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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

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    How to Remove Mascara Stains from Pretty Much Anything

    Emilija ManevskaGetty Images It happens: You’re applying your makeup for the day and suddenly, the mascara wand slips out of your hand, bounces off the wall, rolls down your shirt, and spills all over the carpet. OK, maybe the scene isn’t that dramatic. But, we’ll often find ourselves with a mascara stain that just won’t […] More

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    A Complete Guide to Making Homemade Soap

    If you’re a DIYer who enjoys crafting or making your own cosmetics, like hair masks or body scrub, you might be tempted to try your hand at making hand, bath, or decorative soap, especially if your favorite bars are currently sold out or hard to come by. The soap you make won’t kill germs, but […] More

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    12 Air Purifying Plants That Will Give Your Home a Breath of Fresh Air

    KatarzynaBialasiewiczGetty Images We don’t need to give you the hard sell on houseplants: They instantly add color, vibrancy, and a breath of fresh air to your space, no matter the size. Certain greens — ferns, palms, and ivy to name a few — also detoxify the air around you, too. They also happen to be […] More