Enter If You Dare: Inside a Real-Life Haunted House

With no city lights for miles, The Pillars Estate stands alone in the darkest of nights.Inside, guests are greeted by dim candlelight, a windy staircase and a gentleman from Scotland.Tony McMurtrie purchased the Civil War-era estate in Albion, NY when it was ready to be torn down. Restoring it to it

How to Throw the Perfect Pumpkin-Carving Party

Nothing says Halloween like carved pumpkins, festive treats and fun costumes. Try these tips for throwing the perfect pumpkin-carving party with all your friends.1. Create a casual atmosphereHead out to the backyard, set up a few long folding tables with tablecloths and let the fall atmosphere be yo

This Studio Came From a Feed Store

A California couple decided to move east and preserve this Tyringham, Massachusetts, studio. Decades before that, it was a studio of a different kind.In the 1920s, a local sculptor converted his backyard silo - originally purchased as a kit from a feed store - into a place where he could perfect his

What Kind of Bugs Are in Your House?

Pests are everywhere, and having a few in your home is pretty much inevitable. But knowledge is power when it comes to critters, says Dr. Nancy Troyano, director of technical education and training at Rentokil Pest Control.When you know how to recognize and prevent an infestation, you can keep unwan