Brian Kramer Brian Kramer has more than 25 years of editorial experience. He writes, edits, and develops the work of expert contributors in the areas of do-it-yourself, home improvement, hands-on decorating, remodeling, storage, and organizing. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.