Summer energy bills can be expensive when the summer heat kicks in! If you’re environmentally conscious and also looking for ways to save money on your energy bill, there are several easy ways to make a noticeable difference in your monthly utility bill. When you’re ready to start helping the environment while saving money at…
Looking for a house designer can be hard if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Creating a personalized house design takes thorough planning and knowledge. A house designer will work with you to come up with the perfect design for you and your family. There are a lot of factors the designer will take…
Whether you live in an older home that features a basement that is strictly for storage or a brand-new build with an unfinished basement, there may come a time when you want to convert that utility space to living space. It could be that your family has grown, or simply that you want more usable…
Most people can’t get enough of tree houses when they are young. But as soon as they become adults, they forget about them. However, tree houses are much more than childish structures. They can be used for observation and leisure, as workspaces, and as retreats. The newest tree house is a sight to behold. It…
Open space plan living is getting more and more popular because of its many benefits and its flexibility. This modern and innovative concept fits better into our busy lives and helps you socialize with your family members after a long day of work. If you look at the new housing market today, the trend of an informal space is…
As Dwell on Design came to a close in Los Angeles, CA on June 22, 2014, many were enthralled with the design trends, activities, and learning opportunities that were made available. Not only did Dwell on Design offer an array of activities to entice and excite designers and consumers alike, but this event offered product…
The AIA Convention will be underway in the next few days in Chicago, Illinois, June 26th – June 28th, 2014. This event occurs every year bringing with it nearly 800 exhibitors and exciting displays showcasing new materials and trends for the market. Here are just a few things that the AIA Convention is doing this…
The Design Miami Basel Event, occurring June 17-22, is a huge design event that will occur in June this year in Basel, Switzerland and in Miami, FL in December. The Design Miami Basel Event is an event that caters to the design community and brings together some of the most influential designers from around the globe….
Very soon in the next few days – June 20 – 22, 2014, Dwell on Design will be upon us. For many of us this is an exciting three day Designer event full of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled educational opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, 90 onstage programs, 200 speakers, and more than 2,000 innovative modern furnishings and products. Image…
Living downtown means being closer to great restaurants, universities and city cultural centers. To live downtown, however, often means settling for a narrow lot instead of a larger suburban yard. Fortunately, homeowners can still add onto a narrow lot house when they can’t expand outward. You can either dig to construct or refinish a basement,…
Guest Blogger +1K, Entry #2645, July 12, 2013 Wondering how the wealthiest in the world live? Below are five of the most expensive homes of 2013. 1. Antilia Image via: Houses This skyscraper home is the most expensive in the world. The house, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is 27 levels high in the heart of Mumbai,…
Entry #2514, June 12, 2013 If you own a home for long enough, odds are that it will eventually require some type of roof repair, or even roof replacement. Although someone with home improvement or construction skills might choose to give it a shot themselves, the vast majority will hire a roofing company, to ensure…