WATERLOO – If you just can’t resist the feeling – that overwhelming urge to paint or tear down walls, remodel, redecorate or start a new interior, exterior or landscape project when spring arrives – check out the latest trends and view products available at the Eastern Iowa Home and Landscaping Show, Friday through next Sunday. … Read more
Fashion designers love the homo sapiens leap home that frees them from necklines, hems and everything in between. One thinks of the ultra-modern Halston, the floors and furniture in his Paul Rudolph townhouse in plain industrial gray, swarms of white orchids sailing in the stillness. Or the immutable Bill Blass, the masculine classicism of his … Read more
There is an ever increasing demand in our Big Lake region for landscaping and its close relative, hardscaping – outdoor living spaces such as patios, fireplaces, fireplaces, kitchens, bars, theaters, walkways, pergolas, and built-in seating areas. “I think landscaping is trending in part because of the current real estate market,” says Mike Saline, owner of … Read more
Be the first to hear about the biggest and best luxury home deals and sales by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert. Casino mogul Steve Wynn is putting his Sun Valley, Idaho homes on the market as he seeks to sell a huge chunk of his personal real estate for nearly $300 million. … Read more
Trees are a wonderful resource, especially in the desert. They provide us with shade, cool our cities, help channel water effectively, provide habitats for necessary ecosystem members, and even provide us with food. If you’re lucky enough to have a tree or two in your yard, chances are you’ve noticed these benefits. The only downside … Read more
According to Stanford University, Americans generate 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Years than at any other time of the year. Between decorations, gifts and cards, sustainability experts like Lake County’s Merleanne Rampale share tips on how to cut down and reuse this season to make your Christmas that little bit greener. Rampale, the … Read more
Rosie Romero Special for the Arizona Daily Star Last week we covered the five least asked questions we’ve received that we think should be asked more often. This week we cover numbers six through ten and why they should be asked. 6. Simple water saving tips for home, work and school We all know that … Read more
Many Americans who cannot currently buy a home are renovating their rental homes instead. Tenants, resigned to staying put until the housing market improves and unwilling to live with bland decor, are swapping fixtures, designing patios, and ordering custom furniture. Online furniture retailer Wayfair inc W 1.13% Bookings for easily reversible additional services such as … Read more
Both Lowes and The Home Depot have great deals before the day after Turkey Day, so we’ve rounded up 5 of the best deals on each page so you can jump on the savings before the door opens (and then I’ll get ready be to fix it!). Mario Tama/Getty Images Gifts often take center stage … Read more
THE RELATIVELY NARROW The function of a bedroom or dining room largely determines the furnishing of these rooms. However, a home’s communal chill chamber needs to be a lot of things for many people: intimate and elegant enough for guests sipping aperitifs and cozy enough for family couch potato Sundays. With so much demand for … Read more