Design Through the Decades: 1940 to 1950 (24 photos)

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This series looks back at iconic designs from each decade, starting in 1900. This installment covers works by such midcentury luminaries as George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi,… read more

Houzz Tour: Colorful, Whimsical and Beachy-Casual in Los Angeles (13 photos)

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A family’s move to the ocean side of the freeway inspires a coastal-inspired color palette. read more

Can a Shipping Container Home Be Stylish? Check This One Out!

A shipping container for hauling heavy freight in trains, trucks, and ships isn’t often associated with anything glamorous. But the home industry is proving otherwise. read more

Residential Construction Spending Falling Behind 2018

Publicly and privately funded construction put in place in March had an estimated value of $1.282 trillion on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. This is up 0.9 percent from the February total of $1.293 trillion but is down 0.8 percent from March 2018. On a non-adjusted basis there was $98.355 billion spent during the month compared to $90.445 billion in February. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis spending totals $277.667 billion, down 0.2 percent compared to the first three months of 2018. Privately funded construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $961.5 billion, 0.7 percent less than the rate ($968.584 billion) in February. The February number was down 3.6 percent from spending in March of last year. YTD spending is also down from last year, a deficit of 2.6 percent. Spending in…(read more)Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. read more

7 Surprising Design Trends for the Home: Which Has Staying Power?

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Here are some of our picks for biggest design surprises from IBS 2019 and the Kitchen & Bath Industry show. read more

Study: First-Time Buyers Are Better Mortgage Shoppers

Newbies to homebuying are more likely to shop around for a better loan term than repeat shoppers, a new study shows.  read more

The Beauty of Subtle Sustainable Architecture (15 photos)

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” — Frank Lloyd WrightHomeowners and designers continue to be inspired to design houses that are more “earth-friendly.” Our approach often focuses on energy efficiency, as we use enhanced insulating materials and… read more

5 Steps to Creating the Perfect Outdoor Living Room

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Submitted by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) 1. Declutter & Clean The first step to sprucing up the outdoor living room is to clear dirt and clutter from the space. Store lawn equipment, children’s toys, and pet play things in a shed or garage. Give the entire area a good scrub down, sweeping away dust […] read more

Buying a home for the first time? Avoid these mistakes

A new report finds that first-time homebuyers are likely to offer more, and bid more times, than other buyers. read more

Are You Overimproving for Your Neighborhood?

Home improvements always pay off come selling time, right? Turns out it’s all relative. read more