Shannon Jacobs

Moving anything long distance can feel like a gamble. Even well-made furniture is surprisingly fragile, and contingency plans take on a new meaning when you’re moving across the country. Here are our tips for safely moving your furniture to somewhere far away.

If you’re among the many people thinking about moving to Sarasota, check out our guide to the best places to live, neighborhood home prices, and what’s special about this gem on Florida's Gulf Coast.

The “modern farmhouse” is the best kind of design combo for a kitchen: a cozy, welcoming space with the conveniences you need for today’s lifestyle – all put together with style. So, how do you achieve that trendy mix without making a mess? Our primer offers a guide to modern farmhouse kitchen ideas, from cabinets to colors and lighting.

The start of a new year always sparks the desire to refresh and rejuvenate. Fitness centers fill up. Salon calendars crowd with new clients. And designers — professional and amateur alike — ponder home trends and design ideas for the coming months. What’s in? What’s out? We’ve got the 2023 style scoop from experts in outdoor and indoor decor, must-haves for the stylish home, and how to make it all come together.

Chicago might be called the Second City, but there’s no doubt the Illinois destination gives every other metropolitan area a run for its money. Music, art, theater, dining, recreation, pro sports powerhouses — there’s not much Chicago lacks when it comes to quality of life. But where are the best places to put down roots in the Windy City? See which areas made our top 12 list now!