At Home: How to tackle the home maintenance to-do list you ignored during the pandemic

RV nomads give their best road-tested advice on outfitting a small space; Gardening mistakes are inevitable, even for the experts. Don't let them mess with your mojo.; Are you ready for a heat-pump dryer?; Five common mistakes first-time renters make — and how to avoid them; 20 books to read this summer; Do you have questions about home improvement or homeownership?; How to travel during extreme heat; Weighted Hula-Hoops: 'Feel like a kid again' with this pandemic fitness trend; AFI Docs returns to the theater — carefully — after going entirely online last year; Play today's crossword puzzle for free; Q&A: Annie Kelly on living with swimming pools ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Introductory offer: Get one year of digital access for just $40.  Sign up for this newsletter Read online A guide to what's beautiful and practical — and where to find it.     (Jeff Hinchee/Jeff Hinchee) How to tackle the home maintenance to-do list you ignored during the pandemic Don't wait until you're putting your house on the market to make these eight simple repairs you can enjoy right now. By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »   RV nomads give their best road-tested advice on outfitting a small space When living in an RV or Airstream, you need to be mindful and efficient in setting up your tiny home. By Elizabeth Mayhew ●  Read more »   Gardening mistakes are inevitable, even for the experts. Don't let them mess with your mojo. As spring comes to a close, it's time to weigh setbacks and look to the summer garden. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   Are you ready for a heat-pump dryer? They're energy-efficient and don't heat the clothes, but they're often more expensive. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   Five common mistakes first-time renters make — and how to avoid them Renting your first place is a major decision that requires careful consideration. Perspective ●  By Robert Pinnegar ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   20 books to read this summer These summer reads make great companions whether you're hitting the beach or staying in. By Washington Post Editors and Reviewers ●  Read more »   Do you have questions about home improvement or homeownership? We'd love to hear your questions about home maintenance, home improvement, home finances, gardening and more. Our goal is to answer as many of them as possible through reported stories and Q&As with experts beginning in late September. 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. How to travel during extreme heat To stay safe when temperatures soar, choose your destination wisely, bring plenty of water and exercise common sense. Perspective ●  By Christopher Elliott ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Weighted Hula-Hoops: 'Feel like a kid again' with this pandemic fitness trend Exercising with a weighted Hula-Hoop gives you a low-impact way to spice up your workouts and perhaps trim your waist. By Angela Haupt ●  Read more »   AFI Docs returns to the theater — carefully — after going entirely online last year The documentary film festival is offering in-person and virtual screenings starting June 22. By Annabel Aguiar ●  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: Annie Kelly on living with swimming pools Jura Koncius and Annie Kelly talk about everything you wanted to know about swimming pools. By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Eat Voraciously for one quick, adaptable and creative recipe in your inbox Monday through Thursday to inspire delicious meals. Sign up »

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