In Morocco, djej mechoui simply means grilled chicken, but the aroma coming off it makes clear that it is so much more.

NEW YORK — There are those for whom recycling and composting are not nearly enough, who have reduced their annual waste to almost zero, ditched their clothes dryer or given up flying, and are ready to take the next step in exploring the frontiers of sustainable living.

LOS ANGELES — Homeowners who held off on selling their home in 2022 as the housing market slowed missed out on a windfall and may have to settle for slimmer profits if they opt to sell this year.

When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “Aunt Infestation.”

One of the most common questions I am asked is, “How much will my project cost?”

Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer. For instance, what are those green masses growing on your trees?

This is a tale of two Black preachers. I sat across from one of them last Thursday. The Rev. Grady Whatley lives in Coolidge. His simple manufactured home is surrounded by fruit trees. A summer garden sits maybe 30 feet from the front door.

A chipped tile can be a safety hazard. You can cut your foot on the sharp edges or trip over. Chipped and broken tiles must be repaired.

At first glance, Nina Edwards Anker’s sconces and chandeliers look like ancient scrolls of parchment, or sheets of buttery toffee, wrapped around LED bulbs.

We’ve upped the ante on the original pull-from-the-pantry meal — the grilled cheese — with one potent ingredient: kimchi. And we use it two ways for a double dose of flavor.

It was all over the fashion runways. Women’s Wear Daily raved about Armani dresses in this material. Harper’s Bazaar called it one of 2022’s biggest trends. At Britain’s film awards, celebrities partied in Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Gucci versions. It’s even found its way down to casual…

New Year’s resolutions are forward looking. Promises made for the coming year.

Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to put away the decorations and take down the tree. If you have a live tree, consider recycling it or using it in other ways. Before we talk options, let’s talk about how a tree should not be disposed.

CASA GRANDE — With the holidays mostly over and a new year set to begin, many of us are looking for ways to cut a few calories from our favorite foods.

Peralta Regional Park fronts Peralta Road.

As Christmas Day approaches, you probably have plenty to do and not much time. Getting and staying organized is key to crossing everything off your to-do list in time for the holiday festivities. No need to add replacing a dried-out Christmas tree or vacuuming countless dropped needles multi…

I recently uncovered a statistic from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors that in 2021 more than 164,000 emergency room visits and just over 300 deaths in the United States occurred from ladder accidents. When I heard this, I wanted to educate readers and listeners on …

Years back, when texting first caught on, I came across LOL, sometimes written as lol.

Have you ever pulled a muscle sliding down the hallway on a rug that was not adhered to the floor? Taken a trip to the ER because a kitchen knife slipped out of your hands? Did a mirror fall off the wall because the screws did not grip the stud?

Holiday lights have come a long way since Ralphie’s dad strung them on the house in a “Christmas Story.”

Working from our home has become more common in the last few years. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021. The spaces from which we work from home can vary. We are working from the garage, kitchen, bedroom, living room, and d…

The dogs have it. They beat the cats as best pets by a resounding 119 to 59.

As the cooler temperatures take root, it is tempting to fire up the fireplace. However, before striking that first match or turning the gas on, we caution you to practice good fireplace safety.

I once looked down on cars with faded paint jobs.

If you love gardening, you might be interested to know what a professional landscaper has to say about DIY landscaping projects.

In Arizona’s primarily desert-like environment, the sound and sight of water elicit a calm and soothing response. You can enjoy those peaceful sounds at home with a fountain, pond, or both.

CASA GRANDE — Mason Hutzler, 9, zeroed in on his favorite part of the presentation.

Before you hang a flatscreen TV, priceless piece of art, or heavy shelves on a wall, you must locate the stud behind the drywall. Therefore, a stud finder is a must-have tool in your toolbox. In fact, it’s one of the 12 must-have tools, I recommend.

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Have you ever heard someone say, “Aww, I don’t need a permit for that...”?

Jay Wagoner taught American history at East High School in Phoenix.

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. It’s important to know whether or not yours is connected. Homes that do not have a direct connection will typically have a septic system.