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    An Easy Guide to Start Composting At Home

    Composting not only reduces trash in landfills, but also improves your backyard at home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow.” That means bigger produce, prettier flowers, and a healthier garden can come at no extra cost to you once you […] More

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    This $30 Organizing Tool Totally Changed My Life

    The Good Stuff is a place where Good Housekeeping editors share the things they love. When I was a kid, I lost things everywhere I went. Toys, bags, socks, my notebook filled with my homework, you name it: I left them all behind. My mother even used to say I’d lose my head if it […] More

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    The Finnish Cleaning Method Will Forever Change the Way You Dry Dishes

    If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: kitchen counter space is valuable real estate. That’s why everyone in Finland— and on Amazon, apparently — is obsessed with this genius dish drying method a.k.a. the Finnish cleaning method. Basically, instead of having shelves inside the cabinets above your sink, there are slotted […] More

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    The 5 Best Potholders To Add To Your Kitchen Right Now

    When you’re handling a hot pot, you need all the grip you can get, so that’s why these silicone potholders are so great. The non-stick holders ensure you won’t slip as you’re handling or transporting your pot, and they’re heat resistant up to 350 degrees. Bonus? These can double as jar openers, spoon rests, garlic peelers, […] More

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    How to Add Curb Appeal

    We moved into our home over five years ago, and we have worked hard to update the interior of our home. Unfortunately the exterior was neglected – until now! I partnered with The Home Depot to share how to add curb appeal to your home. Our landscaping was over 20 years old – like our […] More

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    13 Huge Mistakes to Avoid When Painting Kitchen Cabinets

    Painted kitchen cabinets may look super simple on Pinterest – imagine, just a few coats of a new color and your kitchen will be spruced up in no time! In reality, painting kitchen cabinets is a project that definitely has many potential pitfalls. To set you up for success, we’ve outlined some of the biggest […] More

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    10 Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Update Your Kitchen

    AMBER ULMER VIA ABEAUTIFULMESS.COM The average kitchen remodel costs a staggering $21,751 — and high-end ones average nearly $50,909. No bones about it: That’s a whole lotta cash. But you don’t need to shell out big bucks to make a big impact in an outdated kitchen. Whether you’ve lived in your house for years or […] More