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Look inside nearly any interior design publication and you will see the color black in virtually every room. What you will also see is a prominent use of the combination of black and white. They are powerful colors on their own, but they can make a bold statement together.

Wallpaper is back in a big way this year, and that means it’s finding its way into every room. Many homeowners are beginning to experiment with bringing wallpaper into the living room for a more vibrant and varied aesthetic, so the interior design pros are offering their advice to make the most of it.

Even though it’s still technically a seller’s market, staging your home for sale might still be a worthwhile investment.

Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can ruin a new bottle?

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Discussions about artificial intelligence have proliferated recently as more people have access to programs that can make art or answer questions.

I am constantly enchanted by the intricate details that can transform a simple pillow into a work of art. One aspect of the process that never fails to captivate me is pillow trim. The history and evolution of pillow trim is a fascinating journey through time, where each era has left its distinct mark. From the resurgence of rickrack to the timeless elegance of cord and fringe, there is a wealth of options to explore.

FICTION: Patrick deWitt’s novel splits the difference between Anne Tyler and Kevin Wilson.

Q. I live about 200 miles from my kids. They live with their mother, and I see them the third weekend of each month and during school breaks. The weekend visits are very stressful. I come into town, but they always have things planned, like a baseball or soccer game, and their mother is the coach, so she’s always there. That means I have one day a month — Sunday — to be with my kids by myself on my time. It’s not enough time to do anything. I’m thinking when I come into town, they should be able to spend the time with me, not be stuck going to a soccer game. Their mother says, “After the game.” What’s good ex-etiquette?

PIKESVILLE, Md. — Pikesville, Maryland, resident Sam Barsky recalls first learning of TikTok, the social media app that’s taken off across the globe, during an interview with 60 Second Docs, which produces short documentaries, in 2019.

I’m lucky I haven’t won Mega Millions, Powerball or even Lucky 7s. If I did, I’d keel over from shock and never cash in.