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Design Your Own “She Shed” • If you’ve heard of a man cave, you get the idea. This peaceful spot can be a quiet home office, a creative craft zone or a cozy living space, and you don’t need much square footage to make it work. Turn the page for more inspiration!

Get Some BREATHING ROOM • Despite the name, a she shed can serve as a backyard sanctuary for anyone, for nearly any purpose. “The appeal lies in the versatility,” says Jeremy Nova, cofounder of StudioHome, a brand that designs and builds detached prefab spaces. “She sheds meet a fundamental need for personal space.”

Night, Night

Beauty Lab • Countless beauty products are crowding store and online shelves (and social media!), making lofty get-gorgeous promises. To cut through the clutter, GH Beauty Lab scientists spent nearly a year rigorously testing hundreds of the latest launches to find the skin, hair and makeup buys that really perform.

Superior Skincare

Beyond Basics • These standout essentials will clarify and prep your complexion.

Genius Anti-Agers

Remarkable Body Care

Hair Must-Haves

Tailored to Your Type • These haircare and styling heroes are made to enhance the health and look of textures from straight to coily.

Exceptional Cosmetics

Marvelous Makeup

Finishing Touches • Bring your look to the next level with epic eye enhancers and more.

Maximize Your Mindset WITH HUES TO POWER YOU • Fuel your handwriting with the powerful tool of color.

More Winners

PEEK INSIDE THE GH BEAUTY LAB • See some of the state-of-the-art tools Lab scientists use to assess product efficacy, setting our testing above the rest.

Create a Countertop Pantry • Break out of the traditional cabinet layout with a place to store even more. For this kitchen, designer Christine Vroom offset bright white cabinets with a rift white oak pantry that hides small appliances. “Give yourself permission to play with color and scale,” Vroom says. The sage green backsplash adds to the kitchen’s cozy feel.

ADD Style TO THE “FIFTH WALL” • Ceilings are the next frontier in home design. These, which feature striking paint, graphic wallpaper and more, beg you to just look up.

the rise of CLOSED-CONCEPT Living • Designers say open floor plans are on the way out. Here’s why a few extra walls could make all the difference.

Ask the Cleaning Lab

GRILL MASTERS • These stars dissolve grime in no time!

The Search for Myself • Kimberly Moore Francis went looking for her father — and found much more.

Our Book Picks • The GH Book Club brings you great reads all year long. Here are a few of our top choices from a variety of genres.

THE SECRETS TO Healthy Aging • How long you live isn’t the only thing that matters — how well you live counts too. Experts are aiming their ample brainpower at helping people stay sharp and active for as long as possible. Here are the steps you can take now.

THE FUTURE OF FEELING BETTER LONGER

Feeling Crazy Stressed? • 8 natural ways to take the edge off

Is it time for a mental health day? • The world is chaotic, your kids are fighting over who gets “the best” color of M&M’s and you hear work notifications in your dreams—if you can fall asleep.

Ask the Wellness Lab

QUALITY-TESTED DREAMY BEDDING • If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed, now’s the time! The GH Institute spent five months evaluating the quality, innovation, convenience, style and value of hundreds of bedding items, both in the Textiles Lab and in the homes of more than 600 sleep testers. Sink into our top picks.

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