Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have a project to share? Post it here. Project Description: Location: West Sussex, United Kingdom Architect: Sandy Rendel Architects / @sandyrendelarch Footprint: 2,355 square feet General Contractor: Harfrey Construction Ltd. Structural […]
Month: May 2023
This is a question we’ve seen posted on the internet. The answers we found for fixing sinking front steps were surprising. We’ve been in the foam jacking business since 2013. Our knowledge of how to build homes goes back even further. And what we saw online could only have come […]
With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your home in shape to host guests this winter season. A new trend many homeowners are jumping on is adding luxury home amenities that can be enjoyed all year long. These types of upgrades spice up […]
Home improvement is something that appeals to many of us. It’s an opportunity to improve our standard of living, and to bolster the value of our homes for later resale. But it’s fair to say that not all improvements are equal in value or importance. It’s worth therefore prioritising the […]
Fisher & Paykel’s Showpiece Kitchen Anchors a Tranquil Auckland Home On a hillside site in Auckland, an elegantly designed home is quietly elevated by the brand’s exceptional appliances. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s an axiom that holds true around the world and across cultures; the kitchen […]
As the first Covid lockdown hit, workers in Britain opted to turn their sheds into offices – “shoffices” – and bars, but the trend has led to a surge in outbuilding fires. Data from freedom of information requests by the insurer Zurich found that blazes in sheds, garages and conservatories […]
More is more, proclaims the maximalist—and you gotta admit, it’s hard to argue with that logic. Within the type you’ll find everyone from bon vivants waltzing through high society to curious collectors fascinated by ideas, culture, and the natural world. But whether they’re more interested in sampling fine wines or […]
Scandinavians understand the importance of reflective surfaces in interiors as a way of warding off gloom during the dark winter months (and adding glimmer during midsummer nights). Here’s a roundup of our 10 favorite silver pendant lights. For more pendant lighting, see our posts: 10 Easy Pieces: Black Pendant Lights […]
Kelly and Jennifer Foster love improving their home, but their closet has them stumped — what’s good for him isn’t necessarily good for her. So, we’re creating a custom closet system to maximize storage space in a couple’s divided closet. The Projects The shelves on Jennifer’s side of the closet […]
Buying a snow blower can be a pricey affair. For this reason, you want to ensure that you’re investing in something that is going to last. The longevity of your snow blower is dependent on the quality of the product, as well as how you store and maintain your machine. […]