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Before moving into the gorgeous brownstone the couple is best known for renovating, Jordan lived in a 350-square-foot basement apartment, so he was able to apply what he learned from his first-hand experience living in a small space to his clients’ apartment. “Everything was on display and it drove me crazy every single time I walked into my apartment,” says Jordan. Similarly, in Sean and Brian’s bedroom, “we walked in there, and there were shoes on shoes on shoes....

Carbona Pro Care Oxy Powered Outdoor Cleaner is made with active-foam technology (which is fancy marketing lingo to say this stuff works) that combats everything from muddy paw stains and caked-on dust to mildew, algae, grime, and bird droppings. The formula comes pre-mixed, so applying it is as simple as flipping over the bottle. The bottle also comes with a handy two-in-one sponge and brush top, so you can use the sponge to soak the formula into tough stains, then rub the stains out with the bristles....

Fairy bread is an Australian treat that combines buttered bread with sprinkles to create a yummy snack perfect for the kids! I recently made it as one of my princess party ideas along with some toothpicks to create “Fairy Godmother” wands, and it was a hit with all the littles! The best thing about fairy bread is that while it’s an Australian snack, it’s something that everyone around the world can enjoy with this simple recipe!...

The Swedish furniture company may be known best for the iconic IKEA rolling cart and never-ending lists of IKEA hacks, but it also has plenty of bedroom décor options that are both good-looking and affordable. To help make sifting through all those options a little simpler, the store’s design team has put together the IKEA Kåma Sutra: a digital book filled with bedroom ideas and furniture solutions that fit any personality and style....

As I scoured through customer reviews and buying guides to find the best humidifier, the Levoit was the clear answer. It’s designed to work in spaces up to 290 square feet, which is just right for my medium-sized bedroom. And it has a tank large enough to last for several hours, so it keeps working as I sleep. To buy: $47 (was $55); amazon.com. It has a 3-liter capacity that lasts up to 25 hours, and it’s near-silent on auto-mode....

This winter, as I head out to a top skiing destination for three months of snow, my cold-weather packing list—and suitcase room—are crucial to my comfort in the low temperatures. Even with renting the main equipment (skis, poles, helmet, boots), ski gear is staggeringly expensive, so I took extra care in researching my purchases, saving up, and investing in pieces over time. While considering the home goods, apparel, fitness gear, tech, and more that would drastically improve my standard of living yet still fit in the 50-lbs capacity of a hardshell, here’s what made the cut for my winter living in a ski town....

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While it’s nice to come back from vacation to a tidy bedroom and sparkling clean kitchen, this list sticks to the must-cleans and skips the extras, ideal for when you’re pressed for time. Have one more hour to devote? Go ahead and expand this list to include making your bed, wiping down the counters, and tidying up your kids’ toys so you’re greeted by a house you’ll be happy to come home to....

One of the biggest Prime Day mattress deals you’ll want to shop is this Tuft & Needle Original Limited Adaptive Foam Mattress, which is currently $284 off. Made from two layers of memory foam, the mattress is designed to provide cushioned support and exceptional cooling all night long. This is because the upper foam layer is infused with graphite—a porous mineral that absorbs moisture—and cooling gel, which work together to wick away warmth and keep you comfortable no matter how sticky your room gets....

For those of you who are fans of essential oils, this scrub is definitely for you. It has a refreshing aroma thanks to peppermint, rosemary, and lavender oils that are infused in the formula. Other ingredients like soybean oil help keep your skin hydrated, while sugar provides the gentle exfoliation that gives your skin a boost in the morning. The scrub is also designed to work well with all skin types, including dry, combination, oily, mature, and acne-prone skin....

I couldn’t help myself from wiping it off every time someone put it on me. Once, at a wedding where I served as flower girl, the makeup artist had to apply lipstick on me five times because I would erase it off immediately after she put it on. But of course, like other things that I hated when I was young (spicy foods, waiting at the DMV), I grew to eventually tolerate it....

Banana bread checks all the comforting baked good boxes: It’s sweet, soothing, and saves once-fresh fruit from ruin. And unlike other popular baking projects (like homemade yeasted bread or from-scratch sourdough starter), banana bread bears almost no intimidation factor. Whether you’re Dame Mary Berry or have never baked a day in your life, you can probably pull off this scrumptious loaf. However, there are easy ways to upgrade your loaf to nail that perfectly moist and tender texture....

Painter’s regret is real, which is why we’ve enlisted a range of home and paint color experts to help us sort through the daunting world of paint samples. From elevated neutrals to on-trend earthy greens, here are the best living room paint colors that will completely revamp your space. Expert Picks

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient, meaning it needs fat in order to be absorbed. It mainly functions as an antioxidant, or a beneficial molecule that fights free radicals. A quick refresher: Free radicals are compounds that, when present in high levels, can cause cellular damage. The body naturally produces free radicals as a result of normal processes (think: metabolism), but factors like environmental pollution and UV radiation can increase free radical formation....

“There is a critical distinction between living longer and living healthier and longer,” says Jill Carnahan, MD, a Colorado-based functional medicine expert. “What does longevity mean? It’s about optimal aging, in which your brain, body, mind, and spirit are all functioning at their best, well into your later years.” So you not only have a high quantity of life, but a high quality of life. The good news: Healthy aging is less about genetics and more about your lifestyle....

What is the jellyfish haircut? “The jellyfish haircut features a short, head-hugging layered shape through the top of the head, and long, disconnected lengths around the perimeter,” says Adam Federico, hairstylist and R+Co’s vice president of technical education. It emulates, well, a jellyfish—the top part of the hair is the body and the lengths are the tentacles, adds Joey Figueiredo, a stylist and owner of Sola Salons. It’s important to note that there are a few different iterations the cut can take (more on that point in a moment)....