The dining room occupies a unique place within the home. Unlike a kitchen, which is centered around preparing food, or a living room, which often focuses on relaxation, the dining room is primarily about bringing people together. It’s where families gather at the end of the day, where friends come together to celebrate, where holiday…
Elena Shishkina/Shutterstock After working or playing outside, finding a tick crawling on you creates an instant feeling of panic over the potential for any number of serious illnesses it might transmit. While thorough checks are crucial after outdoor activity, avoiding contact with ticks is the best prevention…
Kitchen backsplashes once meant choosing a tile and deciding on a pattern. Today’s kitchens take a much broader approach, replacing conventional ceramic with materials that add texture, reflect light, continue the countertop, or even become part of the room’s architecture. Brick, natural stone, stainless steel, embossed metal, marble slabs, porcelain panels, and glass are changing…
Steep backyard slopes often become nothing more than difficult grass to mow. Reddit user u/Liakada saw something different. Instead of paying a landscaper about $5,000 for a retaining wall, the homeowner spent six weekends reshaping the hill by hand, using leftover stone, reclaimed landscape timbers, divided plants, and only about $250 in new materials. u/Liakada…
Tool backpacks have become must-have gear for on-the-go DIYers and industry professionals because of their flexibility, durability, and portability. Instead of struggling with a bulky tool box that’s difficult to carry or pack into a vehicle, a tool backpack lets you carry the load over your shoulders or down by your side. The material lets…
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Welcome back to Countdown to Turkey Day, where we are getting ready to host Thanksgiving without overwhelm. If you are just checking in, so far, we have the following: Thanksgiving Traditions, The Good and the Bad Thanksgiving dinner is one of those meals that comes with many expectations. There are a lot of traditions, some…
Welcome back, once again, to the Countdown to Turkey Day, where we are getting ready for Thanksgiving without overwhelm. If you are joining us, here is what we have covered so far: While your menu plan is not final, you certainly have a good idea of what you will serve on Thanksgiving. With this in…
The luxury hospitality industry is undergoing a massive sea change. In an unprecedented wave of creative evolution, five of the world’s most elite hotel brands are officially venturing beyond their land-based properties into the sleek, hyper-curated intimacy of the yachting world. Aman, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, and the legendary Orient Express are among the…
There was a time when painting the upper cabinets light and the lowers dark was considered wildly original. Then everyone copied it. Don’t get me wrong, it still looks good, but the once-radical formula has become a bit too safe. Today’s most interesting kitchens are finding entirely new places for that second color hit, using…