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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visits the HMS Queen Elizabeth at HM Naval Base, ahead of the ship's maiden deployment, in Portsmouth, England, Saturday May 22, 2021. HMS Queen Elizabeth will be leading a 28-week deployment to the Far East that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted is not confrontational towards China.

UK to mark queen’s Platinum Jubilee with 4 days of events

June 2, 2021, 8:19am Life

Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade on June 2, 2022. Read story

One way to make a laundry room feel welcoming is to incorporate cabinetry and shelving to stay organized.

Make over laundry area with organizational designs

May 29, 2021, 6:04am Life

The laundry room may not get much love in the home, but anyone with an active lifestyle can tell you it gets plenty of attention at least once a week. Read story

Tips for buying art online

May 29, 2021, 6:03am Life

It’s an overused statement, but you can do this, you can learn about art acquire a painting, print or other artistic piece, and place it in your home. Read story

Find sweet success with melons

May 29, 2021, 6:02am Life

Growing melons takes some effort in Western Oregon, but with the right methods it can end in sweet success. Read story

Gardening With Allen: Organic pesticides control many bugs

May 29, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

I have leaf miners ruining my lettuce and maggots ruining my radishes. Is there any control for these pests that does not leave dangerous chemical residues on my food? Read story

Caitrin O'Sullivan Boury, 36, left, with her husband, AJ, 35, and their four children, from left to right, Sullivan, Declyn, 5, Drew, 4, and Felicity, 2, on the steps of their home in Red Bank, N.J. on May 2. Caitrin faced challenges introducing her kids to her youngest, who was born during the pandemic.

Experts: Prepare siblings for new baby

May 28, 2021, 6:01am Life

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the 2-year-old son of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, will soon have a sister in the California hamlet the decamped royals call home. Read story

Lego's "Everyone is Awesome" will be available globally on June 1, the first day of LGBTQ Pride month.

Lego unveils rainbow LGBTQ set

May 27, 2021, 6:02am Life

Danish toymaker Lego is launching its first-ever LGBTQ set, a 346-piece rainbow-inspired creation “designed to celebrate the diversity of our fans and the world around us,” the company said in a statement. Read story

If you're concerned about carbon emissions, reel mowers are the way to go.

Find your mower match

May 22, 2021, 6:02am Life

CORVALLIS – Considering the 80 million home lawns in the country, there are a lot of people buying lawn mowers. Read story

A garden path in South Salem, N.Y. This locust wood and gravel path is attractive as it provides firm footing even in wet weather.

Add beauty, function to garden with a path

May 22, 2021, 6:02am Life

A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or landscape. Maybe it lacks functionality, or beauty, or it’s needed — but just not there. Read story

This image provided by Tom Stringer Design Partners shows a kitchen and dining room. Color is a simple way to create an upbeat feel, says John Cialone of Tom Stringer Design Partners in Chicago. The firm recently completed a Palm Springs, California, project where they brought in a vibrant kiwi green.

Shake off winter with spring cleaning, refresh

May 22, 2021, 6:00am Life

A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, particular pleasure in making a space more your own. Read story