Articles filed under Washington Post
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Meet the real ‘grandmas’ behind grannycore influencersOct 02, 2024 12:33 am - In the gauzy, ruffle-curtained corner of social media known as #grannycore, the past is very much present. Whether it’s in the form of a familiar tufted settee, a floral couch or groovy hook-and-latch rugs, nostalgia has been quietly coalescing into a design trend fueled by the pandemic-era clamor for coziness and aided by a glut of brown furniture and china in secondhand stores.
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Have a damp, shady yard? Ditch the grass for cheap, eco-friendly moss.Oct 01, 2024 9:26 pm - While moss, with its brilliant color and plush texture, seems to fit naturally into the dreamy landscapes of fantasy novels, the ancient plant can also function as a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to an attention-demanding lawn.
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How can I hang heavy art without damaging the wall?Oct 01, 2024 9:11 pm - Hanging heavy artwork typically involves finding the wall studs to anchor the weight of the load. This can be done by tapping gently with a hammer or, perhaps more accurately, with a stud sensor.
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Baked apples with nuts and honey are a simple pleasure worth savoringOct 01, 2024 8:42 am - In this healthful dessert, baked apples are stuffed with a walnut and sesame seed mixture and drizzled with a tahini-honey sauce.
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Carolyn Hax: Boyfriend ‘obsessed’ with ex — emotionally and financiallySep 30, 2024 10:51 am - Boyfriend of three yeas won’t cut ties with his ex - emotionally or financially. And he might even be doing illegal things with her bank account. Carolyn Hax says it’s time to heed those red flags and get out of the relationship
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Free COVID tests by mail program revived by Biden administrationSep 27, 2024 1:36 am - In anticipation of an expected winter wave of COVID cases, Americans can again order free rapid COVID tests by mail, through covidtests.gov.
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What we learned from Ellen DeGeneres’ Netflix specialSep 26, 2024 5:28 pm - Ellen DeGeneres’ characteristics before 2020 were well known: dancing fiend, prankster, lesbian, comedian. She ended every episode of her popular daytime talk show, “The ...
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How to cook tender, braised brisket, plus tips for buying and storingSep 26, 2024 3:28 pm - Making a brisket for the High Holidays, or any other important meal, can feel like a gamble. Here’s what you need to know about buying, prepping and cooking brisket to put you on the path to success.
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How to cover the worst MLB team ever without going (too) insaneSep 25, 2024 11:23 am - “I don’t feel like I work for the White Sox,” Ozzie Guillen was saying during a tirade directed, it seemed, at people who might wonder why he’s so hard on the White Sox. ...
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Trump is losing his edge on the economy among votersSep 25, 2024 8:13 am - Americans are finally starting to feel better about the economy, invigorating Vice President Kamala Harris’s pitch for the presidency as she narrows her Republican oppone...