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10 Beautiful Patio Ideas to Inspire Your Own Backyard Oasis
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Why 'No Mow May' Is Bad for Your Lawn and Wildlife

Fresh Picks
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This $300 Robot Vacuum Has a Clever Cleaning Function, and It’s on Sale for $120
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13 Sneakers From Hoka, Brooks, Asics, and Allbirds That Podiatrists Told Us to Buy
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10 Comfortable and Lightweight Travel Pants Under $40 to Keep You Cool All Summer

Signs of Spring
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9 Spring Handbag Trends Everyone’s Carrying Right Now
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9 Light and Healthy Spring Meals for Any Time of Day
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Everyone Is Wearing the Naked Manicure This Year—Here's How to Do It Yourself
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Trader Joe's Just Released a New Gluten-Free Version of a Favorite Dessert
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9 Best Perfume Scents for Spring, According to Fragrance Experts
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5 Ways to Recreate Joanna Gaines’s Dreamy Garden in Your Own Backyard

Get Organized
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10 Things to Declutter From Your Garage That Are Taking Up Too Much Space

Eat Well
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Why Sardines and Other Small Fish Are the Secret to a Healthier Diet
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The 13 Best Lean Protein Foods to Eat, According to an RD
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​​The 7 Healthiest Snack Foods You Can Find at the Supermarket

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Gardening Guide
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8 Sun-Loving Annuals That Will Bloom Bright All Season Long
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5 Outdoor Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Grow From Cuttings
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8 Fast-Growing Evergreen Shrubs That'll Brighten Up Your Garden All Year Round
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7 Fast-Growing Vegetables You Can Plant Right Now—and Enjoy This Summer
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Does Baking Soda Really Kill Weeds? Here's What a Turf Expert Says
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6 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You Can Easily Grow in Your Own Backyard
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10 Long-Blooming Perennial Flowers for Endless Color

Tested and Approved by Us
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We Tested 83 Cordless Vacuums: Here Are the 5 Best for Every Budget
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These Air Purifiers Are The Ones That Actually Kept Our Air Clean
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Is Your Iron on Its Last Leg? It’s Time to Try One of the 5 Best Clothes Steamers Instead

Healthy Living
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8 Fruits That Will Help You Sleep Better, According to Nutrition Experts

Fresh Beauty & Style
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'Blurred Makeup' Is Replacing Dewy Skin This Year—Here's How to Get the Perfectly Airbrushed Look
Iridescent Nails
12 Wedding Guest Nail Ideas That Are Effortlessly Elegant
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Meghan Markle's Signature Nail Color Is the Perfect Everyday Manicure
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Are You Applying Deodorant at the Wrong Time? Here's What Derms Recommend
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The Korean Hush Cut Requires a Skilled Hairstylist, but the Results Are Seriously Stunning
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Glossier’s Newest Fragrance Is Designed to Smell Like Your Skin—But Better

Dinner Ideas
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25 Easy Make Ahead Meals for Family Dinners and Get-Togethers
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60 Easy Dinner Ideas to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation
Fettucine With Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce, Served in Two Bowls With a Fork for Eating
20 Easy Vegan Recipes to Start a Plant-Based Diet