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Kitchen Counter Organization Ideas, Hooks for dish towels and pots and pans in kitchen

5 Tricks for Organizing Your Kitchen Counter—And Keeping It That Way

Tame the kitchen clutter once and for all.

Tame the kitchen clutter once and for all.

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This Victorian Farmhouse Is on the Market—for $150 and a 5-Paragraph Essay

The owners of the stunning 5-acre property in Corning, New York, have put 1...

The owners of the stunning 5-acre property in Corning, New York, have put 18 years into renovating their home—and now they want to make sure it goes to the right person.

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The #1 Rule for How Much to Spend on Your Kitchen Remodel

If you don't follow this rule, you risk spending too much (or too little)—a...

If you don't follow this rule, you risk spending too much (or too little)—and both can impact the value of your home.

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What Are Grits, Exactly?

Grits are a laid-back Southern comfort food that date back to the colonial ...

Grits are a laid-back Southern comfort food that date back to the colonial days. Below, we explain how people eat grits, the history of grits, and what grits are made of.

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This Siding Technique Could Be the New Shiplap

Board and batten is ready for its moment of fame indoors—and these ideas ca...

Board and batten is ready for its moment of fame indoors—and these ideas can help you bring it home.

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This Container Gardening Trend Can Actually Improve Your Cooking—or at Least Your Cocktails

Give your container gardens a little more purpose.

Give your container gardens a little more purpose.

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The Kitchen Island Trend You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

A kitchen island is a kitchen island—or so you thought.

A kitchen island is a kitchen island—or so you thought.

Laundry Hacks

Chemical-Free Natural Laundry Tips

5 Chemical-Free Ways to Spiff Up Your Laundry

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Why You Should Put Tennis Balls in Your Dryer

This is a laundry hack everyone should know.

This is a laundry hack everyone should know.

EcoEgg Laundry Product

I Tried a Laundry Egg—And Here’s What I Really Thought

We put this supposedly life-changing laundry gadget to the test.

We put this supposedly life-changing laundry gadget to the test.

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How to Make Lasagna

A combination of four cheeses—ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan—...

A combination of four cheeses—ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan—ensures this classic casserole is rich and delicious.

Lasagna

How to Make Lasagna

Classic Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Classic Pot Roast

How to Tell if Eggs Are Old

This Is the Easiest Way to Tell if Your Eggs Are Old

How to Make Ghee

How to Make Ghee

Healthy Living

Shaved Rainbow Carrot Salad With Pomegranates and Pistachios

6 Healthy Make-Ahead Side Dishes Using the Freshest Spring Produce

Take advantage of the tastiest spring ingredients with these make-ahead sid...

Take advantage of the tastiest spring ingredients with these make-ahead side dishes.

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8 Common Sleep Mistakes That Are Costing You Z's, According to a Sleep Consultant

#3 is a real game-changer.

#3 is a real game-changer.

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The Incredibly Easy Exercises That Can Help Alleviate 6 Health Problems

Physical activity can be as effective as meds at easing certain health prob...

Physical activity can be as effective as meds at easing certain health problems—especially if you know exactly what workout is best.

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Sky Organics Beeswax Citrus Lip Balms

Amazon Shoppers Swear by These Organic Lip Balms for Insanely Soft Lips

This under-the-radar brand uses organic ingredients and cold-pressed oils, ...

This under-the-radar brand uses organic ingredients and cold-pressed oils, like coconut and calendula.

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Surprise! These 6 Pairs of Stylish Jeans Are From Walmart—And They’re All Under $30

We can’t get enough of this cropped wide-leg pair!

We can’t get enough of this cropped wide-leg pair!

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15 Tinted Moisturizers That’ll Make Your Skin Look Flawless, According to Thousands of Reviewers

PurSteam Garment Steamer

The 15 Most Life-Changing Laundry Supplies on Amazon

These little game changers make doing laundry much easier.

These little game changers make doing laundry much easier.