Trendy gifts can be fun, but novelty alone rarely creates a lasting connection. Before buying, ask where the item will be used and how often the recipient will realistically reach for it. A beautiful ...

I Never Sat on It Before It Arrived. For forty years I bought furniture the way my mother did. You drove to the store, you sat on everything, you bounced a little on the cushions ...

Your first credit card is just one part of a longer financial commitment. This financial instrument, should you manage it wisely, can become a crucial part of your everyday spending and financial ...

The leaves on the trees fall off, the air gets icy cold, and the snow arrives. A pure white blanket covers the world and things seem peaceful. While it is beautiful, snow creates a number of problems.

The rings were bought one at a time, years apart, and never measured against each other, so the hand ends up with four pieces that were each designed to be looked at alone. A stack works when one ...

When space is limited, such as in a corner, few things work better than an L-shaped outdoor sofa. It fits into the corner, allows more seating and helps define a natural “conversation area.” If you ...

Dust mites thrive in warm, humid conditions and are most often found in bedding and upholstered furniture. Keeping indoor relative humidity at or below roughly 50 percent—particularly in bedrooms and ...

The mind-body connection shapes how effectively you pursue goals, handle setbacks, and stay focused. Ambition may provide direction, but your daily thoughts and physical habits determine how much ...

There’s something positively magical about Halloween when you’re a grandparent. Maybe it’s the excitement in those little voices as they decide whether they’re going to be a superhero, a friendly ...

Last week I made an unexpected visit to The Rookery as I was walking around Chicago. Let me begin by saying I’m not much of a planner. I’m more of a “fly by the seat of my pants” type of person. When ...

Linen’s cooling effect starts with its structure. Flax fibers form an airy, textured fabric that lets heat disperse instead of staying pressed against the skin. Shoppers comparing linen cooling sheets ...

Single-pane windows are still common in older Los Angeles homes, but they’re a real liability. Thin glass does almost nothing to block summer heat or cut street noise. Replacing them is one of the ...