Vintage furniture has become a major trend in home decor during the pandemic. It’s driven by a combination of factors, including sustainability and ongoing supply chain issues. Plus, “the pandemic has definitely changed the way people shop,” AptDeco’s CEO says. Loading Something is loading. Most of the clients who come […]
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Extreme Heat Exposing Lack of Air Conditioning in Schools
Facility Manager Cost Saving/Best Practice Quick Reads RSS Feed September 1, 2021 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff » In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when it is announced that school is canceled for weather reasons, almost 100 percent of the time it is attributed to extremely cold weather or a blizzard that […]
Cloud Gardens, a cool post-apocalyptic gardening sim, is out now
Whether it’s in movies or the real world, there’s something fascinating about man-made structures being reclaimed by nature. Japan’s Hashima Island, once the nation’s most densely populated city, now lays covered in vines and foliage. Cambodia’s Temple of Ta Prohm, once a buddhist university, is now dwarfed by immense trees […]
10 tips on salvaging your property
Time is of the essence if your home has been damaged or flooded because of the remnants of Hurricane Ida. There is much to do, from salvaging your belongings to warding off potential scammers. Here are some consumer tips to help you recover. 1. Move fast. The first 24 to 48 […]
18 dorm kitchen buys: Microwaves, mini-fridges, coffee makers
After a year of coronavirus shutdowns and online learning, many college students across the country are preparing to move into dorm rooms this fall. Before they can move in, though, students must first gather all the things they’ll need to make their dorm both homey and practical, from general bath […]
How the pandemic and gardening startups fed our homegrown cravings
Hydroponics can work at a large or small scale. Bridget Carey / CNET This story is part of Road Trip 2021, CNET’s coverage of the Biden administration’s push to grow American manufacturing and make more things in the USA. My plant obsession began early last year when I broke my […]
An appliance worth the money
NY Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Dynamic, high-powered Vitamix blenders were all the rage during Amazon Prime Day in June, and have been a consumer-adored, go-to splurge for long before. But why? The near-$500 kitchen appliance is just that good. […]
Villa M / Triptyque Architecture
Villa M / Triptyque Architecture © Michel Denancé + 28 Share Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Mail Or https://www.archdaily.com/967487/villa-m-triptyque-architecture © Michel Denancé Text description provided by the architects. A naturalistic manifest: this is the definition of Villa M, a mixed-use complex to be inaugurated on September 15th,2021, in Boulevard Pasteur, […]
Air conditioning parts shortage affecting Austin ISD classrooms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two weeks into the school year, and during one of the hottest months of the year, some Austin classrooms are still without fully functioning air conditioning. Austin Independent School District officials put out a notice to students and staff, alerting them that relief from the heat would […]
NAPB Puts a Focus on Breaking Down Barriers
The National Association of Plant Breeders 2021 virtual meeting highlighted the need to reach out and form new collaborations to advance plant breeding for the 21st century. Fabian Leon was born in Bakersfield, Calif., where his parents were migrant farm workers. He grew up in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where his chance at […]
Trio of Design Trends ‘Transforming’ Homes, Survey Finds
News IRVINE, CA — A trio of “overarching trends” that have emerged in the past year as a byproduct of COVID-19 has “transformed” the way U.S. consumers are viewing, using and renovating their homes, a major new nationwide survey has found. The research, conducted by The House of Rohl, the […]
The savings are huge in Amazon’s one-day Ninja kitchen appliance sale
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Revitalizing your kitchen is something that everyone must do every few years. You want to keep up with the latest trends and, more likely, the latest health tips. People […]