✕ Imagine fully demountable, prefabricated concrete floors that reduce emissions by two-thirds and are beautiful to boot. This is what Swiss company Vaulted claims to deliver with its Rippmann Floor System (RFS), named for the late Matthias Rippmann, a member of the Block Research Group (BRG) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland’s prestigious polytechnic university. The RFS…
Being a homeowner comes with a lot of headaches. Sure, you’ve got a space of your own that will hopefully be a great investment, but you’re also sitting on a money pit of constant repairs and work. To add to the headaches of many homeowners are HOAs. Homeowners associations are known for making some pretty…
A young customer shopping at a local garden center. | Akarawut, via Adobe Stock Why do we garden? What brings customers into your garden center? What challenges in purchase do home gardeners experience? These are questions people in our industry ask every day. Each year, Monrovia conducts research with homeowners across the U.S. to answer…
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Flooring upgrades can make all the difference in an otherwise ordinary room. This moderate-cost change can easily fit into any budget and make a big impact on the look and feel of your spaces. However, the trends are ever-changing, so it is important to know which flooring materials and aesthetics are currently in style and…
A longtime home decor store in Wilmington will close its doors for good in February. And while frequent customers will miss New River Pottery, there are other local businesses offering similar items and more. The Wilmington-area is filled with local artists, furniture stores and nick-knack enthusiasts. There are several chain stores that cater to home…
And so, the 2025 gardening season begins. So, what are the leading gardening trends to look for this year? Gardeners are increasing their use of native plants in gardens as we try to adapt to the changing climate. Native plants are those that grow naturally in our local landscape. They have evolved to handle our…
We have just learned that the iconic monarch butterfly may be placed on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered species list. The significant decline in the numbers of this beloved species, renowned for migrating thousands of miles across North America, is due to habitat loss and the widespread use of pesticides and herbicides throughout…
n.tati.m/Shutterstock Whether you’re remodeling or just dreaming, these hardwood floor types are everywhere — and we mean everywhere. Hardwood flooring in 2025 isn’t just about function — it’s about personality. In an exclusive interview with House Digest, Sarah Bilotta, design historian, independent, broke down the bold trends you’ll…
