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This elegant plan features generous bedrooms, open gathering areas and tons of handy storage.

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My wife has been divorced from her children’s father for almost 20 years. He has never remarried.

A calm and relaxing lifestyle awaits you in this luxury home plan designed for a narrow lot.

Many hands make light work: That’s the idea behind this ever-popular party style. So the next time you’re the host, h…

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This 2,252 square-foot home feels totally contemporary inside, with an open layout that flows from the great room to …

Named for the hotel where it was invented in Sweden, Hasselbacking is a technique where a vegetable (traditionally po…

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Capture the flavors of Vietnam with this savory salad. The simple dressing brings out the flavors of the fresh vegeta…

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Hopefully, I’ve caught you in time, before your weeds have grown lusty. I want you to consider the much maligned hoe.

We recently discovered that our 12-year-old has been visiting pornography sites of all sorts on the internet. When we…

I broke up with my daughter’s father six months ago. She is 6. I am at a loss on how to do this myself. I have no one…

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This fresh farmhouse design greets you with a welcoming front porch, open-concept living spaces and a flexible bonus …

When a hardworking pot or pan says, “I’ve got this,” your evening gets infinitely easier.

With excellent flow and a modern layout, this contemporary home makes living easy.

My husband has been divorced from his first wife for 35 years. He has adult children and grandchildren.

I am perennially asked whether I do or do not “believe” in autism. I suspect that on most occasions, it’s a test.

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This time of year, tender herbs grow like weeds in gardens and come cheap in markets. The only downside is needing to…

Butterflies are everyone’s favorite pollinators. Attracting them to the garden is easy: Grow flowers, and they will come.

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On several occasions over the last six months or so, our 12-year-old son has told us he’s been thinking about suicide…

I am pregnant with my first child. I will soon be married to a guy who was with a woman for 7 years. His “son” is 6 a…

This sweet home design gives owners plenty of curb appeal and a very modern, open layout inside.

Basil pesto isn’t just for pasta. We found a way to imbue chicken with basil and garlic that would hold up on the grill.

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Some people claim that Singapore noodles aren’t authentic.

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The clean lines of this contemporary home strike a warm balance between traditional and modern styling.

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The outdoor furnishings market has been dominated for years by wicker-look resin furniture and beachy prints. Spindly…