Model Tested: 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Horsepower: 280 Torque: 262-lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 19/city, 28/highway, 22/combined Base price: $50,880 As tested: $52,275 Overview: Mini vans trail SUVs in the cool category but they shine in the … read more

In February, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the site of Design and Construction Week, a combined trade show of the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show and the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The combined … read more

Model Tested: 2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged Inline-4 Transmission: 9-speed automatic Horsepower: 416 Torque: 369 EPA ratings: 18 MPG city, 24 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined Base price: $70,600 As tested: $81,830 Overview: The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Coupe … read more

As the first warm days of summer unfold across West Sound, a certain shade of pink begins to fill our glasses. Rosé season has arrived. This beloved wine, with its refreshing crispness and versatile pairing potential, is the quintessential sip for sun-soaked afternoons … read more

Do you want to make your garden or container plantings really flowery this year? If so, try adding some easy-to-grow annual seeds to your spring shopping list. Annuals are plants that complete their whole lifecycle in one growing season. You can either plant … read more

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden. Consider … read more

When it’s time for some fun in the sun, you probably don’t want to waste too much time in the kitchen. This creamy Potato Salad is ideal for making quickly at home before heading off to your next barbecue. Find more easy summer … read more

The American poet Theodore Roethke stated, “Great Nature has another thing to do / To you and me; so take the lively air / And, Lovely, learn by going where to go.” When you wander into Donna and Tom Torrens’ Gig Harbor garden … read more

Being a thrifting expert has its responsibilities and notable conclusions. Over the years, I have interviewed and asked a zillion questions. You know what most people said? “The kids don’t want it.” Everyone has heard that statement. My favorite is, “The sales tag … read more