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Golf instructor Chuck McDevitt had tried everything - physical therapy, exercise, acupuncture - to alleviate pain in his knees and back.

Okay, campers, rise and shine: you can own the Royal Victorian Manor, featured in the 1993 classic Groundhog Day. The Woodstock, Ill. property served as the exterior for the Cherry Street Inn, the bed and breakfast where...

And here we thought Sen. Maria Cantwell would probably rally behind a possible presidential run by her former Senate colleague, Hillary Clinton. But it seems the Washington Democrat has another candidate in mind for 2016...

Like many reality shows, Fox's "American Idol" has steered clear of politics over the years. Even the perception of a partisan affiliation, one way or the other, can bring the kind of publicity a show doesn't necessarily...

Leave aside whether this statue by artist Tony Matelli is great art, it is certainly disturbing to some of the residents of Wellesley, Mass., and perhaps some students at the elite college there. A Washington Post story ...

Leave aside whether this statue by artist Tony Matelli is great art, it is certainly disturbing to some of the residents of Wellesley, Mass., and perhaps some students at the elite college there. A Washington Post story ...

"Zane," the renowned Prince George's County author who has sold millions of steamy novels, has been chased for years by creditors, including the IRS and the state of Maryland, according to court records and state officia...

"Zane," the renowned Prince George's County author who has sold millions of steamy novels, has been chased for years by creditors, including the IRS and the state of Maryland, according to court records and state officia...

The Celeb: Actress America Ferrera, best known for her titular role in the ABC comedy "Ugly Betty," and a frequent visitor to Washington for work on behalf of causes like Voto Latino, President Obama's campaigns, and imm...

The Cozy Coupe: It was probably your first car, but you couldn't fit in it these days--much less take it on the highway--until now. Attitude Autos in Oxfordshire, England converted a Daewoo Matiz into a working adult-siz...

Maybe it was all those years of having to wear a school uniform, but I was off plaid for a long time. After years spent avoiding anything remotely tartan, I've started noticing fresh new interpretations that range from b...

Q: I live in a condo complex with nine buildings and over 130 units. Most are owner-occupied, and there is no common area other than parking lots. I'm looking for ideas on how to build a community in my complex -- I'd li...

Rarely does a pep rally serve as a prelude to a ballet. Yet Tuesday night, there was Robert Battle onstage at the Kennedy Center Opera House, urging a black-tie-optional crowd to make some noise. "I heard you all are lou...

Forget lugging out messy paints, brushes and dyes. All that's needed to change up the look of basic homewares is a permanent marker. With a good idea and solid technique, the possibilities for making over your bed, walls...

I have news for you. That magic ingredient you're searching for to take your beautiful but bland space over the edge? It's personality. Neutral, sparse hotel rooms may be chic in photos or for a night, but the spaces we ...

Long before the dawn of the breakfast sandwich, there was toast.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the Winter Olympics of 2014, but that doesn't mean you can't use the events as a great excuse to have a winter get together. With two weeks of events starting on Friday, you can ...

When Maude Lefrancois found out she was pregnant, she decided to change her home office into the nursery -- and her desk was the perfect height for a changing table. With a few nuts and bolts, a shelf, and vintage wood c...

Some of the sixteen sheets of drywall, awaiting installation. Name: Dan BaileyType of Project: Kitchen remodelLocation: East Boston, Boston, MassachusettsType of building: 2nd Floor Condo in a Greek-Revival Row House The...

A truly bittersweet tour for me - walking around Megan and Mike's lovely home knowing that boxes waited in the other room ready to pack up everything and officially close their Amsterdam chapter - made this a sad day, bu...

The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra is on a Bach World Tour, and the first stop in the United States was at the Library of Congress on Tuesday night. The tour is promoting the group's new recording of the Brandenburg Concerto...

Here is a list of fun things to do with your sweetheart: dinners, food tours, romantic teas.