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CAPITAL GAINS

IN WASHINGTON, D.C’S EMBASSY ROW NEIGHBORHOOD, A GEORGIAN MASTERPIECE WELCOMES AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT CARRY HISTORY FORWARD

DINNER TONIGHT? TAKE IT SLOW

Supper practically prepares itself with these hearty meals made extra easy in your slow cooker

ARTISTRY IN RESIDENCE

A SCULPTOR AND HIS WIFE WELCOME SHAPELY SILHOUETTES AND A SOOTHING PALETTE INTO THEIR LIGHT-FILLED CALIFORNIA HOME

I Am Traditional

Selma Blair Actress, writer, and disability rights advocate, known for her roles in Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde

TIES THAT BIND

OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY, A SECOND HOME IS BOTH FRIENDLY AND FIERCE IN ITS STYLISH PALETTE

Stay energized and illness-free

We count on our home to be a warm, cozy haven when the temperature drops outside. But closing doors and windows to keep out winter's chill causes indoor air pollution to climb. That's a problem since contaminants that lurk in the air can trigger foggy thinking and fatigue. And according to researchers reporting in Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, exposure to indoor pollutants can inflame airways and impede immunity to increase the risk of cold and flu. Here's how to keep your energy and immunity up

Winter-proof your hair

Dry, cold air means your hair needs extra TLC during the cooler months. Here, the best remedy for every hair type, so you can find the perfect match

"DHEA revved my low libido!"

Dietitian Heidi Moretti was both concerned and frustrated when her desire for intimacy began to drop in her late 40s. But she was shocked when a simple supplement became an easy, affordable remedy that lifted her mood and restored her spark!

Indoor health boosters!

Too cold and snowy to step outside? Stay in! Research shows you can improve your health and happiness right from the comfort of home

"I saw on social media that 'Frugal February' is coming up and it can help people save cash. I'd like to try it! How does it work?"

You heard right! \"Frugal February,\" the annual savings challenge, is about to kick off.

So-easy meals from Skinnytaste

It's a snap to get dinner on the table with these delicious dishes from internet sensation and cookbook author Gina Homolka

The Keeper of the Camellias

Vaughan Drinkard shepherds the cheery plants, which rule Cornerstone Gardens in Mobile, Alabama

KEEPING THE CALM

DESIGNER MARINA HANISCH UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT: BUNDLE UP THIS COASTAL HOME WITH A WINTRY MIX OF WHITES THAT FEEL AS WARM AND COZY AS THEY LOOK.

On the HOUSE

Decorating can be pure fun—but it can also be overwhelming. Turns out, many popular brands offer free design consultations to help with your room-planning decisions.

Sweet TALK

Say it with cupcakes. Inspired by the quintessential Valentine's Day candy, these charming cupcakes are tasty conversation starters.

In Good Order

If your entry has a closet, it needs to work hard. Here's how to outfit a standard double-door closet to function like a behind-closed-doors mudroom. Clever solutions make space for shoes, cleaning supplies, pet stuff, and more.

The Hodgepodge House

TO MAKE SENSE OF HER QUIRKY NEW HOME, DESIGNER TAYLOR HILL WASHED THE INTERIOR WITH WHITE PAINT AND THEN LAYERED IN HER CHARACTER-FILLED COLLECTIONS

The Quick and Easy Guide to SEED STARTING

As the chill sets in, it's time to begin sowing seeds for warmer days ahead. Whether you're new to seed starting or need a refresher course, here's the dirt on how to do it right and common pitfalls to avoid.

5 ingredient Italian Dinners

Cue the Pavarotti and dig into these dinner recipes with big Italian flavor. Quick-cooking ingredients and smart shortcuts mean you can turn out these mains in 35 minutes or less.

Creative Zone

Paper artist Jazmin Marshall revamped a spare room in her Atlanta home to create her dream office, with no shortage of crafting space, organization, and color.

Artfully GLAZED

We're mesmerized by painterly tile murals that lend a decorative touch to typically utilitarian spaces—whether the composition wraps the room or acts like a framed piece of art.

The $1,000 Basement

Grab a drink, dim the lights. It's showtime in this Connecticut basement that was dramatically transformed by a DIYing movie buff on a budget.

Pattern Play

Interior designer Betsy Wentz layered lots of lively prints into this New York City apartment.

Future-Proof Your Home 6 EASY TWEAKS

Most people over 50 plan to grow old in their current home, according to an AARP survey. But as we age, our needs differ from what they were when we moved in.

3 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES

SIMPLE VALUES - Stitch of love

6 WAYS TO BEAT THE WINTER BLAHS

Simple tricks guaranteed to keep you feeling sunny on even the dreariest day

THE IDEAL STEP COUNT FOR TOTAL HEALTH

You know walking can help you lose weight, and new research shows it can add up to 11 years to your life. But just how much you need to walk depends on your goals

CLEAN LIVING WITH DANNY

A question, a recipe and a new product pick from environmental lifestyle pro Danny Seo, a leading expert on modern, eco-friendly food, entertaining and more

JOYFUL CONFIDENCE, MINDFUL EATING & Saying Yes

with QVC star, entrepreneur, author and podcast host KIM GRAVEL

SOUTHERN SWAP

A MIDWEST COUPLE TRADE THE DESERT FOR WATER VIEWS IN THEIR GEORGIA GETAWAY