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4 ways to be a good traveler in the age of overtourism

In Paris, the Louvre Museum closed for a day recently because workers said the crowds were too big to handle. In the Himalayas, climbers at Mount Everest are concerned that the peak has gott...

DATE: Jun 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Front porches and entries that say ‘welcome’

Go bold and include seating

DATE: Aug 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Goo-gle gaga: Parenting in the age of Alexa and her ilk

Hey parents: What if there was a machine that could respond to your kids’ every command, never tiring, even if they ask it to tell jokes for two hours or answer all their homework questions?...

DATE: Aug 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Education

Squeezing the most out of small outdoor spaces

As herb and vegetable gardens, composting and other aspects of green living become more popular, many people with limited outdoor space are looking for ways to squeeze the most out of it. ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Bold color on kitchen cabinets is a thing

Don’t be afraid to give your cabinets a burst of color

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Traveling with just one child can forge bonds

One-on-one adventures create deeper connections

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Flying with pets: How to make it easier for them and you, too

Gabby Slome rarely vacations without her dog, Pancho, in tow. He is a full-fledged family member. And just as “you wouldn’t leave your child at home,” Slome says, she doesn’t leave Pancho ei...

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

So, what’s cooking in the kitchen?

Americans briefly scaled back the scope of home renovation projects after the recession began nearly a decade ago, says interior designer and “HGTV Design Star” judge Vern Yip. But even duri...

DATE: Dec 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

5 apps to help families stay in touch and on task

We hear a lot about families spending too much time distracted by digital devices. But screens do have some family-friendly benefits: New apps can help family members stay connected and coor...

DATE: Mar 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Home splurges to treat yourself to this season

So many of our home-improvement and design choices are practical ones: Which sofa will stand up over the years? Which paint color matches the furniture? But what about changes tha...

DATE: Jan 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Brighten things up with a shade of gray

Neutral color has become designers’ favorite

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Going gray naturally can be the bold move these days

Joanne Hudson’s friends didn’t hide their surprise when she mentioned earlier this year that she was considering letting her gray hair show. Most were enthusiastic and supportive. But they t...

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family