A London house extension designed by Office S&M features a ceramic facade with the same pink glaze used for Tube station tiles on the Hammersmith and City Line. Office S&M designed Beacon House, a single-storey rear extension, for a Victorian…
Pesky ground bees digging in your yard? It is important to know how to get rid of them fast, but also safely—we don’t want any bee stings to occur. Because these insects are pollinators, you should, ideally, leave ground bees…
Design studios Post Company and Lázaro Rosa-Violàn have combined historic features and contemporary touches for the Locke de Santa Joana hotel on the site of a convent in Lisbon, Portugal. A 17th-century convent building has been renovated and integrated alongside newly constructed…
A new TikTok trend is making the rounds, and you aren’t going to want to miss out on this one! TikTok users are now obsessed with minimalism—especially when it comes to home decor and cleaning. And for good reason! Who…
Unclogging a shower drain is often as simple as using safe materials like baking soda and vinegar or plunging or snaking it. When water backs up in the shower, try any of these quick DIY methods to unclog the drain…
While home gardeners are often plagued with too much sunshine during the dog days of summer, downpours are another thing to be concerned about. Read on to hear about how too much rain can affect your garden and what to…
Oriental rugs bring a timeless and subtly colorful look to any space, but the foot traffic, dust, and dirt they’re subject to means that they need to be cleaned every once in a while. While cleaning an oriental rug isn’t…
Streak-free mirrors and windows can dramatically enhance the look and feel of your home, but achieving that perfect, clear finish can be a frustrating challenge. Many people struggle with unsightly streaks despite their best efforts to clean. There are effective…
A retrospective of architect IM Pei at the M+ Museum in Hong Kong, aims to examine his architectural projects in social, cultural and political context. Named IM Pei: Life is Architecture, the exhibition, which according to the museum is the…
Welsh practice Benjamin Hale Architects has added two modern extensions – one made from pale brick, the other from black zinc – to a Victorian-era home in south London. The end-of-terrace house is located in Dulwich and previously featured a…
