Many of us are finding ourselves with a lot of extra time on our hands while “sheltered in” at home during the coronavirus pandemic. While Netflix and puzzles are a great way to pass the days, why not dig into a few DIY … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum 4×4 Engine:3.5-liter Ecoboost V6, 400 horsepower, 480 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 21-mpg highway, 18-mpg combined Base Price: $80,110 As Tested: $84,065 Performance: Smooth highway ride Likes gas—our best was 19.1-mpg … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $27,795 As Tested: $37,015 Performance: Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more

Who doesn’t love good food and great meals? But who wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing it? With Passover just around the corner, these easy-to-make, kosher recipes could be prepped in just a few minutes with minimal supplies. … read more

“We could hardly get through Mauve, Part I,” some might say. Not a popular hue. Some call mauve a neutral. It is a mud pink to a shadowy faded purple. I’ll share a few paintings of the 12-piece “mauve” color-study series. It is … read more

Now that a lot of people are confined to their homes and apartments, design experts at Hausera, a newly launched online kitchen and bath retailer, say this is a great time to clean, organize and freshen up your space to make sure it’s as … read more

There is no such thing as a new idea, Mark Twain said. “We simply take a lot of old ideas, give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations.” Kitsap County is the home of several botanical wonders — among them … read more

More people are working from home currently, which means those who once met face to face must now meet virtually. Platforms like Zoom and Google Hangouts make it easy to hold these meetings. But leading virtual meetings requires a skillset many people don’t … read more