Universal Press Syndicate

Homes. Homes. Homes. Many neighborhoods are now packed with properties for sale. Obviously, many homeowners are facing foreclosure or must sell due to a job loss. But other wannabe sellers...

Raise the bar on home entertaining: A wet bar in your house can be the star of the party by offering wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages alike. "Forget the 1970s...

Food is a central part of every celebration, and comfort foods like corn bread often evoke special memories among family and friends gathering to celebrate winter holidays such as Kwanzaa...

You're still single, in your 20s and fresh out of school. You have a solid job in your chosen field. Despite the nation's financial crisis -- which has your parents'...

Lately there's been a lot of media coverage about how Americans are discovering the virtues of voluntarily downsizing some aspects of their lives. Whatever the specific catalyst, homeowners and first-time...

Food and culture go hand in hand, and Greek cuisine is tailor-made for a themed meal that is rich in flavor and heritage. Moussaka, the traditional layered lamb and eggplant...

They're spread across suburbia in every state of the union. They're whopper-sized houses -- typically with 4,500 to 6,000 square feet of living space -- built in the last 10...

Mealtime pressure of the holiday season got you down? Ease the hurried rush of December by searching the fridge to see what you've got for a quick, creative dinner. An...

Setting a table with the best china and flatware, along with an attractive tablecloth and napkins, provides decoration to the holiday table. Yet the food is the focus, and attractive...

When it comes to receiving parcels and post, some homeowners think outside the conventional box. Today's mailbox manufacturers offer numerous traditional and modern designs both for wall- and stand-mounted models....