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Apartment 26

Apartment 26

By Apartment 26

This is a podcast about the stuff in our New York City apartment—how we find it, where we put it, and why we're into it. Welcome to Apartment 26.
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Ep. 12: Reduce, Reuse

Apartment 26Jan 30, 2019

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Ep. 107: The Great Purge

Ep. 107: The Great Purge

Giving our stuff to neighbors for free—but not through Facebook

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Apr 27, 202232:49
Ep. 106: The Dump

Ep. 106: The Dump

Us vs. the NYC Department of Sanitation

Apr 20, 202218:51
Ep. 105: Office 2.0

Ep. 105: Office 2.0

An update on our original office episode now that we both work from home.

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Apr 13, 202231:19
Ep. 104: The Stuff We've Had the Longest

Ep. 104: The Stuff We've Had the Longest

Rather than talking about our new stuff, we're talking about our old stuff.

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Apr 06, 202224:54
Ep. 103: Zero-Dollar Christmas

Ep. 103: Zero-Dollar Christmas

This year we decided to DIY our Christmas presents without spending any money on supplies.

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Jan 19, 202221:18
Ep. 102: Are We Still Using That Sustainable Stuff?

Ep. 102: Are We Still Using That Sustainable Stuff?

Are we still using any of the sustainable products we've reviewed so far on the podcast? Find out here.

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Jan 05, 202233:38
Ep. 101: Will the Bathroom Ever Be Better?

Ep. 101: Will the Bathroom Ever Be Better?

Will we ever find a satisfying aesthetic in the bathroom?

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Nov 03, 202123:22
Ep. 100: Our 100th Episode

Ep. 100: Our 100th Episode

In which we go through all our show notes, starting at episode 01, and remember all the forms the apartment has taken.

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Oct 27, 202133:04
Ep. 99: Saving the Couch Part 2

Ep. 99: Saving the Couch Part 2

Hear the thrilling conclusion of our first custom upholstery journey.

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Sep 15, 202127:16
Ep. 98: Saving the Couch Part 1—Yelp and Vibes

Ep. 98: Saving the Couch Part 1—Yelp and Vibes

The couch bit the dust during quarantine, so we had to figure out what to do.

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Sep 08, 202133:16
Ep. 97: DIY Art

Ep. 97: DIY Art

We couldn't find the art we wanted, so we made our own.

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Sep 01, 202128:43
Ep. 96: So We're Back in the Hallway

Ep. 96: So We're Back in the Hallway

Just when you thought this story couldn't get any longer . . .

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Jun 16, 202137:57
Ep. 95: Another Fire Escape Garden

Ep. 95: Another Fire Escape Garden

We’re back on the fire escape trying to grow stuff again.

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Jun 09, 202130:22
Ep. 94: A New Rug

Ep. 94: A New Rug

In which Donnie caves and we finally get a kitchen rug.

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Jun 02, 202131:26
Ep. 93: Vintage Rugs

Ep. 93: Vintage Rugs

We went on an epic journey to find a new area rug.

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Apr 21, 202151:20
Ep. 92: Kitchen Things

Ep. 92: Kitchen Things

Everything we've done in the kitchen in the past year.

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Mar 31, 202144:29
Ep. 91: Design on a Dime

Ep. 91: Design on a Dime

We're diving into historical HGTV, and it's a wild time.

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Mar 17, 202135:01
Ep. 90: Dreams Fulfilled

Ep. 90: Dreams Fulfilled

We bought a Love Sac.

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Mar 03, 202128:10
Ep. 89: In Which We Buy Our First Power Tool

Ep. 89: In Which We Buy Our First Power Tool

We finally graduated to power sanding.

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Feb 24, 202124:59
Ep. 88: A Room That Isn't the Hallway

Ep. 88: A Room That Isn't the Hallway

We did a pretty big refresh of our bathroom products after getting back from Arizona. See what we're changing and what we're loyal to.

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Feb 10, 202139:22
Ep. 87: Success and Failure

Ep. 87: Success and Failure

You thought the hallway was over . . .

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Feb 03, 202121:36
Ep. 86: Good Smells

Ep. 86: Good Smells

In an effort to not be influencers, we're talking exclusively about different candles we like.

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Jan 27, 202127:31
Ep 85: Home Office 2.0

Ep 85: Home Office 2.0

We've been gone for a minute, but we're back with this episode we recorded in November about working from home during the pandemic.

Dec 30, 202031:11
Ep. 84: Oh Shit, We Finished the Hallway

Ep. 84: Oh Shit, We Finished the Hallway

Well, we did it. We finally finished the hallway. We're never wallpapering again.

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Nov 11, 202029:41
Ep. 83: The Hallway Has to End

Ep. 83: The Hallway Has to End

In an effort to finally move this thing along, we've picked a paint color and ordered the paint. Maybe someday we'll actually get to hang the wallpaper.

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Oct 21, 202023:58
Ep. 82: A Hallway Hiatus

Ep. 82: A Hallway Hiatus

We haven't made any progress on the hallway, but we have been enjoying some beverages.

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Sep 30, 202026:52
Ep. 81: The Hallway Never Ends

Ep. 81: The Hallway Never Ends

The stain wasn't salvageable, so as this project rolls into double the amount of time we thought it would take, we talk about our pivot.

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Sep 09, 202026:14
Ep. 80: The Hallway Part 2.5

Ep. 80: The Hallway Part 2.5

We're still making moves on the hallway project, and honestly, it's not really going any better.

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Sep 02, 202024:54
Ep. 79: The Hallway—Episode 1?

Ep. 79: The Hallway—Episode 1?

This week we're reporting from the middle of our hallway project, where it's not going very smoothly.

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Aug 26, 202031:54
Ep. 78: Quarantine Plants

Ep. 78: Quarantine Plants

While we're basically not leaving our apartment, watching things grow has become an actual pastime. 

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Aug 19, 202027:46
Ep. 77: The Hallway Project Begins

Ep. 77: The Hallway Project Begins

It's that time again—we're about to embark on another wallpapering project, with a bit of a twist.

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Aug 05, 202033:13
Ep. 76: Our Action Items So Far

Ep. 76: Our Action Items So Far

A few weeks ago, we talked about ways we can contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement and improve our commitment to antiracism. This week, we're updating you on some of our action items.

Visit the show notes for links to everything we discussed on this episode: https://bit.ly/apt26ep76

Jul 29, 202033:33
Ep. 75: Revisiting Art

Ep. 75: Revisiting Art

Our art has been piling up, especially after I brought all my crafts back from Arizona. This week we're talking about where it all went.

Visit the show notes for pictures of and links to everything we discussed on this episode: https://bit.ly/apt26ep75

Jul 15, 202037:48
Ep. 74: Home

Ep. 74: Home

We're back in the city and trying to get our shit in order after being gone for three months but still being in the middle of a pandemic. Also, we voted and you should too.

Visit the show notes for pictures of and links to everything we discussed on this episode: https://bit.ly/apt26ep74

Jul 08, 202039:44
Ep. 73: Where Did You Get That?

Ep. 73: Where Did You Get That?

One of our action items as allies is to shop black-owned businesses in all areas of our lives. This week we're discussing ways to find businesses that align with your morals when you want to vote with your dollar.

Visit the show notes for links to everything we discussed on this episode: https://bit.ly/apt26ep73

Jun 24, 202032:58
Ep. 72: Black Lives Matter

Ep. 72: Black Lives Matter

This week, we're discussing what we as individuals can do to support black people, now and always.

Visit the show notes for links to everything we discussed on this episode: https://bit.ly/apt26ep72

Jun 17, 202038:44
Ep. 71: Bow Wow Ties

Ep. 71: Bow Wow Ties

A new adventure and a new venture—Kennedy is moving, and we're making pet bow ties.

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May 20, 202025:25
Ep. 70: Island 26

Ep. 70: Island 26

We haven’t been able to do any home decor projects, so we’re focusing all our energy on decorating our Animal Crossing house on Island 26.

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May 06, 202035:23
Ep. 69: Puppy Time

Ep. 69: Puppy Time

A mattress mixup, plus a puppy.

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Apr 22, 202030:37
Ep. 68: Week 3
Apr 15, 202022:15
Ep. 67: Projecting

Ep. 67: Projecting

We're staying busy the only way we know how—DIY projects.

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Apr 08, 202027:14
Ep. 66: Adrift in AZ

Ep. 66: Adrift in AZ

We’re not in New York right now, but the podcast goes on!

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Apr 01, 202027:59
Ep. 65: What's Cooking?

Ep. 65: What's Cooking?

Our kitchen is probably our most utilitarian—and most frequently updated—part of our apartment. New stuff, new habits, new episode.


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Mar 11, 202032:19
Ep. 64: Maker TV

Ep. 64: Maker TV

When we're not painting or DIYing, we're probably watching TV. A lot of our inspiration comes from things we see on different shows, and we're rounding up our favorites this week.

Visit the show notes for pictures of and links to everything we discussed on this episode: http://bit.ly/apt26ep64

Feb 26, 202032:24
Ep. 63: A Wallpaper Story

Ep. 63: A Wallpaper Story

After decades of getting a bad rap, wallpaper is back in a big way, especially products for renters. This week, we get weird in our hallway.

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Feb 19, 202034:31
Ep. 62: Most Important Meal—The Crossover

Ep. 62: Most Important Meal—The Crossover

Our friends Truj and Brian from the Most Important Meal podcast join us on our first crossover episode to talk about their Boston apartment and newly renovated kitchen.

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Feb 05, 202039:08
Ep. 61: Sustainable Stuff—Part 3

Ep. 61: Sustainable Stuff—Part 3

Solid dish soap, recycled toilet paper, and bamboo toothbrushes—quick and easy swaps to reduce plastic waste and be more green. Plus, one thing we just can't get on board with.

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Jan 29, 202045:22
Ep. 60: Tiny DIYs

Ep. 60: Tiny DIYs

Now that our holiday shopping binge is over, we're focusing on small projects that don't take a lot of time or money to execute—making stuff with what we have.

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Jan 22, 202038:32
Ep. 59: The Mom Episode

Ep. 59: The Mom Episode

The origin story of origin stories—my mom comes on the podcast to talk about my first craft, decorating my childhood rooms, and her interest in design.

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Jan 15, 202040:33
Ep. 58: Mirror, Mirror

Ep. 58: Mirror, Mirror

We've been talking about getting a big mirror for a long time. We finally did, and it seems to have multiplied.

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Jan 08, 202020:33