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As if the burden of great expectations weren't heavy enough, Pete Sampras carried the extra weight of apprehension as the fourth set began here Sunday. All of a sudden, he...

Decorators have been taking folding screens out of the boudoir and using them to accent corners and highlight furniture. Shorter versions are being hung above beds and sofas in place...

Dressing for success may be passe, but recognizing the importance of your image is not. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Whether you are selling yourself...

Why are some wicker furnishings very inexpensive and others very pricey? It's all in the processing. Virtually all wicker and rattan products originate in Southeast Asia, mainly Indonesia and the...

Somehow, this fails to surprise: Researchers have found that couples with children view vacations as slightly less pleasurable and less important than those with no children. "Dealing with a car...

Tennis finally took control of Wimbledon Thursday. After three days of stories on Steffi Graf stalkers and Andre Agassi's body hair, the first real drama on the courts took place...

For renters hoping to buy a house in the next year or two, it might be helpful to know how you compare with first-time home buyers. The U.S. Census Bureau...

Cowboy poet Rod McQueary has made a couple of appearances on NBC's "The Tonight Show," but he's not likely to get so big for his boots that he forgets where...

When you're a little kid, sleep isn't much of a problem. Children don't have the combination of schedules, homework and favorite television shows that tend to cut into valuable sleep...

Here are some tips for a good night's sleep from Martin Cohn of the Sleep Disorders Center of Southwest Florida: - Use your bed for sleeping only. If you use...