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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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Sleep Better

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

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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

3 Low-Effort Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

How to Convert an Attic Into a Cozy, Livable Space

3 Pro-Approved Ways to Make a Multi-Functional Space Exceptionally Tidy

5 Decor Trends to Steal from the 2021 Real Simple Home—Including the 'It' Color of the Year

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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

5 Unexpected Decor Ideas to Add Interest to Every Room

How to Sneak Custom Storage Into Every Single Room of Your House

5 Life-Changing Organizing Secrets We Learned From Working With Nikki Boyd

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

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How to Design a Kitchen You'll Never Regret, According to Real Simple Home Designer Delia Kenza

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

Fall Flavors

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

Celebrate Fall With This Refreshing Apple Cinnamon-Spiced Cocktail

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

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

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

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What Is Pre-Pooing—and Why Your Hair Is Missing Out If You're Not Doing It

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

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

Should You Avoid Eating These High-Sugar Fruits? We Asked Nutritionists //

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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

The Mid-Century Modern Chair Shoppers Compared to High-End Brands Is Nearly 50% Off

This 4-Ingredient Air-Fryer Hack Turns Your Potato Peels into a Tasty Snack

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

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Inspiring Spaces

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

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Money Confidential

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How to Talk About Money as a Couple (Without Arguing!)

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

How to Make the Most of Your Health Savings Account (aka HSA) //

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Smart Finds

A Portable Work Station—and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week

These Tailored $68 Pants Are the Only Bottoms I Want to Wear Three Seasons of the Year

I've Been Wearing the Wrong Bra Size for Years, but a Virtual Fitting From This Trendy Brand Changed That

Clean Your Entire Home in 'Half the Time' With the Ultra-Popular Shark Vacuum Mop That's Just $100

Amazon Shoppers Say These Pillows Are 'Off the Charts Comfortable'—and They're Just $30

These Adhesive Hooks Are My Secret to a Stylish, Minimal Bathroom—No Power Tools Required

The 8 Best Mattresses for Couples, According to Sleep Experts

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Bring Order to Your Refrigerator and Pantry With This Can Organizer That's Only $17

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Hair Trends

The "Rachel" Haircut Is Back—Here's How to Wear It in 2021

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

7 Heatless Hairstyles to Save Damaged Hair

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Here's How to Care for a Pink Princess Philodendron—if You Can Get Your Hands on the Internet-Famous Plant //

This Contoured, Pressure-Relieving Mattress Has Changed the Way I Sleep

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I Reorganized My Tiny Kitchen for Under $150—and It's Never Been This Clean

Space of the Week: A Retro A-Frame Turns Into a Cozy, Modern Family Retreat

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

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30 Easy Shiitake Mushroom Recipes That'll Make Your Dinner (or Brunch) Totally Wow-Worthy //

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