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Heed our experts' advice and step away from these paint swatches. However, choosingthe right paint colorcan be a challenge. After all, bathrooms should feel spa-like, and relaxing. Photo:Ume Illus/Getty Images Itcanwork for a home office, and you might even consider the right shade foryour dining room. But most designers agree that its a hue best kept out of your bathroom. According to interior designerKate Dawson, its a little too on the nose....

Learn how to safely reap all the delicious, healthy benefits of this root veggie. What Is Cassava? Cassava is easy to digest and can help with bloating and inflammation of the gut. It is also suggested that the fiber content from cassava can help stave off sugar cravings. “This can be beneficial for individuals who engage in high levels of physical activity,” says Shapiro. Cassava does not count as an empty carb and works well as a pre-exercise snack....

Plus: Cleaning and organizing pros weighed in on the efficacy of their tips. The r/CleaningTips subreddit is a magical place for people in exactly that position. Then we asked experts to weigh in on these methodshere’s what they had to say. Photo:Natalia Kopyltsova/Getty Images This way, your home is in a constant state of maintenance. I would not recommend it for the whole house every day, she adds. Its so much more manageable to put away 5 things instead of 50....

Dont miss out on these soothing foods. Magic Cinema/Getty Images Just likecertain drinkscan help us keep our worries at bay, so can certain foods. What Ingredients Help You Feel More Relaxed? Photo:Magic Cinema/Getty Images There are multiple ingredients found in popular foods that can help ease some worries and promote feel-good hormones. Chickpeas Since legumes are an essential part of a balanced diet,chickpeasare another relaxing food option. Theyre alsoso versatileand can be prepared to suit your liking....

We want to be surrounded by these rich, luxurious decor trends. For a bit of inspiration, we’re rounding up some favorite cozy decorating trends for fall. Lush Textiles We can’t talk about cozy home decor without talking about the textiles. Photo:Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas The rich brown velvet bedding featured in one of the bedrooms of the2024 REAL SIMPLE Home. We’re ready to dive in and hibernate. Cozy Lighting Lighting plays a major role in creating a cozy ambiance in your home....

Spend your day off recharging with these activities. But for some adults, snow days can be daunting. And, according to mental health experts, adults without children should also feel empowered to play outside. Photo:Jjmm888/Getty Images Its great exercise, its creative, and takes more grit than I thought it would, she says. This was a gratifying experience and made me feel like a kid again. It was invigorating being out in the cold, and I felt proud of my snowman....

Don’t toss them just yet! Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Its safe to say most of us probably have more old socks than we probably need. Maybe you buy new socks regularly and simply dontdeclutter your old ones. Photo:Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Or you have a family that always buys you socks during the holidays. But other thandonating or throwing them out,what can you do with them? We turned to eco experts for their best upcycling tips....

A spa day at home? Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Theres nothing like going to a spa and getting a nice body exfoliating treatment. Its both relaxing and revitalizing. Photo:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images We’ve compiled four fantastic (and easy!) recipes for DIYbody scrubs, featuring simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Best of all, there are only two main ingredients in the recipe. It also has a spa-inspired fragrance. Frequently Asked Questions Both salt or sugar scrub can be effective exfoliators....

Find out how you might stretch pizza dough even further. Greg Dupree Theres no better feeling than arefrigerator and freezerfreshly stocked withTrader Joesproducts. Having pizza dough on hand is incredibly convenient since its so versatile. Photo:Greg Dupree From cheesy calzones to savory flatbreads, and even dessertpizza dough might just become your most utilized TJs purchase. Classic Pepperoni Calzone Tired of traditional pizza? Use your pizza dough to make adelicious calzone, stuffed with veggies and meat or just cheese and sauce....

Kill those weeds for good with these au naturale tips. Dandelions are a deceptive planttheir yellow flowers are bright and cheery (and kind of pretty!) but the reality is that theyretechnically a weed. Dandelions create more competition for your lawn to absorb the necessary nutrients and water it needs to thrive. Fortunately, youcanget rid of dandelionsDr. May weighs in on four chemical-free ways to do just that. That being said, should you choose to remove them by hand, you should probably do so properly....

This craft is also a genius way to upcycle your empty soda cans. Decorating sugar cookies isn’t the only way to make them unique. Bonus: Making an assortment of customizable shapes for yourcookie swapis guaranteed to steal the show. zoff-photo The only method where it’s not necessary to wear protective gloves is the aluminum foil method. you could find this specialized cookie-cutter strip of metal on Amazon or at local craft stores....

Farrow & Ball Looking to create an impactful design moment in your home? Why not start in your entryway? After all, first impressions are everything. Photo:Farrow & Ball “Entryways set the mood,” says Ruth Mottershead, creative director forLittle Greene. Here are four of the best entryway paint colors that make a space feel more inviting and stylish. The muted gold Madeleine is a sophisticated honey tone that delivers tranquility and warmth....

Try spelt flour and more nutritious substitutes. Mari Carmen Martinez/Getty Images One of the best parts about baking from scratch? We all know thatflouris the one ingredient found in almost every baked good. Photo:Mari Carmen Martinez/Getty Images Not that there’s anything wrong with white all-purpose flour, of courseaside from its limited nutritional value. (And the fact that those with gluten issues can’t eat it.) This makes whole wheat flour significantly higher infiberthan white flour," Hamshaw says....