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    How This Mom of 6 Created the World's Most Efficient Laundry Room

    Doing laundry is never fun—and if you have a big family, it can be even more of a burden. So if there’s any way to make the process just a little bit easier, we want to know about it. That’s why we were blown away when we saw the genius tricks blogger Rhonda Batchelor used […] More

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    6 Elements of a Kitchen That'll Be Ready to Party When You Are

    Dinner parties and in-person book club brunches may be the stuff of daydreams right now, but consider this mandated pause on hosting the perfect opportunity to get your kitchen in shape for its post-quarantine debut. Gathering with others will be at the top of the to-do list when social distancing rules relax, so now’s the […] More

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    6 Ways to Make Your Kitchen More Cheerful

    While defined styles have a checklist of features—like an apron sink and wooden accents for a farmhouse kitchen—designing for a specific vibe is more subjective. What inspires cheer for one home chef may be off-putting for another. But given how much time we spend in the kitchen, especially now when everyone in the family is […] More

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    5 Strategies for Getting The Most Out of Your Dishwasher

    Miele Fully-Integrated Dishwasher $2,299 ajmadison.com Shop Now Stay-at-home orders and mandated social distancing have had many people turning to their kitchens for entertainment, experimenting with pantry-friendly recipes, and baking endless loaves of bread. But preparing three meals a day means the dishes never stop. We turned to Good Housekeeping’s Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Director […] More

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    7 Questions to Consider Before You Buy Your Next Vacuum

    Buying a vacuum seems like a straightforward purchase, but there’s a lot to consider when investing in the household appliance. There are different floor types, your level of dust tolerance, and the vacuum’s configuration and filtration system, for starters. To offer some shopping guidance, Good Housekeeping Institute’s Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Director Carolyn Forte […] More