Model Tested: 2019 Lexus NX 300h 5-Door SUV Engine:2.5-liter hybrid I-4, 194-horsepower 152 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 33-mpg city, 30-mpg highway, 31-mpg combined Base Price: $38,835 As Tested: $49,507 Performance: Power is adequate, but not impressive Fuel economy … read more

Editor’s note: This excerpt was adapted from KariAnne Wood’s “The DIY Style Finder: Discover Your Unique Style and Decorate it Yourself,” published by Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, Oregon). Used with permission. Your entryway is the place where first impressions start. Sometimes good. Sometimes … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD Sedan Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 311-horsepower 280 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $44,095 As Tested: $53,437 Performance: Strong engine Excellent acceleration Paddle shifters Multiple … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Final Edition SE Engine:2.0-liter turbo I-4, 174-horsepower 184 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $23,045 As Tested: $23,940 Performance: Peppy acceleration, easily merges and keeps up with … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor 4×4 Supercrew Engine:3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6, 450-horsepower 510 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 15-mpg city/18-mpg highway, 16-mpg combined Base Price: $55,840 As Tested: $72,780 Performance: Impressive performance 450 hp from twin-turbo V-6 Great exhaust … read more

When Kathy Hawkins moved to this region after 40 years in Fairbanks, Alaska, where winters got to 60 degrees below, she threw herself into gardening, undeterred by deer. With tremendous energy and commitment, Hawkins has involved herself in the many gardening resources the … read more

The kitchen is a cornerstone in any home. It’s where we cook dinner and where we gather with friends and family. Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen, but remember, this is a functional space as well. Choose finishes and materials that will stay on … read more

In contemplating retirement, Kevin and Cheri McCorkle considered options: buy a recreational vehicle and hit the road, maybe tackle more exotic travel or simply remodel their home of 15 years. They chose the remodel. Little did they know that they were embarking on … read more

When it comes to staying safe on the roads — whether you’re traveling cross-country or just across town — routinely checking the condition of your tires can be imperative. While variables like road and weather conditions can also impact safety, it’s important to … read more