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Sleep On It Jan. 29, 2022

The Art of Design

Have you ever stopped to think about where you spend a good third of your day? If your mind goes to ... Read More

Clutter's Last Stand Jan. 27, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

What would we do if we actually had to use everything we own, including all that stuff in the drawer... Read More

How to Clean a Washing Machine Jan. 24, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent... Read More

Designing for Multi-Generational Living Jan. 22, 2022

The Art of Design

As more and more baby boomers hit their golden years, and younger generations pay off university loa... Read More

14 Ways to Use Coffee Filters That Don't Involve Coffee Jan. 18, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

It was a dumb mistake. I grabbed the biggest package of coffee filters — a pack of 1,000 ̵... Read More

Great Ideas For Your Home Jan. 15, 2022

The Art of Design

When decorating a home, most of us know some information. Some design sense may come intuitively, so... Read More

Readers Share Their Favorite Time- and Money-Saving Tips Jan. 11, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Just when I think I've heard every possible way to save time and money, here comes the mail to teach... Read More

Antique or Vintage? Jan. 08, 2022

The Art of Design

Is that an antique or is it vintage? Most people refer to items that are old as antiques, because th... Read More

Appliance Maintenance You Can Do Yourself Jan. 06, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

It was Christmas Eve several years ago. Everything was ready. Our overnight company would be arrivin... Read More

Should We Offer Over List Price and by How Much? Jan. 04, 2022

Dear Monty

Dear Monty: We live in an area where it has become common to hear of bidding wars. We are ready to s... Read More

Designing for Small Spaces Jan. 01, 2022

The Art of Design

Micro- apartments are the next trend in city living. In larger cities such as New York or San Franci... Read More

An Efficient Way to Slash Home Heating Bills Dec. 29, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Just as I was knee-deep in researching, testing and learning all I could about electric space heater... Read More

Relatives Ruining the Holidays Dec. 26, 2021

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I need some advice on how to approach my older sister about how both she and her husband... Read More

Design Destination: Atlanta Dec. 25, 2021

The Art of Design

A yearly pilgrimage is almost a necessity for designers and homeowners looking for the latest trends... Read More

There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays Dec. 22, 2021

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Readers: As 2021 comes to a close and we look to the start of a new year, it's the perfect time... Read More

How to Clean and Care for Wood Floors to Keep Them Looking Beautiful Dec. 20, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Of all the choices in home flooring, wood stands out for many as the most beautiful. Wood is durable... Read More

Designer Do's and Don'ts Dec. 18, 2021

The Art of Design

We all have been in rooms that make us "ooh and ahh". They delight us because of the care and though... Read More

Got a Problem? Try WD-40 Dec. 16, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

The year is 1953. Rocket Chemical, a struggling company in San Diego, sets out to create a rust-prev... Read More

7 Reasons You Would Be Smart to Add Borax to Every Wash Load Dec. 14, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Borax, a combination of sodium, boron and oxygen, is a natural substance mined from the earth in its... Read More

Design Beyond the Store Dec. 11, 2021

The Art of Design

Heartbreaking as it may seem, some homeowners either have no sense of design or simply don't care en... Read More