By Tim Carter From Tribune Content Agency Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the stunning red-brick patio he grew up with at our last home. One day last fall, his mother and…
New Study Finds Admiring Gardens Boosts Wellbeing
March 10, 2023
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In the first study for the appreciation of home gardening rather than the active practice of it, researchers have found that merely taking delight in the beauty of flowers and green spaces can boost the health and well-being of regional and rural populations. Based on the experiences and perspectives of members of a gardening appreciation…
Vertical Gardens: Researchers Determine Efficacy of Cheaper Cooling Method
January 25, 2023
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Hot summers can be expensive, with air conditioners and fans driving up household electricity costs; however, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have identified a scientifically valid and inexpensive cooling method humans have known about for nearly a century. In a study from the UniSA, living walls or vertical gardens—walls that are entirely covered with…
Lighten Up: Cost-Effective Ways to Brighten a Dark Room
Bright rooms with a wealth of natural light have a host of benefits: They’re healthier, happier, will make you more productive, and—best of all—they feel more spacious, making the overall house seem larger. You’ve probably heard the old adage, “A gallon of paint is the most inexpensive way to transform a room”—and it’s true here,…
‘A Surveillance Company’: Rights Group Sounds Alarm After Amazon Acquires iRobot
August 9, 2022
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Amazon’s $1.7 billion (A$2.4 billion) acquisition deal for iRobot, the creator of Roomba robot vacuums, will give the e-commerce giant another avenue to collect personal information if nothing is done to protect it, Digital Rights Watch warned. On Friday, both companies announced they had entered into a definitive merger in an all-cash transaction. Digital Rights…
Design Recipes: How to Strike Balance With Black and White
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Black and white is a neutral color combination that can easily be dressed up or dressed down, while in many cases serving as the ideal foundation for nearly any color palette. The key, many designers argue, is striking the ideal balance for how and when to use combinations…
Best of Treasures: Photograph on Easel in Dollhouse Furniture Set Increases Collector Desirability
By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I am wondering what you could tell me about this set of ivory miniature furniture. I think my grandmother might have received it from a San Francisco family she worked for as a nanny around World War I. The family may…
Design Recipes: 5 Ways to Embrace Modular Design
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Whether you are looking for versatility or to create an interesting configuration, modular furniture has become a popular go-to for interior designers. Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach. Enter modular, in which a room can be framed or a seating arrangement created from sections as opposed…
Design Recipes: 10 Tips for Adding Texture, Textiles to Your Decor
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Texture and tactile materials can help infuse an often ignored sensory element: touch. How often have you enjoyed how something felt, perhaps a furry pillow, textured throw or area rug? Regardless, the decor element of incorporating texture into your space can help elevate your home and please the…
Style at Home: Textiles and Texture Make Spring Tabletops Shine
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service We have had so many beautiful tabletop looks so far this season — I have been truly in awe of our visual teams’ creations. This is the perfect time of year to let your settings speak for themselves in a way. During the holiday seasons we get caught…
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