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6 Cleaning Myths That Don't Actually Work—Plus 2 That Do

6 Cleaning Myths That Don't Actually Work—Plus 2 That Do

A couple of these too-good-to-be-true cleaning myths work surprisingly well.

I Designed My Own Ergonomic Furniture and I’m Never Going Back

I Designed My Own Ergonomic Furniture and I’m Never Going Back

Who says chic can’t be comfortable?

How to Create the Ultimate Patio for Outdoor Entertaining This Fall

How to Create the Ultimate Patio for Outdoor Entertaining This Fall

There may soon be a chill in the air, but outdoor entertaining is still the safest option during the pandemic—here’s how to make your porch or patio guest-ready.

10 Tricks to Help Your Home Decor Last Forever (Besides Plastic Couch Covers)

10 Tricks to Help Your Home Decor Last Forever (Besides Plastic Couch Covers)

Help your furniture look brand-new for longer.

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About DIY Dry Cleaning

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About DIY Dry Cleaning

Save money and skip the trip to the cleaner.

Clorox CEO Announces Disinfectant Wipe Shortage Will Last Until 2021

Clorox CEO Announces Disinfectant Wipe Shortage Will Last Until 2021

The company explains that the wipes are made out of a high-demand material also used to produce personal protective equipment.

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10 Design Choices That Could Actually Make Your Home Harder to Organize

Avoid these 10 things to stop sabotaging your organization efforts.

Here's How Real Simple's Associate Editor Organizes Her Overflowing Closets

Here's How Real Simple's Associate Editor Organizes Her Overflowing Closets

The Marie Kondo purge doesn’t work for everyone, especially if you’re a clothes-collecting fashion enthusiast.

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3 Brilliant Kitchen Cleaning Hacks Using Pantry Supplies

How to Clean Blinds the Fast and Easy Way

How to Clean Blinds the Fast and Easy Way

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Fixer Upper Is Returning to TV! Chip & Joanna Gaines Reveal 'We've Missed Sharing the Stories'

Amazon Shoppers Say This Vintage-Looking Fan Works (and Looks) Great in Tight Spaces

Amazon Shoppers Say This Vintage-Looking Fan Works (and Looks) Great in Tight Spaces

Every Pet Owner Needs This Carpet-Cleaning Tool With Over 4,000 Five-Star Reviews

It’s compact enough for small spaces, yet powerful enough for big stains.

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My Night Sweats Have Stopped Ever Since I Started Sleeping on These Breathable, Linen Sheets

My Night Sweats Have Stopped Ever Since I Started Sleeping on These Breathable, Linen Sheets

5 Things to Consider Before Bringing Home a New Houseplant

5 Things to Consider Before Bringing Home a New Houseplant

7 Reasons to Ditch Chlorine and Switch to a Saltwater Pool

7 Reasons to Ditch Chlorine and Switch to a Saltwater Pool

5 Life-Changing Cleaning Hacks We Learned on TikTok

5 Life-Changing Cleaning Hacks We Learned on TikTok

5 Simple Steps to Make Your Cleaning Routine More Green

5 Simple Steps to Make Your Cleaning Routine More Green

Here's How a Pro Organizer Arranges Her Home Office

Here's How a Pro Organizer Arranges Her Home Office

Amazon Shoppers Swear by These $13 Odor-Eliminating Bags for More Than Just Stinky Shoes

Amazon Shoppers Swear by These $13 Odor-Eliminating Bags for More Than Just Stinky Shoes

The 9 Best Fans to Keep Your Home Cool, According to Customer Reviews

The 9 Best Fans to Keep Your Home Cool, According to Customer Reviews

Here's What "Green" Cleaning Product Labels Really Mean

Here's What "Green" Cleaning Product Labels Really Mean

The 8 Best Dusters That Actually Keep Pesky Dust Bunnies Away

The 8 Best Dusters That Actually Keep Pesky Dust Bunnies Away

10 Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Tips to Save You Money Long-Term

10 Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Tips to Save You Money Long-Term

Get a Sneak Peek at This Year’s Real Simple Home

Get a Sneak Peek at This Year’s Real Simple Home

This $16 Cleaning Tool Sweeps Up Pet Hair, Dirt, and Debris—and Will Even Wash Your Windows

This $16 Cleaning Tool Sweeps Up Pet Hair, Dirt, and Debris—and Will Even Wash Your Windows

These Dishwashing Gloves Have a Clever Feature That Cuts Down on Cleaning Time

These Dishwashing Gloves Have a Clever Feature That Cuts Down on Cleaning Time

7 Tricks for Getting the Best Deals on Home Decor

7 Tricks for Getting the Best Deals on Home Decor

Meet the 5 Trendiest Houseplants of Summer 2020

Meet the 5 Trendiest Houseplants of Summer 2020

The 8 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Hot Sleepers, According to Reviews

The 8 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets for Hot Sleepers, According to Reviews

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6 Signs Your Houseplants Aren't Very Happy

The Container Store Just Quietly Put Its Most Popular Products on Sale

The Container Store Just Quietly Put Its Most Popular Products on Sale

5 Little Decor Swaps to Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer

5 Little Decor Swaps to Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer

This Refillable Hand Sanitizer Sold Out in Less Than 24 Hours, but It’s Back in Stock

This Refillable Hand Sanitizer Sold Out in Less Than 24 Hours, but It’s Back in Stock

Trader Joe's Is Selling Coffee Plants—Here's What to Do With Them

Trader Joe's Is Selling Coffee Plants—Here's What to Do With Them

10 Gardening Products Amazon Shoppers Want the Most—All Under $35

10 Gardening Products Amazon Shoppers Want the Most—All Under $35

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6 Backyard Privacy Ideas That Are Actually Stylish

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How Smart Should Your Home Be?