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Upholstery cleaning can leave an older piece of furniture looking brand new.

Deep clean helps give furniture new life

Upholstery cleaning can leave an older piece of furniture looking brand new.

March 9, 2024, 6:03am Life

we’re looking at you, kids and pets — has spilled something potentially stain-causing on a couch or chair, we don’t often give a lot of thought to upholstery cleaning. Read story

Treehouse Point, a collection of seven rentable treehouses, is neighbored by the Raging River about 30 minutes east of Seattle. This treehouse is known as Bonbibi.

Treehouse hotel a unique experience east of Seattle

Treehouse Point, a collection of seven rentable treehouses, is neighbored by the Raging River about 30 minutes east of Seattle. This treehouse is known as Bonbibi.

March 9, 2024, 6:03am Life

The drive to Treehouse Point, half an hour east of Seattle, takes you through a forest fit for hobbits, crowded full of fir, spruce, cedar, maple and hemlock. Alongside the Raging River — yes, that’s its name — you get to a gate, punch in the secret code and enter… Read story

When incorporating a new piece of wood furniture with existing decor rules are made to be broken.

Get in the groove with wood

When incorporating a new piece of wood furniture with existing decor rules are made to be broken.

March 9, 2024, 6:00am Life

Wooden furniture has long been revered for its timeless beauty and versatility in home design and decor. From the ornate carvings of the Renaissance era to the sleek designs of modern times, wood furniture has evolved to reflect changing tastes and styles while maintaining its timeless appeal. People love it… Read story

Pennsylvania resident Roman Sharf poses with his autographed Donald Trump sneakers.

Trump sneakers ‘a story to tell’

Pennsylvania resident Roman Sharf poses with his autographed Donald Trump sneakers.

March 9, 2024, 5:32am Life

Roman Sharf is a collector. The most recent addition to his conglomeration: a $9,000 pair of sneakers autographed by former President Donald Trump. Read story

FILE-In this Aug. 22, 1964 photograph, Fannie Lou Hamer, a leader of the Freedom Democratic party, speaks before the credentials committee of the Democratic national convention in Atlantic City, N.J.

Trailblazing women gardeners

FILE-In this Aug. 22, 1964 photograph, Fannie Lou Hamer, a leader of the Freedom Democratic party, speaks before the credentials committee of the Democratic national convention in Atlantic City, N.J.

March 9, 2024, 5:24am Life

Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification societies, or — in some cases — making significant contributions to science and landscape design. Read story

6 warning signs of travel scams

March 9, 2024, 5:24am Life

Planning a vacation can be an exhilarating experience, but amid the excitement lies the lurking threat of scams that are just waiting to prey on unsuspecting travelers. Read story

The advice for years was if your smartphone got wet, put it in rice to dry out. But is it really the good idea?

What to do if your smartphone gets wet

The advice for years was if your smartphone got wet, put it in rice to dry out. But is it really the good idea?

March 9, 2024, 5:23am Life

You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. Read story

Trips that treat your family’s taste buds

March 9, 2024, 5:23am Life

Add a mouthwatering twist to your travels. Here are five culinary adventures to consider. Read story

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic posters are unveiled Monday at the Musee d&rsquo;Orsay, in Paris.

Paris Olympics posters aim to tell a story

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic posters are unveiled Monday at the Musee d&rsquo;Orsay, in Paris.

March 8, 2024, 6:26am Life

Vibrant colors and striking landmarks illuminate posters for the Paris Olympic Games in an art deco style inspired by the city’s flamboyant past. Read story

Alyona Fedorchenko, vice president for global gum and mints in the Mars Snacking division stands for a portrait at the company&rsquo;s employee store Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Chicago. From stress relief to concentration aid, gum makers look for ways to make Americans chew again. Mars Inc., which owns the 133-year-old Wrigley brand, thinks it may have an answer: repositioning gum as an instant stress reliever rather than an occasional breath freshener.

Candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid to revive stale US sales

Alyona Fedorchenko, vice president for global gum and mints in the Mars Snacking division stands for a portrait at the company&rsquo;s employee store Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Chicago. From stress relief to concentration aid, gum makers look for ways to make Americans chew again. Mars Inc., which owns the 133-year-old Wrigley brand, thinks it may have an answer: repositioning gum as an instant stress reliever rather than an occasional breath freshener.

March 7, 2024, 8:02am Business

Candy companies want to know: What will make Americans start chewing gum again? Read story