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How to choose a skin cleanser

With so many different cleansers on the market, selecting the right one for your skin can be difficult without some guidance from a board-certified dermatologist.

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Ana Veciana-Suarez

Buckle up! Air travel has become turbulent in more ways than one

Air travel is not for the faint-hearted. Not for the impatient, either. Or for those of us who like peace and quiet, who prefer to stick to schedules, who despise lines but love personal space.

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From the players to the Pimm's, a visit to Wimbledon is a winning experience

When I walked onto the grounds of Wimbledon for the first time, I immediately thought of another place: Augusta National.

BIG SUR, Calif. – The entire coastal stretch of California's iconic Highway 1 will re-open at the end of July, restoring a beloved but fragile route from San Francisco to Los Angeles that has been closed for more than a year, the California Department of Transportation announced last week.

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High-end dream home 'feels like Cape Town in Minnesota'

Robert McNae didn't grow up in a Cape Dutch-style home when he lived in South Africa, but he had always admired the eye-catching architecture.

A performer with Rancho Los Lagos prepares to jump through his lasso as Mariachi Azteca plays and riders guide their horses in choreography in Wenatchee.

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A weekend in Wenatchee with rose, Mariachi music, and a farmer who feeds the world

A pair of large dogs, too old to be bothered with actually getting up, wag their tails in eager welcome from recumbent positions in the foyer. We're early, and Ludger Szmania, co-owner of Warm Springs Inn & Winery along with his partner Julie Szmania, is busy mowing the lawn. These two adorable pups are the first to welcome me and my partner, Steve, to Wenatchee, Wash.

Home & Garden

Yardsmart: How to maintain privacy in your backyard through planting

You can't sunbathe nude when neighbors look down onto your patio or backyard. They can watch every move you make, and you don't want to see them either. Your neighbor's rotting camper or junk cars may not suit your garden style. The knee-jerk solution is to plant a closely spaced row of Italian cypress or other cigar-shaped evergreens. It may be a wasted effort because they are slow growers, unlikely to fulfill their purpose before the end of our lives.

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Plumber: For many new homes, wall-hung toilets are back in style

Q: Dear Ed: We're building a new home and thinking about installing wall-hung toilets for both bathrooms. Is this a crazy idea? Also, can you please give us some advantages of wall-hung toilets?

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Design Recipes: 10 design hacks for using mirrors

A frequently used secret weapon of interior designers and home stagers, mirrors can help to trick the eye in a way that can be aesthetically pleasing to overall improve a room. Small spaces can especially be helped through the creative placement of mirrors. Looking for ways to make the most of mirrors in your home? Here are some timeless tips.

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Treasures: Sign worth more than thrift store price

Dear Helaine and Joe:

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Style at Home: My Showtime Market report: Hot trends and what I loved

In my 30-plus years in retail, I've been to a zillion markets. It takes a lot to wow me anymore. But oh my, that's exactly what happened at the June Showtime Market in High Point, N.C. Here's the official description of this fabric market that is a dream-come-true for fabric fanatics like me: "The internationally acclaimed Showtime Market offers the most comprehensive fabric, leather and trim presentations." My description? Wow. Just, Wow.

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Ask Angie's List: How should I decorate a kid's room?

Everyone benefits from a space that's uniquely their own – especially kids. Kids love to help plan and design their bedrooms. After all, the place where they sleep and play is their own little part of the world, and it gives them a sense of ownership when they're able to put a personal touch on it. Here are three ways to customize your child's room without breaking the bank:

Home & Garden

Steam assist ovens are the best of both worlds

Professional chefs around the world have known for years that cooking with steam means moister, better tasting food and faster cooking times. In fact, steam assist ovens have been standard fare in the restaurant business for quite some time. Lucky for homeowners, there are now a number of residential-sized models hitting the market. And any home chef would love to own one!

Travel

First (and second) look: 'Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live' at Epcot

A walk through Epcot these days feels a little ... off. The theme park currently is between festivals, so the marketplaces/outdoor kitchens are mostly out of sight. I find myself thinking "Why is there so much elbow room right here? Oh, there's usually a barbecue pit, right?"

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Universal: 'Jurassic World' suites set for Royal Pacific hotel

Suites with dinosaur decor now are available at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. Families can tuck their children in the hotel's new Jurassic World Kids' Suites.

Travel

Following in footsteps – or wagon ruts – of American history on Oregon Trail

A cold wind from the Blue Mountains carries the scent of sagebrush as it whips your face. Each step stirs dust on the dry path in this high desert plateau in eastern Oregon, where hundreds of thousands of American pioneers walked, changing the course of history.

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