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As the heart of the home, the kitchen is an important room at any time of year, but in fall and winter it really comes into its own. As summer fades, the kitchen beckons with the promise of hearty casseroles, warm bakes and cozy family times. With winter approaching fall is the time to start […]

Many Americans find themselves at a similar crossroads later in life—they’re a few years away from retirement, but they’re also a few years (or more) away from fully paying off their mortgage. You might be in the same shoes. Maybe you’re on track to hit both financial goal lines at the same time. Maybe you’re […]

There are a million and one options out there for kitchen backsplashes, but there are some questions you’ll need to ask about your design no matter which material or style you choose. Probably the most important one is how and where you end the backsplash on an open wall — it may seem like a […]

Two Southern California neighborhoods are among the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in the country, according to a new study. TravelMag named Frogtown, Los Angeles, and North Park, San Diego, as two of the “most appealing” neighborhoods in the U.S. The publication compiled a list of 16 neighborhoods in major U.S. metropolitan areas and scored them on specific criteria, […]

Having lived in a city, many people are used to waking up in the morning, looking out the window, and seeing nothing but buildings. So of course one can only dream that one day, they’d be able to live in a place where they are surrounded by nature but still have the conveniences of “civilization”. […]

High Tech Health Transcend Smart Sauna Looking like it was imported directly from the spa into your home, the Transcend Smart Sauna from High Tech Health is an infrared sauna that also acts as an instructor, thanks to its A.I. powered Sauna Guide. Perfect for the sauna novice or the seasoned pro, the Sauna Guide […]

Beverly Hills will always be one of the foremost culinary destinations in the world. It’s got a name-brand cache, like a check that never bounces — and you’ll need said blank check if you want to dine here, too. Price point aside, there are so many stunning new rooftops and classic neighborhood haunts that a mix of […]

Without question, television has changed our lives. It changed the entertainment industry; it gave us access to the world on a global scale. It even revolutionized how children were being educated. However, the lesser-known effect of television is the profound impact it had and continues to have on the design of our homes. Not simply […]

Your house is in a prime location, you’ve updated the interior to boost its value, and you’ve repainted it inside and out in sought-after colors. Is there anything else you can do to guarantee more and bigger offers from potential buyers should it come time to sell? Experts tell us there is: It’s time to turn your […]

A smart home doesn’t necessarily signify a safe home. With the increasing number of gadgets and gizmos that end up making their way into our homes comes an additional number of possible threats to the safety of your home. More appliances and items mean more power drainage and more possible points of overheating. Of course, […]