Real Simple: Home Decor Ideas, Recipes, DIY & Beauty Tips

Leanne Ford Crate & Barrel Collection

3 Ways to Create a Home That Will Never Look Outdated, According to HGTV Star Leanne Ford

<p>We chat with the designer about her just-launched collection with Crate ...

We chat with the designer about her just-launched collection with Crate & Barrel and the timeless decor trends that never go out of style.

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6 Easy Ways to Static-Proof Your Hair

<p>It’s time to put your foot (and hair) down against static electricity.</...

It’s time to put your foot (and hair) down against static electricity.

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

Variety isn’t just the spice of life—it’s essential for cognitive health in...

Variety isn’t just the spice of life—it’s essential for cognitive health in adulthood.

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6 Clever Items to Simplify Your Life

<p><em>Real Simple’</em>s mission, through its 20 years, has been to simpli...

Real Simple’s mission, through its 20 years, has been to simplify your life with smart finds like these. Find more space in your kitchen, your car, your work bag, and more with these editor-approved items.

Cooking School

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Don't Dump Your Bacon Grease—Here Are 7 Delicious Ways to Use It

<p>#2 will give your sheet pan dinners a serious upgrade.</p>

#2 will give your sheet pan dinners a serious upgrade.

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Why Experts Say You Should Add More Sprouted Grains to Your Diet

<p>Are people still eating avocado toast? If so, this is the bread you'll w...

Are people still eating avocado toast? If so, this is the bread you'll want to use.

high-protein black bean and quinoa bowl

7 High Protein Vegetarian Meals Your Whole Family Will Love

Health Coach

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The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day

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6 Heart-Healthy Reasons to Drink More Tea

<p>As if we needed one more excuse to cozy up with a mug of matcha. </p>

As if we needed one more excuse to cozy up with a mug of matcha.

How much sleep do I need? The recommended number of hours to get every night

This Is How Much Sleep You Need Every Single Night, According to Experts

To stay happy and healthy at any age, you need as much sleep as they say.

To stay happy and healthy at any age, you need as much sleep as they say.

Beauty Solutions

woman holding baby with bare skin: what happens to your skin during pregnancy

This Is What Happens to Your Skin When You Have a Baby

Brace yourself for a whole roller coaster of skin changes during pregnancy.

Brace yourself for a whole roller coaster of skin changes during pregnancy.

Pravana Purple Mask

This $15 Purple Toning Mask From Amazon Rids My Blond Hair of Brassiness

Calling all platinum, ash, and silver blondes: this is your secret weapon.

Calling all platinum, ash, and silver blondes: this is your secret weapon.

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6 Skincare Brands This Beauty Editor Swears By

<p>Consider them the MVPs of the skincare world.</p>

Consider them the MVPs of the skincare world.

Home Decor

bathroom with peel and stick floor tiles

5 Things to Know Before Trying Peel and Stick Flooring

Is vinyl flooring an easy, affordable update—or just a temporary solution?

Is vinyl flooring an easy, affordable update—or just a temporary solution?

Outdated Design Rooms in 2020

3 Design Concepts That Feel Outdated in 2020

<p>It's time to rethink these design myths. </p>

It's time to rethink these design myths.

Alexandra Gater Office Makeover Tout

5 Easy Decor Updates That'll Make Your Home Office a More Productive Space

After losing his job, one entrepreneur gets a dramatic home office makeover...

After losing his job, one entrepreneur gets a dramatic home office makeover—and his reaction is priceless.

Cleaning and Organizing

illustration of man and woman cleaning their home to get rid of dust bunnies

Why Do Dust Bunnies Happen?

Better yet, how can you get rid of them for good?

Better yet, how can you get rid of them for good?

How to Care for Winter Clothes: stack of folded sweaters and scarves

Skip the Dry Cleaner—Here’s How to Clean Bulky, Hard-to-Wash Winter Coats at Home

You can safely clean your winter coats, gloves, and scarves at home—here’s ...

You can safely clean your winter coats, gloves, and scarves at home—here’s how, with step-by-step tips from a fabric care expert.

woman cleaning to music wearing headphones

The 10 Best Songs to Listen to While Cleaning, Based on Hundreds of Spotify Playlists

Bust a move while you bust some dust.

Bust a move while you bust some dust.

Adulting

What to Wear to Every Ocassion: woman in closet illustration

What to Wear to (Pretty Much) Every Occasion

Finally, your go-to guide for how to dress at different events, from weddin...

Finally, your go-to guide for how to dress at different events, from weddings to wakes, and everything in between.

Tips for Managing Employees for First Time: coworkers talking over computer

First-Time Manager? Here's How to Be a Supervisor Everyone Wants to Work For

Become the manager you've always wanted.

Become the manager you've always wanted.

Moving in together - cohabitation tips from someone who lived alone before

4 Things I Learned From Moving in With My Partner After Living Alone for Years

Hint: Love is still the most important thing.

Hint: Love is still the most important thing.

Smart Finds

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This Wearable Device Helps Me Survive My Crippling Period Cramps

Your cramps won't know what hit them.

Your cramps won't know what hit them.

Extra Wide Reusable Smoothie Straws

9 Reusable Straws With Near-Perfect Ratings From Thousands of Customers

Sip your favorite drinks with a straw that can be used over and over again.

Sip your favorite drinks with a straw that can be used over and over again.

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The Running Shoes That Convinced Me to Break Up With My Old-but-Beloved Pair

And thank goodness I did, because I could have seriously injured myself.

And thank goodness I did, because I could have seriously injured myself.

Get It Done

handbags and clutches organized

3 Smart Ways to Keep Your Handbags and Totes Organized

Tired of cramming handbags into a black hole in your closet or keeping them...

Tired of cramming handbags into a black hole in your closet or keeping them in a pile in the entryway? Try one of these smart storage strategies for organizing bags.

How to Avoid Internet Scams: Rules and Tips

5 Rules You Should Always Follow to Avoid Getting Scammed Online

Phishing, worms, and bots, oh my! Never fall prey to costly internet scams ...

Phishing, worms, and bots, oh my! Never fall prey to costly internet scams again.

How to Clean Coins, coins in soapy water

The Right Way to Clean Old Coins

Here's what to do—and not do—when cleaning collected coins.

Here's what to do—and not do—when cleaning collected coins.

New From IGTV

Betty Gold shows off her no-knead homemade bread recipe

The Secret to Baking Fluffy, Homemade Bread—Without Kneading—Is All About Science

It’s a lot easier to bake bread at home than you assume—as long as you foll...

It’s a lot easier to bake bread at home than you assume—as long as you follow the proper method.

Betty Gold shows off her no-knead homemade bread recipe

The Secret to Baking Fluffy, Homemade Bread—Without Kneading—Is All About Science

Gluten Is the Secret Ingredient to Perfect Pancakes

Gluten Is Seriously Misunderstood—Here's Why

What Is Emulsion?

This Is Why Caesar Salad Always Tastes Better at a Restaurant

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3 Fresh Ways to Style a Little Black Dress