From Autoweek In theory, a Targa body style gives you more chassis stiffness and less weight than a convertible, but still lets the sunshine in. And it’s true, the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa is 44 pounds less than the 911 convertible, but it still weighs about 200 pounds(!) more than […]
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7 tips for a final walkthrough ahead of closing on your new home
Ryan Kwiatkowski and his wife, Caroline, dreamed of owning a vacation home to escape Chicago’s frigid winters. “We found a beautiful, modern, single-family home in Florida close to beaches and near an international airport,” says Ryan,“ a wealth adviser. One critical step before wrapping up a home purchase is the […]
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Back to school shopping: Best deals and sales
Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. Whether kids are going […]
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Maison & Objet Moves Fall Fair Online, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin School to Relocate, and More News This Week
From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know. In Pursuit of a More Just World Nonprofit Rallies Street Artists for a Cause Italian nonprofit Yourban 2030 has produced […]
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Adding a 3-D Printer to the Garage Might Finally Make Sense
From Car and Driver The gentleman who sold me my first car, a 1969 Datsun 2000, asked me to cup my hands as he poured out a jumble of letters. I dropped them onto the faded yellow hood of the roadster and arranged them: D-A-T-S-U-N. They likely cost pennies to […]
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15 Surprising Uses for Beeswax
You use honey to whip up delicious recipes (honey mustard sheet-pan chicken with Brussels sprouts, anyone?) and DIY face masks, but did you know that those busy bees produce another sticky substance that you can use in a myriad of ways? We’re talking about beeswax—the magical material bees create in […]
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The Spin: Teachers Union, Mayor Lightfoot and a new game of brinksmanship? | Durkin says GOP candidates will use ComEd, Madigan as talking points in November election
Reopening schools for the looming new academic year already was gearing up to be a political brawl. But things amped up today as the Chicago Teachers Union — concerned that in-class learning would be dangerous amid the coronavirus pandemic — was planning a House of Delegates meeting next week, a […]
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The Best High School Movies to Make You Feel All the Nostalgic Feels
Photo credit: Abby Silverman From Cosmopolitan From football games to lunchroom fights to ruthless competition for the title of prom king or queen, high school is filled with enough angst and Hollywood-level theatrics to keep things interesting year after year—and movie after movie. Who doesn’t love watching a coming-of-age melodrama […]
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2021 Lexus IS makes online debut
After being delayed Lexus has finally revealed the latest the 2021 Lexus IS virtual reveal. Lexus International Chief Engineer Naoki Kobayashi cited that the creation of the latest IS was it excels in communicating with drivers. “What we had foremost in mind in developing the new IS was to make it a […]
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4 trendy outfits you can wear to the office or working from home
Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. Staying in is the […]
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From Face Masks to No-Touch Keys, Kenneth Cole Is Selling Protective Wear For a Good Cause
Kenneth Cole launched face masks in May — now the brand is offering a wider selection of personal protective equipment as the coronavirus continues to rise across the U.S. Featuring new neck covers, which also rise over the mouth and nose, is available online for pre-sale in black, heather gray, […]
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25 Tips and Tricks for Buying a Car Online During the Pandemic
The coronavirus shutdown has forced car dealers and auto manufacturers to place a much greater emphasis on selling vehicles online. The process isn’t new to the COVID-19 crisis, but the current situation has compelled virtually every major automaker to expand their online offerings to the point that you can now […]
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Bentley Bacalar Is All About Exclusivity
From Car and Driver Exclusivity was never an issue in the early years of the automobile. Those who were wealthy enough to afford cars before the era of mass manufacturing would normally commission their favored style of bodywork from the same coachbuilders who had previously made horse-drawn carriages. It was […]