Remember when we wore fully coordinated outfits and different pairs of shoes every day of the week? Doesn’t that seem like a lifetime ago? So much has changed in the past six months, including our wardrobes. Some people did a closet clean-out in March, back when it seemed like the novel coronavirus would be a […]
Category: Home Improvement
Blindster’s Blinds and Shades Need No Tools or Screws for Installation
To help the average consumer with the process of assembling a product at home, a variety of manufacturers are creating tool-free furniture and fixture designs that don’t require separate trips to the hardware store or a hired installer. Blindster is introducing No Tools Blinds and Shades with 3M adhesive mounting brackets that need no tools […]
Miniforms and Yiannis Ghikas team up to create Soda Coffee Tables from Murano blown glass
Italian manufacturer Miniforms has teamed up with designer Yiannis Ghikas to create the Soda Coffee Table collection. Made entirely from blown Murano glass, the tables are available in two sizes and two colors: bold amber and elegant petrol green. Named after one of the three main elements of glass, the Soda Coffee tables utilize the material’s transparency […]
Houseplants 101
When you can’t get outside because the weather’s dreary, or you’re stuck at home or in an office, bring a bit of nature indoors with houseplants. Many thrive even in low light, and they do more than brighten up a space. Because they change carbon dioxide into oxygen and help trap pollutants, they’re also good for […]
Byredo’s Ben Gorham collaborates with Ikea to make “Osynlig,” a $5 luxe candle collection
Sure, 2020 may go down in history as one of the worst years on record, but beginning in November, it will also officially be the year in which $5 Byredo candles became A Thing. So, it’s not all bad! Keep in mind, these luxe candles are usually only for the high-end set, retailing for $85 to $120. […]
Flip or Flop Season 2 debuts October 15th on HGTV
Always ready to renovate and flip any run-down house with potential, real estate experts Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead will buy, rehab and sell more of SoCal’s dilapidated properties in a new season of HGTV’s hugely popular series Flip or Flop, premiering Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9|8c. The business partners, whose lives on and […]
‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Season 2 Premieres October 27
Home renovators Dave and Jenny Marrs bring more worn-out houses back to life when a new season of Fixer to Fabulous premieres on HGTV Tuesday, Oct, 27, at 9|8c. In the new 13-episode run, the husband-wife duo continue to overhaul old homes in Northwest Arkansas, all while raising five young children and managing their family […]
Ideas for the Perfect She Shed
Everyone needs a place to relax. Man caves are where men play games, watch sports and hang out with friends. She sheds are where women craft, scrapbook or yes, build things. If you want a she shed, but you’re not sure where to start, here are some ideas to create the perfect getaway. But first, […]
4 Ways to Secure Your Home Before the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a joyful time of year, but it can be ruined in a moment. Crime rates tend to rise during this time as thieves take advantage of families’ travel and break into homes. If you want peace of mind, prepare for the holidays by taking on the following home security projects, recommended […]
6 Home Improvements to Tackle this month
When you think of the autumn season, what comes to mind are probably colder temperatures, shorter days and getting ready for the holidays — but what about home improvement projects? If you want to sell your home, don’t discount autumn as a time to check off items on your home renovation to-do list. That’s because […]