Has More Than 26,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings!)
I've been using this product for years now, and it's perfect.
Nikol Slatinska
Jan 17, 2024
The $10 Item This Tidying Pro Puts in Every Drawer in Her Kitchen (No, It Isn’t an Organizer)
It’s not only functional, but it also makes your drawers look “elegant and neat.”
Cullen Ormond
Jan 17, 2024
This Vertical Bookshelf Is the Best Way to Store a Ton of Kids’ Chapter Books
It comes in great, kid-friendly colors, too.
Cambria Bold
Jan 16, 2024
The Contrasting Color In This Kid’s Room Comes From a Surprising Place
We love the effect.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 16, 2024
Before & After: These ‘90s Shaker-Style Cabinets Got a “Dramatic, Earthy” Makeover
She did it (almost) all by herself for under $12,000.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 16, 2024
These “Dated” Kitchen Cabinets Totally Transform — Without a Drop of Paint
When this renter couldn’t paint her cabinets, she had to get creative.
Cullen Ormond
Jan 12, 2024
Before and After: An Empty Entryway Gets a Functional Facelift Thanks to an IKEA Classic
A total transformation for $450.
Tess Wilson
Jan 9, 2024
Try This 2-Second Trick to Double the Storage Size of Your Plastic Baggie
This is one of those hacks you'll want to tuck away for the future.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 8, 2024
The Cute Design Detail That’s Missing from Your Kid’s Room
Functional storage, but make it cute.
Cambria Bold
Jan 3, 2024
This $20 Amazon Picture Frame That Opens Like a Medicine Cabinet Is Perfect for Kids’ Artwork
You’ll never have to throw out one of their masterpieces again.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 3, 2024
The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
With the New Year right around the corner, many of us need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 27, 2023
We Tried 5 Methods for Removing Sticky Stickers — And We Were Blown Away by the Winner
One method removed the sticker *and* the sticky residue!
Ashley Poskin
Dec 23, 2023
Before and After: A Wavy, Striped Closet Nook Adds Fun Storage to This 97-Square-Foot Nursery
Squiggle and stripe lovers, rejoice!
Cullen Ormond
Dec 19, 2023
Before and After: Two Boring Bi-Fold Closet Doors Get Custom, Colorful Redos For $50
A custom job at a budget DIY price.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 19, 2023
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
Dec 19, 2023
Don’t Throw Away Those Silica Gel Packets! Here Are 14 Smart Ways to Reuse Them
Those tiny little packs of dessicant that come in your new pack of shoes or your vitamins have many uses around your home.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 19, 2023
My Grandmother’s Dust-Busting Cleaning Secret Is Too Life-Changing Not to Share
You'll dust way less with this trick I learned from my Polish grandmother.
Marlen Komar
Dec 18, 2023
25 Creative Baby Girl Nursery Ideas, from Design Pros and Parents
We asked design pros and creative parents to share their girls’ nurseries with Cubby.
Laura Fenton
Dec 18, 2023
I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — What Happened Next Was Amazing
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 16, 2023
The One Baby Essential I’m Gifting Every New Parent in My Life for the Foreseeable Future
It's probably already on your loved ones' registries, too.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Dec 14, 2023
This “English Cottage” Kid’s Bedroom Is a Vintage-Lover’s Dream
The vintage wallpaper that came with the room was the jumping off point.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 13, 2023
Before & After: The DIY Custom Bunk Bed in This Kid’s Room Cost only $450 to Build
How a $450 DIY project went from a parent’s sketchpad to reality.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 13, 2023
I Read “A Christmas Carol” to My Daughter Every Year, and Now I’ve Recorded It!
It's become a lovely tradition, and now it's on record!
Maxwell Ryan
Dec 12, 2023
My Favorite Classic Movies for Kids (and the Right Age to Watch Them)
The unique way I introduce movies to my daughter.
Maxwell Ryan
Dec 12, 2023
Before and After: After a Luxe Yet Cozy Redo, This Basement Doesn’t Even Look Like a Basement
It's still completely functional for the family, but now with lots more luxe style.
Sarah Everett
Dec 7, 2023
The Best Thing We Added to Our Home This Year
It has solved so many problems.
Nicholas Dekker
Dec 6, 2023
I Tried Rolling My Towels Instead of Folding Them, and I Did Not Expect the Results
Inspired by pictures I'd seen of rolled towels, I decided to give rolling a try. Here's how it went.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 6, 2023
I’m Very Picky About Scents, But This Hand Soap Is Christmas In a Bottle and We’re All Obsessed
My classy neighbor first told me about it, and now it's practically a rule to have it in the house.
Cambria Bold
Nov 29, 2023
This Mom Said ‘Yes’ to Every Idea Her Kids Had for Their Bedroom Walls — and The Result Is Incredible
There are even mod-podge photos of her sons on the walls!
Cullen Ormond
Nov 29, 2023
This “Gothic Nursery” Is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
Halloween may be over, but this gothic nursery will live forever.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 29, 2023
Before and After: An $800 Redo Takes This Windowless Bathroom from Dim to Dazzling
No natural light? No problem.
Megan Baker Detloff
Nov 28, 2023
One of Our Favorite Memory Foam Mattress for Kids Is 50% Off This Weekend
It’s such a steal!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 27, 2023
I Was Fooled by a Flipped Home. Here Are 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying It
The honeymoon period didn't last long for me, but I learned invaluable lessons.
Heather Bien
Nov 24, 2023
These Are the Best Early Black Friday Deals That You Can Shop Right Now
Shopping
Get a head start on your holiday shopping today!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 22, 2023
How to Create an Easy, Beautiful Thanksgiving Table — With Help From the Kids!
A few simple touches — and a fall walk — are all it takes to create a heartfelt (but easy!) Thanksgiving table. Bonus: the kids can absolutely help.
Ashley Poskin
Nov 21, 2023
The Surprising Gift the Previous Owners of Our Home Gave Us After We Moved In
It was equal parts sweet and useful.
Stephanie Nguyen
Nov 20, 2023
Before and After: An Empty Stair Landing Gets a Stylish Redo That’s Also Surprisingly Practical
Now there's storage for kids' sheets, blankets, and other linens.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 16, 2023
Before and After: A Stained Staircase Loses the Carpet and Gets a Modern Refresh for $60
Goodbye, stained carpeters. Hello, beautiful, custom-stained wood.
Sarah Everett
Nov 16, 2023
This Colorful Kids’ Bedroom Has the *Most Incredible* DIY Bunk Bed
The top area is for sleeping and the bottom has a reading nook and wardrobe!
Cullen Ormond
Nov 15, 2023