A home should be a sanctuary, a safe place to feel sheltered against the chaos and threats of the outside world. But with the recent onslaught of record-breaking natural disasters, many Americans are feeling increasingly vulnerable. In the past year alone, we’ve endured the hottest summer on record, devastating wildfires in Canada […]
Real Estate
The rising demand for customization, accelerated urbanization, and the widespread popularity of advanced smart home technologies are boosting the home improvement market. Given the industry’s rosy prospects, investors could look into fundamentally strong home improvement stocks, MillerKnoll, Inc. (MLKN), Steelcase Inc. (SCS), and Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT), for weekly gains. […]
Good morning. It’s Wednesday, Jan. 24. I’m Carol Cormaci, bringing you this week’s TimesOC newsletter with a look at the latest local news and events. Nearly 30 residents on one side of Rhone Lane in Huntington Beach were surprised in December when they received a letter from the Orange County […]
GE Profile’s Smart Indoor Smoker is easily the buzziest new kitchen product so far in 2024. That’s right, an indoor smoker. It allows wannabe pitmasters without the space for an outdoor unit to smoke ribs, brisket, chicken and fish from the comfort of their kitchen, and without setting off any […]
An Olive Garden server, who is Black, went wildly viral (over 15 million views!) for joking about older Black people not tipping well. Were the consequences worth it? In the video, Theophilus (@t.heophilus) recreated the moment when he went back to a table to pick up his tip, only to […]
Small modern living room ideas are perfect for petite homes, bringing beautiful design to your space without cramming it full of furniture. Knowing where to start, especially if you’re new to the modern aesthetic, can be tricky. But a lack of square footage doesn’t have to stand in the way […]
Driving nearly 100 miles with a 70-year-old, hand-carved bedroom set in his truck was a nerve-racking experience for Michael Tuohy. The four-poster bed frame and two dressers had been the first furniture commission for his grandfather back in 1953. It was a simple transaction with the buyer, Leon Joyce of […]
Fitting a pull-down system from Attic Ease is a simple task that requires only a few tools. First, lower the attic door for easy access and cut off the old cord. In case there was no previous mounting point, use a power drill with a ¼-inch drill bit to make a hole […]
