Karen Klages

RECYCLE IT: Got hazardous waste? Dump it -- the right way. The city of Chicago is sponsoring its third (of this summer) Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-Off Day for residents...

Although we hate to admit it, some of the best new, home/lifestyle magazines to hit newsstands in the last year or so have been shopping magazines -- those magazines that...

For those who like their bargains alfresco, check out these sidewalk sales in two of the city's most artsy (albeit parking-challenged) neighborhoods: More than 50 shops and boutiques along Damen,...

For those who like their bargains alfresco, check out these sidewalk sales in two of the city's most artsy (albeit parking-challenged) neighborhoods: More than 50 shops and boutiques along Damen,...

Those looking for a good reason to eat and drink island cuisine will want to check out the Caribbean-themed progressive dinner Friday, held in River North and hosted by Design...

Rugs, fabrics, handbags and totes, glassware, paper goods, bedding, tiles, carpet tiles -- there seems to be no stopping Maine-based designer Angela Adams, who is known for her organic yet-hip-and-cool...

Small spaces are a hot topic these days. A number of books have been published recently and a slew of magazine stories -- all devoted to the art of living...

It is the season of the great outdoors -- barbecues, beaches, baseball fields. For those who are left to clean up in the aftermath, we offer five common summer stains...

Small spaces are a hot topic these days. A number of books have been published recently and a slew of magazine stories -- all devoted to the art of living...

BUY IT: In recognition of how Americans pamper our furry friends, one of the nation's leading bedding retailers, 1-800-Mattress, is offering good night's sleep to man's best friend with the...