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Seasonal Styling | Offer Guests a Year-Round Welcome to Your Front Porch

Like bears in their winter dens, many of us feel like hibernating in our cozy homes when the holiday season ends. But our front porches tell a different story. They ...

Before You Call for Repairs…| 5 Common DIY Household Fixes

As the pandemic continued, social media feeds filled with images of home improvement: additions for at-home work (and escaping others); lavish decks and outdoor living areas; refreshed kitchens to accommodate ...

Sharpen Your Image | Buying and Caring for Essential Kitchen Knives

From casual cooks to top chefs, they all know that knives are critical tools that make a kitchen. Trained chefs will even argue that you only need one excellent knife ...

I’ll Drink to That | A Guide to Glassware for the Holidays and Beyond

Does your glassware collection need an update? In the market for a thoughtful gift? If you want to refresh your stock for upcoming gatherings, need some holiday gift inspo, or ...

The Art of Fragrance | Scenting Your Home for Maximum Enjoyment

Because of the position of the olfactory system in the brain, scent has the power to trigger emotions, memory and creativity. Perhaps you’ve experienced the jolt of memory caused by ...

Money Matters | Plan Your Way to Financial Peace of Mind

If you don’t know how much is in your checking account right now, you aren’t alone. According to a mint.com survey, 65 percent of Americans said they didn’t know how ...

The Inside Scoop on Allergies | Breathe Easier at Home

metal house The crisp fall air is a welcome sign to many of us, especially allergy sufferers who are ready for those pesky summer pollen makers to wind down ...

Fireplace Fixes | Merge Form and Function With a Fireplace Update

The fireplace has always been a symbol of home and family in America, not only serving as a source of heat, but also a place to prepare food, read, play ...