cleaning & organizing: bring order to your home

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  30 gorgeous ideas for DIY wedding decorations

  More and more brides are giving their special day a personal touch with DIY wedding decorations. According to American Express Spending & Saving Tracker, 70 percent of newlyweds said they opted for a DIY approach to save on wedding costs. Couples got crafty assembling their own guest favors, creating their own centerpieces and ditching the DJ in favor of a homemade playlist. A few brave brides even made their own wedding dress or baked their own cake! The good news: You don’t have to be overly ambitious or possess amazing crafting skills to tackle most of these DIY wedding decor projects. (We do want to make your life easier, after all!)
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  Iconic cleaning products that have stood the test of time

  Odds are your mother and your mother's mother used these cleaners — and we're still stocking our cleaning cabinet with them today!
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  9 freestanding kitchen islands for every style

  Think of it as a piece of furniture — if you ever move, you can take it with you. And it doesn't have to perfectly match your cabinets.
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  24 of the biggest cleaning problems — solved

  Want your place to feel fresh in a flash? Tackle all of your cleaning problems with these 24 quick and easy solutions to some of your biggest tasks. Whether you’re hoping to get that spot out of your favorite rug, clean up those spills and splashes in the oven or speed-shine your wood floors before guests arrive, we’ve got everything you need to get started.
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  Our favorite new space-saving products

  Whether you live in a condo or a castle, chances are, you can make more efficient use of your countertops and storage spaces. That's why we rounded up eight space-efficient items featured at the 2013 International Home and Housewares Show.
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  6 areas of the home you don't have to organize

  Tired of tidying up your home only to watch it get messy the next day? You may be pleasantly surprised at where you can skimp.
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  8 household cleaners that need cleaning

  Before you get started with your weekend cleaning checklist, make sure these eight household cleaners are actually clean themselves. Here’s how to ensure your tools and appliances are free of dirt, grime, odor and gunk so you can have the cleanest spring yet.
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  Our ultimate cleaning tools

  Ready to tackle the really tough messes? Make sure you have the right tools to fight grime with these top-performing picks from the Good Housekeeping Research Institute.
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  Secrets to a perfectly organized bedroom

  It’s hard to feel relaxed –much less romantic—in a clutter-filled room. Tidy it your space with these super simple tricks.
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  Sneaky ways to organize your random junk

  From leftover paint to your keys, we’ll show you little tricks to keep your odds and ends neat ‘n’ tidy.
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  6 clever ways to beat clutter

  Get your entire house in order with these simple tricks (bonus: every idea on our list is cheap and easy to do!).