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The family maximized the storage capabilities of each wall and removed their bulky overhead garage opener. This helped change their garage from a dumping ground to a space with room to house their vehicle. Take a look at these amazing before and after garage makeover photos for inspiration on how to clean up your garage and make it a functional space. Before the makeover, a corner cabinet lacked organization, and large tools leaned haphazardly against the wall....

What is alkaline water, exactly? Alkalinity in water refers to its pH level. pH level measures how acidic the water is on a scale from 1 to 14, 1 being highly acidic and 14 being highly basic (aka, alkaline). Most drinking water has a neutral pH of 7, whereas most alkaline waters have a pH of 8.5 or higher. So why drink it? Many proponents of alkaline water believe it can neutralize the acid in your body, which they say helps with hydration, immunity, and fighting inflammation and chronic issues related to it....

Mom-Approved Cleaners and Gadgets Method All-Purpose Cleaner Spray Four-Pack, $14 (was $18) Method Glass and Surface Cleaner Four-Pack, $14 (was $18) Black+Decker Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $40 (was $48) Vitscan Bamboo Charcoal Odor Absorber Bags, $24 Nature’s Miracle Stain and Odor Remover, $10 (was $11) Swiffer WetJet Floor Spray Mop Cleaner Kit, $30 Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, $124 iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $180 (was $274) Bissell CrossWave X7 Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum, $500...

The iPrimo Oversized Bed Risers are 3-inch tall platforms that sit underneath the legs or corners of a bed, sofa, or chair to pick it up off the ground and create instant space underneath. They’re over five inches wide to fit and support furniture of all shapes and sizes and are so strong that a single riser can support up to 6,000 pounds. The risers are stackable for even more lift and have a ledge built around the top of each for extra stability....

To buy: $16; amazon.com The best part, by far, is their nonslip nature: Each sock has three hidden silicone heel grips to help them stay in place as you move, and shoppers confirm they’re effective. “These are my favorite socks, and I will continue repurchasing. They don’t budge and are so comfortable,” shared one shopper. “I have been looking for low-cut cotton socks just like this for years! These are cool and soft, substantial but thin, and not at all bulky,” wrote another five-star reviewer....

Whatever your stance on loan forgiveness, the fact that this debt dominates a huge swath of the United States population is indisputable. And those who carry student debt aren’t only 22-year-old college grads; they’re also middle-aged and older adults. According to the report, adults under 30 years old are the largest group of borrowers (17.3 million people, who hold a collective $578 billion in debt), and 30- to 44-year-old Americans hold the largest amount of debt total ($823 billion total)....

A meat subscription box is just like it sounds: a box containing various cuts of meat that arrives at your door on a regular subscription basis. But this is not just any meat. Rather, the best meat subscriptions boast top-quality cuts of premium, succulent beef, pork, chicken, fish, and other proteins, many of which are responsibly sourced and raised in humane conditions. Here, we’ve rounded up our list of the best meat subscription boxes so you can order your favorites without ever leaving home....

If you suffer from a fear of neutral nails, fret not—celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, founder of JK Nail Artelier in New York City, is here to put our anxiety at ease with her top tips on how to find the best neutral nail colors for fair skin, dark skin, and everything in between. On the other hand, if you’re on the hunt for a sheer shade, it’s best if the shade more closely matches your skin tone....

Biossance’s hydrating oil’s ingredient list is right in its name: 100 percent squalane, an emollient that locks in hydration. The body’s natural production of squalene decreases with age, which can lead to dryness. That’s where the sugarcane-derived oil comes in, keeping the skin’s microbiome healthy and helping the products you layer on top of it penetrate even further for better results. To buy: $19 (was $32); biossance.com. It also works to improve elasticity and plump up skin (read: fill in fine lines) for a more youthful appearance....

Made with durable plastic, the BPA-free colander has a sturdy design that’s waterproof, allowing you to wash your favorite summer fruits and vegetables like grapes and zucchini right in the container and then leave them to dry. It has little perforated holes in the bottom, which let water drain through into the sink without any mess. To buy: $17 (was $20); amazon.com. What sets the in-sink colander apart from traditional bulky ones is that the Blue Ginkgo strainer has an expandable design that extends from about 15 inches to just under 20 inches....

As convenient as comfy clothes may be, our clothing choices—even (or especially) when we’re at home all the time—can impact our mood. If what we wear affects our confidence at the office, the same could be said of our work-from-home-wear. The good news is, it’s easy to pull ourselves out of a lack-of-fashion rut, according to Tan France, Queer Eye’s resident fashion and style expert. How does what you wear impact your mood?...

Enter the new group of people on TikTok who swear by applying deodorant all over their bodies. Yes, all over. From their thighs to the stomach and feet. But is applying deodorant all over your body safe? We asked board-certified dermatologists Jaimie DeRosa, M.D., and Ramya Garlapati, M.D., FAAD, to share their insights on the trend. How does deodorant prevent sweating? There’s an important distinction here to note first: Deodorant itself actually doesn’t stop sweating—it’s the antiperspirant that accomplishes this....

Before we get into the cup holders, car mats, and car cleaning products, let’s address some general car cleaning tips that will help keep your vehicle in good shape, longer. Toss the trash. Every single time you leave your car, where you’re going into a store or arriving at home, throw the trash away. Trash is the biggest mess maker leading to mystery odors, spills, crumbs, and stains, explains cleaning expert and author of The Cleaning Ninja Courtenay Hartford....

However clean you try to keep your car, though, when times get hectic, extra stuff tends to build up inside it. And it’s hard to filter out what you need from what you don’t and keep it all organized—you probably do need to keep a phone charger in there, and an extra pair of shoes could come in handy someday. Add in a weekend road trip or long-haul shopping trip, and you’re sure to have a good bit of build-up inside your vehicle....

A couple of weeks ago when I was filming videos for my Easter series on TikTok (watch it here!), my dad texted me a picture of this cute little dessert shop in Newport, Rhode Island selling Peeps pops. He mentioned that it was kind of a fun idea. I had just put the finishing touches on my Easter trifle and happened to have some Easter bunny rabbit Peeps and some colored straws (from making Easter cake pops) sitting around so thought I’d try them out....

Both turkey brining techniques have their benefits—they’re easier than mid-roast basting, for one—but both also have drawbacks. The choice to dry brine or wet brine a turkey depends on how much time you have, how much space you can allot to the process, and how much effort you’re willing to give the showpiece of your Thanksgiving Day dinner. Dry Brine vs. Wet Brine Both techniques work the same way; they both infuse the turkey’s meat with salt, which breaks down muscle protein strands in the meat....

Humorous Marketing In response to the brand’s launch, many have predictably pointed out that the celebs likely don’t do as much of their household cleaning as, well, the rest of us. But the lighthearted brand is clearly in on the joke, with tongue-in-cheek marketing images that include Teigen doing laundry while dressed in couture. Having been close for years, Jenner says that Teigen’s sense of humor (she was even a judge on the comedy competition show Bring the Funny) was one of the reasons she was excited to work with her on this collab....

Have your own social dilemma for Michelle to solve? Tell us about it at modernmanners@realsimple.com. Uninvited Guests CAROL: A friend told me she had no plans for her birthday, so I invited her over. The next day, she said her son and other friends would be joining her. She added more people the next day. The day of our get-together, she texted that she was adding four more. I told her I’d had a busy week and I wasn’t up for that many people....

The cause of this kitchen color shift is simple—homeowners are ready for something different. “The white kitchen has dominated the market, at all price points, beyond its prime,” says Ellen Lopez, founder and creative director at EL Design Studio. Incorporating color is a trend expected to take off throughout the home, and the kitchen is at the center of it all. “The kitchen signifies a place for everyone to gather, and the idea of dark and moody to me also translates as warm, cozy, and togetherness,” says Nureed Saeed, owner and creative director of Nu Interiors....

The concept of a quiet room is a little like a she shed or a man cave in that it’s about designing a space that suits your particular preferences and needs; unlike these gendered places, though, a quiet room is specifically intended for introverts of all types who need a space to recharge. “I believe every home should have a quiet room, where people like me can retreat to process our day, recharge our internal batteries, and recover from the toll of functioning in a world that’s designed for extroverts to succeed,” says Rachel Cannon, an interior designer and introvert....