Homeowners are still spending money on home improvement projects, but they’ll likely pull back on their spending in the year ahead. According to the latest projections from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, growth in this category is expected to fall to the lowest rate in three years. While no major metros will see remodeling […]
It’s not quite as challenging as actually landing a pair of astronauts on the moon, but aerospace engineer and talented toy hacker Adam Woodworth has managed to upgrade Lego’s Apollo 11 Lunar Lander set with all the motors and electronics needed to make it actually fly and recreate that memorable landing all over again. […]
Throughout history, people around the world have foraged wild mushrooms for food. Gathering wild mushrooms can also be an extremely rewarding and interesting hobby. However, those who do it must proceed with the utmost caution. Though many wild mushrooms are highly nutritious, delicious, and safe to consume, others pose a serious risk to your health […]
These days, house flipping is a popular concept. There are entire TV shows devoted to it. It may even be something you’ve thought about doing yourself. The premise is simple: You buy a home that might not be in the best condition. Because of its state of disrepair, you get it for a good deal. […]
It appears that Google will soon add a play button to its Chrome browser. As first reported by ZDnet and Techdows, the button will live on Chrome’s toolbar, and will allow users to play or pause a video or music that’s playing in a tab. The feature is called “Global Media Controls,” and it’s currently […]
Bags are one of the easiest ways to elevate any look, especially in the summertime. With a simple white t-shirt, denim cutoffs, and one of your favorite pairs of sandals, all you need is a chic bag, and you’re good to go. Everything from futuristic PVC to retro acrylic to natural raffia and luxe fringed […]
Just in time for summer grilling season, the faux-meat burger craze is getting meatier. Earlier this month, plant-based meat products purveyor Beyond Meat introduced an update to their flagship meat-free product, the Beyond Burger. This “now even meatier” version promises three improvements over their first burger, which hit store shelves in 2016. First, it has […]
Just in time for summer grilling season, the faux-meat burger craze is getting meatier. Earlier this month, plant-based meat products purveyor Beyond Meat introduced an update to their flagship meat-free product, the Beyond Burger. This “now even meatier” version promises three improvements over their first burger, which hit store shelves in 2016. First, it has […]
Team USA’s hot streak isn’t just on the soccer field. Even before the USA women’s soccer team became heralded as number one in their field after their victory in this year’s World Cup, they found themselves responsible for record sales of Nike’s USA women’s home jersey, selling more than any other soccer team’s shirt. “The […]
In case you didn’t already know, Joanna Gaines is a busy lady. Aside from being a mom of five, she’s working on a second cookbook, launching a new TV network with husband Chip, and according to her latest Instagram post, she’s also opening a new coffee shop this fall. In a blog post on their […]