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Gardening is an expensive hobby. Save money by starting plants from seed.; Here are the essential cleaning supplies that every home needs; You don't need a ton of equipment to clean your home. Here are the basics.; It's never easy to say goodbye, but it's time for me to plant some trees; When do you need a general contractor, and what to consider before hiring one; Advice for tackling that weekend painting project; Should you refinance your mortgage now? Factors to consider.; How to refinance your mortgage, a step-by-step guide ; How to survive the 2021 holiday travel season; Flying with kids: 6 questions about mask rules, answered; Send By The Way your spooky travel stories; Play today's crossword puzzle for free; Q&A: Tim Tracy takes questions waterproofing your basement ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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.     Here are 9 home maintenance tasks for your October to-do list Mow your leaves, winterize your outdoor faucets and other home maintenance tasks you should take care of before the weather turns colder. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   Gardening is an expensive hobby. Save money by starting plants from seed. Starting plants from seed isn't easy and requires patience. But it's inexpensive, and the work is rewarding. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   Here are the essential cleaning supplies that every home needs Experts share their favorite soaps, detergents and surface cleaners. By Marissa Hermanson ●  Read more »   You don't need a ton of equipment to clean your home. Here are the basics. You don't need an arsenal of equipment to clean your house. Here are the basics of any well-stocked broom closet. By Marissa Hermanson ●  Read more »   It's never easy to say goodbye, but it's time for me to plant some trees Whether they are found in a grove of birches or in a shady glen akin to the Hundred Acre Wood, trees are kindred spirits. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   When do you need a general contractor, and what to consider before hiring one Deciding whether to oversee a home renovation yourself or bring in a pro depends on the project, as well as your time and skills. But there are some basic things to keep in mind. By Elizabeth Mayhew ●  Read more »   Advice for tackling that weekend painting project Painting is the perfect cool weather weekend project. We've gathered some of our stories on choosing colors, how to DIY like a pro and when to hire the job out. By Helen Carefoot ●  Read more »   Should you refinance your mortgage now? Factors to consider. The Federal Reserve's announcement that it plans to hike interest rates next year may have left many homeowners scrambling to determine whether they should refinance their mortgages while the rates are still at historically low levels. By Harriet Edleson ●  Read more »   How to refinance your mortgage, a step-by-step guide Does refinancing your mortgage seem like too much of a hassle? Here's all you need to know. By Harriet Edleson ●  Read more »     Navigating Your Life ADVERTISEMENT   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 survive the 2021 holiday travel season This holiday travel season is shaping up to be a busy one. If you haven't already booked, you might be too late. Perspective ●  By Christopher Elliott ●  Read more »   Flying with kids: 6 questions about mask rules, answered The TSA's mask mandate exempts kids under 2, but everyone else has to cover their face on a plane. By Hannah Sampson ●  Read more »   Send By The Way your spooky travel stories Travel is full of unexpected experiences, and for some travelers, those experiences can be literally terrifying. By Staff of By The Way ●  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: Tim Tracy takes questions waterproofing your basement Tim Tracy joins Jura Koncius to talk about waterproofing your basement. Perspective ●  By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Bold School for smart advice on how to get better with age, plus tried-and-true tips from our readers, every Monday and Friday for 12 weeks. Sign up »

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