Looking for a simple seat to place on the dock or by the front door? Try taking some cottage castoffs and turning them into a signature bench. Here are some innovative, reader-made projects to inspire you.

The total number of laid-off workers receiving unemployment benefits fell to 1.89 million at the end of September, the Department of Labor reported Thursday, the lowest such mark in nearly 44 years.

Looking for a private island not far from New York City? How about eight? Located off the coast of Branford, Connecticut, eight islets in the Thimble Islands archipelago that hit the market in July 2016 for $78 million were recently reduced to $50 million.