Throwing a fall party outdoors
Fall's cooler temperatures make it a great time to plan an outdoor party. Entertaining experts say autumn's weather can work to a host's advantage by allowing a more interactive gathering,...
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How to transition your house to fall
Autumn's mostly warm days make it a perfect time to take on some home maintenance tasks and prepare your abode for fall. Gutter cleaning should be at the top of...
How to buy bed pillows, for every type of sleeper
A good night's rest can be elusive, and sometimes the culprit is the wrong — or old — pillow. Bad pillows can cause neck or shoulder pain and headaches, and...
The best kitchen tools, according to the pros
For the foodie, rows of gleaming electric meat smokers, mandolin slicers and sous vide machines call out like a siren song, but many kitchen gadgets that promise to make food...
Baby boomers have trouble making new friends in retirement, research shows
The older people get, the more challenging it can be to make friends, and that's especially true after retirement as work is one of the most common ways to meet...
Get out: A beginner’s guide to camping
Summer is the perfect time to go camping and get a quick change of scenery. For first-time campers and families who want to introduce their children to roughing it, these...
Making a career transition — and keeping your relationship intact
Career changes offer new opportunities, but switching employment fields can be hard to navigate not only for a person's professional life, but also for his or her personal life. It's...
Smart ways to save water in the garden
Saving water reduces utility bills, avoids runoff and can help you better manage during dry-weather spells, so it pays to become more mindful of your garden's water consumption. Thoughtful water...
Summer’s new bronzers
Tanning is out — whether it's from the sun or a fake-bake — because the lasting skin damage isn't worth it. Many people still like that sun-kissed look in the...
Throw a summer solstice party with these tips
For centuries people have celebrated the summer solstice, and those traditions carry on today, with some of the best-known observations occurring in far northern countries where the sun barely sets...