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Inside Taylor Swift's lavish $1.7 million renovation of Rhode Island mansion

Taylor Swift John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor SwiftThe Holiday House is quietly located on the beach – but now the singer is planning an extensive renovation of the seaside mansion in Rhode Island. According to the building permit and zoning certificate from Us weekly On Tuesday, January 14, Swift, 35, will expand… Continue reading Inside Taylor Swift's lavish $1.7 million renovation of Rhode Island mansion

Discover the leading Malaysian home tours in 2024

In a suburb of the Klang Valley overlooking a forest reserve, Beurre House is a futuristic dream home that combines organic forms with modernist principles and benefits from the natural cooling effect that sometimes shrouds the property in morning mist. The house, which Wong designed herself despite having no formal architectural training, is named after… Continue reading Discover the leading Malaysian home tours in 2024

I bought 5 cheap home tech products on AliExpress to see if they were any good

I'm a big fan of YouTube videos that describe cheap products you can find at discount stores like AliExpress, Temu, and Wish. My favorite is Great Scott's AliExpress Hidden Gems range, which never ceases to amaze me. I think it's time for me to try my hand at some cheap home tech finds (or misses)… Continue reading I bought 5 cheap home tech products on AliExpress to see if they were any good

Small California schools face layoffs as Congress cuts funding for rural education

Rural school districts — already struggling financially — are desperately fighting to save a century-old funding source that Republican lawmakers cut from the federal budget last month. The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which has been passed almost continuously since 1908, is intended to compensate rural counties that have large tracts of untaxable… Continue reading Small California schools face layoffs as Congress cuts funding for rural education

Coyuchi launches its first mattress, a revolution in sustainable design and luxurious comfort

Coyuchi launches its first mattress, a revolution in sustainable design and luxurious comfort Rooted in affordable luxury and sustainability and made to order USAThe new category offers exceptional comfort, durability and temperature regulation SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoyuchiThe organic home goods manufacturer that advances conscious luxury without compromise announces the launch of… Continue reading Coyuchi launches its first mattress, a revolution in sustainable design and luxurious comfort

Scott Derrickson remembers the Woolsey fire that destroyed his home

As Wim Wenders prepared to unveil a 4K restoration of his classic 1987 fantasy film Wings of desire In November 2018 in New York City, Scott Derrickson had to be there. The German author is not only “a mentor in filmmaking and one of my closest friends,” but also the godfather of Derrickson’s two sons,… Continue reading Scott Derrickson remembers the Woolsey fire that destroyed his home

The expert shares 8 tips for reducing clutter in your Dallas home

Welcome to 2025! Each new year brings with it new hopes and goals, but one thing is certainly a constant: becoming more organized. With the holiday season in the rearview mirror and the kids heading back to school, now is the time to get started. For some, overcoming organizational challenges is easier said than done.… Continue reading The expert shares 8 tips for reducing clutter in your Dallas home

New federal regulations mean a new HVAC system will likely cost you a lot more

Things never seem to get cheaper, and if you're looking to replace an HVAC system in the coming year, your wallet is going to take a hit. New regulations designed to help curb global warming are the reason for the price increase in 2025. “We're looking at about 30%, 40%, 50% more than we were… Continue reading New federal regulations mean a new HVAC system will likely cost you a lot more

The sustainable lifestyle: replacing old habits with environmentally friendly solutions

The environmental changes we are seeing in real time tell us that, if we haven't already, we should definitely start rethinking the way we live. When making the transition to an eco-friendly lifestyle, some decisions may seem daunting at first, but it's all about small, conscious changes that add up to have a bigger impact.… Continue reading The sustainable lifestyle: replacing old habits with environmentally friendly solutions