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Fall has officially arrived. And with that comes some of our favorites: Apple cider, all things pumpkin, the changing leaves, and Halloween! If you’ve looked at an event calendar for your city, we’re sure you’ve already seen the multitude of fun things happening this fall. We’re here to help you pick the best ones. Check out your region below to see the must-dos for the month of October.

On average, a person will sleep for 229,961 hours in their lifetime. Needless to say, we spend a lot of our lives sleeping. So ideally we should have a mattress that’s comfortable and a bed frame that’s sturdy. That could be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be when you build your own bed frame like our next (and final) My AMLI DIY contest winners, Kelsey and Talon. Not only is their bed frame sturdy, but it’s also a functional piece of furniture with extra storage in the foot board…and it’s gorgeous! We asked Kelsey and Talon more about their project […]

How to maximize space without sacrificing personal style is the dilemma of most apartment dwellers. And while there are plenty of design tricks to make a room feel larger, what if you want more than just the illusion of space? What if you really want more space? By using less furniture, you can free up square footage in any room, and it’s possible to do if said furniture serve multiple functions. Our resident and grand prize winner of the My AMLI DIY contest, Michael Johnson, made the mother of all multi-functional furniture pieces: A gorgeous entertainment center. Not only does it […]

We hate to admit it, but with August looms the end of summer…already. It always goes by fast when you’re having so much fun! But that just means we need to make the most of this month, which is easy because it’s still “festival season” and there’s plenty to do. Check out your region below to see the must-dos for the month of August.

When you live in an apartment, it can be a struggle to find enough space to have your own garden. So how can you maximize space and grow your own food and herbs? One of our grand prize winners of the My AMLI DIY contest, Chris, came up with a great idea: Use containers and a pallet. His DIY project is functional, doesn’t take up a lot of space, and looks amazing. We asked Chris to tell us more about his project and found out everything from his inspiration, design style, and advice he has for other DIYers.

School’s out, the weather is finally warming up (we’re looking at you Chicago and Denver!), festivals are in full swing. Summer is most definitely here! If you’ve looked at an event calendar for your city, we’re sure you’ve seen all the fun events happening this summer. But don’t worry. We’re here to help you pick the best ones. Check out your region below to see the must-dos for the month of July.

We love our pets. That goes without saying. But it’s not always easy to incorporate their stuff into our homes stylishly, which is why we really appreciate the DIY project we’re spotlighting this month. If you’ve ever wanted a way to make those pet unattractive food and water bowls fit seamlessly into your decor, our My AMLI DIY contest regional winner, Jeremy, has the perfect solution. And bonus: You’ll gain some much needed storage to stash your furry friend’s treats and toys. Here’s what he had to say.

June is right around the corner and with it comes an overwhelming number of fun summertime things to do. But don’t stress. We’re here to point you in the right direction so you don’t have to bother with anything less than awesome! Check out your city or state below to see the must-dos for the month of June.