Gingham and checkered patterns are the designer-approved alternative to plaid patterns in the home. It's a more subtle pattern to work with, and, in neutral colors, gingham (also called buffalo plaid) ...

One of the stars of HGTV's hit series, "The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project," Nate Berkus is a long-time fan of the timeless checkerboard floor pattern. He is a big proponent of creating a space that ...

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Hongkongers will pay HK$1 (12 US cents) for each plastic bag they take at supermarkets and ... would be given a one-month grace period to fully comply with the new rule, Bruno Luk Kar-kin, the ...