Adjusting to a work-from-home environment can still welcome some challenges—especially with your productivity and focus. Since homes offer the best comfort and entertainment, it is important to work in a space where you can concentrate and give an office-like feel. Create a conducive working space with top picks stylish and […]
The best Labor Day appliance sales on kitchen gadgets, washers, dryers and more
Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your home’s […]
Armyworm pests devour residents’ lawns, some farm fields
Larry and Kris Swiontoniowski thought their once green lawn in Bolles Harbor had died when it disappeared recently in one day. But after a closer examination, they learned it was an infestation of armyworms that was the culprit. The pests invaded their back yard and devoured most of the grass […]
33 coolest rattan and wicker furniture pieces
CNN — If there’s one design trend that’s dominating homes — and Instagram feeds — across the world right now, it’s rattan. From daybeds and headboards to pendant lights, tables galore, outdoor seating and yes, even peacock chairs, rattan is an old-school material that has had a huge resurgence […]
Obstacles Linger, Even in Face of Uptick
Article For the first time in five years, homeowner interest in larger homes increased over the previous 12 months, along with demand for finished spaces as well as outdoor living space. Home designs that accommodate accessibility and aging in place also continue to remain popular among architectural firms whose practice […]
This Stunning Front Yard Prairie Garden Requires Almost No Maintenance
Horticulturist Kelly Norris has a favorite task in his Des Moines front yard: puttering. By that he means meandering, leaning into a plant for a closer look, wondering which birdsong he’s hearing, and eventually trying to remember where he dropped his trowel. “I’m pretty tightly wound, and the garden helps […]
22 Gorgeous and Unique Tile Ideas to Brighten Up Your Home
Interior design fans will know that even as trends come and go, tile remains a top versatile decor element that can breathe life into any space in a home, especially if you go beyond tile’s go-to spot on a bathroom floor. And as much as we love tried-and-true subway tile, […]
5 Rare Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Care For
Houseplants are a little like rabbits. They have a tendency to multiply really quickly. You might bring home a little spider plant cutting to pop in some soil, and before you know it, you have a full-on windowsill garden. No judgment. We’ve all been there. But then you hit a […]
LG Kicks Off Labor Day With Home Appliance Savings
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LG’s Labor Day price promotions are back with big savings from America’s most reliable line of home appliances.2 LG Electronics USA is offering deals on appliances for the kitchen and laundry room – including savings up to $700 off select refrigerators and up […]
“Hines Closes on Land to Develop Luxury Condos at The Parks at Walter Reed”
via The Parks From a press release: “Hines, Urban Atlantic and Triden Development Group announced today they have closed on one acre at The Parks at Walter Reed to develop Kite House, a 109-unit luxury condominium property. Grosvenor Americas provided financing through its Structured Development Finance program. Bank OZK is […]
Dynamic support from the Samsung Home Appliances Team
September 1, 2021 The Samsung support team is back in person to provide its Kitchen Circle retailer network with all the support they need backed up by a range of training and marketing assets online. At Samsung, supporting our Kitchen Circle retailer network to give the best customer experience possible […]
City warns of fines for not watering
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah —Water to drink? Or water for the lawn? That was the ominous message from Utah leaders earlier this summer as the state battled an extreme drought. It was a plea West Valley City resident Jason McHann took seriously. “We stopped watering the grass,” said McHann. “We […]
Tour Babeth Fribourg’s Moroccan-Inspired Townhouse in Manhattan
Among the abiding lessons of Marcel Proust is this one: A longing for our childhood home never leaves us. Wherever we live, we carry inside us a vision of the place in which we were, if not in every case happiest, then first conscious of the world beyond ourselves. For […]
How the pandemic and gardening startups fed our homegrown cravings
Hydroponics can work at a large or small scale. Bridget Carey / CNET This story is part of Road Trip 2021, CNET’s coverage of the Biden administration’s push to grow American manufacturing and make more things in the USA. My plant obsession began early last year when I broke my […]
Early Labor Day Appliance Sales 2021: Best Deals You Can Shop Today
The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Labor Day appliance sales for 2021 have already begun. Online merchants didn’t waste time rolling out Labor Day sales for all product categories. Whether you’ve been waiting for this year’s Labor Day appliance deals to replace […]