There are new signs of a resilient housing market and a home renovation rebirth with potentially bullish implications for three of our Club names. Shares of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Caterpillar (CAT), whose tools and machinery are used in homebuilding, have been on the upswing in recent weeks. […]
Home Design
It barely warrants mentioning that upgrading the kitchen often ranks high on every homeowner’s wishlist. In reality, when the day arrives, the task is often daunting and stressful. That’s because everyone wants to make the right choices – picking the best appliances to fit our everyday needs today, and also […]
Coming in at number seven is the Shrimp Fritto Misto. This deep-fried dish may be a popular choice, but overall ranks low on our list of favorites. The Shrimp Fritto Misto serves up over a half pound of shrimp that has been breaded and fried. A few deep-fried onions and […]
A pared-back and minimalist style can create the most soothing of living rooms that really invite us to unwind. And the great news is, it’s remarkably easy to add a little minimalist flavor to your existing scheme without making major changes. First, it goes without saying that there’s more to […]
Make guests feel comfy and cozy Everyone likes to feel at home when they’re traveling, especially when they’re staying with friends. If you’re having guests come to stay, making your spare bedroom feel welcoming is a nice way to ensure they feel welcomed and that their visit is as enjoyable […]
In the past couple of years, the nation’s bathroom ideas have undergone something of a dramatic transformation. No longer simply functional rooms where we could begin and end our days, bathroom decor ideas are now much more likely to be at-home wellness centers where we unwind, escape, rejuvenate, and repair […]
Walter E. Smithe Jr., who built a furniture store empire that includes a big-box store on U.S. 30 near the Southlake Mall, died Oct. 9 of natural causes at the age of 86. Smithe founded Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design, an Itasca-based customer-order furniture retailer that has 10 locations […]
Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor on the TV series “Home Improvement,” was born on October 9, 1981, grew up in Colorado and began his acting career with commercials and print ads before moving to California. Despite being younger than the character who played his younger […]
