Good Housekeeping June 2013

Krista Watterworth isn't intimidated by tight deadlines. As host of decorating makeover shows on HGTV, the designer revamped rooms in 48 hours—so it's not surprising that she overhauled her entire Mediterranean-style home in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, in a mere three months. "You get drywall dust in your bra," jokes Watterworth about the accelerated pace at which she transformed dark Italianate interiors into easygoing, airy spaces perfect for husband Eric, son Griffon, 4, and daughter Skylar, 3. Relying on neutral shades of taupe and cream and unfussy furniture, Watterworth has achieved a family-centered home that's "lived-in and completely livable." HOT SEATS Krista Watterworth, above, chose deep, sized-for-sharing woven chairs for her backyard lounge IN PERFECT HARMONY As a surprise for her husband, Watterworth had the lyrics to the couple's first-dance…

293 That's the number of sirloin steaks, pieces of chicken, and slices of bread we cooked atop 12 new gas grills we tested—just in time for summer cookouts. Find out which ones flamed supremeon page 140. We do something that no other magazine does… If any product that has earned our Seal is defective, we'll replace it or refund your money—just notify us within two years of purchase (see details at right). DIRECTOR Miriam Arond TECHNICAL MANAGER & ENGINEERING DIRECTOR Rachel Rothman FOOD DIRECTOR Susan Westmoreland FOOD ASSOCIATE FOOD EDITOR Catherine Lo ASSOCIATE FOOD EDITOR Erin Phraner ASSISTANT FOOD EDITOR Sherry Rujikarn EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Katie Holdefehr NUTRITION NUTRITION DIRECTOR Samantha B. Cassetty, M.S., R.D. HOME HOME APPLIANCES, CLEANING PRODUCTS & TEXTILES DIRECTOR Carolyn E. Forté SENIOR PRODUCT ANALYST Christina Peterson…

I remember my first yard sale: I was in fifth grade, trying to earn money for camp, and I carefully culled toys, books, clothes, and other household items I deemed worthy of sale—including my mother's favorite cast-iron skillet. Big mistake. I didn't make as much money as I'd hoped and got into a lot more trouble than I'd intended. You can do better: On page 24, we give you the smartest strategies for holding a tag sale that will both declutter your house and net a lot more than camp money. Consider it your summer start-over. Just as January and September signal new beginnings in the year, so does June, with summer weekends, vacations, and even weekdays that linger longer. The ideas in "Your Best Summer Ever," on page 101,…

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BRIDLE PARTY $28 A headstrong, horse-obsessed teen in the 1930s South grapples with family scandals in Anton Disclafani's enthralling The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls FOOT LOOSE $34 For chic comfort (no orthopedic look here!), B.Ø.C. by Børn's baby-blue Hanna sandals (qvc.com) have a padded footbed and a nonskid sole They work with shorts, jeans—and even dresses Drink up: It's stain- and odor-proof and BPA-free PITCHER PERFECT $23 When life hands you lemons (or limes…or oranges), grab Takeya's Flash Chill Lemonade Maker (amazon.com). The clever combo of a manual juicer and a leakproof pitcher holds 66 ounces of fresh-squeezed liquid refreshment LIP SERVICE $2 each Swipe on Essence's unsticky Kiss Care Love Lipbalms (ulta.com) for super-hydrating moisture with a subtle tint of color and fruity flavor We love…

"I recycle glass bottles as watering globes when I leave town. Just rinse and fill with water. Dampen the soil, make a hole the size of the bottle neck, then quickly invert and plunge into the dirt. This trick keeps my plants alive for up to two weeks!" —MEGAN ANDERSEN READ, 36, LOS ANGELES Reader feedback Cleaning House If you had Heloise's help one weekend, what dirty work would you have her tackle? 50% TOILETS, TUBS, AND GROUT 7% PLATES CAKED WITH YESTERDAY'S DINNER 43% CARPET AND TEXTILE STAINS Your best tips for… Feeling Confident at a Party Dress for Comfort "It helps to like your outfit and feel good in it (shoes included!). That's one less distraction, so you can focus on what you have in common." —TIMI LEWIS,…