Lifestyles

Moving is a very personal experience. It may be best to use a company with which someone you trust has had a positive experience.

How to choose the right moving company

April 29, 2023, 6:50am Life

Spring is a popular time for transition, especially when it comes to a desire for a change of scenery, which for some means finding a new place to call home. Read story

Staging your home for sale can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells -- and for how much.

Staging can be essential to selling your home

April 29, 2023, 6:01am Life

Home staging plays a vital role in the selling process, so don’t overlook it. According to the National Association of Realtors, it makes a big difference in helping potential buyers envision themselves in the space. Here are some tips to improve your odds of a good sale. Read story

An expansive living room is kept open and airy through the use of neutral sofas and seating.

Interior design inspired by hotels

April 29, 2023, 6:01am Life

Step into nearly any hotel and you will notice that hospitality design is hip. These days hoteliers are making a design statement, especially in their public spaces. Many of these designer touches can work well in the everyday home. Here are 10 Design Recipes to consider. Read story

The coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is one of two species designated as state trees of California.

For Arbor Day, plant a tree resilient to climate change

April 28, 2023, 6:02am Life

Trees are long-term investments that often outlive the people who plant them. And with the world’s climate changing fast, we now need to consider whether the trees we plant today will be able to withstand the changing conditions in our gardens over the next 30, 50 or even 100 years. Read story

This image provided by Mattel, Inc., Tuesday, April 25, 2023, shows its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome," the company said. (Mattel, Inc.

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

April 26, 2023, 6:02am Business

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday. Read story

Tree-of-heaven is an otherworldly invader in Northwest

Tree-of-heaven, otherwise known as ailanthus altissima, is a fast-growing shade tree that wreaks havoc on both local ecosystems and homeowners. The tree, native to China, excels at extending its network of roots, which have been known to grow through walls and concrete, as well as outcompete other plants.

Who knew something so sweet-sounding could be incredibly menacing. Tree-of-heaven is obnoxiously noxious, earning it a designation on Washington’s quarantine list, which prohibits its sale or distribution within the state. Read story

It’s easier to match paint than you think

The most straightforward way to match your wall???s paint color with what is available at your local paint shop is to simply scrape some of the top layer of paint from your wall and bring it to the paint store as a sample.

April 8, 2023, 6:33am Life

When you painted your home’s walls years ago, they looked amazing. The color was absolutely perfect, but now it’s faded. The problem: You have no idea what color you purchased for the walls all those years ago. It’s problem many homeowners find themselves struggling with at one point or another. Read story