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Asking Eric: Security cameras in parent’s home bring up questions of privacy, legality
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (335+ words) Dear Eric: I recently learned that my sibling placed a security camera at my parent's home in a location where we often gather. This now means that every conversation is recorded. Sometimes those conversations involve parental care and finances. And…...
The surprising color Oregon designers are embracing in 2026 that some call boring
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (977+ words) Homeowners looking to restyle a well-loved room or invest in updating a kitchen or whole house may be looking at trends for ideas. What are Oregon design professionals offering as fresh suggestions to their clients in 2026? Timeless styles are smart…...
‘90s child star spends weekend in Oregon jail for probation violation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (314+ words) Zachery Ty Bryan was nearly run-over Saturday by a woman at a Lane County campground, deputies say " and both she and the former "90s child star ended up behind bars." Bryan, a 44-year-old Eugene resident, staked a claim to fame for…...
Walmart’s 3-in-1 sleeper chair is on sale for $178 and shoppers say it’s ‘perfect for small spaces’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (569+ words) Folded up, the The Lunale 3-in-1 Convertible Sleeper is a compact lounge chair that's easy to curl up in, but it also turns into a small bed. This customer favorite furniture item is back on sale with free shipping for…...
The genius $178 Walmart chair that’s secretly three pieces of furniture in one
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (395+ words) Walmart's 3-in-1 convertible sleeper chair is a versatile, small-space winner that can do three jobs without crowding a room. Right now, it's on sale for $178, ships free, and is eligible for Walmart's extended holiday returns through January 31. The genius $178 Walmart…...
Walmart has slashed the price of this coveted nugget ice maker by $174 — and shoppers say it works in just 4 minutes
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (277+ words) Chewable ice fans, take note. Walmart has the Simzlife Nugget Ice Maker on sale for $175.99, marked all the way down from $349.99. It's a compact, stainless-steel machine that cranks out up to 44.9 pounds of soft, chewable nugget ice a day " the…...
This is what couples fight about most during home renovations, and it’s not what you think
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (609+ words) Couples who are moving forward with major home improvements have big factors to consider, including tariffs, high interest rates and their relationship. The 2025 U.S. Houzz Remodeling and Relationships Report released Tuesday found 4% of couples said they considered separating or divorcing while…...
Liz Weston: Should I use a home equity loan to pay for a remodel project? It depends
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) Dear Liz: I am doing a small remodeling job to my home that will cost $80,000. I have enough in my investments to withdraw the $80,000. Is it better, tax wise, to get a home equity loan to pay for it? Answer:…...
Classic Portland landmark plans ambitious, multimillion-dollar expansion, bets on Old Town revitalization
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (861+ words) If the Lan Su Chinese Garden proceeds with the plan, the expansion could be done as early as 2030.Courtesy of the Lan Su Chinese Garden If you walk past the lot just north of Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden, you…...