Articles by Laura Gaskill

With those in cold regions preparing for snow, plus holidays and social gatherings everywhere you turn, December is a notoriously busy month. But with a little preparation (and some extra time carved out for finding your Zen), you can savor the best o…

Shopping for a new sofa? If you love napping on the couch or are tired of dropping change (or crumbs) between the cushions, you might want to forgo the more common multiple-cushion couch in favor of a bench-cushion style. Read on for eight reasons why…

With Thanksgiving Day coming up on Thursday and a long weekend stretching out ahead, this is a good time to focus on simple pleasures: meals shared with family and friends (or savored solo), brisk walks in the crisp air and cozy evenings at home. Brow…

Hoping to transform your tired laundry room into a sparkling clean, efficiently working space, but without the major costs of a full remodel? By not changing the layout or adding square feet, you can bring costs down while still making meaningful chan…