I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 things I'd never waste money on for an outdoor space.

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Outdoor patio with a fire pit and seating. Red Xs point to a plant, cushion, and rug
As an interior designer, I'd avoid fading fabrics, flimsy rugs, and high-maintenance plants in outdoor spaces.

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I've eaten at over 1,000 restaurants in Miami. You have to try these 10.

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Sushi at La Mar
La Mar has some of the best sushi in Miami.

Dana Rozansky

I'm an interior designer. These 10 trends that don't actually look good in real life.

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All-white kitchen with metallic details. There is a white kitchen island with a white stone countertop
Some home-decor trends look pretty bad in real life or don't age well.

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I'm an American who visited Dubai for the first time. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before I went.

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The writer wears a traditional abaya at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; View of Dubai skyline
I learned quite a few things when I visited Dubai.

Rachel Dube

Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born

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Barbie's Fashionista doll collection is more diverse than ever.

Mattel

I'm an introvert who hates crowds. Here's how I made my first cruise an enjoyable experience.

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Laurel poses near a mural of a cruise ship and a palm tree on a brick wall.
As an introvert, I was nervous about going on my first cruise.

Laurel Maxwell

I ranked every sausage I could find at Trader Joe's, and I think the best could be used in almost any recipe

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I went to Trader Joe's and bought every kind of sausage I could find.

Ted Berg

8 things to get rid of in your bedroom, according to professional organizers

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A bedroom with colorful rugs, a white and blue bedspread, a blue chair, a nightstand with a white lamp, and a gray shelf along the gray walls.
Professional organizers shared their advice on how to approach decluttering your bedroom.

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I've been to over 200 high-end golf courses around the globe. Here are 8 mistakes I always see first-timers make.

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Man golfing on golf course with palm trees.

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I've visited Costco every week for 2 years. Here's what I've learned that's helped me save hundreds of dollars.

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Cart in Costco aisle
By taking advantage of these tips, you might be able to make the most of your Costco membership, too.

Kristen Markel

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