Holiday hosting season is almost here, which means two things: a seemingly endless buffet of home-cooked food and the inevitable question of where everyone is going to sleep. If you’re maxed out on guest rooms and don’t want to subject visitors to an air mattress, a sleeper sofa offers a comfortable place for overnight guests
My last overnight train essential is something I’ve never packed, but I will next time: binoculars. I’ve probably had the thought at least once on every overnight train ride I’ve taken: “I want a closer view of the passing landscapes.” But on my last trip on the California Zephyr, I thought about it at least
Buying furniture online has always been risky, but skipping the Labor Day weekend furniture sales means missing out on some of the best discounts of the year. Best-case scenario: you snag a great sofa at a fair price without leaving your house. Worst case? You’re staring at 24 cardboard boxes in your living room, questioning
Whether it’s for game day or just a slow Sunday with the family, crock-pot barbecue ribs make everything unbelievably easy. “Ribs do really well in the slow cooker, and you can always stick them under the broiler in the end to crisp them up,” Laidlaw said. Laidlaw’s recipe recommends cooking the ribs on a low
There’s a lot of confusion about the safest way to travel with a dog in the car, but one thing is clear: Letting them roam free isn’t advisable. That’s because unsecured pets can be injured during sudden stops or collisions and may distract drivers, says Dr. Jessica Bell, associate professor at Washington State University’s College
