


(Yep, the brand had to reformulate and update its label.) For instance, did you know that the standard height for kitchen sinks and counters, a comfortable 36-inches, was established by the experts in the Good Housekeeping Experiment Station (the original name of the GH Institute)? Or that GH reported tobacco and smoking were harmful and might be linked to cancer 36 years (!) prior to the Surgeon General? And you'll want to repeat this one at a cocktail party: The GH Nutrition Lab once revealed that a popular snack puff had 8.5 g of fat per serving instead of the 2.5 g claimed on the label. Since really no other magazine on the planet can boast such a rich history, we have to take a minute to brag about some of our accomplishments. Inside the century-old Good Housekeeping Institute, our editors, engineers, scientists, and product analysts work hard to serve our readers as a go-to resource for almost everything in their lives, highlighting trusted expert advice and the best-tested products you can buy.

Powered by Inspiration, Backed by Science In it, the editor wrote that the brand's mission would be “about equal proportions of public duty and private interest." That still rings true today - with more than 1,200 editions under our belts, two decades of sharing daily tips and news online, and 134 years of testing behind every product we recommend. Get this: The very first print issue of GH came out in 1885. Good Housekeeping is an iconic brand with a pretty cool history. Welcome home! We're excited that you want to learn more about us.
