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Sure, Feb. 14 has its commercial side. But it's hard not to love a holiday that celebrates, well, love. And you don't have to be in a moony-eyed relationship to enjoy it, either. Here, some ideas that will make you truly XOXO Valentine's Day.
Planning a remodel is a big commitment that requires extensive research and resources. What can be a difficult, frustrating process doesn't have to be. Save yourself some serious headaches by seeing a remodel from a contractor's perspective.
Science is only beginning to understand the intrinsic relationship we have with dogs. "I always want dogs in my life," says Katherine Heigl — and it appears that will pay off for her in multiple ways.
You can go home again — especially if you're Mom and Dad. An increasing number of older Americans are moving back in with their adult children.
Can't keep a houseplant alive? No matter what botanical nightmares may have haunted your past, making a plant thrive is easy if you follow these simple tips from William Moss, master gardener and author of Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening.
The furniture is bought and the drapes are waiting to be hung. The only thing left is to pick that perfect wall color to tie it all together. Sarah Van Assche, an interior designer in Chicago, tells you how to choose a hue.
The minute you become a grandparent, you are bestowed with certain characteristics: the bragging rights of a PR guru, expert cheek-pinching and hair-tousling skills, and the intense impulse to be the favorite grandparent.
Light plays a central role in religion. For Christmas, we explore why this single simple symbol is so powerful.
"It drives me crazy: People say they love dogs — and they do love their dog — but what are they thinking? When people purchase from a pet store, don't they realize they're perpetuating puppy mills? Look at the bigger picture!
As you're packing away the holiday décor, take your cleanup routine a step further for a fresh start to the new year. Follow these tips from Donna Smallin Kuper, an organizing expert and author of A to Z Storage Solutions.
Navigating relationships with your partner's clan can be complicated but well worth it. "Each family is its own culture, one others don't fully understand," says Ruth Nemzoff, a resident scholar at Brandeis University's Women's Studies Research Center...
"Even the most effective communicators make mistakes, but the reason they retain their status is they remedy gaffes immediately," says Christina Steinorth, psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, Calif. Here's how:
Could Theron ever have ended up as desperate and distressed as her character in her new movie, Young Adult? "God no," she says. "Not with my mom."
Feeling a little more green than usual lately? Not surprising, says Patrick Wanis, a communication expert and life coach in L.A.: "When the economy struggles, jealousy spreads like a disease." But the diagnosis isn't dire:
Working with a mentor can lead to workplace success. Make certain your search for a suitable mentor is every bit as successful.
Illuminate your Christmas nights safely with these helpful tips from licensed contractor and electrician James Young, host of DIY Network's I Hate My Kitchen: Your outdoor lights should be plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet, which will
On behalf of the entire Obama family, I'd like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season.
When real estate agents have a property to sell, they often call in reinforcements: home stagers. These decorating experts put the home's best features forward and create a mood to entice potential buyers. Spiff up your home with these expert ideas.
That’s the secret to success if you want to prevent any feline behavior problems — before they occur.
Family holiday togetherness. The thought may fill you with warmth — and quite another emotion: dread. We all have dealt with family conflict. But over the holidays, it can be especially dicey to navigate.
Salvage — repurposing rescued house parts, like doors, windows and decorative elements — is easier than it seems. All you need is a good eye and a bit of imagination.
How Earl Richards' WWII identity bracelet found its way back to his daughter, 65 years after he served in the Navy (in the Pacific Theater from 1944 to 1946) and 34 years after his death, is the stuff of novels.
It's a skill that will no doubt come in handy during this coming election year: the ability to disagree without being, well, disagreeable.
In their special newsstand issue, Create & Learn! (on newsstands until Nov. 14), the editors at Disney FamilyFun have identified six must-haves for creative, engaged kids: Post it on the wall for easy access.
A recent college graduate who can't find a job is justifiably frustrated. So, too, are the parents who probably helped pay the tab, only to see a son or daughter be well-educated but unemployed.
If you've set up a bird feeder in your backyard for your own pleasure, for conservation reasons or to strengthen your bond with nature, Deborah L. Martin offers oodles of tips in her book, Secrets of Backyard Bird-Feeding Success.
Is talking about the needs of our aging parents uncomfortable? You bet it is, says Jody Gastfriend of Care.com, an online resource that helps families connect with trusted caregivers. Our parents fear losing autonomy and control.
To help your kids study, Anne Crossman, author of Study Smart, Study Less, offers these tips: Highlight right.
USA WEEKEND introduced you to six children, first as babies and then as 5-year-olds, who shared one birthday: Sept. 11, 2001. Now, as they turn 10, we revisit these children who represent rebirth for a nation in mourning.
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