Housekeeping Stories Archives
Are you prepared if there's an emergency in your home? The Good Housekeeping Institute has some ways to protect your home.
Some women say shopping for pants is almost as tough as shopping for a bathing suit. We went to some fashion experts for tips on how to find pants that fit your body type. Shopping for pants can be a real challenge for any woman.
How do you like your eggs? Poached? Over easy? In an omelet? The Good Housekeeping Research Institute serves up new egg-cooking tools that can help in our Good Housekeeping Report.
If you're a home do-it-yourselfer, you know there are dozens of glues for different needs. But choosing the right type of glue can get a little sticky. In our Good Housekeeping report, the magazine's pros offer "glues you can use."
A low-flow showerhead can save a family of four up to $45 a month in water and heating costs. But does low-flow mean low enjoyment? The Good Housekeeping Institute puts some to the test.
All those financial forms and statements! Had enough of the mess? The Good Housekeeping Instutute has some methods to keep your records stay safe.
Like free weights or yoga mats, gym-friendly sports bras are essential to your workout. The Good Housekeeping Institute puts some bras to the test. One tester says, "when you're on an elliptical machine or a treadmill and you're running, sometimes your chest is moving faster than you would like it to and it's a little painful."
The joy of gardening can vanish if your tools cause fatigue. To help find the gardening tool for you, the Good Housekeeping Institute put some tools to the test.
With over 500 home health testing kits on the market, you can now test yourself for everything from allergy sensitivties to cholesterol. But the question is, should you? The Good Housekeeping Institute has a skeptical look at this growing trend.
Look inside a woman's makeup case, and chances are, you'll find some beauty products gone bad, but how do you know when it's time to toss your makeup? Some women just can't say goodbye to their makeup-no matter how old it is.
Who wouldn't love an opportunity to give her mother a makeover? Good Housekeeping just helped a few daughters do this for their moms.
A lot of kids are wearing those bright, colorful clog shoes called "crocs." But The Good Housekeeping Research Institute has some safety concerns.
Next February your tv may go dark. The reason being digital conversion. Some people may need a converter box to be able to watch your television. The Good Housekeeping Institute has all that you need to know about the upcoming change.
Experts say that people who are fit and eat healthy may lower their odds of getting cancer. The Good Housekeeping Institute has some foods that can help with the "Anti-Cancer Diet."
Do you have a minute? That's about all the time women need with some new beauty products good housekeeping recommends.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has some products that can help keep your closet neat and tidy.
Good Housekeeping tests off some new cupcake holders and a neat way to put the icing on the cake.
Some simple ways to keep your windows clean.
The Good Housekeeping Institute is testing some paint to give your room a new look.
The Good Housekeeping Institute goes riding on some new skateboards.
The Good Housekeeping Institute does some spring cleaning.
The Good Housekeeping Institute puts tests out some carpet cleaning companies.
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests 4 cell phones for text messaging quality.
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests Marinara Sauces.
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests some food sealers to make your food fresh.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has some ways to store and save your photos.
Simple ways to give your hair a younger look
The Good Housekeeping Institute takes a look at some Unusual Appliances
The Good Housekeeping Institute takes a look at spring fashion.
Good Housekeeping looks at easy ways to fix your broken appliances.
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests "Green" Products.
The Good Housekeeping Institute puts some skin clearing products to the test.
A little video camera attached to your computer can give you an even better way to communicate with family and friends. The Good Housekeeping Institute recently tested dozens of web cams to find the best ones.
The Good Housekeepings makes over your diet
The Good Housekeeping Institute takes 5 years off of your look.
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests the calories in some of your favorite caffeine drinks.
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests portions products to help you diet.
Good Housekeeping tests Space Heaters for your home
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests children's pajamas to see if they are flame-resistant.
Nothing beats sipping from a mug of hot chocolate in colder weather, but which cocoa is best?
The Good Housekeeping Institute tests 7 electronic toothbrushes.
Good Housekeeping explores Green Lables
Good Housekeeping explores the calories of the Fast Food Chicken Sandwich.
Good Housekeeping sends men to the doctor
The Good Housekeeping Institute keeps a food diary to lose weight
Good Housekeeping has some products that will repair your home after the holidays.
Good Housekeeping reviews the best products of 2007.
Good Housekeeping has some tips on keeping your colored hair looking good.
Good Housekeeping test Artificial Trees.
Good Housekeeping has some products to make a good mail order gift
Good Housekeeping has tips for holiday packing
Good Housekeeping recommends a few Holiday Tablecloths
Good Housekeeping tests Holiday baking products
Good Housekeeping finds Holiday Gifts under $50.
Good Housekeeping explores Cool Toys for Tweens.
Some simple ways to help shop for safe toys for your children for the Holidays.
Three women showed off their long, beautiful hair at a Good Housekeeping photo shoot. But they chopped off eight inches or more for a great cause.
A delicious soup or stew is the perfect winter meal. And the creators of Good Housekeeping's new Soups and Stews cookbook have the secrets to success.
If you are having guests over for the holidays, you may want to tidy up your kitchen. In our Good Housekeeping report, the institute has a few easy way to make your kitchen spotless.
This time of year, it's an on-going battle to clean up the leaves from your lawn. Good Housekeeping found a few good products that'll help.
If you are one of many folks who fear the "cold" or "bug" this time of year, you are in luck. In our Good Housekeeping report we have some helpful ways to avoid the sick bug.
Cake mixes like Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines have been on store shelves for decades. They've now been joined by high-priced mixes endorsed by celebrities. Are they worth the extra money? Good Housekeeping put them to the test.
