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California king-size bed not big enough for you? Meet the Alaska.

By Jennifer Barger

The ugly rule: Why every room needs something weird to make it pop

By Dina Cheney

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So long, Sad Beige Christmas. Tacky Christmas is coming to town.

The latest holiday aesthetic? Throwing absolutely everything you’ve got on the tree.

By Rachel Kurzius

‘We heard the breathing’: Readers share stories of their haunted homes

Many Americans believe they’ve encountered the paranormal at home. Here are some of their accounts.

By Caitlin Gibson

Twenty master gardeners have collected 25,000 bees. Here’s why.

Meet the “beeple” who are setting records and supercharging wild-bee research in Pennsylvania.

By Ashley Stimpson

3 ways to set a gorgeous holiday table, starting with stuff you own

By Jennifer Barger

The 9 best paint colors for creating cozy vibes

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans

The passive house trend is booming

By Hannah Seo

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We domesticated, then discarded pigeons. Can we learn to love them again?

By Kate Morgan

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