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Repaint living room walls, roll out a colorful area rug, or change throw-pillow covers to refresh your space without having to change up the furniture. Gray works well with a wide variety of colors, ranging from soft pastels to deep jewel tones, so the upholstery will adapt well to other changes around the room. You can consider your gray sofa a solid investment piece that will remain complementary even as your tastes and decorating style change....

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“Micro-exfoliators are designed to accomplish the same goal of exfoliation, but [they] use a more gentle process,” explains Nava Greenfield, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “This kind of exfoliation is helpful for sensitive skin, which may not be a good candidate for harsher forms of exfoliation.” Onyeka Obioha-Lolagne, MD, board-certified dermatologist, agrees. She notes that tiny, fine exfoliating scrubs are less inflammatory compared to physical exfoliators with larger particles....

That being said, lip trends have naturally shifted and changed over the years, with different lip shapes, colors, and viral techniques becoming more or less mainstream in waves. And as of late, velvety matte finishes have officially taken a backseat to glowing glosses that make lips look uber-hydrated. From sheer cherry hues that pair perfectly with those effortless, “no makeup” makeup looks, to more high-shine formulas that pack a seriously pigmented punch in dreamy scarlet tones, here are eight of the best red lip glosses you’re going to want to add to cart....

To prepare a roasted acorn squash for baking, cut off a quarter-inch from its top and bottom—this way, you remove its stem, leaving a flat, steady base for slicing. Peel the squash next (this isn’t required; while the skin is edible, it is tough to chew and puree). Then, chop the squash in half lengthwise before scooping the seeds from its core. Make sure to roast it cut-side up with plenty of olive oil, salt, and pepper....

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The Low-Impact Home: A Sourcebook for Stylish, Eco-Conscious Living offers up advice for both more sustainable renovations and more eco-friendly everyday habits. With recommendations for every single room in the house, it’s the ideas for the kitchen—ranging from eco-friendly countertop materials to a wool dish-drying mat—that are sparking our next home makeovers big and small. Read on for the sage kitchen tips from The Low-Impact Home. When remodeling the hardest-working room in the house, prioritize green materials and energy-efficient parts....

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A butterfly bush in landscape design fits this description, which is why it’s become such a popular choice for gardens across the country. But it has a significant drawback: It reseeds like crazy. In fact, it has been declared “noxious” by both Washington and Oregon, where it’s no longer sold because it spreads so aggressively. Fortunately, you’ve got a few options for growing this plant responsibly. Butterfly bush, a native of China, seemingly has it all....

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