Researchers in Scotland are testing electric wallpaper as a cleaner alternative to gas-based interior heating. If the trial goes well, it could allow people living in cold climates to keep their homes warm without pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. As ExtremeTech reports, two Scottish universities collaborated with the Glasgow City Council on the project. […]
Grilling season may be over, but that didn’t stop more than 5,000 fans of the cult grill Big Green Egg — affectionately dubbed EGGheads — from descending upon Coolray Field, in the Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville, for EGGtoberfest earlier this month. The annual event, which first kicked off in 1998 as a small, low-key gathering of fervent Big […]
It’s getting frosty out there, and you will probably be cranking up the heat or lighting those fires any day now. While you’re getting all toasty inside your home, the last thing you need to worry about is your heat (and your heating costs) going through the roof – literally. Have you checked your insulation […]
Nestled between Sarasota Bay and the southwestern part of Tampa Bay in Florida, the developers of the new Hunters Point community, Pearl Homes, billed the property as the first “net-zero” single-family home development in the US, meaning residents produce more energy from solar panels than they need, with the excess energy either being stored or sold back to […]
As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to both indoor and outdoor home maintenance tasks. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken the sky prematurely. […]
As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to both indoor and outdoor home maintenance tasks. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken the sky prematurely. […]
So you are starting to feel that chill, letting you know that winter is not that far off. This is a great weekend to ensure that warmer season items are ready to go for next year. Now is also a great time to make sure that all gutters and downspouts are in good operating order […]
On October 9, Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas’ spinoff Bargain Block New Orleans debuted on HGTV and is already a hit with viewers. Here’s everything you need to know to get in on Bargain Block in the Big Easy. What is Bargain Block New Orleans About? During the five-episode season, Keith and Evan will temporarily step away […]
Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting exploration of color,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. As Better Homes & Gardens […]
This fall, seasonal decorating is all about simple updates. As Better Homes and Gardens reports, you can enhance your home through a mix of artisanal additions, heirloom pieces, and connections to nature. Color and texture, including rich jewel tones and cheerful doses of blues, yellows, and greens, will also be used with significant impact to lift spirits and offer […]