Homes are like so many aspects of life. If you choose to not see what you don’t want to see, it’s easier, and often, less expensive. Overloo

“Eeeeeeek!” My husband heard my scream from two rooms away. “What’s wrong?” he says, finding me in the dining room, where I had locked my ey

For anyone aspiring to have a lovely home, especially during the pandemic, let me warn you about the two words that will foil your plans eve

My husband and I agree on many aspects of home decor, but artwork isn’t one of them. He likes modern abstracts. I like traditional oils. So

Last week, as I do at the end of every year, I looked back at columns from the first half of 2020 and pulled out half a dozen highlights, in

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It’s the single most handled item in the kitchen, maybe the entire house. Held even more than the TV remote, the kitchen knife is the center

A few weeks ago, a good friend gave my husband and me an unexpected gift: A chef’s knife. A knife?

As if families don’t have enough to squabble about, now we have coronavirus conflicts. On the one side are family members who live in...

Cancel the caroling, say disease experts. It spews respiratory droplets in the air. And no loud music. It makes people shout and spew