Furniture slipcovers have a bad rap. Maybe it's because they can be so frumpy, the perfect foil for a finely upholstered antique. (We all know someone who self-slipcovered, bunching and stapling new ...

A spaghetti sauce stain on a cushion could send a sofa to the curb. A favorite armchair may clash with new paint or carpet in the living room. But a homemade slipcover can salvage worn or outdated ...

A slipcover can work wonders on much more than sofas or seats. Just ask Loretta Foster, a Chicago graphics consultant who streamlined her apartment and is expanding her career thanks to the item. In ...