Home Improvement

(BPT) – If you love home renovation and design, you’ll be excited to discover up-and-coming trends that are transforming the look and functionality of home spaces today. Home design is continually evolving — inspiring homeowners and design professionals to innovate and reimagine how you can live in and feel about your home. Here are design […]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Summer is here — and that means time to refresh, update and upgrade our homes. Whether you’re buying, selling, downsizing or upgrading, creating a beautiful efficient space — with some great curb appeal — is more important than ever! HGTV’s Chip Wade has

(BPT) – Summertime is known for warmer weather, backyard barbecues and fun in the sun. However, it’s also a time when lightning is likely to strike. According to The National Weather Service, about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes occur in the United States each year and can strike up to 25 miles away from its

(BPT) – Looking to give a lackluster room a vibrant makeover without breaking the bank or undergoing a major renovation? Try adding wood slats. “Architects, designers and homeowners are specifying Real American Hardwood® slats to enhance various indoor and outdoor spaces,” says Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center. “They’re an easy, versatile and

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Are you getting ready for a summer vacation? No matter what type of trip you have planned, you want all your memories to be positive ones. That’s why it’s important to prepare your home for when you’re gone and be safe wherever you

(BPT) – By Hwang Sung-gyul, head of the Design Management Center at LG Electronics The physical design or look of a product is extremely important in creating a good first impression with consumers. Equally vital to the reception and enduring appeal of a product is another kind of design called customer experience (CX) design. An

(BPT) – Ready to take that long-awaited summer vacay? Before heading out for fun in the sun, make sure you’ll be able to fully relax and enjoy your break by taking a few steps to help keep your home secure — including deliveries that might be made while you’re gone. Here are some tips and

(BPT) – There’s arguably nothing better than getting friends and family together in the summertime. When the sun is shining and the days are long, there’s more time for catching up, playing games and making memories with loved ones. While the time for spring cleaning has come and gone, it’s still important to keep your

(BPT) – Countertops have become a focal point of modern kitchen design, with an increasing number of design professionals recognizing their significance. According to a recent online poll conducted by Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN), 52% of the dealers and designers surveyed believe that countertops are becoming more critical to overall kitchen design, and