/* =========================================================
   My Home Improve Ideas — Editorial stylesheet
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400;0,9..144,500;0,9..144,600;1,9..144,500&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --bg:#F4F4F4;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --primary-dark:#304050;
  --secondary-dark:#204050;
  --accent:#D07050;
  --accent-hover:#B85D42;
  --text:#303030;
  --text-muted:#808080;
  --border:#E0E0E0;
  --light-blue:#E0F0F0;
  --light-lavender:#E0E0F0;

  --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --radius-lg: 32px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --shadow: 0 12px 32px -12px rgba(48,64,80,0.16);
  --shadow-soft: 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(48,64,80,0.12);
  --container: 1180px;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--primary-dark);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
p{ margin:0 0 1em; color:var(--text); }
.muted{ color:var(--text-muted); }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; }

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:6px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:14px 28px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.btn-accent{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--white); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }
.btn-accent:hover{ background:var(--accent-hover); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--primary-dark); border:1.5px solid var(--border); }
.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--primary-dark); }
.btn-dark{ background:var(--primary-dark); color:var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover{ background:var(--secondary-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  background:rgba(244,244,244,0.88);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:20px 28px;
  max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto;
}
.logo{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:23px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--primary-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.logo span{ color:var(--accent); }
.main-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.nav-item{ position:relative; }
.main-nav > a, .nav-trigger{
  font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--primary-dark);
  position:relative; padding:10px 14px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  border-radius:10px; transition:color .15s ease, background .15s ease; cursor:pointer;
}
.main-nav > a:hover, .nav-item:hover .nav-trigger, .nav-item.open .nav-trigger{ color:var(--accent); background:var(--white); }
.nav-trigger .caret{ width:9px; height:9px; border-right:1.6px solid currentColor; border-bottom:1.6px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); transition:transform .2s ease; }
.nav-item:hover .nav-trigger .caret, .nav-item.open .nav-trigger .caret{ transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(1px); }

/* Mega dropdown */
.nav-dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 10px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); padding:12px; min-width:340px;
  display:grid; gap:2px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .18s ease, transform .18s ease, visibility .18s ease;
  z-index:60;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown, .nav-item:focus-within .nav-dropdown, .nav-item.open .nav-dropdown{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); pointer-events:auto;
}
.nav-dropdown a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:11px 12px; border-radius:12px;
  transition:background .15s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover{ background:var(--bg); }
.nav-dropdown .dd-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--light-blue); color:var(--secondary-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:17px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.nav-dropdown .dd-text b{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--primary-dark); font-weight:600; }
.nav-dropdown .dd-text span{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-muted); }

.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; }
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after{
  content:''; display:block; width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--primary-dark);
  position:relative; transition:.2s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before{ position:absolute; top:-7px; width:24px; }
.nav-toggle span::after{ position:absolute; top:7px; width:24px; }

@media (max-width:860px){
  .main-nav{
    position:fixed; inset:72px 0 0 0; background:var(--white);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:0;
    padding:12px 28px; transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .25s ease;
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .main-nav.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .main-nav > a, .nav-trigger{ width:100%; padding:16px 4px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:0; }
  .nav-item:hover .nav-trigger{ background:none; }
  .nav-dropdown{
    position:static; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:none;
    box-shadow:none; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:0;
    padding:4px 0 10px; min-width:0; display:none;
  }
  .nav-item.open .nav-dropdown{ display:grid; }
  .nav-dropdown a{ padding:10px 8px; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  padding:64px 0 40px;
}
.hero-panel{
  background:var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:72px 56px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.hero-eyebrow{ color:var(--light-blue); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px; }
.hero-panel h1{
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  max-width:11.5ch;
}
.hero-panel p{ color:#D9E2E8; max-width:46ch; font-size:17px; }
.hero-media{
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.hero-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hero-cta-row{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

@media (max-width:860px){
  .hero-panel{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:44px 26px; }
  .hero-media{ order:-1; aspect-ratio:16/10; }
}

/* ---------- Section headings ---------- */
.section{ padding:56px 0; }
.section-head{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px; margin-bottom:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px); margin:0; }
.section-head .see-all{ font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); white-space:nowrap; }
.section-head .see-all:hover{ color:var(--accent-hover); }

/* ---------- Category pills / grid ---------- */
.cat-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
  gap:20px;
}
.cat-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 20px;
  text-align:left;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border-color:transparent; }
.cat-card .cat-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--light-blue);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:16px;
  color:var(--secondary-dark);
}
.cat-card h3{ font-size:17px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.cat-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-muted); margin:0; }

@media (max-width:960px){ .cat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .cat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---------- Article cards ---------- */
.article-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:28px;
}
.article-grid.two{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
.article-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.article-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.article-thumb{ aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; }
.article-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s ease; }
.article-card:hover .article-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.article-body{ padding:22px 22px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1; }
.article-tag{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); }
.article-body h3{ font-size:19px; margin:0; }
.article-body p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--text-muted); margin:0; }
.article-meta{ margin-top:auto; padding-top:10px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-muted); display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }

@media (max-width:960px){ .article-grid, .article-grid.two{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .article-grid, .article-grid.two{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Featured / split banner ---------- */
.split-banner{
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:48px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:44px; align-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.split-banner img{ border-radius:var(--radius-md); aspect-ratio:5/4; object-fit:cover; }
.split-banner .tag-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.tag-pill{ background:var(--light-lavender); color:var(--secondary-dark); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:999px; }

@media (max-width:860px){ .split-banner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:30px; } }

/* ---------- Newsletter ---------- */
.newsletter{
  background:var(--secondary-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:64px 56px;
  text-align:center;
  color:var(--white);
}
.newsletter h2{ color:var(--white); }
.newsletter p{ color:#C9D6DC; max-width:52ch; margin:0 auto 28px; }
.newsletter-form{ display:flex; gap:12px; max-width:440px; margin:0 auto; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.newsletter-form input{
  flex:1; min-width:220px; padding:14px 20px; border-radius:999px; border:none;
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px;
}
.newsletter-fineprint{ font-size:12.5px; color:#9BB0B8; margin-top:14px; }

/* ---------- Page header (legacy, kept for fallback) ---------- */
.page-header{ padding:56px 0 8px; }
.page-header .crumb{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:14px; }
.page-header .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
.page-header h1{ font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px); max-width:16ch; }
.page-header p{ font-size:17px; color:var(--text-muted); max-width:60ch; }

/* ---------- Category hero (image + gradient) ---------- */
.category-hero-wrap{ padding:40px 0 0; }
.category-hero{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  min-height:380px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.category-hero img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; z-index:0; }
.category-hero::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(32,64,80,0.94) 0%, rgba(32,64,80,0.78) 42%, rgba(32,64,80,0.28) 100%);
}
.category-hero-body{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding:52px 56px; max-width:640px; }
.category-hero .crumb{ font-size:13px; color:#C7D6DA; margin-bottom:18px; }
.category-hero .crumb a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.category-hero .cat-badge{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:23px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.category-hero h1{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px); margin-bottom:12px; }
.category-hero p{ color:#DCE7EA; font-size:16px; max-width:52ch; margin:0; }
.category-hero-meta{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.category-hero-meta span{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14); color:#fff; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600;
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
}
@media (max-width:760px){ .category-hero{ min-height:300px; } .category-hero-body{ padding:32px 28px; } }

/* ---------- Static page hero (about/contact/etc.) ---------- */
.static-hero-wrap{ padding:40px 0 0; }
.static-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:64px 56px;
}
.static-hero::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 70%); opacity:0.22;
  top:-140px; right:-90px; z-index:0;
}
.static-hero::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; width:280px; height:280px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--light-blue) 0%, transparent 70%); opacity:0.14;
  bottom:-120px; left:-70px; z-index:0;
}
.static-hero-body{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:640px; }
.static-hero .crumb{ font-size:13px; color:#B7C6CC; margin-bottom:18px; }
.static-hero .crumb a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.static-hero .cat-badge{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:23px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.static-hero h1{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,44px); margin-bottom:12px; max-width:18ch; }
.static-hero p{ color:#D9E2E8; font-size:16.5px; max-width:56ch; margin:0; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .static-hero{ padding:40px 28px; } }

/* ---------- Content page (about/contact/policy) ---------- */
.content-page{ padding:20px 0 80px; }
.content-panel{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:56px; max-width:840px; margin:0 auto;
}
.content-panel h2{ font-size:24px; margin-top:2em; }
.content-panel h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.content-panel ul{ margin:0 0 1.2em; padding-left:1.2em; list-style:disc; }
.content-panel li{ margin-bottom:.4em; }
.content-panel p{ font-size:15.5px; }

/* ---------- Team / value cards ---------- */
.value-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.value-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:28px; }
.value-card h3{ font-size:17px; }
.value-card p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text-muted); margin:0; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .value-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
.contact-info-card{ background:var(--primary-dark); color:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:36px; }
.contact-info-card h3{ color:var(--white); font-size:19px; }
.contact-info-card .row{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14.5px; color:#DCE4E8; }
.contact-info-card .row strong{ color:var(--white); display:block; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:2px; }
.contact-form{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:36px; }
.form-row{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.form-row label{ display:block; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--primary-dark); }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea{
  width:100%; padding:13px 16px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14.5px; background:var(--bg);
}
.form-row textarea{ min-height:130px; resize:vertical; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Article page ---------- */
.article-hero{ padding:52px 0 0; }
.article-hero-inner{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; text-align:left; }
.article-hero .article-tag{ font-size:13.5px; }
.article-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,48px); margin:.35em 0 .6em; }
.article-byline{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.article-byline .avatar{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; background:var(--light-blue); }
.article-cover{ border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; max-width:960px; margin:0 auto; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.article-cover img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; object-fit:cover; }
.article-content{ max-width:720px; margin:48px auto 0; font-size:17px; }
.article-content h2{ font-size:24px; margin-top:1.6em; }
.article-content h3{ font-size:19px; margin-top:1.4em; }
.article-content p{ margin-bottom:1.3em; color:var(--text); }
.article-content ul, .article-content ol{ padding-left:1.3em; margin-bottom:1.3em; }
.article-content li{ margin-bottom:.5em; }
.article-content blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--accent); margin:2em 0; padding:6px 0 6px 24px;
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; color:var(--primary-dark);
}
.article-tags{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin:40px auto 0; max-width:720px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.related-strip{ padding:60px 0 80px; }

/* ---------- Featured story (home) ---------- */
.featured-story{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:440px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.featured-story img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; z-index:0;
}
.featured-story::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(32,64,80,0.92) 0%, rgba(32,64,80,0.55) 45%, rgba(32,64,80,0.05) 75%);
  z-index:1;
}
.featured-story-body{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding:52px; max-width:640px; }
.featured-story .tag-pill{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff; }
.featured-story h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px); margin:16px 0 12px; }
.featured-story p{ color:#DCE7EA; font-size:15.5px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .featured-story{ min-height:360px; } .featured-story-body{ padding:30px; } }

/* ---------- Trending list (home) ---------- */
.trending-panel{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:36px;
}
.trending-item{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; padding:16px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.trending-item:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.trending-item:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.trending-rank{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-size:30px; color:var(--light-lavender); font-weight:500;
  width:44px; flex-shrink:0; text-align:center;
}
.trending-thumb{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0; }
.trending-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.trending-item h4{ font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--text); margin:0 0 4px; }
.trending-item span{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.trending-item:hover .trending-rank{ color:var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Stats bar (home) ---------- */
.stats-bar{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:44px 20px; text-align:center;
}
.stats-bar .stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px); color:var(--primary-dark); font-weight:500; }
.stats-bar .stat span{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-muted); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .stats-bar{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* ---------- Article + sidebar layout ---------- */
.article-layout{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 320px; gap:56px; align-items:flex-start;
  max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto;
}
.article-main{ min-width:0; }
.article-sidebar{ position:sticky; top:96px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:24px; }
@media (max-width:960px){
  .article-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .article-sidebar{ position:static; }
}

.toc-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 24px;
}
.toc-card h4{ font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--primary-dark); margin:0 0 14px; }
.toc-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.toc-list a{
  display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--text-muted); padding:8px 0 8px 16px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--border); transition:color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.toc-list a:hover{ color:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); }

.sidebar-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:24px;
}
.sidebar-card h4{ font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--primary-dark); margin:0 0 16px; }
.related-mini{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.related-mini:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.related-mini:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.related-mini img{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:12px; object-fit:cover; flex-shrink:0; }
.related-mini h5{ font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); margin:0 0 4px; line-height:1.35; }
.related-mini span{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.related-mini:hover h5{ color:var(--accent); }

.author-box{
  background:var(--secondary-dark); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:26px 24px;
}
.author-box img{ width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; margin-bottom:14px; }
.author-box h4{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:15px; margin:0 0 6px; }
.author-box p{ color:#C1D2D8; font-size:13.5px; margin:0; }

/* ---------- Data table with images ---------- */
.data-table-wrap{
  overflow-x:auto; border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid var(--border);
  margin:1.6em 0 2em; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
}
table.pretty-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background:var(--white); min-width:560px; }
table.pretty-table thead th{
  background:var(--primary-dark); color:#fff; text-align:left; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  padding:16px 18px; font-family:var(--sans);
}
table.pretty-table tbody td{
  padding:14px 18px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text); border-top:1px solid var(--border); vertical-align:middle;
}
table.pretty-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){ background:var(--bg); }
table.pretty-table tbody tr:hover{ background:var(--light-blue); }
.table-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.table-item img{ width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:10px; object-fit:cover; flex-shrink:0; }
.table-item strong{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--primary-dark); }
.pill-good{ color:#2E7D5B; font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; }
.pill-mid{ color:var(--accent-hover); font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; }

/* ---------- Icon sizing ---------- */
.icon-sm svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.icon-md svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.icon-lg svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.cat-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.cat-badge svg{ width:24px; height:24px; }
.dd-icon svg{ width:19px; height:19px; }

/* ---------- Hero image slider ---------- */
.hero-media{ position:relative; }
.hero-slider{ position:relative; width:100%; height:100%; }
.hero-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transition:opacity 1.1s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active{ opacity:1; z-index:1; }
.hero-slide img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hero-slider-dots{
  position:absolute; bottom:16px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; gap:8px; z-index:3;
}
.hero-slider-dots button{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:background .2s ease, width .2s ease;
}
.hero-slider-dots button.active{ background:#fff; width:22px; border-radius:6px; }
.hero-slider-arrows{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:0 12px; z-index:3; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-slider-arrows button{
  pointer-events:auto; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:none;
  background:rgba(32,64,80,0.55); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .2s ease;
}
.hero-slider-arrows button:hover{ background:var(--accent); }
.hero-slider-arrows svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }

/* ================= ADMIN CMS ================= */
.admin-body{ background:var(--bg); min-height:100vh; }
.admin-shell{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:250px 1fr; min-height:100vh; }
.admin-sidebar{
  background:var(--primary-dark); color:#fff; padding:26px 18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  position:sticky; top:0; height:100vh;
}
.admin-logo{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; color:#fff; padding:6px 10px 26px; }
.admin-logo span{ color:var(--accent); }
.admin-nav{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; flex:1; }
.admin-nav a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:12px;
  color:#C7D6DA; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; transition:background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.admin-nav a svg{ width:18px; height:18px; flex-shrink:0; }
.admin-nav a:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color:#fff; }
.admin-nav a.active{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff; }
.admin-nav .nav-label{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:#7F97A0; text-transform:uppercase; padding:18px 14px 8px; }
.admin-sidebar-foot{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding-top:14px; margin-top:10px; }

.admin-main{ padding:32px 40px 60px; min-width:0; }
.admin-topbar{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:28px; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.admin-topbar h1{ font-size:26px; margin:0; }
.admin-topbar p{ margin:4px 0 0; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14px; }
.admin-search{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px; padding:10px 16px; min-width:240px; color:var(--text-muted);
}
.admin-search svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex-shrink:0; }
.admin-search input{ border:none; background:none; outline:none; font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; width:100%; }

.admin-stats{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.admin-stat-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:22px; }
.admin-stat-card .stat-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--light-blue); color:var(--secondary-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.admin-stat-card .stat-icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.admin-stat-card b{ display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:26px; color:var(--primary-dark); font-weight:500; }
.admin-stat-card span{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); }
@media (max-width:1080px){ .admin-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

.admin-panel{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; }
.admin-panel-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:22px 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.admin-panel-head h3{ font-size:17px; margin:0; }

table.admin-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; }
table.admin-table thead th{
  text-align:left; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em; padding:14px 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg);
}
table.admin-table tbody td{ padding:16px 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); font-size:14.5px; vertical-align:middle; }
table.admin-table tbody tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
table.admin-table tbody tr:hover{ background:var(--bg); }
.admin-row-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.admin-row-item img{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:10px; object-fit:cover; flex-shrink:0; }
.admin-row-item strong{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--primary-dark); display:block; }
.admin-row-item span{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.status-pill{ font-size:12px; font-weight:600; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px; display:inline-block; }
.status-published{ background:#E2F3EA; color:#2E7D5B; }
.status-draft{ background:var(--light-lavender); color:var(--secondary-dark); }
.row-actions{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.icon-btn{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:9px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--white);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.icon-btn:hover{ background:var(--bg); color:var(--primary-dark); }
.icon-btn.danger:hover{ color:#C0392B; border-color:#C0392B; }
.icon-btn svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }

.admin-form-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr; gap:24px; align-items:start; }
.admin-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:28px; }
.admin-card h3{ font-size:16px; margin:0 0 20px; }
.admin-form-row{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.admin-form-row label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
.admin-form-row .hint{ font-size:12px; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:6px; }
.admin-form-row input, .admin-form-row select, .admin-form-row textarea{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; background:var(--bg);
}
.admin-form-row textarea{ min-height:220px; resize:vertical; font-family:var(--sans); line-height:1.6; }
.admin-form-row.two-col{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.image-drop{
  border:1.5px dashed var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:34px 18px; text-align:center;
  color:var(--text-muted); font-size:13.5px; background:var(--bg);
}
.image-drop svg{ width:26px; height:26px; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.toggle-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:12px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.toggle-row:first-child{ border-top:none; }
.switch{ width:40px; height:22px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--border); position:relative; cursor:pointer; flex-shrink:0; }
.switch::after{ content:''; position:absolute; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; top:3px; left:3px; transition:.2s; }
.switch.on{ background:var(--accent); }
.switch.on::after{ left:21px; }
.admin-form-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:8px; }
.demo-banner{
  background:var(--light-blue); color:var(--secondary-dark); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 18px;
  font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.demo-banner svg{ width:17px; height:17px; flex-shrink:0; }
@media (max-width:960px){
  .admin-shell{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .admin-sidebar{ position:relative; height:auto; flex-direction:row; overflow-x:auto; }
  .admin-nav{ flex-direction:row; }
  .admin-form-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .admin-main{ padding:24px 18px 50px; }
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{ background:var(--primary-dark); color:#C9D6DC; margin-top:40px; }
.footer-inner{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:64px 28px 32px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
.footer-logo{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:21px; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:14px; }
.footer-logo span{ color:var(--accent); }
.footer-col h4{ color:var(--white); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:16px; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:#B7C6CC; padding:6px 0; transition:color .15s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-top:44px; padding-top:22px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; font-size:13px; color:#9BB0B8;
}
@media (max-width:760px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Admin login ---------- */
.login-shell{ min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:24px; background:var(--bg); }
.login-card{ width:100%; max-width:400px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:44px 38px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.login-card .logo{ justify-content:center; margin-bottom:6px; font-size:22px; }
.login-card p.muted{ text-align:center; font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.login-error{ background:#FBEAE8; color:#C0392B; border-radius:10px; padding:12px 16px; font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.login-success{ background:#E2F3EA; color:#2E7D5B; border-radius:10px; padding:12px 16px; font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.admin-flash{ background:#E2F3EA; color:#2E7D5B; border-radius:12px; padding:14px 18px; font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.admin-flash.error{ background:#FBEAE8; color:#C0392B; }

/* =========================================================
   FULL RESPONSIVE PASS — small phones & narrow tablets
   ========================================================= */

/* Admin tables: allow horizontal scroll instead of squashing */
@media (max-width:700px){
  .admin-panel{ overflow-x:auto; }
  table.admin-table{ min-width:640px; }
  .admin-form-row.two-col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }
}

/* General container/header breathing room on small phones */
@media (max-width:600px){
  .wrap{ padding:0 18px; }
  .header-inner{ padding:16px 18px; }
  .section{ padding:40px 0; }
  .newsletter{ padding:40px 26px; }
  .split-banner{ padding:24px; }
  .contact-form, .contact-info-card{ padding:26px; }
  .admin-card{ padding:20px; }
  .login-card{ padding:32px 24px; }
  .category-hero-body{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .static-hero{ padding:32px 22px; }
  .featured-story-body{ padding:24px; }
  .trending-panel{ padding:24px; }
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero{ padding:36px 0 24px; }
  .hero-panel{ padding:30px 20px; border-radius:22px; }
  .hero-cta-row{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .hero-cta-row .btn{ justify-content:center; }
  .cat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }
  .article-grid, .article-grid.two{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stats-bar{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; padding:28px 14px; gap:14px; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .value-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .admin-stats{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .newsletter-form{ flex-direction:column; }
  .newsletter-form input, .newsletter-form button{ width:100%; }
  .article-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(26px,7vw,34px); }
  .toc-card, .sidebar-card, .author-box{ padding:18px; }
  table.pretty-table{ min-width:480px; }
}

/* Prevent horizontal scroll caused by fixed-width children on any screen */
html, body{ overflow-x:hidden; }
.hero-panel, .split-banner, .newsletter, .category-hero, .static-hero, .featured-story{ max-width:100%; }