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BuzzFeed
1 week ago
France news

If You'd Describe Yourself As A Neat Freak, I Honestly Can't Believe You Don't Already Have These 56 Products

Creating a clean and organized home can lead to unmatched feelings of satisfaction and comfort. [ more ]
Design
Emily Henderson
2 weeks ago
Design

Introducing Gretchen's Bedroom MOTO: A Dream Partnership, Three Moodboards & A Million Fabric Samples - Emily Henderson

Moving to a new living space can bring about positive changes and opportunities despite leaving a beloved place.
Having a clear vision and checklist for a new living space can help manifest the ideal home. [ more ]
Independent
2 months ago
Design

My favourite room: 'We did the back and lived in the front with a camping stove and air fryer' - The DIY couple behind this semi-d makeover

The Arts and Crafts movement focused on marrying function with beauty in house design.
Eimear O'Dowd and Stuart White created a functional, stylish, and elegant home through their renovation. [ more ]
Brownstoner
4 months ago
Design

The Insider: Resourceful Couple Launches Design Studio From Their Bed Stuy Fixer-Upper

A young couple renovated a row house to launch their interior design and renovation business.
They faced challenges and unexpected expenses during the renovation process. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Design

Best Cyber Monday appliance deals to shop now: Vacuums, microwaves and more

Get the hottest appliance deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend.
Find discounts on fridges, heaters, dishwashers, and more from The Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, and beyond. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

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.
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Marketing
BuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Save Your Screen Time And Check Out These 33 TikTok-Trending Products *Without* Using The App

Door draft stopper for energy efficiency
Lookalike suede clogs for comfort and affordability
Effective upholstery cleaner for deep cleaning [ more ]
Hubspot
1 month ago
Marketing

Diving Deep Into Marketing in Construction (My Takeaways)

Demand for home improvement services surged in 2020 due to the pandemic, leading to targeted marketing campaigns by construction companies.
Despite a decline in interest in construction due to economic factors in 2024, it is advised to focus on marketing efforts during this time. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Marketing

This is what it would look like if Nike made a home-renovation commercial

DIY projects induce self-doubt and fear of failure
Brands like B&Q and Nike inspire motivation through ads and campaigns. [ more ]
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Design Milk
1 month ago
UX design

TileBar's Showrooms Invite Immersive Project Planning

Seek guidance from professionals for tile selection in kitchen and bath remodeling.
TileBar showrooms provide immersive experiences with interactive displays and knowledgeable staff. [ more ]
The Paris Review
1 month ago
Books

Fixer Upper: Larry McMurtry's Library - The Paris Review

The Gaines family renovated the Karem Hotel into the Hotel 1928, adding a library with 1,500 antique books.
Chip Gaines purchased the entire collection of Larry McMurtry to fill the hotel's library. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Food & drink

33 Things To Help Unlock Your Tiny Kitchen's *True* Storage Potential

Utilize over-the-cabinet storage shelves for cutting boards and pans.
Use bakeware racks and lid organizers to save space and prevent clutter. [ more ]
The IP Law Blog
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

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.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Home Improvement Guru Bob Vila Transformed This $7.45M Old House in Massachusetts

Vila lived in the home for nearly a decade in the late '90s and early 2000s and used his skills to transform the residence for his own family.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

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.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | Let's catch up with our readers

Comment: Your column from a couple of weeks ago was like the Marx Brothers' bit from "A Day at the Races" when Groucho bought a racing form.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 year ago
Real estate

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.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
The Real Deal Los Angeles
1 year ago
LA real estate

Home Depot Expands Industrial Portfolio

Move over Amazon.com,Home Depot is the new belle of the ball for industrial developers.
Inverse
1 year ago
Health

'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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

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?
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

Ask the Remodeler: Tips for winterizing your home to save on heating bills

And to avoid costly repairs.
With autumn here and winter not far behind, it is time to start thinking about tightening up your homes against the cold.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Renting your home as a film location may pay off big time. But is it worth the risk?

It was a windy night in late March 2021.A movie was shooting on an otherwise quiet, residential street in Pasadena.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | How to create a low-maintenance water feature on your property

You can enhance your yard with a water feature such as a fountain, bird bath or fish pond.
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My next pond project involved a cheap plastic liner that had two different water levels in it.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | How to drain swampy yards and stop wet basements

Ande lives in Puyallup, Wash., and reads my weekly column in her paper.She's got a very common problem.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
Washington Post
2 years ago
Business

Perspective | A check list for people thinking about buying an old house

Not too long ago, I was driving to get an estimate to install a new muffler on my truck.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Skip Caray's Long Forgotten Contest

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.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston real estate

'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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

How to test and improve your tap water

Homeowners should be aware that not all tests will provide specific or accurate results.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | A personalized - and free - service for solving your DIY woes

In this column, I want to inspire you as dark financial storm clouds form on the horizon.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | Good flashings defend against roof leaks

Several weeks ago, I wrote about the different types of roofs you can use on your home.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | You can build your own wood fence and get fancy with it

You've heard the wise saying, "Good fences make good neighbors."
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Perspective | What I love about my home in Northern California's wine country

Our home is a 100-year-old historical farmhouse in Northern California's wine country.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

D.C home buyers pay highest average closing costs, report finds

Closing costs when buying a home typically range between 2 and 5 percent of the purchase price.Naturally, when home prices rise, so do closing costs.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

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.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

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.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Faith

Like Christmas, Eid is being commercialized and that's a welcome thing

Lebanese-American designer and owner of ModernEID Jomana Siddiqui organizes her Ramadan and EID decor and gifts.
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