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People are getting carried away with this whole notion of giving away free stuff. You know what I mean. People clean out their basements.

Over the last few weeks, the large southern wax myrtle right outside my office has come alive with a feeding frenzy of birds. I’m paying close attention, because the feeding has been incredible.

NICHOLASVILLE, Kentucky — Steve and Andrea Kohlman’s garage looks as if someone raided a warehouse of vintage furniture with an updated colour palette, on-trend fabrics and professionally staged accessories.

CHICAGO - States with the most gun control laws have the fewest gun-related deaths, according to a study that suggests sheer quantity of measures might make a difference.

WASHINGTON - A change in testing could nearly triple the number of women diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy, but would catching milder cases help mother or baby? A government panel is urging more research to find that out before doctors make th

When Renee Pedro bought a house with mid-century décor, she decided to embrace the look. Drawing inspiration from the 1963 Philco oven in her kitchen, she began hunting for towels and table linens with a mod '60s vibe to complement the appliance.

Many Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs.

WASHINGTON - It may start with a couple of small dark spots on the grout where the shower stall meets the tiled wall. A few days later, they multiply. Mildew. "For most people it's just kind of an ugly pain.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - In a megabyte-driven world, you'd think kids would be playing solely with mega-tech toys.

Nick Escalante enjoys grilling his family's meals a couple of times a week year-round, but doesn't like cleaning the greasy mess that comes with it. So he uses a professional grill cleaner.