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Marie Kondo would like to tidy up your relationships — and your office, too; Candles in funky and interesting shapes add visual interest and fun to your home decor; How can I fill the holes in the bricks on my house?; In defense of the electric stovetop, the surface most American home cooks use; Do you have questions about home improvement, homeownership, decorating or cleaning? Let us know.; Why your belongings hold so much meaning, and how to decide what to grab in an emergency; Nontraditional lodging fills a need for pandemic travelers; How do we help our tweens and teens with the return to school?; Play today's crossword puzzle for free; Q&A: Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses discuss home renovation ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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.     (iStock/iStock) Want to create a butterfly garden? Here's what to plant, based on your space. Experts share their favorite pollinator-friendly plants for balconies and yards, both large and small. By Kathryn Streeter ●  Read more »   Marie Kondo would like to tidy up your relationships — and your office, too The organizing sensation's new Netflix show sparks emotions about stuff. By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »   Candles in funky and interesting shapes add visual interest and fun to your home decor There's a shape, texture or color you're bound to like. By Helen Carefoot ●  Read more »   How can I fill the holes in the bricks on my house? Caulk or mortar will do the job, followed by a touch of paint. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   In defense of the electric stovetop, the surface most American home cooks use You can cook just as well with an electric cooktop as gas, despite what some chefs, TV shows and manufacturers will have you think. By Becky Krystal ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Do you have questions about home improvement, homeownership, decorating or cleaning? Let us know. 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. Why your belongings hold so much meaning, and how to decide what to grab in an emergency Tips for deciding which items to save in a fire can also be helpful when decluttering or downsizing. By Galadriel Watson ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Nontraditional lodging fills a need for pandemic travelers If you want space, privacy and novelty during your next stay, check out these unusual lodging options. Perspective ●  By Christopher Elliott ●  Read more »   How do we help our tweens and teens with the return to school? A reader is looking for some advice on how to soothe that reentry. Perspective ●  By Meghan Leahy ●  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: Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses discuss home renovation Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein of Cheap Old Houses join Jura Koncius to talk about renovating your home 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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