July 21, 2019, 6:00am Life
Living in an apartment doesn’t have to mean residing in a sterile white box. Interior designer Kelley Proxmire has several suggestions to help renters make their place feel more like a home despite constraints in the leasing agreement. Read story
July 18, 2019, 5:22am Life
The tree had grown tall since Lee Ann Meiborg planted it next to West Chicago Community High School in 2004. Towering over the roof on the building’s west side, the autumn blaze maple was a living reminder of Meiborg’s daughter Amanda, a West Chicago valedictorian who died from cancer a… Read story
July 16, 2019, 6:05am Life
Since the basic backyard barbecue began evolving into the outdoor kitchen, the trend has only grown. Some of today’s outdoor cooking areas can seem almost like full kitchens, with more appliances and food prep space. Even walls, ceilings and TVs. Read story
July 16, 2019, 6:05am Life
If ever a color were to be associated with an emotion (OK, blue, we see you), it’s got to be yellow. Upbeat and welcoming, it’s a hue that’s easy to love. But it can be tricky to use when decorating. Read story
July 14, 2019, 6:00am Life
Getting free stuff isn’t difficult, but there is a trade-off. In most but not all cases, you may have to join a loyalty program or download an app to your smartphone. That gives companies access to your phone number, birth date, and shopping or dining habits. Read story
July 14, 2019, 6:00am Life
Researchers and restorers at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum launched a monthslong project Monday, using high-tech imaging technology to throw new light on Rembrandt van Rijn’s iconic “Night Watch.” Read story
July 12, 2019, 6:00am Life
Hiking during the summer can feel like walking across a hot griddle with a blow torch aimed at your face. Read story
July 11, 2019, 6:00am Life
It was a beautiful summer day, and a crowd had gathered in front of Aida Bonsonto’s home in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago. Read story
July 11, 2019, 6:00am Life
Phil Freelon, an architect who led a design team that gave shape to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened to critical acclaim on the National Mall in 2016 as a monument to black struggle and triumph, died Tuesday at his home in Durham, N.C.… Read story
July 9, 2019, 6:03am Life
Typically a final pit stop to check your look before you run out the door, mirrors serve an important function in most homes. They can be simple and subdued, or artful, ornate statement pieces. We asked some experts for advice on making the most out of them. Read story
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