For the roughly 50 million Americans who suffer from nasal allergies, warmer weather often brings runny noses, watery eyes, and other persistent symptoms caused by both indoor and outdoor allergens. My family in the Midwest is no exception. When Honeywell offered to send their Bluetooth Smart Air Purifier with HEPA filtration, I gladly accepted. Having … Read more
Recently my husband and I tackled a big home renovation project: we installed a hardwood floor in our soon-to-be daughter’s nursery. Because I was nine months pregnant, the heavy lifting was done by my husband, Kyle, and a friend, but I want to share how the project went and what we learned so others can … Read more
It’s been a busy few weeks, but we’re finally ready to unveil our new project, Built by Kids! We launched the site on Labor Day, and the following day my wife Laura went into labor. Our son arrived a week early, so instead of promoting the site launch right away, we had more important priorities … Read more
We fondly remember our time living in New York’s West Village—so much so that we named this blog after our cross streets. We miss the charming, tree-lined avenues, the beautifully restored brownstones, and neighborhood institutions like Garber Hardware, which has served Manhattan and the West Village since 1884. Nathaniel Garber Schoen currently runs Garber Hardware. … Read more
As unprecedented numbers of people approach age 65 in the coming years, Universal Design is becoming a central topic in home construction and remodeling. Universal Design focuses on improving a home’s accessibility and functionality so it can accommodate all residents, including those with mobility challenges or disabilities. What makes Universal Design so appealing is that … Read more
Fans of Mad Men and vintage Hollywood interiors have a unique opportunity to own pieces from the show’s set while supporting a worthy cause. A charity auction on eBay is raising funds for the City of Hope cancer hospital, offering an array of authentic props, costumes, and furniture used on the series. The headline item … Read more
Dwell on Design continues to grow even as other trade shows shrink. While not enormous, the show is carefully curated, featuring vendors and products that look as if they belong in the pages of Dwell magazine—many likely do. This year the show included more established brands, especially in the kitchen and bath category, with notable … Read more
Last year Kohler introduced the NUMI, a high-end smart toilet, and at this year’s Kitchen and Bath Show the company unveiled VibrAcoustic technology applied to its Underscore bath collection. So what is VibrAcoustic? Simply put, it combines sound, water vibration and lighting to create a deeply immersive bathing experience. Vibroacoustic technology delivers sound therapy that … Read more
Our family loves road trips. Living in Los Angeles gives us countless day-trip options and plenty of fun weekend getaways. Before any journey, however short or long, we always make sure our vehicles are in good condition and that our auto protection plan coverage is current. We own three vehicles, each suited to a different … Read more
I was delighted when I found Amy Devers’ new “Hands On” column in ReadyMade magazine. Watching her walk two Brooklyn residents through the process of hanging art and pictures on a tough concrete wall felt reassuring and practical.
In my loft, one of the long walls is exposed brick, and that kind of surface makes hanging frames, dry-erase boards, or even neon signs a real challenge.
