Need a space-saving solution without blowing your budget? In this DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how to transform a cheap eBay futon into a fully functional sleeper sofa using a sliding base—no sewing, ...

Imagine renting an apartment with some friends, and you have a nice front porch where you like to relax. What would you do if you came home and the furniture on your front porch was missing? That’s ...

Unlike a sleeper sofa, a futon is a lighter piece of furniture that goes from seating to sleeping in no time. These multitaskers became popular in the 1970s but the futon couch history goes back to ...

We want to hear from women over the age of 30 who feel as if they have not yet had a meaningful relationship for a New York Times Magazine feature. By Charley Locke Charley Locke is a contributing ...

Charlie Calkins grew up in a big extended family. We’re talking about nearly 30 cousins—some of whom had their own kids. When he was in high school, he spent a lot of time with those young children: a ...

From going "boy sober" to "decentering men," discourse about young women rejecting the traditional path of marriage and motherhood has swept social media. As birth and marriage rates decline, more and ...

Even if they like it, they won’t put a ring on it. There’s a reason why there are so many single ladies these days, according to experts. “There’s been a simple but profound shift in the dating space: ...

The best chair beds are a brilliant solution for hosting an overnight guest, especially if you have limited floor space to work with. Plus, a single sofa bed or futon for one can double up as a ...

A security researcher says the default password shipped in a widely used door access control system allows anyone to easily and remotely access door locks and elevator controls in dozens of buildings ...

I was having a conversation recently about the future of wealth — what can I say, I am an economist — when I heard an argument that was so retro I thought it was 1982: America needs to revive the ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. The best futons are well-constructed, stylish and comfortable. When shopping for a futon, the first thing to consider is how you plan to use ...