Here’s why I will never become rich as a home design columnist. Because, far too often, when I go out to investigate some aspect of better living, I wind up buying into it. Literally. Which brings me ...

Now here’s something to chew on. What common household item do you hold and put it in your mouth 50 times a day? (That’s more than your toothbrush.) And when was the last time you thought about it? I ...

Now here’s something to chew on. What common household item do you hold and put it in your mouth 50 times a day? That’s more than your toothbrush. And when was the last time you thought about it? I ...

Whether it’s your first set or your third, there comes a time when you recognize that the house you’ve made a home needs a quality set of flatware for gatherings and everyday use. Mikasa is a trusted ...

Q: I have complete place settings for eight plus many serving pieces in Gorham sterling's Chantilly pattern. What is its value in today's market? A: Smart collectors know that these are high times for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With the holidays approaching and all the social gatherings that go with them, you might be thinking ...