Many of those everyday items you store in your linen closet can make for a mess behind closed doors. You don't have to let this clutter get out of control. An acute but temporary attention to detail will help you organize that hassle and bring you peace of mind. First, consider the layout of your linen closet. Building a fabulous foundation will make the maintenance of long-term orga...
The annual Chicago Gourmet festival is one of the city's most anticipated culinary events. A true foodie's ideal celebration, the event takes place this weekend, September 27 through 29, at Grant Park and Millennium Park.
Presented by Bon Appétit magazine in conjunction with the Illinois Restauran...A proper emergency kit is one of the most valuable possessions you and your family can have. If you find yourself in an unfortunate disaster - theft, storms, hazards and even death - you'll be thankful that you had the foresight to combine all of your most important documents and items together in one easy-to-find spot.
A primary component of a disaster kit is an emergency binder....The thought of fall brings forth scenes of comfort food and cozy clothing, but unfortunately the crips months aren't all about relaxation. With the turn of each season, new housekeeping routines must be reinstated -- that means raking those leaves. Get ready to use the muscles and keep in mind these pointers when attacking your leaf-sprinkled yard this year:
Determine You...As the weather cools off you might find that you're not using your patio furniture very much. But that doesn't mean you should forget it's there! Your outdoor set will need some TLC to survive the season ahead. The easiest solution is to keep the manufacturer's instruction manual for best cleaning practices for your patio furniture. If you've lost the manual, the manufacturer may hav...
