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Fourth of July Recipes Fourth of July Recipes Get delicious barbecue recipes, plan a patriotic picnic, and more!
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Your Ultimate Grilling Guide
A Fourth of July Favorite: Fried Chicken
Plan the Perfect Picnic
More Ideas and Recipes
25 Free Places to Visit 25 Free Places to Visit These destinations teach a little bit about history, science, nature, and culture—without costing a cent.
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What Are Your Favorite Free Places?
Fun Ideas for the Perfect Family Vacation

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Slideshow: 4 Ways of Looking at a Garden Slideshow: 4 Ways of Looking at a Garden Nature meets culture in New York, Berkeley, Paris, and Kyoto.
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Submit Your Favorite Garden Photos
Get Ideas for Your Summer Garden
Instant Meal: Turkey Cobb Salad Sandwiches Instant Meal: Turkey Cobb Salad Sandwiches These hearty and healthful sandwiches make for a sensible choice.
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More Easy Recipes
Update Your First-Aid Kit Update Your First-Aid Kit Check out these innovative life-saving products to help during an emergency.
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How to Save Your Own Life
 
34 Clever Uses for Lemons 34 Clever Uses for Lemons Clean your microwave, keep rice from sticking, and more!
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Build a Stone and Brick Patio Build a Stone and Brick Patio Learn how to build an intimate patio -- just the kind of place that will draw you and your family on a warm evening.
The Proper Restaurant Etiquette The Proper Restaurant Etiquette Everyone at the table has finished eating save one slowpoke. See Jeanne Marie Laskas's advice on this conundrum!

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Stop Technology Overload
Stop Technology Overload
Overwhelmed by work, e-mail, news and bills? Find out how to get a grip.
16 Ways to Save $100
16 Ways to Save $100
Check out some simple, sensible ways to save money.
Great Road Trips on the East Coast
Great Road Trips on the East Coast
From the coast of Maine to Florida’s Key West, Eastern states offer a variety of scenic landscapes to relish.
Five-Minute Fix: Restore a Discolored Deck
Five-Minute Fix: Restore a Discolored Deck
Clear up your deck with oxygen bleach.
Dirty Secrets of Debit Cards
Dirty Secrets of Debit Cards
Learn how to avoid new scams, fees, and traps.
De-Allergize Your Home
De-Allergize Your Home
A room-by-room guide to help you breathe easier in your house.
Your Guide to Grilling the Best Burgers
Your Guide to Grilling the Best Burgers
Try these classics and new takes on turkey and beef burgers.
Find More Time
Find More Time
23 great ideas for getting it all done -- and getting the most out of life.
Easy Brunch Recipe: Asparagus Ham Crepes
Easy Brunch Recipe: Asparagus Ham Crepes
A rich mushroom and cheese sauce makes this dish a standout.
8 Steps to Clear Your Garage of Clutter
8 Steps to Clear Your Garage of Clutter
Organize your garage with these easy tips.
The Lazy Guide to Going Green
The Lazy Guide to Going Green
What matters most at home, on the road and for your wallet? We’ve got 12 tips to help you become an armchair environmentalist.
Secrets to Smarter Online Banking
Secrets to Smarter Online Banking
Learn the tricks, tools and resources you need to save time, money and postage.
Ask Laskas
Ask Laskas
Jeanne Marie answers your questions about an inappropriate mother-in-law, a snooping roommate and more.
Lawn Care 101
Lawn Care 101
Follow these steps to a beautiful lawn and be the envy of your neighbors.

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