Design

For anyone attending pre-2021 NAHB International Builders' Shows, the sheer magnitude of the event has always been overwhelming. For 2021, the organizers of the annual get-together for the home building...

As the course of the COVID-19 virus outbreak proves to be uncertain, people all over the world are being forced to shelter in place or to self-quarantine. Because the COVID-19...

When we spend too much time indoors, we lose our connection with nature outside. We forget about wind, cold, and humidity, all of which are important for everyday living as...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 89 percent of the waste generated in the U.S. is recyclable, but yet we only recycle about 34 percent. The rest continues to...

Environmentalism has become one of the most important topics in the residential and commercial realms nowadays, and for good reason. Not only is it becoming imperative for the two sectors...

While deciding to lose weight, work out more, and eat less junk food are typical New Year resolutions, among the best ones you can embrace are those that make your...

If you’re looking to make the switch to LED lighting, it can be as simple as putting a new bulb in an existing fixture. However, to make the most of...

Discovering the ideal kitchen cabinets is like trying to find a white glove in the snow. It’s not the easiest thing in the world to accomplish. This decision can be...

If you are one of the many who have decided to buy their first home, you may be a bit overwhelmed with everything that goes into it. Certainly, it can...

Trends are an ever-changing phenomena, whether it’s the fashion industry, music, business, technology, or real estate market. These shifts, however, may not always be positive for the respective genre. But...

In most households, the kitchen is the heart and hearth of the home so when the time comes to remodel it, it's imperative you remain guided by your style and...

Small business owners are increasingly choosing to run their companies from the comfort of their homes, as the technological revolution is making it easy and cost-effective to center your operations...

As a freelancer in today's gig economy, you have the advantage of being able to work from anywhere. Sometimes it's just you and your laptop in your favorite coffee shop,...

The very concept of a home TV den (or man cave, if you must) seems somewhat old fashioned. It may call to mind worn-in recliners, oversized televisions, sports paraphernalia on...

Out of all the materials out there, glass is already used in most of our homes. The use of glass in home decor is rarely thought of as decorative and...

It’s no secret Sonos and IKEA have been working on integrating Sonos speaker technology into IKEA home furnishing designs. With the latest news from these two companies, it has been...

If you’re finally thinking about welcoming your home to the 21st century, just know that you’re not the only one. Smart home technology is rapidly advancing and is more accessible...

Working from home is attractive for many professionals as it offers all the benefits of true comfort and efficiency. However, if the office is too casual or not separated enough...

Proving that cool homes need not loom large, this stop on the June 9 Austin Cool House Tour gets the job done in only 1,000 square feet of interior living...

Featuring a gang of 8 energy-efficient homes, the 2019 Austin Cool House Tour runs on Sunday, June 9 and is sure to offer up a treasure trove of cool design...