Last week, LABC, the UK’s Local Authority Building Control, announced that it has launched a new website for homeowners – Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals. Launched in February 2021, the home improvement website has […]
Home improvement TV shows are nothing new. In fact, one of the classics—This Old House—has been on since 1979 and still going strong (Bob Vila’s gone, but Norm Abram still makes cameos). The difference now (other than many experienced builders, carpenters, and tradespeople were replaced by influencers) is that you no longer have to wait […]
For world-renowned fashion designer Prabal Gurung, a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion, celebrating the art of living means infusing his eye-catching ensembles (which have been worn by the likes of Kamala Harris and the Duchess of Cambridge) with a vibrant, inclusive energy that spreads joy, inspiration, and goodwill to people from all walks of […]
In the midst of a season that most definitely calls for comfort, Behr Paint Company has announced their 2021 Color of the Year as Canyon Dusk S210-4. This “earthy terracotta shade” was picked specifically because, as the company states, it “delivers on what everyone needs this year: elevated comfort.” This landscape-inspired hue is an integral […]
Feng shui is a philosophy that looks at how to improve the flow of energy in our homes. Feng shui originated in ancient China, and was developed to assist people in how to place their homes in relationship to environmental conditions. In the modern world, I like to define feng shui as “mindfulness of spaces.” […]
You may have heard design experts tell you about paint colors that tend to make your home look cleaner, but now, thanks to Sherwin-Williams’ latest innovation, paint can now actually make your home cleaner. SuperPaint with Sanitizing Technology comes in 540 hues and applies just like standard interior latex paint, but there’s more to this […]
The days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly starting to creep higher. Spring is officially on its way! But before you throw open the windows and break out the patio furniture, you can take advantage of these winter/spring transition days to get a jump-start on your annual spring cleaning routine. Read on for […]
Maintain your air-conditioner, and you’ll not only save money on energy, but you’ll also extend its lifespan, saving money on costly early replacement. “Maintaining your AC unit is important for energy efficiency, comfort, for overall occupant health and overall unit function,” says Dr. Sarah D. Kirby, state program leader for Family & Consumer Sciences and […]
For five years, HGTV superstars Ben and Erin Napier of Home Town have been using their heart, creativity, design and building skills to renovate, restore and uplift scores of historic homes and businesses in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi. Now, in the new six-episode event series Home Town Takeover, premiering Sunday, May 2, at […]
Ask any homeowner: rain is one of the major challenges of protecting a home and its roof. Whether you live in a dry climate or a remarkably wet one, you’ll need to install some sort of mechanism to guide water down a drain. Some homeowners are surprised to learn that there are options for water […]