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Brittney Morgan

    About Me

    Brittney is Apartment Therapy's Assistant Lifestyle Editor and an avid tweeter with a passion for carbs and lipstick. She believes in mermaids and owns way too many throw pillows.

    Latest Stories

    The 10 Best Hacks for Storing Christmas Decorations
    These actually save space!
    Brittney Morgan
    Dec 18, 2025
    The 10 Best Ways to Organize Food Storage Containers
    Raise your hand if, despite your best efforts, Tupperware and other plastic—or even glass—food storage containers always seem to take over your entire kitchen.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 25, 2025
    Breathe Easier: How To Make Your Home More Asthma & Allergy Safe
    Whether you yourself have asthma or you live with someone who does, here are 9 things to do so you can breathe easier (...literally!)
    Brittney Morgan
    May 3, 2019
    9 Simple Secrets to a Forever Dust-Free Home
    These simple secrets will keep your space dust-free.
    Brittney Morgan
    Feb 20, 2025
    28 Spooky, Silly, and Fun Halloween Date Ideas to Go On This Weekend
    From costumes to candlelight, here’s how to go out (or stay in) this season.
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 2, 2024
    5 DIY Roach Repellents That Actually Work, According to Pest Pros
    Kick your grossest home visitor to the curb — and keep them from coming back.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 27, 2024
    We Tested Three Methods for Removing Tomato Sauce Stains, and This One Won Out
    No matter how careful you are, tomato sauce always has a sneaky way of making it onto your favorite shirt — here's how three different stain removal methods stack up.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 4, 2024
    25 Spotify Playlists That Are Actually Worth Listening To
    Set the mood with these curated soundtracks.
    Brittney Morgan
    May 31, 2024
    The Secret to Cleaning Chocolate Stains Is a Little Bit Backwards
    When it comes to chocolate spills, everything you've ever been taught about stain removal is a lie.
    Brittney Morgan
    Feb 6, 2024
    The 25 Best Hacks, Tips, and Products for Storing Christmas Decorations
    Decorating for the holidays? Awesome. Putting it all back into storage afterwards? Not so much — but these products and DIY projects can help.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jan 4, 2024
    The Best Light Therapy Lamps for Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder
    If light therapy is the right option for you, we've got you covered.
    Brittney Morgan
    Nov 15, 2023
    A Financial Planner’s Advice on What NOT to Do in Your 20s
    Your twenties can be a challenging time when it comes to your finances—you’re young, you’re free, and you’re just starting out in your career, but you’re also likely in debt and still learning about how to successfully plan your spending and saving for next month, let alone ten years down the road (and everything in between).
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 3, 2023
    Former Holiday Faux Pas That Are Totally Acceptable in 2017
    If you’re new to the hosting game, especially if you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or another holiday dinner or party, it can be a little scary. You want to have fun, but you also want to make sure everything goes right. And you’re probably worried about following proper etiquette—which can be hard to do when it feels like it’s always changing.
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 3, 2023
    Everything You Need to Know About Steaming Your Clothes
    Ready to get steamy? Here's everything you need to know about garment steaming.
    Brittney Morgan
    Aug 22, 2023
    13 Lesser-Known Places to Donate After Decluttering
    Organize & Clean
    The next time you dive into a new decluttering project, keep these organizations in mind.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jan 1, 2023
    8 Stylish Ways to Showcase Your Mug Collection
    Mugs are one of those things people seem to always have too many of, but they also show a lot about your personality, so why not show them off?
    Brittney Morgan
    Dec 5, 2022
    Commuter Solutions: The Best Places to Live in New Jersey Close to New York City
    If you're ready to leave the Big Apple but you still want to work there, these New Jersey towns and cities are great options to look into.
    Brittney Morgan
    Nov 16, 2022
    What Your Favorite Flower Says About You
    From roses and lilies to zinnias and peonies, here's what some of the most popular flowers symbolize, and the states and countries they represent.
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 19, 2022
    6 Things All Single People Should Know How to Do at Home
    When you’re single—and especially when you live alone—you’re on your own when it comes to getting stuff done around the house. You’ve got no one to split chores with and, unless you’ve got a pet, no one to take care of but yourself (though that doesn’t mean you’ll be lonely, either.) But since you have to take care of all your household responsibilities by yourself, you’re going to have to know how to do them if you don’t already.
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 16, 2022
    7 Habits to Keep Your Carpets Cleaner Forever
    If you live with wall-to-wall carpeting, or have a home full of rugs, you know how quickly your soft, beautiful floors can get dingy and dirty. How your carpets fare has a lot to do with your daily habits and cleaning methods, so there might be more you can be doing to keep your carpet looking and smelling its best. From how you vacuum to your stance on shoes in the house, here are a few ways you can tread more carefully.
    Brittney Morgan
    Oct 16, 2022
    Clean IQ: Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning With Lemons
    From super simple cleaning solutions to what can—and shouldn't ever—be mixed with lemon juice.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 29, 2022
    Old Bathtubs Aren’t Impossible to Clean, You’re Just Not Doing it Right
    For when you know it *is* clean, but it doesn't ever *look* clean.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 28, 2022
    It Smells Funny in Here: Your Guide to Eliminating Common Home Odors
    Bookmark this for later so you'll always know how to take on bad smells from the source.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 28, 2022
    What To Do When Your Home is Not Up to Sniff
    The ultimate guide to de-stinking your home and making it smell amazing
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 28, 2022
    20 Clever Towel Storage Ideas for Even the Smallest of Bathrooms
    The age old tiny bathroom question: where do you put all your stuff? And why do towels take up so much space?
    Brittney Morgan
    Aug 23, 2022
    Our Ultimate Guide to Stain Removal
    Get out stubborn stains from from just about any surface in your home with this roundup of stain removal how-tos.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jul 23, 2021
    This Reader's Tip for Keeping a Mess-Free Home is Genius
    It's time to be a little more honest with yourself and figure out how to make your home work better for you.
    Brittney Morgan
    Nov 1, 2020
    7 Home Habits Scientifically Proven to Make You Happier
    Good news: If you're looking for a little more contentment in your day-to-day, you've got science on your side. Try incorporating these study-backed habits into your routine.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jul 30, 2020
    Here’s How Much Extra You Need to Save to Keep Up with Rising Home Prices
    Saving up to buy a home next year? You might need to put aside a little extra to keep up with rising home costs. According to a recent report from Zillow, the national median home will be worth $6,275 more a year from now—meaning that, on average, U.S. homebuyers will need to save an extra $105 a month (a total of $1,260 for 12 months) to keep up with the cost of a 20 percent down payment.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jul 18, 2020
    How To Work “From Home” Without a Home Office
    We’re not all #blessed enough to have a home office or a designated space that’s only for working, but if you have the kind of job that lets you work from your apartment, you still need some sort of workspace. Maybe you have a space you can easily transform into a desk on work days, maybe you’re one purchase or DIY project away from having the perfect telecommuting solution, or maybe you need a little help from your neighborhood coffee shop.
    Brittney Morgan
    Jul 16, 2020
    7 Ways to Organize a Bathroom Without a Medicine Cabinet or Drawers
    So, you're stuck in a tiny bathroom, and you don't even have a medicine cabinet for your toiletries to call home—now what? These tips and projects can help.
    Brittney Morgan
    Mar 11, 2020
    7 Filthy Things Your Guests Will Notice When They Come Over
    When you really need to go the extra mile, cleaning-wise.
    Brittney Morgan
    Feb 27, 2020
    The Student’s Guide to (Mentally and Mindfully) Surviving Winter Break
    The first few days of winter break are a welcome vacation from final exams, but beyond that? It's not always all it's cracked up to be—here's how to get through the bad parts.
    Brittney Morgan
    Sep 5, 2019
    Fitness Lessons From My First (And Also Last) Day at Barre Class
    What happens to your body during barre class doesn't seem to make sense, but that's part of the charm—and it totally works.
    Brittney Morgan
    May 25, 2019
    Never Return Anything Again: How to Buy Clothes You’ll Love to Wear
    Confession: I have a lot of anxiety about shopping for new clothes. I love adding new pieces to my wardrobe, but historically, I haven’t always been good at judging when I actually should or shouldn’t buy something.
    Brittney Morgan
    May 4, 2019
    Clean Sweep: Surprising Ways to Use Essential Oils at Home
    When you think of essential oils, you probably think about aromatherapy. Sure, they smell amazing, but essential oils can also come in quite handy when it comes to cleaning your home. From degreasing your stove to de-germing your kids’ stuffed animals, here are 7 ways you can clean your home with essential oils—their uses might surprise you! Lavender does more than just smell and look lovely—the purple plant has natural antibacterial properties, too.
    Brittney Morgan
    May 4, 2019