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The 2021 Real Simple Home Is Here—and It's Full of Organizing and Design Ideas You'll Want to Steal

This year, we collaborated with Gialluisi Custom Homes on a top-to-bottom renovation of a 1902 Victorian in Westfield, N.J. We’ve got all the usual design tips and organizing tricks to share. Plus, for the first time, we’ve included two beautiful new outdoor spaces.

The 2021 Real Simple Home

How to Convert an Attic Into a Cozy, Livable Space

6 Home Styling Tips We Learned From Working With Emily Henderson and Keyanna Bowen

7 Renovation Dos and Don'ts—From the Pros Behind the Real Simple Home

5 Unexpected Decor Ideas to Add Interest to Every Room

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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Get Rid of Strawberry Skin

A Lesson in Group Text Etiquette—to Send to All Your Friends

Sleep Better

Sorry, Night Owls: The Sleep You're Missing Before Midnight Is Crucial—Here's Why

How Well You Sleep Matters More Than How Much You Sleep—Here's How to Boost Your Sleep Quality

8 Easy Steps to Sleep Your Way to Better Skin

12 Healthy Habits That Can Actually Help You Sleep Better

3 Reasons It's Harder to Sleep as an Adult—and How to Get Back on Track

10 Stylish Sites to Shop for Affordable Women's Work Clothes

The Correct Order to Apply Hair Products for the Best Results

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This Vitamin C Serum Is So Good for Hyperpigmentation and Fine Lines That Shoppers Are 'Throwing Away All Other Creams'

Why Are Honey Bottles Shaped Like Bears?

Sherwin-Williams Unveiled Its 2022 Color of the Year—and It's the Refreshing Shade We All Need //

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Planning for the Future

6 Questions About Money Every Couple Should Ask Themselves

8 Smart Tips for Paying for College

What Planning for the Future Looks Like Now

10 Birkin Plant Look-alikes That Are Just as Cute and Way Easier to Find //

21 Fun Things to Do in October to Get the Most Out of Fall //

Buffalo Cauliflower With Yogurt Ranch

Baked Sweet Potatoes With Feta Butter

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Smoked Gouda and Pepper Cheese Puffs

Pan-Roasted Olives and Lemon

Fall Flavors

5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietitian

7 Simple Apple Pie Recipes Packed With Fall Flavor

15 Festive Pumpkin Spice Recipes Perfect for Fall

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds and 8 Recipes You'll Want to Snack on All Fall

True Cinnamon Boasts Some Sweet Benefits—Here's How to Tell if You're Eating the Real Deal

These $20 Flannel Sheets Transformed My Bed Into a Cozy Paradise for Fall and Winter

3 Smart (and Stylish) Ways to Organize Your Makeup Collection //

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Gorgonzola Cream and Prosciutto Endives

Salsa Verde Chicken Soup

Red Curry Veggie Stew

Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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Fall Cleanup

How to Clean Everything

11 Laundry Mistakes You're Probably Making

How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom in 10 Steps

8 Habits to Adopt Now for Optimal Breast Health, According to MDs //

4 Steps You Must Take If You Want to Buy a House Next Year //

The 9 Best Heating Pads, According to Thousands of Customer Reviews

These Are the 3 Healthiest Types of Rice You Can Eat //

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This Broom-Meets-Squeegee Takes the Annoyance (and Back Pain) Out of Cleaning Tile and Floors

People Are Waking Up With 'Soft and Plump' Skin Thanks to This Hydrating Overnight Mask

Inspiring Spaces

Space of the Week: A Narrow Entryway Now Has as Much Personality as Its San Francisco Neighborhood

Space of the Week: This Family Home in Texas Will Make You Want a Sleeping Porch

Space of the Week: This Picture-Perfect Guest Room Features Our New Favorite Wallpaper

Space of the Week: This Cheerful Striped Bathroom Is Bound to Put a Smile on Your Face

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Everything You Need to Know About Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Legal Dependents //

7 Beer Subscriptions That Go Well With Football Season

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How to Safely Use (and Make) Dry Ice This Halloween //

This White Noise Machine Helps Shoppers Fall Asleep 'Almost Immediately'—and It's Only $20

This $17 Cleaning Kit Is the Secret to Making Your Kitchen Appliances Look Brand New

We Asked RDs for Healthy Fast Food Order Recommendations—Their Answers Might Surprise You //

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Money Confidential

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What to Do If Your Student Loan Debt Is Keeping You From Funding Your Child's Education

Should You Invest or Pay Off Student Debt First?

Kale Recalled in 10 States Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Shoppers Say This $32 Cooling Eye Cream Brightens Dark Circles in Just a Few Days

This Entryway Mat Doesn't Just Look Good—It Keeps Rain, Dirt, and Grime Out of Your Home, Too

Muscle Rollers Really Are Effective—Here's How Roll Properly to Relieve Soreness and Avoid Injury //

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26 of the Easiest-Ever Eggplant Recipes

Should You Invest or Pay Off Student Debt First?

Smart Finds

A Weighted Blanket With a Cooling Cover—and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

Home Cooks Have Come Up With So Many Clever Uses for This Mini Waffle Maker and Griddle

This Bathtub Tray Is a Little Luxury That Amazon Shoppers 'Should Have Bought Years Ago'

People Are Seeing Instant Results With This Line-Smoothing Serum—and We Have an Exclusive Sale Code

This Section of Amazon Has Everything You Need to Make Your Home Feel Like a Five-Star Hotel

The 15 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services for Plant-Based Eaters

This Best-Selling Mini Rice Cooker Is a Must-Have for Small Kitchens—and It Costs Less Than $30

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7 Strategic Haircuts That Will Give the Illusion of Fuller, Thicker Hair //

Planning to Write Your Own Will? Here's What You Need to Know //

Shampoo and Conditioner Refills That Can Help You Save Money and Save the Planet //

This Bathtub Tray Is a Little Luxury That Amazon Shoppers 'Should Have Bought Years Ago'

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Hair Trends

Your Hair DNA Can Affect How Your Hair Ages—Here's What You Need to Know

7 Heatless Hairstyles to Save Damaged Hair

7 Strategic Haircuts That Will Give the Illusion of Fuller, Thicker Hair

People Are Seeing Instant Results With This Line-Smoothing Serum—and We Have an Exclusive Sale Code

Why Every Kitchen Absolutely, Positively Needs a Spider

The 2021 Real Simple Home Is Here—and It's Full of Organizing and Design Ideas You'll Want to Steal

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The Best Design Tips for Open Floor Plans, According to the Experts

6 Home Styling Tips We Learned From Working With Emily Henderson and Keyanna Bowen //

This Is the Bare-Minimum Skincare Routine You Should Be Doing Every Day, According to Pros //

The 10 Best Cordless Vacuums for Hardwood Floors, According to Thousands of Reviews

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