8 red flags your clothes won't last long, according to style experts

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Style experts told BI about clothing red flags.

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6 things you should never do to your nails after a manicure, according to nail artists

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There are quite a few things that can ruin a good manicure.

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I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.

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I've taken my family on international trips with the help of credit-card points and miles.

Jamie Davis Smith

11 things you should skip at your wedding reception

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Wedding receptions can be expensive, but there are certain things you can cut back on.

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I've been a Pilates instructor for 12 years. Here are the 5 most common mistakes I see clients make during their first few classes.

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Daniela does a lunge on a Pilates reformer in an empty studio.
I've been teaching Pilates classes for 12 years.

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7 things you should never do in a plant shop, according to owners and employees

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Let the employees take care of the plants in a nursery.

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8 of the biggest mistakes I made while visiting Disney World for one day

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I spent just one day in Disney World and there are some things I'd do differently next time.

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An interior decorator shares 7 mistakes you should never make in your backyard

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As an interior decorator, there are a few mistakes I'd avoid when designing a backyard.

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I spent 2 months renovating my van for $12,500. Here are 10 of my biggest regrets.

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There are plenty of things I know I'll do differently next time.

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We live in Dubai. Here are the 7 common mistakes we see first-time visitors make.

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Dubai can be especially beautiful at night when it's all lit up.

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