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A Viable Alternative to Conventional Lawn? Cornell May Have Found It.

Cornell Botanic Gardens is testing sustainable options for replacing your backyard grass. The bonus: They don’t need to be cut more than twice a year.

By Margaret Roach

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How to Maximize Storage Space in a Small Bedroom

There are ways to make room for storage in even the smallest bedrooms — and those without any closets at all. Here’s how.

By Tim McKeough

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After Her Husband Died, Downsizing Became a Way to Process Grief

When the former defense secretary Ashton Carter died, his wife knew she couldn’t stay in their old home. Downsizing became a way of processing grief.

By Tim McKeough

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For Fresh Flowers This Winter, Try Forcing Bulbs

Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it.

By Margaret Roach