Design Diaries
Five local home blogs that keep us coming back for more
All Stories
The Italianate Job
A graceful rehab turns a Lincoln Park fixer-upper into a real charmer—light, bright, and molto bella
Q&A: Streng Statements
You might think you want a sink for your powder room. But what you really want is clean hands
Modern Redux
A bold makeover of a 1990s house makes geometry gorgeous
Go-To Architects
Whether you want to live in a house that’s a work of modern art, a green residence that’s the last word in sustainable design, or an updated bungalow, we have...
Who Makes What
How much money does Barack Obama make as a U.S. senator? Find out salary information about him and others in various fields.
All Geared Up
Local cooks, foodies, and partymakers evaluate the newest kitchen appliances and high-tech gizmos
Hue Man
Paint guru Ed Mattingly spills on color trends, the importance of sampling, and the benefits of getting dirty