The COSTS of CONSPIRACIES

When someone you love falls into a web of false theories, they could be hurting their health. But lecturing won't work: First, consider the anxieties that fuel their beliefs

HEALTH ADVICE You SHOULD IGNORE (and What to Do Instead)

People love to swoop in and help when you're feeling poorly. But certain bits of commonly shared (and well-intentioned) advice that we get from friends, family and the Internet is actually flat-out false

The ROAD LESS Traveled

Alaska Native Siobhan Wescott's journey from nomadic childhood to esteemed professor was full of twists, turns and generational trauma. Now she dedicates her career to the only people who have ever felt like home

Pet Care THAT'S WORTH THE Money

We asked the experts what services and gear are best to buy.

Living (& Loving!) the Car-Free Life

These families are bikers, walkers and experts in public transit-and wouldn't have it any other way.

make your own JAM

Transform peak-season fruit into homemade refrigerator jam, perfect for adding a pop of sweetness to sips, sandwiches and more. The best part: no cooking required!

Summer Chillers

Tasty granitas, tangy shrubs, fun floats and fancy ice cubes that look as good as they taste. Cheers!

EXPERT TIPS TO Save You Money ...This Year

From streaming services to savings accounts, we uncovered genius financial moves to make your wallet feel a little fatter.

GOING BLIND Helped Me Discover the POWER of OPTIMISM

How one writer learned to make the most of unexpected circumstances

Your 8-Week HEALTHY HABITS Plan

We get it - the very word \"habits\" can bring flashbacks to when you felt as if you didn't have enough willpower. But it's not about that at all, experts say.

Brilliant Built-Ins

Adorn a blank wall with sky-high shelving, a sunny window seat, a hidden storage spot and more.

Nail Your DIY Manicure

Save money at the salon by getting a perfect mani at home every time. Here's all you need to know according to GH Beauty Lab experts and pro technicians, from easy steps to genius tips, styles, nail care and more.

HOW TO Train the Whole Family

Get kids to help care for pets- over the long run.

HOW TO Cultivate Creativity at Home

Thinking outside the box is a skill that can be learned at any age. Here's how.

EASY WEEKNIGHTS

Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you'd need to order takeout.

How to DO ANYTHING BETTER

Our pros share their expertise to help you get things done around the house. Learn how to measure ingredients masterfully, mix a mean martini, manage that mountain of laundry and more!

EXPERT-APPROVED Sleep Stars

Achieve your best rest with top-tested bedding essentials. The GH Textiles Lab extensively evaluated sleep gear using lab equipment and feedback from more than 500 consumer testers. These winners - from best-in-class basics to problem-solving innovations - will help you drift blissfully off to dreamland.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE

The number one way? Keep guns locked up.

How We Thrive in the World

In honor of Juneteenth, writers Laura Cathcart Robbins and Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts share their joys, challenges and hopes for the future. The biggest lesson? Community can come together in unexpected ways.

HOW TO Make Over Any Room

Add instant style and a personal touch to blank walls with paintings, books, keepsakes and more.

HOW TO GET RID OF Hair You Don't Want

Follow the GH Beauty Lab's expert cheat sheet for every category of at-home body-hair removal to find the method that's best for you - and guarantee smooth, silky skin you'll want to show off all season.

HOW TO GET THE Hair You Want

No need to fuss over your locks in the heat: We have (almost) effortless summer style inspiration that will flatter any length and texture, plus fast pro how-tos.

Your Ultimate Outdoor Living Guide

The sun! The fun! Make the most of your extended summer space with these tips from the pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute.

EASY WEEKNIGHTS

Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you'd need to order takeout.

Spring Reads

Restock your personal library with these new books handpicked by senior editor and resident book buff Lizz Schumer, who reads dozens of titles a month to find the perfect ones for you.

A Surprisingly Personal Project

When designer Katie Davis realized that a new reno project for a Houston family of five was her childhood home, it became one of her most unusual undertakings

How to Find Missing Pets

An estimated one in three pets will get lost in the U.S. every year. Follow these expert tips to get yours home safe and sound.

The Doctor Will JUDGE You Now

We've all gone red-faced while having to answer intimate questions. But if your provider makes you feel bad, here's what to do.

It's NEVER TOO LATE to Be HEALTHIER!

Less-than-great habits and patterns feel hard to break, especially if you think doing so won’t make a difference. But the fact is, it absolutely will — and now is the perfect time. Here are seven ways to turn things around.

WALKED OUTSIDE TO A PATIO THAT LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN TARRED AND FEATHERED.

I STEPPED IN CHICKEN POOP AND REMOVED MY SHOES TO CLEAN THEM, THEN LANDED IN ANOTHER FRESH PILE BEHIND ME.