Texture in interiors is one of the design elements that contributes significantly to the look and feel of a space. While simple, elegant surfaces are smooth to the touch, they can quickly fall flat, resulting in a clinical or imperfect…
Do you think planting season ends when summer ends? Think again! While your neighbors are gathering up their gardening gloves, you could be setting the stage for the most spectacular spring garden on the block. Autumn sowing it’s gardening’s best…
Building a pond for your garden is not as complicated as I first thought it might be. I made a beautiful little pond in my front yard just off the front walk and next to the porch. Here, I could…
As I started planning my garden this year, I knew I wanted to finally add some raised beds to my yard. Like any aspiring gardener, my first thought was to make them myself. How hard could it be to screw…
It’s amazing what happens inside a seed before and after it germinates. And it’s a process that I think every gardener should see at least once and understand, because learning the science behind vegetation will help you become a better…
1. Cookware and small appliances Quality cookware and appliances: substantial savings for first-time renters and budget-conscious families. Gently used cookware and small appliances such as pots, pans, toasters and blenders are in high demand at retail stores. These items are…
Do you find yourself parking your cars on the street because your garage is too full? Whether you want to spring clean your garage or are simply tired of its clutter, regular cleaning and organization is key to controlling this…
When the New Museum opens its expansion doors on March 21, 2026, it will mark the culmination of a nearly decade-long effort to give one of New York’s most unconventional institutions the space it has always deserved. The new building…
Usually in the spring we begin to think of some little work we can do pto build our house. So here we are thinking of giving a touch of color to the different rooms. But you know why take a…
how can materials create movement, behavior, interaction? Material Interactions is a collaborative project by Nadya Suvorova and Heidi Jalkh, presenting a series of five kinetic sculptures which investigate its role materials as active ingredients in design systems. Rather than treating…
