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    How to Decorate Your Home for Every Type of Holiday Gathering

    There’s no shortage of things to love about the holidays. Aside from gingerbread houses, matching PJ sets, and Hallmark movie marathons aside, the season’s best attribute is the festive decor you get to sprinkle around your home to bring month-long joy. Before guests start flooding in, it’s a good idea to lay a foundation for […] More

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    3 Easy Ways to Deck Your Walls This Holiday Season

    Chances are you can decorate your Christmas tree, front yard, and staircase with your eyes closed. But what about those less common spaces? Think that empty spot above the mantel, the blank white wall in your entryway, or even your windows. To jumpstart your inspiration, we came up with three fun and festive ideas for […] More

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    Easy DIY Pumpkin Craft

    I made this easy DIY pumpkin craft several years ago and love it so much, I decided to share again. I also wanted to make some new pumpkins to match our decor since I am always changing the colors (and styles) in our home. You can watch the video tutorial below, and I follow with […] More

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    How to Bleach Clothes and Prevent White Items From Fading

    It’s hard to find the perfect white t-shirt, there’s no doubt about that — which is why it’s a real bummer when you realize your favorite shirt has seen better days. But before you toss or donate it, follow the advice below from Carolyn Forte, director at the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, on how […] More

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    The House the Seal Built

    Since 1900, Good Housekeeping Institute scientists have tested top home-improvement products for you — and now it’s possible to outfit (almost) an entire house backed by the iconic Good Housekeeping Seal. From the roof to counters, cleaners, and more, peek inside this stunning home for some trusted GH Seal stars you can rely on to […] More

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    Amazon Is Having a Huge Sale on Best-Selling Plants — But It's Ending Soon

    If you ask us, plant parenthood isn’t a fleeting trend; it’s a lifestyle. In addition to decreasing stress, improving your sleep cycle, and purifying the air, adding some leafy greens to your decor will make your house (or rental apartment) feel more like a home. As bonafide plant people, we are always eager to add […] More

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    3 Genius Cleaning Tricks For Your Toughest Kitchen Messes

    Dirty stainless steel, rusty cast iron skillet, wine-stained wood — whatever your tough kitchen mess, you don’t have to “just live with it” (yes, really). In fact, our Good Housekeeping Institute experts tested and approved the best tricks for cleaning up these exact messes. Watch now if you’re a fan of jaw-dropping cleaning transformations (and […] More

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    How to Take Your Pantry From Zero to Hero

    The pantry might be one of the smallest rooms in your home, but it’s also the most important. It’s a spot for midnight snack sessions, hiding your fave candy on the top shelf, and everyday meals. And if your family is anything like Good Housekeeping Executive Editor Meaghan Murphy’s (a.k.a always hungry), then your pantry […] More