Fishtown got its name because of fish, of course. In the 1730s, the Germans and Englishmen who poured into the newly created town of Kensington set about turning it into an industrial powerhouse. The first of what would be many industries to take root and flourish in the Philadelphia suburb were both maritime ones: Shipbuilding […]
Who do you follow on Instagram? Sean Canty, an architectural designer and a professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, has a couple hundred suggestions for making that list more diverse. Earlier this month, in an epic Instagram Stories archive, he compiled a list of Black creatives working in architecture, furniture design, art, fashion, and urbanism. He’s […]
Sometimes less can be more. This is especially true when it comes to hardware. This small accent can make a major design impact. The difference between gold and silver, chrome and copper, or black and white can change the entire look of a kitchen or bathroom. Swapping out hardware is also one of the easiest […]
Making your own DIY disinfectant is a great place to start if you’d like to use more natural cleaning products when you’re cleaning your home. A disinfectant will help you conquer those germs and keep your family happy and healthy, especially when used with other natural health products like homemade hand sanitizer. For a household cleaner to disinfect, you’ll need […]
If you are utterly confused about what to do with those awkward wall alcoves, we are here to explain. In many abodes, those particularly odd nooks typically referred to as wall niches serve either a decorative or functional (think: storage) purpose. We love them because they give people a chance to maximize their square footage […]
Your apartment hasn’t gotten any bigger, and you need to store your bike without making the place unlivable. Here are some options. If your apartment is short on closet space, you probably don’t want to relinquish what little you have. So that leaves the walls, doors and ceiling. If you want to keep the bike […]
Sometimes, all it takes to feel like you have a totally new space is a little color. If spending a lot of time at home has you considering your kitchen’s possibilities, a new coat of paint may be just the thing you need. And while painting kitchen cabinets may sound a little more intimidating than, […]
You’ve probably spent hours decluttering your home, removing personal items, and ticking off the boxes on your realtor’s staging checklist. But did you neglect your outdoor spaces? Savvy buyers expect more than a yard with overgrown perennials, so it’s worth considering elevating yours. Experts recommend focusing on the key spots buyers are interested in: the […]
On glorious warm sunny days and relaxing summer evenings, an unloved balcony, no matter its size, is a tragic sight. So if you are currently using yours as a graveyard for dead plants or broken outdoor furniture, listen up. There are dozens of great ideas for transforming a neglected outdoor space into an irresistible hangout for relaxing and […]
Transitioning to living and working in the same space is anything but easy. Even if you’ve figured out your productivity groove and have finally hit your work from home stride, there’s one last beast you might not have conquered yet: creating an office space. The perfect desk and office chair just might be the key to enhanced productivity, not […]