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From cleaning and organizing to decorating and even moving, find everything you need to know about your home in these informative articles from Real Simple. What will you learn? Optimize household tasks like washing clothes and removing stains from upholstery. Discover tips for utilizing feng shui in any room. Learn about homemade weed killers that really work. Then, follow up with more of our must-know guides filled with tips and tricks for maintaining any space.

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I Live in the Pacific Northwest, and These 11 Home Items Will Protect My Entryway From Muddy Shoes and Wet Jackets
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Amazon Just Posted New Prime Member-Only Deals for September—Here Are 7 You Can’t Afford to Miss, Up to 70% Off
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Want to Keep Brown Recluse Spiders Out of Your House? Try These Tips From Pest Pros
A bedroom setup with a neatly made bed featuring a patterned quilt pillows and a side table with a lamp and a small bouquet
Pottery Barn Quietly Dropped Prices on Gorgeous Quilts, and They're Perfect for Chilly Fall Nights
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8 Easy Home Upgrades You Can Knock Out in 30 Minutes—No Power Tools Needed
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Grossed Out by Your Shower Curtain? This Quick Fix Removes Mildew and Stains Without the Hassle
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Why Your Kitchen Cabinets Always Feel Messy—And the Simple Fixes That Actually Work
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Garden Experts Share the One Thing You Should Never Do When Planting Bulbs This Fall
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Is Farmhouse Style Out? Here's What Designers Are Saying in 2025
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Before You Buy Another Storage Bin, Pro Organizers Want You to Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
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It’s Not Just What You Eat—These 6 Household Items Could Be Fueling Inflammation
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7 Clever Ways to Use a Lint Roller Around the House
Amazon Nomadnest Modern Tiny House on Wheels
The Inside of This Tiny House Is So Farmhouse Chic, It Looks Like Joanna Gaines Designed It
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How to Create a Tea Garden Filled With Herbs You Can Actually Brew—That Doubles as a Relaxing Retreat
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How to Make Your Living Room Look High-End—Without Calling in the Pros
Lark Manor Weddel Basilico Console Table, Mistana Seagrass Handmade Patterned Decorative and Functional Storage Basket with Handles and Inbox Zero Leston Wide Upholstered Fabric Accent Armchair
This Is Your Last Chance to Save Up to 82% on Furniture, Decor, and Storage During Wayfair’s Labor Day Sale
LDW Roundup: 50 Amazon Customer-Loved Storage and Organization Deals
50 Home Organization Hacks That’ll Unlock Storage Space in Tricky Kitchens, Closets, Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms, and More
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Designers Say This One Sofa Detail Can Make—or Break—Your Whole Living Room
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We Asked Gardeners Which Landscaping Trends They Hate—And They Didn't Hold Back
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How to Clean Greasy Oven Racks
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Denture Tablets Are the Unexpected Hero Missing From Your Cleaning Supplies—Here's How to Use Them
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The Fall Hummingbird Migration Has Started—See When They’ll Arrive in Your Area With This Interactive Map
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Laundry Experts Agree: You Should Wash Your Towels Separately
Workstation sink with gold faucets in a stylish light and bright kitchen
These Trendy Kitchen Sinks May Be Beautiful, But Designers Say They'd Never Choose Them for a Family Home
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The 'Your World' Trick Uses Personal Style to Help You Clean Out Your Closet
blue sofa with a wire basket containing blankets.
5 Smart Decluttering Questions That Make Letting Go So Much Easier
A bathroom showcasing vivid blue tiles on the shower wall, brass fixtures, and a wooden vanity with a sleek mirror, offering a serene and luxurious bathing space.
You Touch This Bathroom Item Daily—But It’s One of the Germiest Things in Your Home
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House Hushing Is the 1-Day Decluttering Method That Can Help Quiet Your Mind and Your Space
Cozy hotel room interior with a double bed with pillows next to a bedside table, plant and armchair
How Often Do You Really Need to Change Your Bed Sheets?
LDW One-Off: Tiny House
This $8,000 Tiny House from Amazon Makes Downsizing Feel More Like an Upgrade
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Glidden Just Announced Its 2026 Paint Color of the Year—and It's the Timeless Red We've Been Searching For
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4 Decor Items That Are Adding Visual Clutter to Your Home
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5 Reasons You Should Never Wear Your Outdoor Shoes Inside Your Home
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6 Signs Your Home Has Bad Airflow—and Easy Fixes That Work
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Your Grandma’s Favorite Kitchen Storage Method Is the Secret to a Clutter-Free Space
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The Best Flowers and Plants to Put in the Ground This September for a Lush Garden Next Spring
A kitchen sink area with dark cabinetry tiled backsplash and brass fixtures
This Trendy Backsplash Tile Is Gorgeous—but Here’s Why Designers Say It’s Not Great for Kitchens
Hamburg apartment decorated in electric blues and lilac by designer Mathias Schneider
5 Ways To Decorate With Things You Already Have
interior view of a kitchen with wood cabinets and glossy black countertops
8 Kitchen Design Choices That Make the Space Look Dirtier
Backyard outdoor chaise lounge chairs with cantilever umbrellas and colorful pillows in Palm Springs, California
6 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Like a Resort Destination
A garden filled with vibrant flowers and green grass in the background
How to Mix Flower Colors for a Gorgeous Garden Every Time, According to Designers
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4 Cleaning Tasks You Should Do This Week to Save You Time All Year
Stylish hallway interior with bench and folding screen
7 Areas You’ll Be Glad You Cleaned Before Fall Starts
art deco living room
The Decorating Trend Inspired by the Roaring ’20s That Everyone’s Pinning Right Now
Interior Design by Noz Design
5 Designer-Approved Tips for Choosing Home Accessories That Always Work
A beautiful bathroom with a blue vanity cabinet, standalone bathtub and shower, and gold faucets.
Want to Maximize ROI On Home Renovations? Don't Overlook These Potential Dealbreakers
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These 8 Random Yet Useful Home Items Make 'Life So Much Easier'—and They're All on Sale for Under $30 Today
summer themed bedroom
5 Places in Your Home Designers Say You Should Refresh Every Season—and Why It Matters
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Designers Say These 5 Front Yard Details Are Making Your Home Look Stuck in the Past
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Stop Doing This 1 Thing If You Want Your Stove to Last for Decades
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Add These Beautiful Native Annuals to Your Yard for Instant Color All the Way Through Fall
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7 Things You Can Do to Make Your Home Easier to Clean, According to Redditors
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This Low-Maintenance Garden Was Designed to Get Better With Age—Here’s How to Recreate It at Home
Hand Pulling Out Weeds from the soil
12 Things Every Gardener Should Do Before Fall
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The 90/90 Rule Will Help You Get Rid of Your "Maybe Someday" Clutter
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5 Air Conditioner Misconceptions That Are Costing You Money and Making Your Home Less Comfortable
Pink hydrangea bushes in full bloom in a garden with a white fence
8 Plants You Shouldn’t Deadhead Until After Summer Ends—And Why Your Garden Will Thank You
Close-up view of sunglasses lying on dashboard in driver's side of car.
8 Things You Should Never Leave in Your Car Overnight
A contemporary classic renovation remodeling kitchen interior design in a modern residential home.
Designers Say These 7 Kitchen Layout Mistakes Can Make the Space Feel "Overcrowded and Dysfunctional"
A neatly made bed with a visible mattress topper in a minimalistic bedroom
This Plush, Cooling Mattress Topper Makes Old Beds Feel ‘Brand New’ Again, and It’s on Sale in Every Size
Close-up shoots of winter crops covered with dew in the field
7 Reasons You Should Never Mow Wet Grass
A small clear bowl containing liquid placed on burlap with apples in the background
Tired of Fruit Flies? This Apple Cider Vinegar Hack Will Stop Them From Taking Over Your Kitchen
Kitchen with white cabinets floral backsplash and a gold geometric chandelier
6 Ways to Add Personality to a Small Kitchen—Without Sacrificing Space