BOCA RATON, Fla. — Twin Star Home, an omnichannel provider of indoor and outdoor home furnishings, today announced its acquisition of Grand Basket, a provider of outdoor patio furniture and accessories in North America. Twin Star is a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners, the private equity arm of privately […]

Financial advisors whose clients are planning for improvements to their homes could help them plug into major savings by guiding them through a new tax credit for eco-friendly repairs. Late last month, the IRS and the Treasury Department issued guidance and a request for public comments on the “energy efficient […]

Crystal Springs Resort is one of the best NJ hotels with indoor pools. Img src: crystalgolfresort.com There’s nothing better than a hotel with a pool — unless that pool is poorly maintained or outdated. If you’re traveling for business or pleasure in the Garden State, it’s important to find NJ […]

There’s a whole lot of remodeling going on in rural areas. Affordable housing is in short supply and housing stock is aging. And out here we tend to stay in the same home longer than the national median tenure of 13.2 years. So rural folks are building additions to accommodate […]

Over the past 12 months we’ve covered a lot of home topics, from the philosophical (the meaning of home) to the practical (preventing household accidents). As I wrap up the year with this two-part retrospective, here are six of my favorite findings from the second half of 2023: In JULY, […]

With natural lighting, plenty of ventilation, and other natural landscape features, biophilic bathroom design offers an aura of tranquility. Bathrooms are a space for people to relax and rejuvenate, and biophilic elements meet the requirements in a genteel manner. From earthy tones and nature-inspired walls to natural light and serene […]

If you thought minimalist small living room ideas were basic, bland, or boring, you’ve been looking for advice in all the wrong places. Stripping decor and furniture back to basics, choosing clean lines and a quiet color palette might prove tricky in a small space but  when done well, minimalist […]

Bedroom layouts can be very tricky. Your space should ideally balance a bed as a focal point alongside adequate storage and walkways to comfortably move around. It should be conducive to rest as well as providing enough space to get ready each day. All of the above can throw up […]