They aren’t paid, but these neighbors are dedicated to their sports — and they’re pretty darn good.

They share recollections and first-hand stories of the events that shaped their lives and changed the world.

They might smell funny, terrorize the mailman, or harbor peculiar habits, but they are our (furry and four-footed) neighbors nonetheless.

Free lunch? No such thing. $5 lunch? We have just the thing. From burgers to bratwurst, there’s a nearby eatery that keeps both your wallet and stomach full at lunchtime.

1. Kel’s Home Cooking
$5 » Ham and cheese sandwich
$4.75 » Classic BLT
$4 » Bowl of chili
$4.75 … more

Q:  It is nearly impossible to turn left at the stoplight on my street. How can I get a left-hand turn signal installed?
A:  The best thing about this process is that it is relatively simple and pain free: No out-of-pocket money needs to be spent, and no forms need … more

The “it” item this spring isn’t a handbag or shoe — it’s an apron. Or at least that’s the case in Sparkman, where kitschy, vintage-inspired aprons are cropping up all over the neighborhood. The trendsetter? Jennifer Carr, the mastermind behind Hot Mama Aprons. “The original idea was inspired by Lucille … more

This month, buy something …

… at The Family Place Resale Shop, 11722 Marsh. This volunteer-run shop offers discounts on clothes, furniture and household items. All sales proceeds benefit The Family Place, a nonprofit that helps victims of family violence. And if you’re doing some spring cleaning and have some … more

“Everything here is a story,” Hedda Gioia Dowd says of her salon de soufflé Rise No. 1 in Inwood Village. That’s because everything inside this restaurant has had a former life, like the wine bottles repurposed as drinking glasses and the vintage linen on the tables. “Everything here from the … more

These four residences are anything but ordinary. Each is distinctly beautiful and has been highlighted by architecture associations and publications. Peeking around these modern homes, however, we began to see some common traits that can inspire remodeling homeowners.

Lit by the sun

At 4143 Buena Vista, a skylight over the … more

Kimberly Campbell is a petite blonde with delicate, doll-like features. She is not, to some, the picture of a typical construction contractor.

But Campbell can talk grout and insulation with the best of them.

For proof, just look at her home. Clean lines, natural light and warm, open … more