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Readers respond to our story, '18 ways to use a beautiful tea towel,' with ideas of their own.

Sometimes it's just a simple decluttering, a few fresh coats of paint and a less-is-more attitude that completely transforms a room from kind of dark to light and bright, as it did in Cortney's dining room.

Name: Tina Gonsalves and Matthew WildLocation: Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia We bought this five bedroom house in late May 2012, just a few days after returning from a year long overseas trip. It was a really...

Hymns, prayer requests and a sermon -- the activities included during Redeem the Dream, Inc. sessions may sound like a traditional church service, but the intent is for the message…

With the Cure going on, you're probably hyper aware of how your home is working (or not working -- and hopefully have a plan!). As the busy year rolls along, it can be easy to overlook when our homes aren't as efficient,...

Name: Lisa and Chris Hauswirth, kids Emma and Cole, and dog Buster Location: Inner Richmond, San Francisco, California Size: 3,000 square feetYears lived in: 10 years; Owned Two things that stood out for me in Lisa Hausw...

University of Connecticut Professor Bradley Wright has all types of questions for his research: Did you pray in the last 24 hours? To what extent are you feeling nurtured or…

You could spend every waking minute on DIY this weekend (we know you've got January Cure assignments, too) or you could tackle a few easy projects to quickly refresh a room instead. And why not update your bedroom -- the...

A sad, old table handed down to Jessica from her grandfather was a sturdy side table, but lacked the style she was looking for. It was an unexpected designer piece that gave Jessica the inspiration to transform this side...

AUSTIN, Texas

Just a year ago, I'd never even heard of something called an "SAT coach" and this week, well, I hired one.

Museum of the Albemarle does a splendid job of giving an overview of the environment, culture, and development of North Carolina's northeast coastal region.

Simulcast live on two networks, the "20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards" (TBS and TNT at 8 p.m.) honors the year's best performances in film and television in a ceremony that's often much more subdued than the "Globe...

A bargain has become the perfect spot for a candlelight supper on the porch.

The best of everything for your home and garden.

January is a good time to sow carrots for Debbie Moose's roasted ginger-orange carrot recipe.

Smaller, more prevalent technology has transformed the home office and its furnishings.

Look for storage strategies during January retail sales.

Stylish storage and charging solutions keep 21st century home offices tidy.

Judy Chicago, the pioneering feminist artist, has some serious history in Washington, and it hasn't always been pretty. Highlights include a major show at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, more than a decade ago....

The Smithsonian Institution announced an $805 million federal appropriation for fiscal year 2014, a $30 million increase over its 2013 sequester-addled budget. The appropriation, part of the $1.1 trillion spending bill s...

Did you get that exclusive invite to the first lady's 50th birthday party on Saturday? If so, learn a dance move or two from Wizard Girl Michelle P. before you go.