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Fix up your home for fall and beyond
Lou Manfredini offers simple ways to prepare your nest for all seasons
  Images: Nature's Best Backyards
Sometimes the best photograph is right in your own backyard. See this year's winners of the Nature's Best Backyards photo competition.
Ladybug, ladybug, where have you gone?
Some species have nearly vanished, while others are on the rise

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Spook-tacular pumpkin designs
Oct. 10: Amy Goodman from All You magazine shows off some affordable and easy ways to decorate your pumpkin.

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  Nature's Best Backyards
Sometimes the best photograph is right in your own backyard. See this year's winners of the Nature's Best Backyards photo competition.

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  Get clean and organized
Clear your closet — and your conscience
From old winter coats to outdated eyeglasses, there must be things around your house that you no longer need. But one man's "trash" is another man's treasure ... so do the right thing by donating your used stuff. Lucky magazine offers tips.

  Decorating and shopping
Have a décor dilemma? Tell us about it
Share your décor difficulties with interior designer Elaine Griffin and she may answer your concerns in an upcoming appearance on TODAY.

  Home health and safety
Detox your home’s most toxic spots
From your lush lawn to your child's toy box, HEALTH magazine uncovers some of the most dangerous areas in your home and easy ways to detox them.

  Kitchen essentials
Avocado as butter in batter? 8 odd kitchen tips
Put down your peeler, and while you're at it, wash your bananas! Shape magazine identifies common kitchen mistakes, and explains why they may be robbing your food of nutrients.

  Gardening tips and ideas
Basics for building your own backyard oasis
Gear up your house for outdoor entertaining with these helpful hints. Lifestyle expert Elizabeth Mayhew offers advice for dressing up your home from the outside in.