A front door color can make or break your home’s curb appeal. The perfect shade and finish are more than just eye candy; they set the tone for your entire home. “I work a lot in the city with rowhouses, and you’re either working with brick or painted brick,” D.C. designer Christopher Boutlier said. “Black…
NEW YORK — Water spews from the walls and spills into hallways at a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, where tenants have been complaining for years. A mystery leak started spouting water into Yadira Soto’s bedroom at the Borinquen Plaza Houses during heavy rainfall in June. Ankle-deep water inundated her apartment, hallway, and neighbors’ units as they…
Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang in my ears, and, despite my best efforts, a sunburn was developing on the back of my neck. I was in heaven. Over the course of the day, I planted my summer haul of annuals (a riot of…
You can expect to spend between $3 and $8 per square foot when refinishing your home’s hardwood floors. A single room could cost a few hundred dollars, while expenses could exceed $6,000 for the whole house. The main considerations that affect the price are the size of the floor, type of wood and type of…
Brightexerfit is a premier technology company specializing in manufacturing safety tools and utility products. The firm launched a series of portable safety locks and latches, committed to keeping travelers safe. United States – June 19, 2024 — According to data sourced from United States Department of Justice, it is estimated that around 2.5 million burglaries…
Pride Month is a celebration of the strides made in LGBTQI+ representation globally and a chance to spotlight LGBTQI+-owned businesses. One great way to commemorate the month (and every month) is by shopping at queer-owned businesses for your home. While there’s no shortage of Pride collections available at large box stores, shopping directly at LGBTQI-owned…
Salvia plants in the authorâs garden are appreciated by humans, but the aroma is not attractive to deer and other herbivores. PHOTO BY MARI LANE GEWECKE Mari Lane Gewecke COURTESY PHOTO BY NIKKI MOORE For most of us, resistance to predation by wildlife must be considered when choosing new plants for the landscape. Deer, rabbits…
The World Floor Covering Association proudly announces the induction of Jeffrey King into its Hall of Fame for 2024. King, the association’s attorney since 2000, has been a transformative force in the flooring industry, making contributions that extend far beyond his role as legal counsel. The induction ceremony was during the welcome reception at the…
