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Before bouncing from store to store, start here to find the right chemical-free mattress for you

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With such a wide range to choose from, there’s a beautiful Japanese maple to suit almost any setting

Gather seeds from your garden in fall, and you'll have a selection of plants for next year — without spending a dime

Learn from one homeowner’s plan to reorganize her pantry for real life

Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of this storied Victorian mansion from its decade-long caretaker

Walnut countertops join hardwood floors and pieces made from leftover framing in a bright Spanish colonial

Major DIY efforts turn 3 units in a former Portland factory into a single home brimming with personality

Learn about natives that embrace some kinds of wildlife but resist grazing deer