Home & Garden

Artwork usually is hung in galleries—rooms designed for viewing paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures. But what if you happened upon an artwork on your afternoon walk in the city, or while strolling in a garden, outside in the sunshine and fresh air? ...

Days of kitchen table conference calls in pajama pants are ending for many of us. If you're anxious about returning to the office after a year or longer, there's good news: you can make the transition easier with a few simple tips. ...

Don't let your home improvement project like a paint job or driveway repair turn into a nightmare. It's prime time for home improvement scammers, and they've got their sights set on unwary consumers. The Better Business Bureau has suggestions for beating these fly-by-night contractors at their own game. ...

They dart in and out of our line of sight – hovering to devour nectar from a flower or to sip from a feeder set out especially for them – and then zip away to sample another tempting bloom. If you would like to see more of them, here are some things you can do to attract hummingbirds to your yard, as well as some facts about them you might be surprised to learn. ...

You’ve heard “his eyes were bigger than his stomach” being said about someone piling more food on a plate than could be eaten. That could also be said for gardeners who have the problem of buying more plants than they have space for. If you find yourself in that predicament, here are some suggestions to help you find homes for all those extras you couldn’t resist. ...

One of the perks of this time of year is all the incredible produce turning up at our local farmers markets. See what yours is carrying and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of someone else's labor. ...

The first decision to navigate is where to live. Mine, yours or ours? Is it best to sell both homes and purchase one together? Of course, the financials need a deep dive, and having a financial planner involved is a vital piece to the puzzle.  ...

In the old days — like 15 years ago — mainstream celebrities appeared in television commercials endorsing beer and insurance. They used their fame to “influence” viewers to buy these brands.  Today, social media celebrities do the same thing on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, blogs and more. They develop followings from hundreds to millions. They share information about food, travel, fashion, arts, crafts, product trials, opinions and outright product endorsements. These folks are called “influencers” because their followers are “influenced” by what they’re reading or viewing.  ...