A land survey or property survey records the existing descriptions, measurements, topography, and boundaries of a specific property. They will also typically include any man-made structures, like a house, garage, or shed, and any appliances that are present on the…

For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight living rooms from Dezeen’s archive where architects have used board-marked concrete walls and ceilings to add textural interest. As its name suggests, board-marked concrete, or board-formed concrete, is concrete that has been created…

One major pro of a pint-sized bathroom is that it is typically fairly affordable to give it a facelift. The less square footage you’re working with, the less you’ll have to spend on material and perhaps labor. Plus, just a…

South Korean studio Niceworkshop has designed a pared-back interior for a cafe in Seoul, where concrete walls and stainless-steel furnishings are finished to mimic wood. Set in the city’s multicultural Itaewon district, HaHouse Cafe operates alongside an exhibition space on…

Determining when a pear is ripe can be tricky because pears ripen even after picking. If you pick a pear too early, it could become unpalatably hard and sour, but if you leave a pear on its tree too long,…

Peach-picking season extends from June to August, and they are ready to harvest during that period when their skins turn yellowish-red—that’s how you know they’re perfectly ripe. If you want to grow the tastiest peaches, these quick and easy tips…

Composting enriches and improves soil, plus it’s a great way to dispose of food. Since bread and other grain-based foods are important components of many diets, it’s worth knowing if you can compost bread. You can compost bread and other…

From simple spherical hanging lights to lighting sculptures by designers Isamu Noguchi and Ingo Maurer, this lookbook rounds up living rooms enhanced by the organic texture and warm glow of paper lamps. The versatile appearance of paper lights, which come…

Air conditioner maintenance is the key to ensuring your air conditioning unit can keep your house cool even on the hottest days. Air conditioners rely on regular maintenance to work their best. Regular upkeep like replacing filters, cleaning coils, and…

Bangkok studio Touch Architect has created French Kitsch III, a patisserie in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, with a design that references French cathedrals and pastries. The 360-square-metre board-marked concrete building was informed by an idea of Frenchness that drew on many…