We moved from a 3-bedroom house in Nashville to a 500-square-foot studio north of Rome. There are downsides, but we love it here.

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The view from our terrace in Italy is amazing.

Zeneba Bowers

I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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This month, Costco is carrying plenty of home essentials and foods for the warm weather.

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After 23 years in corporate America, I took a career-change course to figure out what's next. Here are 9 tips that actually helped.

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I started looking for a new career after decades in corporate America.

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12 things everyone should replace in their bedroom, according to interior designers

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There are easy swaps you can make to upgrade your bedroom.

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I always dreamed of working at Disney World. But after 3 months in the parks, I was ready to quit.

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I did the Disney College Program in the fall of 2019.

Jordyn Bradley

10 things gardeners and interior designers would never have in their outdoor spaces

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Certain kinds of furniture and plants can really detract from a backyard.

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I only shop for one, but my Costco membership is worth it for 7 reasons — like saving hundreds on gas a year

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I love my Costco membership even though I shop for just myself.

Lori Saitz

5 backyard trends that are in this year and 5 that are out, according to gardeners and interior designers

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Backyard gardens with diverse plants and lots of personality are in this year.

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I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 things in your living room you should get rid of.

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I think homeowners should get rid of outdated wallpaper and excessive lighting in their living rooms.

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Designers share the 5 things that could be making the outside of your house look worse

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Curb appeal is the first thing potential buyers will notice when they see your home.

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