Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Hi, I’m the founder and principal designer of Needham-based Dina Holland Interiors and the blogger behind Honey & Fitz (www.dinahollandinteriors.com). I’m delighted to be taking over this column and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Curtain rods, which can be helpful for everything from organizing purses in small spaces to hanging drapes, can be challenging to ...

We freeze when it comes to a few everyday details around our homes, such as hanging art and draperies. The thought of peppering the wall with nails from feeble attempts is a downer. As for securing ...

Choosing the right curtains depends on the window and room's dimensions and the curtains' purpose. Ideally, curtains should be hung three to six inches above the window trim and just reach the floor.