January 13, 2024, 6:04am Life
As temperatures cool down, you may be thinking of lighting up your fireplace for that cozy fireside feel. But whether you’ve got a gas or wood-burning fireplace, fire sources in the home tend to create debris buildups. Your chimney could conceal creosote, a glaze-like substance deposited on the surface, or… Read story
January 13, 2024, 6:04am Health
With the holidays in the rearview mirror, you may be turning your mind to New Year’s resolutions. And one of the most common resolutions is to get fit, lose weight and maybe work off those winter turkey feasts. Read story
January 13, 2024, 6:04am Life
We were in the ferry line on Whidbey Island when I felt the familiar urge to call my mom. Read story
January 13, 2024, 6:04am Life
Artwork or wall décor in many instances serves as the primary focal point of a space. It’s the area where the eye immediately goes and rests when one enters a room. As a result, the impression must be strong and appealing. Read story
January 13, 2024, 5:55am Life
Overcrowding continues to be a serious challenge that national parks throughout the United States continue grappling with. Some of the more popular national parks have implemented reservation and timed-entry programs, often on a pilot basis, in order to help ease crowding. Read story
January 13, 2024, 5:55am Food
If you’ve decided to take a month away from drinking, you’re likely not alone. About 15 percent of U.S. adults reported they would participate in Dry January last year. Read story
January 13, 2024, 5:55am Life
Wheel the World, the travel company dedicated to making travel more accessible for travelers with any disability, recently launched a program aimed at boosting accessibility within destinations and promoting these destinations to those with disabilities. Read story
January 13, 2024, 5:46am Life
Are you a snowbird? With the increase in remote and flexible work environments, more families are considering longer stays in sunnier climates. Here are four ideas to consider. Read story
January 13, 2024, 5:26am Life
If we thought 2023 would be a year of normal travel after a prolonged period of disruption and uncertainty, boy, were we wrong. Still, amid all of this year’s natural disasters, social unrest and geopolitical conflicts, hotels reclaimed their ability to serve as beacons of pure comfort: They largely overcame… Read story
January 13, 2024, 5:15am Health
Connie Zweig first encountered her inner ageist on a cloudless spring day in Santa Monica about seven years ago. Read story