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A sustainable home depends on more than vegetable beds, compost bins and energy-efficient appliances. Some of its hardest-working features sit behind walls or underground, quietly managing water, waste and energy every day. Giving these hidden systems regular attention can lower household costs, prevent messy emergencies and reduce the amount of material your family sends int...

Think about the last sound that made you smile. Maybe it was a kid giggling in the backseat or a coffee pot gurgling to life. Hearing threads through nearly every moment of your day, so it’s easy to treat it like a given. It isn’t. The habits you build now shape how well you’ll hear […]

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Fire signs bring loads of energy to the garden. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are associated with enthusiasm, confidence and action. These are the gardeners who may order seeds in January, start planting too early in March and somehow end up trying six varieties of peppers by July. A Fire-sign garden should feel alive. Bright colors, bold flavors […]

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Air signs are associated with curiosity, ideas, creativity and communication. Gemini, Libra and Aquarius approach the garden less like a set of instructions and more like an invitation to experiment. An Air-sign garden might change from season to season as new plants appear and color combinations shift. With these signs, something unusual inevitably finds its way […]

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If any Zodiac element seems destined for gardening, surely it is Earth. Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are commonly associated with practicality, patience and a strong connection to the material world. All excellent qualities when you’re trying to coax food from soil. Earth-sign gardens aren’t necessarily flashy. They are productive, they are cared for and perhaps most important...