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The next time you're out of gift ideas for someone, maybe you'll consider a hammock. Robbie Cranch's husband and two daughters surprised her with one for Mother's Day about five...

If you love the interior-design blog Apartment Therapy (apartmenttherapy.com), you might find use for these tips on how to transform your living space from Lisa Brand, founding editor of Apartment...

Actor Alfonso Ribeiro chose an odd way to train for his newest gig. He sat on a cruise ship with his best buddy, Joey Fatone ('N Sync), and played a...

Missed class? Catch the rerun. That's what some college students will be doing when classes resume in a few weeks. A number of colleges and universities have begun offering on-demand...

Q: My new job has been very disappointing. I was hired to write communication materials and help support the department, but I seem to have become my boss' personal assistant....

There's no question about it. Stationary lunges burn! If you're a heat freak, you can elevate the level of the burn and challenge your balance by adding a kettlebell to...

With the environment a top issue in the presidential election, both the Democrats and Republicans are eager to prove their green chops with eco-friendly conventions. Both conventions have sustainability directors....

Q: I see tips all the time on reducing a home's water use, and I think that's a great thing to do, but I'm mostly interested in lowering our use...

The sun's been toasting the Chicago area. With more hot summer days to go, you might seek relief by staying in your home. If you have an older house or...

The sun's been toasting the Chicago area. With more hot summer days to go, you might seek relief by staying in your home. If you have an older house or...