Rug Tips & The “Magic” Rug That Looks Good Everywhere
Rugs are hard. We get it. How do you know the right size and placement? Will it look good in your room? What if looks nothing like the photos online? If you have any of…
Category: Building a Home
Our Trip To Mexico With Kids… And A Dog!
Last week we vacationed in the Yucatán Peninsula region of Mexico with our two kids (ages 8 and 12) and yes, even our dog Penny came! This was our second time traveling internationally as a…
How We Organized Our Small Kitchen (Hooray For Hidden
It’s time once again to throw open every cabinet, drawer, and door to show you how we organized our kitchen, which we slowly renovated over the last two years (more on that slow but steady…
Using *Only* Solar Lights To Add Backyard Ambiance
Some people are surprised to hear that we illuminate our entire pool area using nothing but solar LED landscape lights. As in: the sun provides free evening ambiance with zero effort on our part. Nothing…
How We Upgraded A Utility Closet By Adding Tons Of
Today we’re talking about the stock market! Just kidding. Exactly as the title suggests, we’re going to show you how we earned some really useful extra storage in our new kitchen by upgrading a formerly…
Lori Urbano designed and built her dream home as a showcase
Like many people building a new home, Lori Urbano had a wish list of things she wanted in her new place: a spalike owner's bedroom, a media room with surround sound, at least two guest…
Saudi Arabia The Line: Designs unveiled for one-building
Written by Jack BantockBenjamin Brown, CNNSaudi Arabia has unveiled designs for its ambitious urban project "The Line," touted as a one-building city in the desert which will stretch over 106 miles and ultimately house 9…
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Why Your House Was So Expensive
Sign up for Derek’s newsletter here.There’s no hiding from America’s housing crisis. Do you want to buy a place? Home prices recently surged to all-time highs, after the inventory of available homes plunged to a…