A crisp, lightly starched, freshly pressed shirt may not be the centerpiece of a particularly stunning ensemble. But a wrinkled, crumpled, ragged shirt can make an otherwise dapper outfit look like a paint-plastered pair of overalls. With most clothes, ironing makes a world a difference. But ironing also comes with—how do you say it—a labor …

These pictures show the moment a peckish crow was caught unwrapping and munching on a Mars bar. Lorna Williamson, 56, witnessed the bizarre scene in a children’s play area where youngsters had left the treat. She managed to follow the bird with her camera and took a series of snaps of the bird unwrapping the …

Nothing pulls together a look faster than lipstick. But this beauty staple also has a mind of it’s own, which is why it often ends up on your collar, your favorite scarf, and your pillow. Bummer, we know. The next time this happens, follow this advice from our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning …

Stop. Hammer time. Here’s what to ask, answer, and clarify before you reconfigure a powder room, take down any walls, or simply paint your garage. What are my reno goals? You’ve had it with your kitchen that has you imagining Alice presenting a roast to Mrs. Brady. But what are your actual needs? Do you …

There’s something about a special home scent. You’re not always totally aware it’s there, but when you walk into a room that has a certain smell, you’re immediately hit with a memory of a time or place. (Remember how distinctive your grandma’s house used to smell?). To create that effect in your home, you first …