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The Post-COVID Home: How the Pandemic Has Made Us Rethink Everything

If history is any indication, there are major changes ahead in home design.

The Post-COVID Home

4 Designers Envision the Post-Pandemic Kitchen of the Future

Clear the Air: How Air Filtration Turned from the Least Sexy Feature in Our Homes to the Most Important

Are Open Floor Plans Officially Over? The Experts Weigh In

8 Features Homebuyers Are Demanding in 2021

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Ask a Beauty Editor: What's the Most Effective Way to Apply Sunscreen?

What Does Eating a Balanced Diet Actually Mean? Breaking Down the 'Good' to 'Bad' Diet Ratio

10 Indoor Flowering Plants to Add Color to Your Home

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How to Choose the Right Facial for Your Skin Type and Needs

'Email Apnea' Is a Real Thing-Here's How to Stop Holding Your Breath While Working (and Feel Less Stressed)

10 Items That Real Simple Readers Bought in Droves During Amazon Prime Day

10 Gifts Perfect for That Person You Don't Know Very Well

The Best Hybrid Mattresses for Every Type of Sleeper

15 Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day at Home

Summer Entertaining

5 Tips for Summer Backyard Entertaining on a Budget

How to Pack a Picnic Basket for the Perfect Outdoor Feast

12 Tropical Cocktails That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation

24 Home, Fashion, and Beauty Deals to Shop If You Missed Out on Amazon Prime Day

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying (and Restoring) an Old House

This $55 Humidifier Gave Me Clear Skin All Summer

It's Time to Get Excited About Your Clothes Again After a Year in Sweatpants-Here's How

This Best-Selling Window AC Has a Genius Design That Makes It 'Whisper Quiet'-and It's Finally Back in Stock

10 Ways to Clean Smarter, Not Harder

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Get Grilling

14 Grilling Hacks That Will Make You Look Like a Pro

7 Tips From Professional Chefs That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Griller

The 7 Mistakes You're Making When Grilling, According to a Pro

19 Surprising Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

6 Simple Steps to Grilling the Best, Juiciest Burgers Ever

The Post-COVID Home: How the Pandemic Has Made Us Rethink Everything

4 Designers Envision the Post-Pandemic Kitchen of the Future

Clear the Air: How Air Filtration Turned from the Least Sexy Feature in Our Homes to the Most Important

Are Open Floor Plans Officially Over? The Experts Weigh In

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15 Design Decisions That Actually Make Your Home Easier to Sanitize

8 Features Homebuyers Are Demanding in 2021

Summer Vacation

5 Unforgettable Regional Road Trips You Have to Try This Summer

6 Romantic Trips for Couples to Take the Second It's Safe to Travel Again

In Happy News, Visiting Family Is the Top Travel 'Trend' for Summer 2021

6 Fun Road Trip Games for Adults

Shoppers Say This Down Alternative Comforter Keeps Them 'Comfortable, Snug, and Cool'-and It's Under $50 Right Now

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How to Save Money on Solar Power

Ask a Beauty Editor: What's the Most Effective Way to Apply Sunscreen? //

What Does Eating a Balanced Diet Actually Mean? Breaking Down the 'Good' to 'Bad' Diet Ratio //

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Outdoor Living

Space of the Week: How to Make Your Patio Feel Like a Vacation Destination

7 Ways to Get Your Deck and Patio Clean Before Summer

5 Ways to Rid Your Porch or Patio of Bugs All Summer Long

6 Ways to Make Your Patio as Cozy and Comfortable as Your Living Room

How to Clean Canvas Patio Furniture and Pillows so They Look Brand New

10 Indoor Flowering Plants to Add Color to Your Home

10 Ways to Whiten Laundry Without Bleach //

What Is a Toxic Money Mindset-and How Do You Get Rid of It? //

I've Had These Virtually Unbreakable Drinking Glasses for 5 Years, and You Can Get 12 for $20 Now

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Only Amazon Prime Members Have Access to Deals on These Handmade Products

This Little-Known Robot Vacuum Is One of Amazon's Best Hidden Gems on Prime Day

Smart Investing

5 Investment Ideas Outside of the Stock Market

10 Ways to Start Investing With Just $100

6 Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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8 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Travel-Possibly Forever //

5-Ingredient Roasted Potato Wedges

Over 40,000 Amazon Shoppers Love These Best-Selling Leggings-and They're $12 for Prime Day

Space of the Week: This Loft Offers a Creative Solution for an Unused Guest Room

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Healthy Living

7 Science-Backed Secrets to Healthy Longevity

Shaking Up Your Same-Old Routine Is Good for Your Brain, According to Science

7 Consistent Habits of People Who Age Well

6 Simple Yoga Stretches That Melt Away Muscle Tension

A Morning Self-Care Routine to Start Your Day Off Right

The 30 Best Home, Kitchen, and Cleaning Deals to Shop During Amazon Prime Day

Shoppers Say They 'Can't Live Without' This Firming Neck Cream-and It's on Sale for Prime Day

10 Clever Organizers That Will Help You Get Your Life Together-All Under $40 for Prime Day

Real Simple Readers Can't Stop Buying These 7 Products, and They're All on Sale for Amazon Prime Day

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How to Navigate a New Job When You're Fully Remote, According to Career Experts //

This Entire Anti-Aging Skincare Line Is Secretly on Sale All Week for Amazon Prime Day

Pride Month

How to Talk About Sex With Your LGBTQIA+ Child

How to Invest in LGBTQ Causes

13 New LGBTQIA+ Books That Are Perfect for Pride Month Reading (and Beyond)

5 Candle Mistakes That Are Cutting Down Your Precious Burn Time //

10 Quick and Easy Lunch Salads You Can Make in Less Than 10 Minutes

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10 Flowering Vines to Add Beauty (and Privacy) to Your Backyard //

These Are the Most Popular Ice Cream Truck Treats

If You Ever Doubted a Sponge Could Change Your Life, You Need to Try This 45%-Off One

Target's Deal Days Event Has Exclusive Discounts on Home, Kitchen, and Fashion Items

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Smart Finds

A Truly Spillproof Rug, the Perfect Gift for On-the-Go Dads, and More Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

We Tried Dozens of Bronzers-These Are the 10 Best for a Post-Vacation Glow

This New Furniture Brand Is Taking Amazon by Storm

If You're a Hot Sleeper, You Need This Under-$50 Cooling Body Pillow in Your Life

I'm a Food Writer, and This Is the Gift I'm Giving My Dad for Father's Day

Walmart's Epic Deals for Days Sale Is Here-and These 46 Home Products Are Up to 51% Off

Stick Vacuums Are Majorly Marked Down on Amazon Right Now-Including Tineco for 30% Off

5 Ways to Ease Back Into Your Beauty Routine

Even Skeptics Say This Memory Foam Pillow Stays Cool Throughout the Night-and It's $21 for Prime Day

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The 15 Best Furniture Deals to Shop During Amazon Prime Day-Including a Patio Set for $130 Off

10 Can't-Miss Bedding Deals to Shop on Amazon Prime Day-Including $10 Sheets

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Shoppers Say This Unassuming Coffee Scrub Drastically Improves Dry Skin-and It's Up to 20% Off

Stain-Removing Carpet Cleaners From Hoover and Bissell Are Up to 55% Off on Amazon Right Now

Roombas Are Up to $350 Off on Amazon Right Now-Plus More Robot Vacuum Deals to Shop

The 30 Best Cooling Products to Shop This Prime Day, Including Bedding and Fans

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I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are the 9 Things I'm Buying During Prime Day

The 50 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals You'll See This Year

A Tool to Instantly Relieve the Itchiness of Summer Bug Bites-and 5 More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

5 Life-Affirming Benefits of Writing Letters By Hand, According to Research //

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself If Decluttering Is a Struggle

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How to Make Art Your Next Big Investment

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The Dangerous Trap of Toxic Productivity-and How to Break the Cycle //

Everything You Need to Know to Negotiate Alimony //

The Non-Toxic Cookware with a 150,000-Person Waitlist Just Dropped in Three New Colors for Summer

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Think Rich, Get Rich: How Critical Thinking Can Increase Wealth //

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