Hurricane Ida touched down first in New Orleans Sixteen years to the day that Katerina wreaked havoc on New Orleans, Hurricane Ida touched down in the city. New Orleans and the surrounding areas were forced to deal with the destruction the storm left behind. Microsoft and […]
Year: 2021
Five architecture and design events in January from Dezeen Events Guide
Egypt’s only design film festival and consumer electronics trade show CES, which features a talk about non-fungible tokens with Paris Hilton, are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. © Provided by Dezeen Image Still showing workers in an Egyptian limestone quarry from the […]
First-home values up, QV records ‘bumper year’ for property owners
© Provided by Radio New Zealand No caption First-home owners outside the main centres are quids in when it comes to rises in property values. Quotable Value figures show that over the 11 months from 1 January to 30 November 2021, first-home […]
What caused deaths of Alicia Witt’s parents? Investigation continues. Here’s what we know
The home of Alicia Witt’s parents on Sussex Lane on Thursday, Dec. 23. WORCESTER — Freezing temperatures, a malfunctioning furnace, a temporary space heater and a home in need of repairs may have contributed to the deaths of an actress’s elderly parents who were in failing health for some time […]
James Webb Space Telescope Launches on Journey to See the Dawn of Starlight
The dreams and work of a generation of astronomers headed for an orbit around the sun on Saturday in the form of the biggest and most expensive space-based observatory ever built. The James Webb Space Telescope, a joint effort of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, […]
7-Step Guide to Home Maintenance Will Help You Save Money
For many people, having to spend lots of time at home can highlight the flaws in their living situations. Either we need to do a bit of remodeling to bring things up to date or we need some maintenance to keep things running smoothly. Judging by the amount we’re spending […]
Home design ideas: Transforming a dated space into a colorful movie room
A comfy sofa and saturated paint colors help refresh a Brockton family room.Ridgelight Studio The family room addition of this Brockton home needed some major sprucing up. The faux brick backdrop for the wood stove in a corner was an eyesore, as was the brown carpet and taupe tile floor. […]
Home Depot Foundation grants $100K to help military families with home repairs
Boot Campaign CEO Shelly Kirkland explains how they help military families during the holidays on ‘Making Money.’ Military families nationwide are being gifted thousands of dollars this holiday season to help with necessary home repairs. As part of the Home Depot Foundation’s annual Operation Surprise campaign, 10 families at 10 military […]
First 3D-printed, owner-occupied home in US to be unveiled on Tuesday
One state is making a step toward the future of housing on Tuesday, unveiling the first 3D-printed home to be owner-occupied in the United States. (Courtesy of Shannon O’Connell via On The Marc Media) Alquist 3D, a house printing company, partnered with Habitat for Humanity to create a 3D-printed home […]
How to Choose the Right Connection Type?
Like access to oxygen and water is necessary, internet access is just as crucial in today’s time. If you want a reliable and stable internet connection, you must choose the right internet service provider. And to choose the right internet service provider, you must know the type of connection you […]
How to recreate an English stately home interior
The British countryside is dotted with spectacular stately homes, boasting interiors that most of us only see on the pages of magazines, or recreated in a Bridgerton-esque Netflix series. It’s hard to deny however the beauty of a stately home, and the draw of its rich history reflected in striking […]
Home damaged by the wind? Don’t get scammed when making repairs
File photo from a 2019 storm Jill Toyoshiba [email protected] If a storm damages your home, it may be smart to do some homework before you decide who to let fix it. Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe issued a statement on Thursday to warn homeowners to not fall for insurance […]
Home design ideas: The magic a new window (and dining room built-ins) can do
A new window brought some much needed sunlight into this North Andover dining room.From Kite Interior Design As soon as Cibele Flamurtari stepped into this North Andover dining room, she knew it needed a window. “I told the clients that the space would not be beautiful without more sunlight,” says […]
Before Paying for Home Repairs on a Credit Card, Ask This Question
You may want to keep that credit card tucked away when home repairs strike. When my husband and I bought our home about 12 years ago, we knew we’d be liable for costs outside of our monthly mortgage payments. And sure enough, through the years, we’ve spent our fair share […]
It’s Time to Embrace Curves In Your Furniture
Curves are back in style and homeowners are falling head over heels for this latest trend in home design. While clean lines, boxy furniture, and a more structured approach have been favored in the past decade, many people are looking for something new to spice up the look of their […]
The 30 Best Gifts For Impossible-To-Shop-For Dads Who Want Nothing
When it comes to Christmas gifts, dads can be difficult to shop for, especially when they won’t tell you what they want or insist that you don’t need to get them anything at all. If that’s the guy you’re dealing with, we’re happy to help you find some gifts for […]
Mattamy Homes to Develop Bonita Ranch Community in Surprise, AZ
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Published: Dec. 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST|Updated: 38 minutes ago Mattamy closes on another significant land purchase and will bring its signature designs to the northwest Valley SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, is pleased to announce that it has […]
Storm damage might be blessing for ministry’s transitional living residence
Men hoping to move into a local ministry’s transitional living residence will have to wait a while longer. They won’t be able to move into their new home in time for Christmas, but an unexpected delay has actually turned into a blessing in disguise, said Chase Parsons, co-founder and executive […]
This 1950s Dallas home was remodeled and redesigned with a sleek, contemporary look
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This midcentury Dallas home has an updated look through a New York designer. The home was originally built in 1958 and updated this year. Designer Janet Goldschmidt, who lives on Long Island in New York but has family in Dallas, said the home’s original design caught her attention. “I loved […]
Jefferson Memorial Gets Cleaned, Repaired as Part of Massive National Park Funding Effort
The Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. has gotten a bit of a facelift as part of a major increase in funding for national parks. A total of $3.8 million has been put into the cleaning and repair of the Jefferson Memorial. Crews have cleaned grime off of the memorial’s white […]