Topic: House and Home

Mowing Down Climate Change With a Clean, Quiet Gardening Company

Kelly Giard's startup Clean Air Lawn Care uses solar-powered machines -- and like his lawns, it needed careful planning, constant care and cultivation to grow into the thriving business it is today. Here’s what Giard has to say about his green thumb.READ»

eBay's Shtick in a Box: Reusable Shipping Container Is Innovation Expo-Winning Idea

EBay is perhaps the ultimate online destination for used goods, so it only makes sense that the site is taking its hand-me-down sensibilities a step further with the eBay Box: a shipping container designed to be sent from sellers to ...READ»

Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen

Think of Grete Schütte-Lihotzky as the mother of today's hypermodern prefab kitchen styles. In the mid-1920s, Germany was struggling to meet affordable housing needs, and kitchens in general were dank, crowded hubs of family ...READ»

Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen

Think of Grete Schütte-Lihotzky as the mother of today's hypermodern prefab kitchen styles. In the mid-1920s, Germany was struggling to meet affordable housing needs, and kitchens in general were dank, crowded hubs of family ...READ»

Med Student Pioneers “Political Medicine” in Rural Haiti

DoSomething, headed by Fast Company columnist Nancy Lublin, has recognized five young social entrepreneurs with $10,000 grants--and one with a prize of $100,000. Fast Company will profile one of these enterprising youth each day this ...READ»

A Luxury Hotel for London's Bees. Yes, Bees

Five-star opulence in the works for London's preternaturally spoiled insectsREAD»

Sustainable Landscape Project Takes Root

Greener pastures for a Super Bowl village, a black history museum, and a wealth of other land developments in the United States and beyondREAD»

Switch: Shrink the Change With One-Minute Praisings

[video_twistage 1 protect]What do you dread at work? Maybe it’s filling out expense reports. Making a cold call to a new lead. Giving a performance review to your employee Chester, who’s prone to tearing up at the first hint of ...READ»

Designers of Xbox 360 and Google Phone Try Their Hand at Interior Design

The design firm Mike and Maaike unveils their new products.READ»

Preparing Your Home For Sale

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WiGig Wireless Alliance Targets the Dusty Rat's Nest of Cables Behind Your TV

Today the specifications have been finalized on yet another bit of future-facing wireless tech: WiGig. As its name suggests, it's all about gigabit speeds over the airwaves, and you'll care about it 'cause it may make HDMI cabling ...READ»

Royal Heritage Furniture Answers the Question: Should I Shop For Furniture Online?

When you order furniture online you can leave yourself open to disappointment. An online search of furniture distribution centers should aid you in locating a store to visit and evaluate the piece of furniture you're seeking, in the ...READ»

From Imagination to Reality-Home Furnishing Placement from PMD Furniture Direct

Rearranging your existing furniture can be the metamorphosis of a ho-hum space into a conversation place.  In some instances, rearranging existing furniture is not adequate.  For those who truly wish to mix it up, purchasing ...READ»

Object of Desire: Paphiopedilum Sato Green Orchid

Colombia dominates the U.S. cut-flower market, sending us $500 million of blooms last year. By that measure, Japan, with just $200,000 in exports to the United States, is but a tiny bud. But thanks to its flowers' stunning quality and ...READ»

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Why a Flash Website Capacity is Not Amazing Everyone

Whenever you visit any Flash based website, you will find that the Flash website do have animated elements, perhaps music and sound effects. Flash permits for the creation of websites with video, graphics, sound, music and much ...READ»

Interior decoration ambiance in doctors, dentists, and orthodontists offices

More and more, doctors, dentists, and orthodontists are consulting and employing expert interior designers and architects to construct offices that are appealing to their younger patients. Few adults demand that a routine trip ...READ»

Plan Ahead for Successful Plumbing Projects

When deciding to do some home improvements that involve plumbing, it’s always better to plan ahead before just jumping in head first. As your plumbing is one of the most important aspects of your home, don’t give into the temptation of simply glossing over it. Make sure it’s done well and done correctly or you’ll pay for it down the road.READ»

Milan 2010: Earth, Rendered as a Sofa

A dream piece of seating for rocket scientists.READ»

The Power of IP Communications – Up Close and Personal

Here’s What an IP-enabled SMB Looks LikeREAD»

Outdoor Event Tents

Event tents can provide protection from harsh weather condition. Climate change is one of the most important environmental factors that every party host should consider. You cannot take any risk of not covering any event. Selecting ...READ»

Chair Porn: Bernhardt Unveils Sexy New Chair by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrence (Video)

If you have five minutes, and want to watch one of the most enchanting videos ever documenting the birth of a chair, then grab your earphones and click on this preview of the piece that American furniture manufacturer, Bernhardt ...READ»

Chair Porn: Bernhardt Unveils Sexy New Chair by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance (Video)

If you have five minutes, and want to watch one of the most enchanting videos ever documenting the birth of a chair, then grab your earphones and click on this preview of the piece that American furniture manufacturer, Bernhardt ...READ»

First Look: Front Finds Inspiration in Taxicab Seats

The Swedish design super-group references taxi-cab cushions in a new chair for Moroso.READ»

Insectislide Will Keep the Bugs Away

A nontoxic coating takes the feet out from under insects.READ»

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Powell Electric: Safety in Wiring

As safety is the primary concern of Powell Electric, we encourage all homeowners to have their houses inspected to ensure their families are safe. One of the leading causes of residential fires is faulty wiring, a risk that can ...READ»