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How to organize your home without spending a lot on containers and accessories; How hotter summers and warmer winters are changing the garden; The gardener's guide to savory calamint; Cracked marble? There's a DIY fix.; Competitive home buyers waive contingencies to score homes in tight market; Cicadas, plants and too much sun: How to keep your pet safe from summer hazards; Watch out for these pandemic travel scams; Jumping rope has physical and mental benefits. Here's how to do it safely and effectively.; Play today's crossword puzzle for free; Q&A: Anthony Wilder on how the pandemic has changed remodeling (June 3 | 11 a.m. ET) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Introductory offer: Get one year of digital access for just $29.  Sign up for this newsletter Read online A guide to what's beautiful and practical — and where to find it.     (iStock) Hosting your first post-pandemic party? Here's how to prepare. Experts share advice on getting your home — and yourself — ready to welcome guests after a long, lonely year. By Ashley Abramson ●  Read more »   How to organize your home without spending a lot on containers and accessories Organizing doesn't have to mean a trip to the store. Decluttering and repurposing can go a long way. By Nicole Anzia ●  Read more »   How hotter summers and warmer winters are changing the garden Climate conditions have significantly shifted in the D.C. area since the 1970s. What does that mean for gardeners? Perspective ●  By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   The gardener's guide to savory calamint You don't have to be a honeybee to recognize that this hardy, pollinator-friendly perennial deserves greater use. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   Cracked marble? There's a DIY fix. Acrylic-epoxy adhesive is the way to go, but you have to work fast. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Competitive home buyers waive contingencies to score homes in tight market Buyer's agents are reluctant to recommend that their clients waive all contingencies, but they also acknowledge that sellers may reject offers that include them. By Michele Lerner ●  Read more »     Your Life at Home The Post's best advice for living through a lockdown, including recipes to make, shows to watch, the best socializing apps, resources for parents, guidance for managing anxiety, and tips for canceled trips. Bookmark this page to have our ever-updating collection of news you can use for Your Life at Home at your fingertips. Cicadas, plants and too much sun: How to keep your pet safe from summer hazards Dogs can overindulge on cicadas; cats can be harmed by an insecticide called permethrin. Be aware of these and other summer hazards. By Angela Haupt ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Watch out for these pandemic travel scams Bogus travel deals proliferated amid the confusion and cancellations of the past year. Perspective ●  By Christopher Elliott ●  Read more »   Jumping rope has physical and mental benefits. Here's how to do it safely and effectively. Sales of jump-ropes rose during the pandemic because of the activity's affordability and convenience. Here's how to pick a rope, size it and jump without injury. By Pam Moore ●  Read more »   Play today's crossword puzzle for free Play Washington Post's daily crossword puzzles online for free. You can check out our other games online at games.washingtonpost.com. Read more »     Home Front Live Discussion Q&A: Anthony Wilder on how the pandemic has changed remodeling (June 3 | 11 a.m. ET) Anthony Wilder joins Jura Koncius to discuss how remodeling has changed during the pandemic. By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Optimist for a selection of inspiring stories to help you disconnect, hit refresh and start the week off right, delivered every Wednesday and Sunday. Sign up »

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