At Home: The joy — and challenges — of restoring a neoclassical horticultural ruin

When it comes to laundry, does sorting matter? Sort of.; Cooktop markings worn off? There's an easy fix.; Do you have questions about home improvement, homeownership, decorating or organizing? Let us know.; A home of the future, shaped by the coronavirus pandemic; How to prepare a junk-filled home for selling without getting stuck cleaning it; How pandemic life could be affecting your pelvic floor and what to do about it; Why people are traveling despite the coronavirus surge — and what it means; Vaccine mandates are mounting — and that's likely to affect your next trip; Play today's crossword puzzle for free; Q&A: James Seuss on how to choose a rug ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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.     (Adrian Higgins/TWP) The joy — and challenges — of restoring a neoclassical horticultural ruin Paul Orpello and a small gardening staff are working to revive the Crowninshield Garden, a forgotten du Pont treasure in Delaware. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   When it comes to laundry, does sorting matter? Sort of. Experts say that, even though colors don't bleed as much these days, sorting can help fabrics stay cleaner and last longer. By Meg St-Esprit McKivigan ●  Read more »   Cooktop markings worn off? There's an easy fix. Heat-resistant stickers can replace the missing indicators. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   Do you have questions about home improvement, homeownership, decorating or organizing? Let us know. Read more »   A home of the future, shaped by the coronavirus pandemic A research team collaborated with a builder to design and build a "concept home" in the Chatham Park community in Pittsboro, N.C., that reflects how Americans want to live today. By Michele Lerner ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   How to prepare a junk-filled home for selling without getting stuck cleaning it REAL ESTATE MATTERS | You can hire a company to discard the contents or ask your agent to oversee the process. Perspective ●  By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin ●  Read more »     Navigating Your Life 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 pandemic life could be affecting your pelvic floor and what to do about it The pelvic floor is an often-overlooked part of the body, but problems in that area can lead to urinary incontinence, constipation and pain during sex. By Allyson Chiu ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Why people are traveling despite the coronavirus surge — and what it means Many vaccinated travelers are opting to move forward with summer and fall travel plans. Perspective ●  By Christopher Elliott ●  Read more »   Vaccine mandates are mounting — and that's likely to affect your next trip Travelers who aren't vaccinated should prepare for limited options — and possibly extra testing — on vacation. By Hannah Sampson ●  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: James Seuss on how to choose a rug Jura Koncius and James Seuss talk about choosing and caring for a rug. 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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