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Some yard chores, such as removing dead plants that could spread disease or sharping to tools, will make your life easier in the spring.

Garden chores to do now

Some yard chores, such as removing dead plants that could spread disease or sharping to tools, will make your life easier in the spring.

November 28, 2020, 6:05am Life

We're running right into the holidays, daylight is in short supply and rain comes down days at a time, but if you can get out in the garden or at least the garage, you'll be happier come spring. Read story

A bright lower level basement uses sliding doors as a natural light source.

Good photos help home sales

A bright lower level basement uses sliding doors as a natural light source.

November 28, 2020, 6:00am Life

When it comes to properly presenting your home for sale, next to pricing, solid photography tops the list. Photography serves as your first point of entry to potential buyers, the portal to first impressions. Can you take photos yourself, can your broker, or should you hire a professional? When looking… Read story

FILE - Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London on March 5, 2020. The Duchess of Sussex has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July. Meghan described the experience in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Wednesday. She wrote: "I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second." The former Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry have a son, Archie, born in 2019.

Meghan Markle reveals she had miscarriage in the summer

FILE - Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the annual Endeavour Fund Awards in London on March 5, 2020. The Duchess of Sussex has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July. Meghan described the experience in an opinion piece in the New York Times on Wednesday. She wrote: "I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second." The former Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry have a son, Archie, born in 2019.

November 25, 2020, 10:44am Life

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed that she had a miscarriage in July, giving a personal account of the traumatic experience in hope of helping others. Read story

An unlikely bond: Miami cop becomes mentor to teen who attacked him during BLM protest

November 23, 2020, 6:02am Life

The moment seemed to capture the super-heated emotions of a summer of national protest: A young Black teenager whacked a Miami police officer over the head with a skateboard during a chaotic demonstration. Read story

Red leaves of a vine maple in the late fall

7 trees bring fiery fall foliage in N.W.

Red leaves of a vine maple in the late fall

November 21, 2020, 9:30am Life

When trees get dressed with the colors of fall, it’s time to go shopping. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Start new trailing indoor plants

November 21, 2020, 6:02am Life

My friend has offered starts of her Swedish ivy plant which I admire. I have never started indoor plants from cuttings. Could you give me some suggestions on how to do this? Read story

This photo provided by The Monacelli Press shows a garden featured in the book "Garden Portraits: Experiences of Natural Beauty," by Larry Lederman.

Fall, winter can be perfect time to photograph gardens

This photo provided by The Monacelli Press shows a garden featured in the book "Garden Portraits: Experiences of Natural Beauty," by Larry Lederman.

November 21, 2020, 6:02am Life

The coronavirus has led more people to spend time outdoors, and many find themselves walking the same paths and gazing at the same trees or shrubs day after day. Read story

Keep holidays merry with budget

November 19, 2020, 6:05am Life

It’s safe to say that this year has been a wild ride and there’s a good chance that your finances have taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and all that’s followed. Read story

Thinking about joining the Secret Sister Gift Exchange that’s popping up all over Facebook? Don’t — it’s a scam

November 17, 2020, 8:15am Life

A social media “Secret Santa” gift swap sounds like a neat idea for a stay-at-home pandemic Christmas. Especially one that promises to put you ahead by more than two dozen items. Read story

This October 2017 photo taken in New York, shows a Thanksgiving spread with hot spinach and mushroom dip, turkey, cornbread stuffing and sauteed brussel sprouts. A meal like this can be cooked and readied to be enjoyed in multiple homes and connected via Zoom, or virtually, during this year's Thanksgiving holiday.

Zoom in on being thankful

This October 2017 photo taken in New York, shows a Thanksgiving spread with hot spinach and mushroom dip, turkey, cornbread stuffing and sauteed brussel sprouts. A meal like this can be cooked and readied to be enjoyed in multiple homes and connected via Zoom, or virtually, during this year's Thanksgiving holiday.

November 15, 2020, 6:05am Food

We all know Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. If we’re lucky, we might still have weather nice enough and you have space to create an outdoor Thanksgiving with appropriate social distancing. Read story