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While we’re not suggesting you redesign your home for fall (even though we did get some interior design-approved tips), there are a few simple decorative accessories you can get that will add the perfect ambiance to any room without overdoing it. The best trick: Invest in simple decor that you can use year after year. Miulee Fall Farmhouse Set of 2 Fall Pillow Cases, $7 (was $21) Winemana Velvet Pumpkins Set of 8, $10 (was $16) MomKids Fall Faux Flower Bouquet, $15 (was $21) Whaline Happy Fall Garland, $8 DII Pumpkin Spice Table Runner, $10 4th Emotion Set of 4 Fall Decor Pillow Covers, $14 (was $18) La Jolie Muse Cinnamon and Pumpkin Candle, $13 (was $16) Greenbrier Thankful and Blessed Hanging Sign, $6 HAKACC Artificial Pumpkins and Gourds, $10 (was $14) Artoid Set of 4 Pumpkin Placemats, $14...

My Favorite Holiday Punch My husband and I are completely different when it comes to drinks. He drinks water, and I drink pretty much everything else (like this strawberry citrus mocktail!). I love water but can only drink so much of it before I need something a little stronger like juice or a yummy sparkling non-alcoholic holiday punch like this one. I originally created this recipe back in 2014 and it’s still one of my go-to holiday punch recipes every single year!...

“Any changes you make on your house now should increase your home value later,” says Kermit Baker, project director for the Remodeling Futures program at Harvard University. But which projects will increase your home value? We know home remodeling costs can add up. Take a look at this list, starting with the upgrades most likely to recoup your investment, and get ready to appreciate your space more than ever. One note: No home upgrade is going to completely pay for itself....

To buy: $6; ikea.com. To buy: $13, ikea.com. “Its price is so much more affordable than similar systems at other retailers. It’s also durable and can radically transform a storage space for the better,” she says. The best part? It’s adaptable, so it can meet your storage needs now and in the future. To buy: $153, ikea.com. RELATED: How to Organize Your Closet in 30 Minutes Flat When you’re taking on an organizing project or KonMari-ing your entire home, a FRAKTA is an organizer’s best friend....

To choose a plant for a specific spot in your home, you’ll want to keep two things in mind: plant care and your home’s aesthetic. Certain houseplants have different needs when it comes to sun exposure and humidity levels; so you won’t want to put a plant that needs full sun in a windowless bathroom or an air plant in your sun-drenched living room when it prefers indirect light. Additionally, you don’t want a plant to stick out like a sore thumb and ruin a whole room’s décor....

Do certain packing materials work better for different types of home decor? Are packing peanuts all that bad? In a world where sustainability is a priority, how can we make our packing habits more eco-friendly—or even zero waste? To help make your next move easier, I’ve asked a handful of moving experts some of your most pressing packing material questions—with any luck, your next move will be much smoother as a result....

With a sitewide sale happening until 11:59 p.m. on December 20, Biossance’s products—including this best-selling face oil—are all discounted with code GET25. To buy: $56 with code GET25 (was $74); biossance.com. As its name suggests, the oil includes Biossance’s key ingredient across all of the brand’s products: squalane, an ingredient that comes from sugarcane and helps the skin to retain moisture. The other main ingredient, vitamin C, evens out skin tone and boosts elasticity to keep skin smooth and free of fine lines, while rose extract gives skin a much-needed glow during the winter....

The down alternative comforter is super lightweight and comfortable enough to use during any season. Down alternative means that the comforter contains a synthetic fill inside, rather than the feathers you see in traditional down comforters. In this case, the cooling comforter has 100 percent microfiber filling. This helps keep the comforter on the lighter side, rather than weighing you down with heavy filling as you sleep. Its box stitching secures everything in place throughout the night, and it won’t clump up if you do decide to put a duvet cover over it....

A clean angle broom with synthetic bristles is the secret weapon in this hack from Jill Nystul, creator of the blog One Good Thing By Jillee. The long handle means you won’t have to bend down, so your back and knees will thank you. And if you have a handheld showerhead, use it to rinse the tub. This could be the easiest way to clean a tub ever! Follow these simple, pain-free steps to get your bathtub sparkling clean in no time....

Luckily, we’ve stumbled across a genius solution. Australian baker Katherine Sabbath posted a cake slicing video on her Instagram account that has the Internet going wild (it’s already been viewed 1.2 million times). Instead of cutting the layer cake into traditional triangles, Katherine slices the cake horizontally into one-inch thick slabs, and then cuts each slab into one-inch rectangular portions. She presses a plastic cutting board against the slab as she slices it to keep it steady as it separates from the cake....

Whether you’re drying undergarments like bras and underwear or are tending to gentle clothes fabrics like wool and even cotton, you’ll want to forgo the machine and go with the Honey-Can-Do Collapsible Clothes Drying Rack. In fact, thousands of shoppers already love the laundry room essential, earning it more than 7,100 five-star ratings for this specific style so far. To buy: $24; amazon.com. The clothes drying rack is designed with a coated steel frame that’s sturdy, rust-resistant, and stylish....

The top-rated tower fan has so much cooling power, one customer said, “sometimes it gets TOO cold.” The fan has five sound and cooling levels to choose from, so you can easily find a setting that suits your comfort level. The tall, slim design doesn’t take up too much space, and it can be programmed to shut off after a certain amount of time, so you don’t have to worry about leaving it on when you leave the house....

Moscow mule slushies are incredibly easy to make—they require nothing more than all the ingredients you’d regularly use to make a Moscow mule with some extra ice and a quick whirl in your blender (read: no fancy slushie machine necessary). They’ve got a lot more kick and significantly less sugar than the frozen drinks you’ll find in a restaurant, too. And instead of being served in a dodgy fishbowl, Moscow mules come in classy copper cups that help keep your cocktail cold and make you look like a hero of a hostess....

Claiming as many of the credits you’re eligible for means more money in your pocket at the end of the day, and you could be missing out if you don’t know what to look for. This tax deduction checklist can help you keep track of credits you may qualify for, especially if you’re doing your taxes yourself. Here are some commonly overlooked tax deductions and credits to watch for this upcoming tax season....

Some families have traditional recipes they make year after year, but if you want to try something new (or start your own cookie tradition), you may be wondering what the most popular Christmas cookie recipes are. To that end, General Mills put together a guide to the most popular cookies in every state in the U.S. These predictions are based on the Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and Tablespoon cookie recipes that get the most clicks from eager bakers....

“Eschewing the obviously flashy decor, trend-chasing, and interiors showmanship of the nouveau riche crowd, this style grounds itself in classically chic pieces with staying power,” says Heather Goerzen, Havenly design editor. “It’s Ralph Lauren Home meets Christie’s with a side of polo matches and Dom Perignon.” But with old money decor, it all comes down to the quiet luxury design tenets which, according to Goerzen, are craftsmanship, quality, and originality....

To buy: $11; amazon.com. Each of the four tools in the set are designed to target different cleaning needs, but they’re all just as useful. The whole set is held together in a convenient clip, so you can easily store it without losing sight of either one of the two brushes. Grab the loop brush head for cleaning handheld blender blades, or use the chisel scraper on its opposite end for tough grime on stovetops, plates, or between narrow edges....

Reviewers swear by the “Cadillac of Christmas storage” for its “heavy duty” design and “spacious” storage capabilities. One five-star reviewer wrote, “I no longer need to unwrap and wrap each ornament in paper towels. Every item has its own spot in the organizer, and it’s easy to find what you’re looking for.” Another shopper highlighted the versatility of the top-selling holiday ornament storage box, praising the “modular ability of different ways to set up the ornament trays” as well as the “flexibility of the extra compartments,” which were crucial to their storage needs....

“Protecting the health, safety, and security of our communities is our top priority,” said department secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in a statement on April 27, 2021. “…extending the REAL ID full enforcement deadline will give states needed time to reopen their driver’s licensing operations and ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card.” What does that mean for travelers? Starting May 3, 2023, the ID options that many Americans have been using (such as their standard driver’s license or state photo ID card) at TSA security checkpoints and to board a plane will no longer be valid forms of identification for domestic air travel....

If you’re unsure what deals to shop during Prime Day, why not head for the sales on essentials you know you’ll use non-stop? The Shark IQ Robot Vacuum is one that will see plenty of use throughout the summer and the rest of the year, and right now it’s marked down to $300. The biggest selling feature of this robot vacuum, compared to others, is that you can forget about it for up to 45 days because it’s a bagless model with a base that automatically empties itself whenever it’s full....