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My favorite beach is ...
Our well-traveled readers share their favorite places to beachcomb, snorkel, or just kick back
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Diary of a prefab
A devoted do-it-yourselfer learns what it takes to assemble a factory-made dwelling from start to finish
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- FOOD
Fresh Corn and Avocado Salad and more July recipes
The month's best flavors in delicious sandwiches, main courses, sides, preserves, and desserts
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Light, but luscious
You asked us for decadent-tasting low-fat desserts. Here are two creamy options. You won’t miss what's missing
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Yes, we can
With a few tools and basic techniques, you're on your way
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Preserve the season
Canning is the best way to make summer produce last through the year. Try our recipes for jams, chutneys, pickles, and other preserves
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- Garden
Fake the lawn?
Get the pros and cons to traditional and synthetic lawns, native grasses, and drought-tolerant blends
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Welcome to my garden
Our inventive readers show how to create the backyard of your dreams, even on a budget
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- Garden
Altered state
Take a tour of a clever Santa Fe garden designed for tranquility
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Northern California July checklist
What to do in your garden in July
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- GARDEN
Southern California July checklist
What to do in your garden in July
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Northwest July checklist
What to do in your garden in July
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Southwest July checklist
What to do in your garden in July
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July Mountain checklist
What to do in your garden in July
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- WINE
Your questions answered
What are the best deals on restaurant wine lists? What's the deal with Two Buck Chuck? We're answering 'em all
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