8 Peaceful New Year's Resolutions For Your Home - Yanko Design
As we usher into 2023, it's time to carry forward the tradition of making customary New Year's resolutions.Some common resolutions include weight loss goals, financial goals, eating clean, self-improvement, working out, following our passion, and so on.This year, let's focus on home improvement and make some achievable resolutions for our abodes as we are spending a lot of time indoors.
Zillow Loses Second Round of Copyright Fight Over Real Estate Photos
On June 7, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in VHT, Inc. v. Zillow Group, Inc., in which it affirmed the trial court's findings of infringement against Zillow and the award of statutory damages.In 2019, the Ninth Circuit had previously found mostly in Zillow's favor as to an earlier trial and had reversed and remanded the case back for further proceedings.
How - and why - to heat-proof your home before summer
Home Improvement Keeping cool doesn't have to mean going broke.Some people love a mild January, but no one's keen on a sweaty summer or a roasting-hot apartment.Luckily, there are ways to make your home heat-proof before it's too late.Earlier this year, the Climate System Research Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst reported a more-than-steady increase in temperatures over the past century, with 2022 being Boston's fourth-hottest year since the center started reporting in the 1890s.
Pink-tinged paint store Lick pays homage to London's art deco buildings
Dusky pink surfaces appear throughout the Lick store in southwest London, which local practice Oskar Kohnen Studio has designed as a "deliberate celebration of paint".Lick's store is nestled among a parade of boutiques on Northcote Road and is the first brick-and-mortar outpost opened by the paint brand since its launch in 2020.
Home improvement issues were the 2nd biggest source of complaints in 2022
Home Improvement Here's how to file one in Massachusetts -- and how to avoid getting into that mess in the first place.For the seventh year in a row, auto sales and repair complaints ranked first on the 2022 consumer complaint survey report, conducted by the Consumer Federation of America.Home improvement/contractor issues and consumer debt/credit ranked second and third, respectively.
Airbnb will pay its Mass. hosts to install heat pumps
Home Improvement The company is partnering with Mass Save and Abode Energy Management on a green energy pilot program.Airbnb hosts in Massachusetts are now eligible for up to $2,500 in rebates - in addition to the $10,000 Mass Save rebate available to homeowners statewide.All they have to do is install a heat pump.
Ask the Remodeler: Tips on finishing that attic space
Home Improvement Plus, can the electrical service at this property take these new water heaters?Send your questions to [email protected]
Q.I live in an 1860s farmhouse.One hundred years ago, the attic was used as a bedroom; it has an opening for a wood stove.Right now we have the opening to the stairs blocked with an insulated door.
Here's why your body wash, deodorant, and toothpaste are locked up at the drugstore
The Boston Globe More shoplifting has big retailers keeping more items under lock and key, and shoppers are frustrated.Walk into just about any Walgreens, CVS, or Target these days, and you're bound to see rows of products locked up inside clear cases.Not just the latest gotta-have-it tech gadget or big-ticket appliances - but everyday necessities like toothpaste and body wash, for which customers must now press a "help button" for an employee to unlock.
Here are five no-electricity products to lower your energy bills this winter
To help you stay warm this winter without a skyrocketing utilitybill, we've identified five products that are designed to keep the cold air out without using any electricity.Home Improvement As the cost of heating soars, these items may help you avoid raising your thermostat.There are financial assistance programs to help with paying energy bills, but there are also steps you can take to help optimize your heating.Your energy bill is poised to go up this winter - but that doesn't mean you have to sit in a cold house or pay through the nose for a warm one.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will return. Here's how to keep it out of your home.
Home Improvement Use your HVAC system to your advantage.Plus, how to DIY a portable air cleaner.Last week, smoke from Canadian wildfires worsened air quality inNortheastern cities from Washington, D.C., to Boston.While the smoke has since dissipated, experts warn it will return - and get worse, according to an article in USA Today.
How to apply for the city's home repair loan programs
Home Improvement It's (finally) time to make those updates you've been talking about.Which program is right for you?Spring cleaning and home repair often go hand in hand, but spending on renovations is projected to drop by the end of March 2024, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity from the Remodeling Futures Program at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Ask the Remodeler: Steps you should take to get ready for spring
Home Improvement From window wells to sump pumps, there are things to check before the temperatures rise and the rain falls.Even though it has been a mild winter (except for the recent nor'easter), there are a handful of things that you can do to make sure your home is ready for spring and the transition to warmer weather.
Ask the Remodeler: These cabinet doors are delaminating
Home Improvement Plus, dealing with water damage on plaster.Send your home improvement questions to [email protected]
Q.About 15 years ago I remodeled an older kitchen with Thermofoil cabinets.Ever since then, some of the doors on these cabinets have delaminated.The company that made them has always sent me new cabinet doors, but I'm concerned that they eventually won't have our color in stock.
Ask the Remodeler: That 'crepe paper' in the ceiling isn't from New Year's past
Home Improvement Plus, is replacing a tub with a walk-in shower worth the cost at resale?Q.We are in the midst of bathroom renovations on a home built in 1950.After opening up a section of the ceiling in the upstairs bathroom, we found what looks like layered black crepe paper used as insulation.It is very friable.
Color us intrigued: Paint companies parade their picks for 2023
Home Improvement Many shift out of neutral for more pizzazz.We ask local designers for their go-to hues.Every year around this time - as leaves change and scatter, seasons transform, and holiday merrymaking officially kicks into gear - another chromatic tradition debuts: color-of-the-year selections from leading paint companies like Benjamin Moore, Glidden, and Sherwin-Williams.
Why Stay in L.A. When You Could Work Remotely From Nantucket?
The island of Nantucket, Mass., has long been Tom Forman and Tanya McQueen Forman's favorite place.Mr. Forman, 50, a television producer, grew up outside Boston and spent summers on Nantucket with his family.When he introduced the island to Ms. McQueen Forman, who is originally from Texas, she was smitten, too.
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What TikTok Tax Advice Gets Wrong And Who to Go to Instead
TikTok offers a font of information at the swipe of your finger, with creators claiming authority on topics from home improvement and hair care to parenting and medicine.Even taxes aren't immune from the TikTok effect: Short videos sharing advice for how to hack your taxes are abundant on the app, and videos under #taxtips have more than 185.3 million views.
9 Home Remodeling Projects to Boost Your Property Value in Fremont
If you're a Fremont homeowner looking to increase the value of your property, you've come to the right place.We've gathered 9 valuable home remodeling trends in Fremont that'll not only upgrade your home and transform your space, but will also help boost its value.Whether you're looking to update your kitchen or bathroom, enhance your home's curb appeal, or make smaller cosmetic upgrades, we'll guide you through which home improvement projects are worth the investment for your home in Fremont.
Target, Macy's and Best Buy see consumers cut back, search for discounts
Big retailers say consumer demand is starting to buckle from the strain of inflation and customers are making changes in how they shop.Target (TGT), Best Buy (BBY), Macy's (M) and other chains say shoppers have pulled back on discretionary goods like clothing, electronics and home improvement.They have shifted their spending to paying for groceries and household basics.
6 homes for sale in Greater Boston with beautiful backsplashes
Home Improvement In high-end homes to more modest offerings, these kitchens stand out for their gorgeous backdrops.555 E. Fifth St., South BostonThe COVID-19 pandemic was a remodeling boom, as more owners stuck at home sought to improve what they were looking at day after day and many tuned into home improvement shows.
'Cellular glue' could help scientists play Legos with your body's building blocks
We can think of cells as the building blocks of living things.Every organ in your body, from your brain to your gut to your skin, is made up of highly specialized cells.But most cells don't just float freely throughout your body - they're bound together by proteins to form complex structures.Now, with the help of molecular engineering, researchers have developed a way to program which types of cells stick to one another, and how strongly.
Ask the Remodeler: Filling the gaps in your wood floors
Home Improvement Plus, how to get rid of lingering odors in wood.Send your home improvement questions to [email protected]
Q.Some of the yellow pine floor boards in my third-floor condo (probably built around 1900) have large gaps between them that collect dust and cat hair.They are unsightly, and I think they may be serving as a breeding ground for moths.
Ask the Remodeler: Why you should choose only certified recycled products for your reno
Home Improvement Plus, the correct insulation for a dirt basement.Send your questions to [email protected]
Q.We are planning to remodel our kitchen in the next year.We need to replace the cabinets, countertops, and floors (installed in 1973).Do you have suggestions for choices for the countertops and flooring that would be the least harmful to our environment?
Perspective | How to build stunning brick patios and sidewalks
There's something soothing about brick patios and sidewalks, which is something I learned while installing a patio for my dear, departed mother-in-law.
Something happened 30 years ago this week during a Braves telecast that I still have some questions about.This happened shortly before the internet was really a thing.It was the stuff of legend.
'They're THE house that all the kids want to have the sleepovers at and parties at.'
Home Improvement But does taking the plunge and putting in a pool mean you'll get soaked at resale?In New England, autumn marks the onset of sweater weather.
Lowe's becomes latest employer to give workers inflation bonuses
Home improvement retailer Lowe's is offering hourly employees $55 million in bonuses to help offset the sting of inflation, which has remained near 40-year highs all summer, the company announced on an earnings call on Wednesday.
Perspective | Poor installation of trim boards will cause wood rot later
Hours before I began to write this column, I was backing my car into a parking spot at church.Just ahead of me was an older garage on the church campus that was being remodeled.
Remote work continues to shift U.S. housing landscape, Zillow finds
Remote work is fueling suburban homes values, which are rising faster than in urban areas, as laptop-working buyers prioritize affordability and larger floor plans over shorter commutes, Zillow research finds.
Perspective | What to consider before replacing the windows on your home
A good friend who lives in the Chicago suburbs reached out to me a few weeks ago.He asked me to help him navigate the treacherous waters of replacement windows.
Perspective | How to bring stamped concrete back to life
If you've witnessed hundreds and hundreds of full moons in your lifetime and make frequent use of your critical thinking skills, you know the sun is constantly at work ruining things inside and outside your home.
B&Q owner Kingfisher 'managing inflation' as DIY demand continues
B&Q owner Kingfisher has said it is managing inflationary pressures amid "resilient demand" for DIY despite the cost of living crisis in the UK and other markets.
Perspective | What I love about my home in Brentwood, Calif.
"We were drawn to the house from the moment we laid eyes on it.We loved the home's unique curb appeal as it looked different from other houses in the neighborhood yet it's not an eyesore.