FAMILY FEATURES itchen upgrades are among the most common renovation projects homeowners tackle. Even so, it’s a big project for a first-time renovation, and the final results are sure to be stronger ...

Adding an island to your kitchen offers many functional and aesthetic benefits, and there are styles to suit every type of kitchen. Galley Kitchen Island: This type of island is more functional than d...

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” says the heroine in L.M. Montgomery’s book “Anne of Green Gables.” All we autumn aficionados feel the same, right? The season usually takes it...

FAMILY FEATURES If you’re like many homeowners who are considering ways to achieve greater energy efficiency, cut costs long term and reduce use of fossil fuels, replacing your gas furnace with an ele...

FAMILY FEATURES For many homeowners, the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is among the home’s most important, and most costly, features. This system ensures the home remains at...

You’ve done research, budgeted for upfront costs, and compared units, but can’t make sense of the different HVAC systems. Hiring the right contractor can help alleviate these concerns. Asking the righ...

As the summer garden winds down, it’s time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now. We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, the pop...

Need energy-saving tips to keep your heating costs low this winter? With temperatures dropping right around the corner, every little kilowatt can help keep your bill low. Let’s talk about some of the ...

Home Depot was about to launch something big — really big — when the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020: a 12-foot skeleton. “There were a lot of internal discussions. It was like, is there going to b...

If you’re growing cool-season grasses, like Kentucky or Canada bluegrass, ryegrass, or tall or fine fescues, and your lawn has been thinning, patchy or discolored, now is the time to do something abou...

Apple cider vinegar has been used for everything from flavoring salad dressings to cleaning toilets, washing windows and unclogging drains. Long a bit player in the utilitarian, back-of-the-pantry ars...

Organic food sales have increased steadily over the past 15 years, adding up to about 134.76 billion dollars in sales; 6% of the grocery market. The numbers are even higher if you track how many peopl...

Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 medium tomatoes (about 2 cups), chopped 1 cup no...

Egg Ravioli with Sage and Almonds Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 8 cups water 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, ...

Poached Eggs with Pesto Bulgur Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 2/3 cup uncooked instant or fine-grain bulgur 1 1/3 cups, plus 2 tablespoons, fat-free, low-sodium vegetabl...

For the past 30 years or so my husband and I have been involved with historic reenacting groups, giving me the opportunity to cook through the centuries. It all started though with a Native American e...

Family Features Ease and convenience are the name of the game during the school year as parents and students alike adapt to overwhelming schedules, mounds of homework and seemingly never-ending after-...

If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself with more homegrown food at the end of the season than you can consume before it spoils. Rather than waste your hard-earned bounty, it’s time to think about prese...

Metro Creative Services Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. However, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. The tree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch adv...

Metro Creative Services Winter can be harsh. Frigid temperatures and fewer hours of daylight can take a toll, and many people prefer to stay warm inside as much as possible during winter. Indoor air a...