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    Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood Flooring

    The flooring of a home is one of its defining features. Wood flooring remains one of the most popular options, as it is a naturally inviting, beautiful and timeless material. While older, more traditional homes often have the original hardwood floors still in place, many newer homes are using laminate. It offers a natural look […] More

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    10 Best Free Online Virtual Room Programs and Tools

    Check out our updated review on a fantastic room design software company here. This company not only designs your space, but allows you to purchase the furniture and decor from your design. We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on […] 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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    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

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    How Smart Moms Cut Down on Laundry Time

    Laundry: It’s a clean job, but somebody’s gotta do it. When that somebody is moms, you’d rather not be cooped up in the basement all weekend fluffing and folding other people’s underwear. More often than not, though, another Sunday rolls around, and you find yourself cramming in endless loads. That’s why we went to the […] More