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Among domesticated animals, cats get a bad rap for being aloof--especially when compared to the sociable, attention-craving dog. But now a new study shows that cat lovers aren't imagining things; our feline friends reall...

From Kitchn ' 5 Things to Know About Cleaning Stainless Steel

Don't make it complicated.

Your laundry room is a very functional space, but that doesn't mean it has to be a boring one. These homeowners, not content with their existing builder-grade laundry rooms, set out to transform these humble spaces into ...

I set out to find a two-bedroom condo for sale in the heart of San Francisco (that wasn't a total fixer-upper) for under a million dollars, thinking it wasn't possible--because the city is just that expensive. But then I...

It's not easy nowadays to find vintage goods in great condition and at a bargain price. Dealers and flea market sellers are savvy to the demand for well-made, one-of-a-kind furniture and home goods. But that's not to say...

The TerraVita Food & Drink Festival has made Chapel Hill its home since it was founded eight years ago, and it's become known as the town's go-to foodie festival. But …

San Francisco Magazine Erin Feher Bruce Damonte An Oakland office design takes up arms against racial and social injustice. Editor’s Note: This is one of several stories about the future of our metropolis, which San Fr...

San Francisco Magazine Ian A. Stewart Lyle Owerko A trio of upcoming East Bay concerts that caught the Grammy winner’s ear. Fresh off his Grammy win—a contemporary blues album award for The Last Days of Oakland—Eas...

Nothing beats the relaxation that comes with taking a much-needed vacation. A trip away from it all--whether you're headed somewhere warm and beachy or ready to bundle up somewhere colder--can be just the thing you need ...

Recipes ahead.

Wait. Is that some green in our pasta? Looks like spring finally showed up.

Name: Anne-Aurelie (Lili) and Dwayne Location: Paris, 19th arrondissement Size: 430 square feet Years lived in: Rented almost 2 years Lili and Dwayne's vibrant apartment is located in the gorgeous 19th arrondissement of ...

Like many couples starting a family, Sean and Carolyn Lilly Wilson had decided it was time to stop counting on youthful invincibility and sign up for life insurance. "It seemed …

Do you love breakfast? If you're looking for ways to get creative with the most important meal of the day, here are five appliances that rank from cool and useful to niche and wacky that you can actually buy to build a b...

We all love H&M for their affordable threads, super-cute jewelry and all around budget-conscious styles, but did you know they also have incredibly gorgeous home décor? This was a recent revelation to me, one that was i...

From Kitchn ' 5 Ways to Stop Spending So Much Money on Coffee

Ilsa spotted this mid-century modern beauty in a charity shop and knew she could make it sing. After some initial fear that she couldn't push through all of the wear and tear that poor Bruno the desk had suffered through...

House Tour: A "Little Bit Bohemian, Little Bit Scandinavian, Little Bit Rock & Roll" Home in Norway (Image credit: Submitted by Julianne Rydberg) It may be hard to believe, but the design for the bentwood chair -- that s...

The Hestan Cue adjusts temperature automatically and tells you when to flip your scallops.