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The clock is ticking but there are still plenty of things you can do to make house guests feel welcome this holiday season. Even when crunched for time, there are plenty of simple, low-cost home ...

When I was growing up, my dad excused our stays at dreary roadside motels with one simple comment: “When you’re asleep, it’s exactly the same as the Ritz.” Au contraire, Dad. Now that I have decades ...

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I recently attended a housewarming party where the hostess asked me to pick the soundtrack. Not only was it fun to take over the stereo system, but it made me care more about the party’s success, ...