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Tips for choosing — and using — smoke alarms; How to install a new fireplace surround; Report: Rental affordability declines nationwide; Aging in place can be so much easier with smart home technology; Carolyn Hax: Feeling stereotyped by domestically helpless partner; Love 'The Folding Lady' TikToks? Sophie Liard will share her tips. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Try four weeks FREE, then $4 every four weeks for one year  Sign up for this newsletter Read online A guide to what's beautiful and practical — and where to find it.     (iStock/iStock) Getting organized is easy. A pro talks about how to make it last. People who are successful at staying organized over time tend to share these behaviors and habits. By Nicole Anzia ●  Read more »   Tips for choosing — and using — smoke alarms Smoke alarms are inexpensive and fairly simple to use. Here's what you need to know to properly outfit your home. By Laura Daily ●  Read more »   How to install a new fireplace surround Safety codes limit the depth of what you can install. A custom design might be the way to go. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Report: Rental affordability declines nationwide TOWN SQUARE | Realtor.com's report found that rents represented an average of 29.7 percent of household income in the 50 largest metro areas, up from 25.3 percent in February 2021. By Michele Lerner ●  Read more »   Aging in place can be so much easier with smart home technology Besides maintaining a comfortable environment, tech can help enable social engagement, stimulation and entertainment. By Wendy A. Jordan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Carolyn Hax: Feeling stereotyped by domestically helpless partner He has lived in their home as long as she has, but he still asks for her help with every little domestic thing. Perspective ●  By Carolyn Hax ●  Read more »     Home Front Live Discussion Love 'The Folding Lady' TikToks? Sophie Liard will share her tips. TikTok's 'Folding Lady' Sophie Liard joins Jura Koncius for a chat about folding, organizing and making the most of your space. Perspective ●  By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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