Want to bring a little cheer to your Thanksgiving table, however small it will be this year? The florists at Bloom & Wild, the letterbox flower company, have created an easy guide for making flower vase from a pumpkin. “Pumpkin vases are a … read more

When Sherry and Kirk Kanode moved into their beautiful, brand-new custom home in 2002, little did they know they were embarking on a gardening adventure of a lifetime. A deep, crescent-shaped bioswale separated their front yard from the street, making street parking and … read more

Model Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport SUV Engine:2.5-liter Boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $26,495 As Tested: $29,145 Performance: Strong acceleration, although not WRX strong Displacement now 2.5-L … read more

Once a house fire starts, you have three minutes or less to escape. UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is encouraging you to take three critical steps to help protect yourself and your loved ones should a house fire occur. According to a … read more

Norwegian fishermen sailed into Liberty Bay in the late 1800s and began the creation of the city of Poulsbo, which some still call “the Norway of the Pacific Northwest.” Incorporated in 1907, Poulsbo is now a city of 10,000 residents and has one … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford Ranger SuperCrew 4×4 Lariat Crew Cab 5’ Box Engine: 2.3-liter Ecoboost I-4, 270 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $38,675 As Tested: $46,910 Performance: Strong power for a … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford F350 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Platinum Styleside Engine:7.3-liter V-8, 430 horsepower, 475 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: Not required for this truck Base Price: $67,745 As Tested: $74,980 Performance: Pleasant highway ride both loaded and empty … read more

Editor’s note: This excerpt and recipes were adapted from “Thanksgiving for Two (or Four): Downsized Recipes for Today’s New Thanksgiving Dinner,” a recently released cookbook by Cynthia Graubart, a James Beard Award winning cookbook author. The book captures the reality of Thanksgiving 2020 … read more

Regularly checking your home for maintenance needs throughout the year is the best way to keep the home safe and prevent the need for costly emergency repairs. But fall is one time of year when you really need a thorough, systematic inspection to … read more