Living in the city with kids isn’t for everyone. But relocating to the ‘burbs once baby’s on board is no longer de rigueur. Our 5 tricks of the trade make family-friendly city life a reality.

We can’t deny the thrill of diving into a stack of gifts for a special occasion. But who has room in their apartment to fit more stuff? Theses experiences trump piles of presents any day.

Jewelers need soldering irons, seamstresses require sewing machines, and good brushes are a must for painters – but there’s one other tool that every crafter could benefit from having in their supply box. Hint: it’s got four wheels and, well, might not actually fit in a sewing kit. Having a ride accessible can make all aspects of the creative process easier. After paying for materials, many of us don’t have a lot left to spend on car payments or insurance premiums. But we still need to get where we’re going, often with many plastic tub-loads of our precious work. Here are ten ways we’ve found that Etsy artists can make the most of using a Zipcar.

For the little Frankenstein in all of us growling to get out this Halloween, these off-the-track events guarantee a frightening ghoul time.

Facing some design challenges in your, uh, “cozy” apartment? Kyle Schuneman, expert interior decorator and author of “The First Apartment Book: Cool Design for Small Spaces,” has answers.

Public space has become a playground for artists of all disciplines. These artists devise techniques that are minimally impactful to property in pursuit of getting their vision on the street.