Owning a pool table can be a great way to entertain friends at your place, but if you have to move it, it is quite a serious task. Pool tables are very heavy (they can weigh 1,000 pounds or more), and ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

It might be tempting to wear an armored vest to family gatherings—to protect yourself from your mother’s jeering jabs, your sister’s retorts, and your second cousin’s prickly observations. But there’s ...

Ina Garten knows a thing or two about throwing a dinner party, and she just spilled some of her top tips for making a big impact without spending all afternoon setting things up. The Barefoot Contessa ...

A textile designer, a chef and an artist share their tablescapes and their tips. By Alina Cohen Alina Cohen is a writer based in Brooklyn. This holiday season, she will visit family in Palm Springs, ...

Pool is as much a battle against chaos as it is a battle between two opponents. Unless you’re a pro, it’s likely you’ll misalign your cue stick with the cue ball, or miscalculate the angle for your ...