Shake, Rattle, and Hold: Earthquake-Resistant Home Upgrades
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Shake, Rattle, and Hold: Earthquake-Resistant Home Upgrades

Practical upgrades, from anchoring furniture to reinforcing foundations, help your home stay intact when the earth starts to move.
Classic Lasagna
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Classic Lasagna

Learn how to make a homemade lasagna that rivals the best Italian restaurants, with layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella.
Where to Visit in 2026
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Where to Visit in 2026

Hobart and Kotor blend stunning locations with cutting-edge art and cuisine, while Milan and Oulu are hosting events you don’t want to miss.
Far From the Crowds: Discovering Solitude in Spectacular Places
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Far From the Crowds: Discovering Solitude in Spectacular Places

Antarctica and the Gobi Desert offer the same invitation: a quiet escape to awe-inspiring vistas where global civilization all but vanishes.
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Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar

Red wines in particular are often released to market a bit sooner than they should be.
New Year, New Dishes: Soup’s On! and We Have Some Tasty Recipes to Share

New Year, New Dishes: Soup’s On! and We Have Some Tasty Recipes to Share

When we have an hour, lentils and split peas transform into hearty soups with built-in creamy satisfaction.
Rice Pudding Is Comfort in a Bowl

Rice Pudding Is Comfort in a Bowl

This comforting conclusion to just about any meal is easy to make.
Three Cheesy Cheers for Lasagna

Three Cheesy Cheers for Lasagna

A bubbling deep-dish lasagna may not solve the world’s problems, but it’s guaranteed to bring soothing warmth to your dinner table.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Falling in Love With the Matterhorn

Rick Steves’ Europe: Falling in Love With the Matterhorn

Zermatt is a tiny-but-touristy town of roughly 6,000 people nestled at the dead-end of a long valley in Switzerland’s remote southwest.
International Ski Trips: The Alps, Japan and Beyond

International Ski Trips: The Alps, Japan and Beyond

There’s quite a few amazing destinations well-known for their skiing opportunities across the globe.
Follow Christopher Columbus to the Cayman Islands

Follow Christopher Columbus to the Cayman Islands

One of the factors that makes visiting the Cayman Islands convenient is that you can use U.S. money.
Cavorting With Stingrays and Coral Reefs on Grand Cayman

Cavorting With Stingrays and Coral Reefs on Grand Cayman

The cacophony of color of the myriad itinerant fish exploring their coral reef home is a memory to which you will return over and over again.
Where to Visit in 2026

Where to Visit in 2026

Hobart and Kotor blend stunning locations with cutting-edge art and cuisine, while Milan and Oulu are hosting events you don’t want to miss.
Far From the Crowds: Discovering Solitude in Spectacular Places

Far From the Crowds: Discovering Solitude in Spectacular Places

Antarctica and the Gobi Desert offer the same invitation: a quiet escape to awe-inspiring vistas where global civilization all but vanishes.
5 Top Places Where Penguins Steal the Show

5 Top Places Where Penguins Steal the Show

Whether living in the extremes of Antarctica or on a temperate Australian island, these birds are always playfully unforgettable.
Taking the Kids: It’s Time!

Taking the Kids: It’s Time!

Make every New Year with your kids a memorable one.
I Dreamed About Homeownership for Years. The Reality Isn’t What I Expected

I Dreamed About Homeownership for Years. The Reality Isn’t What I Expected

There used to exist the notion that mortgage payments are more affordable than rent.
Ask Cheapskate

Ask Cheapskate

Here are some responses to a handful of your questions on auto leasing, homemade laundry detergent and more.
Shake, Rattle, and Hold: Earthquake-Resistant Home Upgrades

Shake, Rattle, and Hold: Earthquake-Resistant Home Upgrades

Practical upgrades, from anchoring furniture to reinforcing foundations, help your home stay intact when the earth starts to move.
Install a Convection Wall Heater

Install a Convection Wall Heater

Sometimes your heating system can’t deliver heat to a room because it’s tucked away behind a wall or down a long hallway.
Cheap Yet Quality Sunglasses in the Unlikeliest Places

Cheap Yet Quality Sunglasses in the Unlikeliest Places

Expensive sunglasses are like expensive umbrellas—sooner or later, you'll lose them, break them, or loan them to someone who “forgets” to return them.
What to Know Before Buying a Fixer-Upper

What to Know Before Buying a Fixer-Upper

Renovating a fixer-upper can be a rewarding project, but it requires honest budgeting, realistic DIY expectations, and contingency planning.
Ask the Builder: Building Strong, Simple Stairs

Ask the Builder: Building Strong, Simple Stairs

It’s important to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.
Jorts Are Back and Trending for Summer

Jorts Are Back and Trending for Summer

Think denim shorts are just for teens? Think again. With the right fit and a few styling tricks, they’re flattering on just about anyone.