Katie Holdefehr
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20 Things You Can Purge From Your Kitchen Cabinets Without a Second Thought
Kitchen cabinets tend to get cluttered with mismatched dishes, mugs, and water bottles. Here are some items you can declutter and never miss. → Read More
How One Food Blogger Snuck More Storage Into Her Small Kitchen
The entire kitchen makeover cost just $750. → Read More
5 Beautiful, Unbreakable Outdoor Plates That Look Just Like Ceramic
We recommend West Elm's Organic Stone Melamine Plates. → Read More
10 LGBTQ+ Organizations You Can Support Right Now
From services that protect homeless LGBTQ youth to mental health services for queer and trans people, these nonprofits are fighting for change in many different areas. Consider donating your time or money to these important causes. → Read More
The 2022 REAL SIMPLE Home Is Coming to Florida—Here's How to Join Our Beach Weekend Getaway!
The 2022 Real Simple Home in Rosemary Beach, Florida will be revealed this September. Here's how to sign up for a weekend getaway in sunny Rosemary Beach. → Read More
Space of the Week: This Stylish Sleeping Nook Features the Ultimate Bunk Beds for Adults
In "The Bunk Bed Book," author Laura Fenton shares 115 inspiring bunk beds, lofts, and sleeping nooks. This design by Dee Murphy shows the ultimate bunk bed for adults, plus how to get the look. → Read More
These 7 Features Will Boost Your Home's Value in 2022, According to Zillow
Zillow reveals its 2022 results for the top features that will increase your home's value this year. High-speed broadband internet for work from home and steam ovens are just a couple of the top value-boosting features. → Read More
Want a Timeless Kitchen? The Pros Say Avoid These 5 Design Mistakes
If you want to design a timeless kitchen, avoid these design decisions, according to the pros. Here's how to create a trend-proof kitchen you'll love for many years to come. → Read More
5 Things All Organized Kitchen Cabinets Have in Common
When you take a peek inside the tidiest kitchen cabinets, you might notice they share some commonalities. Here are the organizing ideas to steal for your own kitchen cabinets. → Read More
6 Secrets for Organizing a Catchall Closet, According to The Home Edit
In their new special edition magazine, Clea and Joanna from The Home Edit reveal their top closet-tidying tips. Here's where to buy the special issue. → Read More
How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines
To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish. → Read More
5 Things You Should Consider Before You Paint Your Floors
Painted floors are trending right now. Here's how to paint floors the right way, plus mistakes to avoid, according to a pro at Thumbtack. → Read More
Should You Paint Your Walls and Ceiling the Same Color? Here's What the Experts Say
When painting a room, there are a lot of decisions to make, including what color to paint the ceiling. We asked experts about the pros and cons of painting the ceiling the same color as the walls. Here's what they said. → Read More
The Pantone Color of the Year 2022 Is Here—and It's Totally Unexpected
The Pantone Color of the Year 2022 was just revealed: Very Peri, a vibrant and versatile shade of periwinkle. Here's how to work PANTONE 17-3938 into your home decor, whether through paint or decor. → Read More
Space of the Week: This Dining Room's Fall Makeover Will Inspire You to Paint
In Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home's dining room, a navy accent wall gets a fall paint makeover. Warning: you will feel inspired to pick up a paintbrush. → Read More
Space of the Week: An Outdated Yellow Kitchen Gets a Budget-Conscious Makeover
When Velinda Hellen made over this yellow kitchen, it was in desperate need of a refresh. The resulting space is a modern kitchen full of organizing ideas and the latest kitchen design trends of 2021. → Read More
Shop Early for the Holidays to Avoid Shipping Delays and Supply Chain Disruptions
Due to supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic, some products are in short supply, while shipping times are taking longer. To get your holiday presents on time, consider shopping extra early or buying local. → Read More
The Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2022 Is Here—and It's One of Our All-Time Favorites
The Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2022 was just unveiled, and we can't wait to get painting. October Mist is a subtle green that makes any room feel like an oasis and goes with a wide range of other hues. → Read More
Contrasting Paint Trim Is Trending—Here's How to Get the Look
Painting moldings and window trim a different color than the wall is an on-trend look for fall 2021. Whether you want bold contrast or a subtle difference in shades, here's what you need to know to get the look. → Read More
HomeGoods (Finally!) Has Online Shopping—Here Are Our 5 Favorite Finds so Far
Amazing news, HomeGoods shoppers: HomeGoods has finally opened an online store. Here are some of our favorite finds so far, including tons of seasonal decor for your home. → Read More