Home prices are up as much as 20% this year — and more in some markets — compared to this time last year, and mortgage rates have driven the average monthly payment 50% higher over the same period, so affordability remains a key concern for people looking to move. Nearly […]
Month: May 2022
Your living room is one of the most important spaces in your home – meaning your paint decisions in this room have the potential to elevate your entire home. However, whilst this power has its benefits, it makes it even more vital to get your paint ideas right. Hues such […]
a tree house half in the trees Designed by Manhattan-based studio Jacobschang Architecture, this ‘Half-Tree House’ is perched among the remote woods of upstate New York. Sited along a sloping, 60 acre plot, the cabin covers 360 square feet and touches the land lightly. Adding to the isolated nature […]
Get estimates. Seek a written estimate from each contractor. It should include a breakdown of labor, material costs, the number of coats of primer and paint, the brand and model of materials, and a detailed description of the amount of surface preparation that will be done. Check references and examine past […]
In the post-pandemic world, where millions of erstwhile office workers are now telecommuting, beige is the enemy of joy. The work-from-home reality has reoriented people around their homes (necessitating home offices, home gyms) and spurred homeowners to reassess design choices — often made by a faceless developer or previous owner. […]
In a move akin to spitefully paying your parking ticket with bags of pennies, Apple recently shipped a 79-pound iPhone Repair Kit to a customer who wanted to DIY fix their iPhone. The customer was Sean Hollister, a writer for The Verge. As he wrote: “I expected Apple would send […]
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A technology driven company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high quality furniture “built to last a lifetime” has opened its first Lehigh Valley location. The Lovesac Company, based in Stamford, Connecticut, on May 6 opened a showroom at 1936 MacArthur Road, Suite 2, in Whitehall Township. The building, constructed […]
Origin Investments outlined five cities that look promising for real estate investing. The technology industry plays a role in the each city’s economic growth. But real estate consultant Nicholas Gerli says that cities tangential to tech might dive the most. Five of the top US cities that offer the biggest […]
Growing fresh produce may seem impossible for many who live in a city, but the rising popularity of urban gardening could change that sentiment. Baton Rouge’s community gardens, like Baton Roots, are scattered throughout the city. The community gardens aim to make gardening accessible for all residents. These shared gardens […]
What is it about the ushering in of new seasons that causes us to crave a home makeover? With summer unofficially kicking off at the end of May, we’re taking advantage of all the Memorial Day sales now offering great deals on furniture. Whether it’s your bedroom that’s in dire […]
The 15th-century Chhode monastery is tucked into a side valley of remote Mustang, a district in northern Nepal. Outside, some scruffy sheep search for greenery among the cold and barren moonscape flanked by sheer white Himalayas as inhabitants spin embossed prayer wheels. The monastery, with walls formed of clay and […]
Interior Design: 34 Kitchens in Mexico Exploring Different Spatial Layouts Casa E&A 64 / Taller Estilo Arquitectura. Image Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/982524/interior-design-34-kitchens-in-mexico-exploring-different-spatial-layouts Over the years, interior design has evolved according to the needs that arise, but above all, according to the experiences it seeks to […]
In this crazy housing market, more homebuyers are seriously considering fixer-uppers, or settling for properties that may not have everything they want or need from the day they move in — to say nothing of those who are waiving inspections and other contingencies in their contracts, which could lead to […]
A collection of furniture by famed Modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer has gone on show in London, in an exhibition that celebrates his legacy and contribution to Brazilian design. The solo exhibition at The Invisible Collection’s London outpost “The Mews” spans Niemeyer’s designs for desks, lounge chairs, ottomans and sofas. Each […]
The replacement for Bruce Ehlers on the Encinitas Planning Commission will be a man who has more than 38 years of experience in commercial real estate and investment banking, the City Council decided Wednesday. In a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Joy Lyndes opposed, the council picked Robert Prendergast, a managing […]
Jenna Fournel and Leal Abbatiello, 14, pose for a portrait at their home in Alexandria, Va. on April 30, 2022. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, Fournel and her son expanded their garden and began harvesting and giving away produce for free to their community. Eric Lee for […]