Pleather Goes Upscale: What's Next in Furniture

Pleather Goes Upscale: What's Next in Furniture
As retailers looks for novel designs to distract shoppers from the price increases they are announcing this month, it is pinning some of its hopes on a big -- and risky -- move into faux leathers and animal skins.

Northern New Jersey Sees Housing Crunch and High Prices
Home prices in the country's most densely populated state continue to rise as the number of new houses built lags behind buyer interest.

How Women Can Rehab Their Contractor Relationships
Does your contractor think you'd be better at using a kitchen than building one? These tips can help women work successfully with builders and renovators.

The Chrysanthemum, a Standby, Gets Competition in the Garden
Mums may be the best well-known flowering plant for the fall but there are other options for those looking for variety in outdoor blooms this season.