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We're here to help you get your home more organized, up your curb appeal and find the right decor for every space in your home, from the kitchen to the bedroom. Plus, you'll find expert renovation advice, product recommendations and more from our pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute.

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She Shed Ideas to Inspire Your Relaxing Hideaway

By Alyssa Gautieri
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Decorating Ideas

pattern drenching

Pattern Drenching Is Taking Over — Here's What Designers Think

color drenching

Designers Can't Get Enough of This Home Trend

a kitchen with blue cabinets and pattern wallpaper

These 6 Details Make Your Kitchen Look Outdated

two wooden coffee tables next to modern grey sofa with pillows and blankets in lovely pastel pink living room interior

5 Decor Trends Millennials Should Ditch ASAP

interior designer joanna gaines

Joanna Gaines' Spring Decorating Secrets

Get Organized

denim jacket

How to Declutter Your Closet in Just a Day

By Monique Valeris
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How to Declutter Toys Like a Pro

By Monique Valeris
mom helping kids put stuff in the car

12 Carpool Items Parents Need

By Mariette Williams
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15 Spring Items Organizers Are Shopping on Amazon

By Alyssa Gautieri
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14 Things Pro Organizers Always Buy at Five Below

By Laura Millar
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Cleaning Tips + Tricks

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How to Get Blood Out of Clothes, According to Cleaning Experts

By Amanda Garrity and Cailey Lindberg
how to get rid of fruit flies

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Quickly

By Monique Valeris and Laura Millar
dishwasher with cascade dishwasher cleaning pack

Dishwasher Buying Guide

By Brigitt Earley
7 things you should not use softener on

7 Things You Should Never Use Softener On

By Brigitt Earley
washing jeans

Laundry Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Clothes

By Brigitt Earley
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Top-Tested Home Products

8 best above ground pools of 2023, according to home improvement experts

6 Best Above-Ground Pools for Your Backyard

By Olivia Lipski
a blue and white air mattress on a turquoise background

The Best Air Mattresses

By Lexie Sachs and Grace Wu
modern toilet design with a sleek contour

The Best Smart Toilets

By Olivia Lipski
costco raised garden bed

Costco Is Selling a Garden Bed That Waters Itself

By Laura Millar
best toilets

The Best Toilets

By Dan DiClerico

Ideas for Every Room

Bedroom

dining area, washashore home cape cod beach house

Inside a Dreamy Cape Cod Beach Retreat

By Laura Millar
picking the right paint paint sample color swatch

The One Color Design Pros Confirm Is Out

By Monique Valeris
purple cooling mattress

Purple Mattress Review: Innovative or Overrated?

By Grace Wu
best down pillows

The Best Down Pillows

By Emma Seymour

Kitchen

best fridges

The Best Refrigerators

By Nicole Papantoniou
best kitchen knives

The Best Chef's Knives

By Nicole Papantoniou
nugget ice with margaritas

The Best Nugget Ice Makers

By Eva Bleyer and Olivia Lipski
a couple of ovens with food in them

The Best Toaster Ovens

By Nicole Papantoniou

Bathroom

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Spring's Hottest Real Estate Trend Has Been Named

By Laura Millar
best bath towels

The Best Bath Towels on Amazon

By Amanda Constantine
best bath towels

The Best Bath Towels

By Lexie Sachs
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The Great Shower Curtain Debate: Open or Closed?

By Alyssa Gautieri

Gardening

two types of flowers side by side a blue iris on the left and wild parsnip flowering plant on the right

33 Poisonous Plants to Keep out of Your Home and Yard

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Farmer's Almanac Predicts Last Frost Dates by Area

flowers composition. floral pattern made of various bright autumn flowers on beige background. flat lay, top view

85 Surprising Flower Meanings for Any Bouquet

close up of hands planting tomato plant in pot

How to Reuse Pots Without Harming Your Plants

wooden box with flowers, details of garden decor in the backyard of house

TikTok Users Are Gardening With Cardboard

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Houseplants

best plant humidifiers

The Best Plant Humidifiers

how to care for orchids

How to Grow and Care for Orchids

wall herb garden, herb garden ideas

35 Herb Garden Ideas for Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

home green planting corner part of nature at the home or office, plants in pots

12 Plants That Can Boost Your Overall Wellbeing

Outdoor Space

stihl hedge trimmer

The Best Hedge Trimmers

best exterior paints

The Best Exterior Paints

biolite fire pit in a backyard

The Best Smokeless Fire Pits

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Get Martha Stewart's Secret to a Healthy Garden

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Crafts + DIY Projects

summer crafts

50 Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

By Alyssa Gautieri and Laura Millar
alternatives to dyeing eggs

6 Simple Alternatives to Dyeing Easter Eggs

By Laura Millar
interior scene featuring a sitting area with wall art and decorative elements

This DIY Pro Takes Design Inspiration From Movies

By Laura Millar
young woman with fabric samples for curtains at table. multiple color fabric texture samples selection fabrics for interior decoration. furniture upholstery

The Best Places to Buy High-Quality Fabric

By Laura Millar
joann fabric and crafts to close 500 stores

Here’s Why JOANN Closing Is Such a Big Deal

By Sarah Vincent
napkin folding ideas

Napkin Folds to Elevate Your Table

By Alyssa Gautieri and Laura Millar
how to make paper snowflake

How to Make a Simple Paper Snowflake

By Mariah Thomas and Laura Millar
diy gift tags

25 One-of-a-Kind Homemade Gift Tags

By Laura Millar

Renovation + Repair

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From Good Housekeeping for Sunrun

Solar & Storage Are the Gateway to Sustainability

By Jeff Wise
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From Good Housekeeping for The Home Depot

Elevate Every Room with These Flooring Selects

By Tina Chadha
sunrun review

Is Sunrun the Right Solar Provider for You?

By Dan DiClerico
Simonton Windows
Created by Simonton Windows and Doors

Why These Windows Are a Cut Above

By Sarah Strong

Home Makeovers

modern living room

This Historic D.C. Home Blends Vintage and Modern

bandd design house

Inside a Dreamy Texas Vacation Retreat

Modern kitchen with wooden accents and seating

This Stunning Lake House Is Any Family's Dream

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Inside a Timeworn 1930s Spanish Revival Home

DIY Decorating Ideas

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6 Affordable Easter Decorating Trends You Can DIY

colorful office space with blue fireplace

How This Homeowner Restored a Hidden Fireplace

kitchen color ideas

Try One of These Popular Kitchen Color Ideas

bathroom paint colors

30 Popular Bathroom Paint Colors

How to Get Rid of Any Stain

laundry stripping

A Cleaning Expert Breaks Down Laundry Stripping

the best carpet stain removers

The Best Carpet Stain Removers

how to get ink out of clothes

How to Remove Pen Ink From Clothes

hand holding sponge, washing dishes

How to Easily Remove Hard Water Stains