August 2015

Big ideas for small spaces

$15,000 sweepstakes

Our picks

AWARD-WINNING PEONY TRIO

Back to cool

Freezie does it Inspired by the sophisticated freezer pops at spots like LocoPops in Durham, North Carolina, and People's Pops in Brooklyn, we're chilling our own tasty twists. Grab a pack of Zipzicle ice-pop pouches ($3.99 for 18; zipzicles.com), and mix up a batch of minty peach or cucumber watermelon.

Gingham

Tap dance

Mr. Holmes

WHO KNEW?

LOL!

SNIP & SIP

ON LOCATION city of trees

Potatoes aren't the half of this livable, lovable, surprisingly charming city.

Pickling picnic

Cucumbers, carrots, and corn--oh my! It's the season for sharing and preserving. Foodie (and canning pro) Aimée Wimbush-Bourque shows how to make a party out of all the slicing and dicing.

10 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT seeing the big picture

Betsy Bracken isn't about to let modest square footage stop her from living large. Learn her tricks for tapping any home's potential.

Luscious mango

Like energy shots for your home, these refreshing shades are just the boosts you need to give your rooms a bright outlook.

Double up

Mr. small space

Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan has made a career of teaching people to design beautiful, organized homes--even in the tiniest footprints. Step inside his own apartment to see how he does it.

3 things you didn't know your TV could do

Choose one with Internet access, and you'll enjoy all kinds of great connections. Here's how to take advantage of a smart TV's best features.

Super sedums

Heat? Drought? No problem for these sturdy succulents. And new hybrids produce showier blooms than ever.

Artful balance

A skillful melding of defined structure and lively, layered plantings yields a garden full of well-composed focal points.

JUST the right SIZE

A dream home doesn't have to be an enormous home when it's designed so no space goes to waste.

The ILLUSIONIST

Designer Kelly Keiser stretched every inch--and every dollar--to transform her tiny San Francisco apartment. Here's how she outfitted the space to maximize style and storage.

Go with the glow

Is it better to eat a hot dog or a hamburger at a barbecue?

Avoid getting stung

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Full of beans

Camp's in!

Happy trails

DO ONE THING BETTER pack a car kit

1. MAKE CONTACT Print a list of emergency numbers so you know whom to call ASAP. 2. BREAK OUT If you find yourself trapped in the car, a steel window punch breaks through glass, and a (safeguarded) razor blade cuts through seatbelts.

THE GOOD KID PROJECT managing money

QUESTION My son spent his allowance but now wants to go to the movies with friends I don't want him to feel left out. Should I give him the money?

Kids & money

Ten best national parks

Adventure rules at these awe-inspiring locales. Get ready to take nature appreciation to new levels.

Zinfin doll hardy hydrangea

I did it!