Here's 8 safety rules to follow for the holidays by Betty Gold for Real Simple.

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Whether you’ll be cooking a turkey for the first time or just reheating takeout, following these smart steps is more critical than ever.




By now, we’re all well aware that Thanksgiving dinner is going to look quite different this year. Whether you’re contemplating hosting an outdoor dinner party, dining with friends digitally, or hosting your own two-person feast, the travel restrictions, shorter guest lists, and safe social distancing recommendations from the CDC indicate that a lot more Americans are going to be cooking their own Turkey Day dinner at home this holiday season.




For many, this will mean cooking turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie from scratch for the

Here's a practical article on cleaning suggestions before the winter hits by Katie Holdefehr for Real Simple.

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You'll thank yourself in a few months.

These are some cleaning tasks almost everyone procrastinates to check off their to-do lists. We're pretty sure cleaning the gutters and washing the windows both land somewhere near the top. But if you're ever going to get it done, the fall is the ideal time. You've already skipped the summer swelter—and you'll be grateful you tackled these chores once the temperatures dip and the snow sets in. Plus, nothing helps procrastination like a good, old-fashioned deadline. If you've put off the following household tasks all year long, here are

Here's a good article on dressing up your entryway for the holidays by Hannah Bruneman and Jessica Bennett for Better Homes & Gardens.

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Don't forget about your entryway when bringing out the holiday decor. Spread Christmas cheer to everyone who walks into your home with this traditional display of red and green DIY decor.



An outdoor light display is essential for festive curb appeal, but don't disappoint your guests once they walk into your home for the holidays. Bring a sense of cheer to this hardworking space with cheerful holiday entryway decor. Give your entryway a simple seasonal update with our collection of classic Christmas decorations and favorite holiday DIY projects. By using inexpensive materials and

Here's a practical article on cleaning grout by Donna Boyle Schwartz for Bob Vila.

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Nothing ruins the impact of an otherwise clean bathroom or kitchen quite like dirt between the tiles. This recipe for homemade grout cleaner will have your floors sparkling in no time.


No matter how hard you work to keep your kitchen and bathroom clean, they’ll always look dingy if they’re plagued by dirty grout, whether it’s lurking between tiles in the shower or along your backsplash. But before you spend a small fortune on cleaning products, consider this: You can mix up your own homemade grout cleaner, less toxic and less expensive than the store-bought variety, using just a handful

Here's a good article on safely hosting Thanksgiving in 2020 by Lisa Milbrand for Real Simple.

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Everyone’s favorite feasting holiday may look a little different this year.


The good news: Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie haven’t been canceled. The bad news? You may not be squeezing yourself around a table with 10 of your nieces and nephews to celebrate Thanksgiving 2020. Because coronavirus still makes indoor celebrations a little dicey—and the new CDC Thanksgiving guidelines recommend celebrating indoors only with friends and family who live in your household—you have two safe options for planning your Thanksgiving celebration: an outdoor feast or a virtual one.




No matter which way you go, there’s plenty of fun to be had—here’s how.



How

Here's a helpful article on cleaning hardwood floors by Jessica Bennett for Better Homes & Gardens.

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Learn how to clean wood floors with smart methods that will make caring for your flooring and maintaining a clean, polished look even easier.



Floors take on a lot, including daily traffic and inevitable spills, scuffs, or mishaps. The best way to clean hardwood floors starts with smart preventive measures, which not only help protect floors but also cut down on the time you spend cleaning. To lessen tracked-in dirt, place floor mats both outside and inside exterior doors. In snowy or rainy weather, set up a boot removal area to avoid damaging floors with tracked in water and de-icing agents.

Here's a good article on ideas for day beds by Jessica Bennett for Better Homes & Gardens.

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These sofa-bed combos are as practical as they are pretty.



It's the hardworking furniture every home needs. Daybeds are one of our favorite trendy furnishings for 2020, and there's so much to love about this hybrid seating solution. Combining the comforts of a bed and a sofa, this versatile piece can turn any room—including living rooms, dens, and kids' rooms—into a guest room. Unlike a traditional sofa, a modern bench-style daybed won't block the view of the window (or TV). The deep seat also means more space for pillows, throws, and the dog. Plus, you can

Here's a good article on best bathroom trends by Julianne Hilmes Bartlett for Better Homes & Gardens.

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The self-care and wellness movement continues to grow, and bathrooms are seeing the benefit. As these formerly utilitarian spaces become more personalized, acting as a spa-like retreat rather than simply a requisite room, we turned to industry experts to discover the top trends in bathroom design for 2020. If you're ready to hit refresh on your bathroom heading into the new year, these eight ideas will inspire you to make this everyday space into a total sanctuary.


1. Accent Walls


Homeowners and designers are increasingly using accent walls to amp up interest in the bathroom. A 2019 trend report

Here's a good article on ways to simplify your life by Lauren Phillips for Real Simple.

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1. Chill and Serve Outdoor Cheese Board
Enjoy cheese boards and outdoor soirees even if the temperature and pest levels don’t want to cooperate with this smart cheese board. It has a central slate disc that can be chilled to keep cheese and fruit at the right temperature, even if you have a patio heater going, plus a lightweight mesh dome that can be removed for a fresh slice of fruit—and then replaced to keep the bugs away.
2. Frost Box
For the non-bakers among us, baking cakes to decorate can be more frustration than fun. Enter FrostBox: This

This is an informative article on upgrades that create value by Allegra Muzillo and Lauren Phillips for Real Simple.

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These around-the-house upgrades and improvements make great investments.




The timing for a home upgrade or major house improvement project may never be ideal, but now—when you’re at home most of the time and able to receive deliveries, keep an eye on progress, and do some DIY work when you have a few hours—is as good a time as any to tackle major improvements to your home. You may not be interest in moving now, but that doesn’t mean you should put off that kitchen redo or landscaping job.




“Any changes you make on your house