From rustic flooring to repurposed antique vanities, experts share which bathroom looks are white-hot right now.
Nikki and Peter purchased their home from her parents, who were downsizing. But along with more space they also found themselves in possession of their very own time warp –– a salmon-pink living room, complete with her parents' matching floral furnishings.
The problem with any unattended structure is moisture buildup, which leads to the musty odors you are experiencing. Though mold and mildew are not present on the visible interior surfaces, odor-causing microbes may be inside the walls or ceiling.
Keeping time and the instruments that keep our time have long held fascination for scientists and design enthusiasts. Since the early 17th century when Galileo Galilei discovered that pendulums could be used to record time, scientists began working on the most accurate method of keeping time. Later on, it was discovered that longer pendulums were more accurate and the tall clock, otherwise known as the grandfather clock, was born. Given the cost, these clocks were only found in the most wealthy homes and over time became the ornately designed pieces we think of today.
February is American Heart Month, as good a time as any to start taking these steps to promote heart health. Make a pact with yourself (and family members) to cross these things off your list as soon as possible.
Dear Ed: I have been doing some research and found information on whole-house filters and point-of-use filters. I'm still a little confused. What's the difference in these filters? -- Sally, Ohio
It may be the oldest herb in cultivation, its use chronicled in ancient Egyptian texts. Later it became a staple of ancient Greeks, and then the Romans, who made it their choice for adding to communal bath rituals. It was named from the Latin for "to wash."
Have you ever considered using your family heirlooms as decorative accents? I hope these ideas will inspire you to honor your heritage and add to your home's aesthetic beauty.
Are you searching for the right chandelier for the dining room? Perhaps you are purchasing or building a new home, or maybe you just need to renovate your special eating space.
Mention ornamental grasses, and most folks think of the towering fountains of foliage used for privacy screens or bold, upright focal points nestled among more traditional perennials and shrubs.
Attempts to be thrifty by delaying household maintenance can backfire. In many cases, it pays to heed the old adage “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.”
Thirty-four years after The King's death, Vegas was all shook up again by the Priscilla Presley Home Collection at the winter home-furnishings market.
Vibrant, snappy, lucky, cheerful, romantic -- how can one color do so much? But red means more than love, fire or "stop." "Red is powerful," said Mary Ann Downey, a designer in Sacramento, Calif. "It makes people feel warm and loved. Also, it incites good appetites, and people look good around red, particularly at night."
Dear Helaine and Joe: I have no idea how old this fork may be, but when I was a child, my mother told me it came over on the Mayflower. Could this possibly be true, and how much is it worth? -- B.R., Elk Grove, Ill.
There’s a reason February is our shortest month. It’s our most boring month. It seems like winter will never end. We’ll give anything for a weekend of sunshine and warmth.
The spring of 2012 is a fine time to enjoy the parade of planets in the evening sky. Venus and Jupiter are closing in tighter in the western sky, like two beacons punctuating the twilight glow. In March, Mercury will be added, below Venus. Looking to the east is fiery red Mars.
According to Sears archives, the retailer sold more than 100,000 kits through its Modern Homes program between 1908 and 1940. There is no official count of how many of the homes survive, but they always have been a sought-after novelty.
Michael Graves' curtain call with Target Corp. is set for this spring. The Minneapolis-based retailer said that the final installment of Michael Graves-designed kitchen gadgets, cleaning tools and storage products will hit stores in March and be available until the end of 2012.
Do you always remember to send a birthday card, or are you usually the one scrambling the day of to find an appropriate way to get in touch, send an e-greeting or high-five them on Facebook ... if you remember them at all?
The Pantone color palettes for fall/winter 2012 and 2013 are in, and the winners are ... many. Expect to see these hues in clothes, interior design, home products and perhaps even makeup.
