Make guests feel comfy and cozy Everyone likes to feel at home when they’re traveling, especially when they’re staying with friends. If you’re having guests come to stay, making your spare bedroom feel welcoming is a nice way to ensure they feel welcomed and that their visit is as enjoyable […]

In the past couple of years, the nation’s bathroom ideas have undergone something of a dramatic transformation. No longer simply functional rooms where we could begin and end our days, bathroom decor ideas are now much more likely to be at-home wellness centers where we unwind, escape, rejuvenate, and repair […]

Walter E. Smithe Jr., who built a furniture store empire that includes a big-box store on U.S. 30 near the Southlake Mall, died Oct. 9 of natural causes at the age of 86. Smithe founded Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, an Itasca-based customer-order furniture retailer that has 10 locations […]

SAN DIEGO — Looking to spend the day sunbathing or enjoying the luxury of a resort without having to pay the hefty price? Then say hello to the “daycation” concept. With Resort Pass, you can get access to hotel amenities and picture perfect pools without actually being an overnight guest. […]