Counters Clear the counters of anything that doesn’t belong: straggling mail, cookbooks, and permission slips awaiting signatures. Sink Fill the sink with hot water and a few squirts of dish soap. Drop in items that need soaking, like the crisper drawer, the dish rack, and the microwave turntable. Refrigerator Empty the refrigerator, tossing anything that has expired. Throw dirty food storage containers into the sink to soak. Working from top to bottom, wipe down the shelves with a paper towel or a rag spritzed with a nontoxic all-purpose cleaner....

The Bonvivo Writing Desk has a modern design that features thin-yet-sturdy bamboo legs and an open wood shelf topped with a shatter-resistant glass surface. The 21 x 43 x 29 inch desk is ideal for small rooms, with many city apartment dwellers commenting that it works perfectly in their space. It’s easy to assemble and maintain—just wipe it down with a damp cloth or gentle cleaning solution. Plus, if you don’t have a need for a desk, shoppers say it also makes a great vanity....

The Battery Organizer Storage Case is an ingenious, briefcase-like organizational tool that can house up to 180 batteries at a time. The case can be mounted on a wall or tucked away in a drawer or closet for easy and convenient storage and it has compartments for even the most obscure battery types. It’s made of strong, durable plastic to keep everything safe and is clear so you can see everything inside without even opening it up....

One shopper, who “took a chance” buying the adhesive paper to fix up a desk, said that it was worth every penny. “I ended up liking it so much, I bought more and re-finished my kitchen countertop with it as well,” they wrote. Compared to real marble countertops, which cost around $60 per square foot, this solution costs $6 for an entire 11.8-inch by 78.7-inch roll. “Highly recommended if you want to change the look of your counters, but you don’t have the money for a full remodel just yet,” wrote one five-star reviewer....

I don’t know about you, but I tend to buy a bag of frozen peas for a specific recipe or to have on hand as a flexible ice pack, then promptly forget they’re there. But it’s time to dig past the ice cream and pull out these sweet little buds for a nutritional punch that can help you do everything from fighting chronic illness to staying full between meals....

It was sometime in the late 1990s, and I was somewhere in my late 20s, visiting my best friend in Toronto. When her friend Guy (not his real name) arrived to meet us at a bar, every head turned his way. His lustrous, platinum blond hair resembled a dazzling gem from a spectacular planet we had not yet discovered. You couldn’t help looking, and when you did, little dark spots filled your vision, like you’d looked at the sun....

One of our favorite kinds is Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough Chunks, which is available in three flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. The most obvious way to eat this dreamy creamy snack is by inhaling as-is, and we’re in full support of that exploit. But in recent months the company started combining its dough chunks with candy and calling it Cookie Dough Mixes....

These services vary greatly in how they operate: Some allow you to make your purchases through an app, with all transactions taking place on your phone. Others allow you to shop from a variety of available products in an online store. These services may offer one-time purchases, or they may operate as a subscription that delivers alcohol to you on a regular basis, such as every month or quarter....

If you haven’t tried the customer-loved, podcast-famous, New-York-based lifestyle brand, now is the perfect time to familiarize yourself. Throughout its annual birthday sale, you can shop sheets, comforters, pillows, bath towels, and loungewear, all for 20 percent off until May 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Most items have hundreds if not thousands of five-star reviews from customers, and the brand is beloved by several Real Simple editors. Looking for a way to keep yourself cool and comfortable on summer nights?...

Brooklinen, which first came on the scene touting affordable sheets, has since expanded into home essentials like towels, comforters, furniture, and loungewear. Like the original, reasonably priced bedding, the super-plush towels are just as budget-friendly without forgoing quality. The 100 percent Turkish cotton towels can soak up water without becoming entirely water-logged thanks to the durable Z-twist construction. I’d compare them to the kind of towels you’d find in a spa: luxuriously soft to the touch and extra thick....

The fact that a double shot comes from just one capsule and can reduce waste (no more doubling up for a strong cup of coffee!), help your stash last longer, and up your caffeine buzz, is pretty great. Mornings just got better. The two blends launching to the Vertuo range are both quite rich. The Double Espresso Chiaro makes itself known, yet remains balanced in taste (it’s made with a blend of Central and South American Arabica beans)....