When you want to make a big impact on your home decor using a small budget, there’s only one solution: the power of paint. Even a single gallon of paint can be enough to make a statement, especially when brushed on in a strategic spot. In the 2020 Real Simple Home (watch the full video tour here!), […]
The entryway is typically one of the most hardworking spots in the house—but during the coronavirus pandemic, it has taken on new meaning. It’s now a space to store reusable face masks and slather on hand sanitizer as you walk in the door. Plus, we still want it to neatly stash shoes, jackets, and scarves. […]
Rewatch almost any episode of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ popular HGTV show Fixer Upper, and behind the farmhouse sinks, quote wall art, and slipcovered couches, you’ll notice one thing: shiplap. As Fixer Upper aired, suddenly everyone wanted to cover their walls with white-painted wood paneling. Yes, wood paneling was officially trendy again (and Google search indicates that the trend hasn’t stopped […]
Popular carpenter, craftsman and designer Ty Pennington is set to star in a new series for HGTV. Ty Breaker is an eight-episode series that will follow Pennington as he helps desperate families decide whether to overhaul their current property or renovate a new one to better meet their needs. Each episode will feature an HGTV favorite – […]
North Carolina-based tool manufacturer Worx recently launched a new line of MakerX precision power tools targeted at makers, crafters and everyday DIYers. Designed to be portable and versatile, the Maker X line revolves around a 20V power hub that allows it to go anywhere. Five compact tools plug into the battery pack for various uses. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to reconsider how they sanitize their personal belongings. People are more aware than ever of the increased probability that personal items coming through your front door could be carriers of harmful viruses or bacteria. Now, a furniture designer and interior architect, Sergio Spinel, has created “POD” – a sophisticated entryway organizer […]
This year, people may have found themselves spending more time at home than ever, which has led to a demand for at-home goods with a focus on comfort. Indigo Books & Music is now introducing a new brand called OUI. This home goods collection of home decor, tabletop accessories and wellness products promotes a healthy […]
Mighty Buildings is a company of “entrepreneurs, inventors, and technologists” and most recently, it proposed a “housing crisis solution” for the United States. Mighty Buildings’ housing crisis solution consists of a “versatile and efficient automated system that can 3D-print a 350-square-foot studio apartment in less than 24 hours.” The small California-based startup company has been […]
“Self-Sufficient City” by Barcelona-based Guallart Architects is a concept for a housing development in Xiong’an New Area, in the Hebei province of China, which would be able to produce its own energy and food during another coronavirus lockdown. Xiong’an New Area is a new city design in China that’s being planned by the government to […]
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 […]