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Current Obsessions: Passage to India
We're heading to India this coming week; Above: At South by Southwest, Remodelista contributor Leigh was charmed by artist Amie Siegel's film Provenance (still from the film, shown here) that traces the trade route of Pierre Jeanneret's line of modernist furniture from the dumpsters of Chandigarh,…
RemodelistaThe Fish Can Sing: A New Restaurant in Reykjavík
Located along the old harbor in Reykjavík, Iceland, Mar is a seafood restaurant with a sophisticated interior and menu that are salutes to the sea, its inhabitants, and the history of Iceland's fishing industry.
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Compost: It's what eventually becomes of all decomposing organic material. Essentially, it's dirt—but it's not just a...
Bob VilaTrending on Gardenista: Top 5 Posts of the Week
The gang at Gardenista are finally back outside, deep in the dirt, greeting the start of spring. Come join them—they've got kneeling pads in tartan to ease the reentry.
RemodelistaDon't let indoor air cause allergies
Allergy season will soon arrive in your town. You indoor-air arsenal should include an air purifier and a vacuum—models that perfrm well in Consumer Reports' tests, naturally. The Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs team also has your back—or is that your nose?—with advice on the most effective…
ConsumerReports.orgRehab Diary: Finding Storage in Unexpected Places
Above: The tall kitchen cabinets that extend from the front of the house to the back are visible immediately beyond our entry. Above: While our galley kitchen runs the length of the house, the sizes of the kitchen cabinets vary according to use. Above: The vents at the top of the cabinet doors…
RemodelistaString trimmers with an edge on the competition
Hard starting and noise are among the gripes about string trimmers we recently found on Twitter. Gas trimmers that fire up with fewer pulls, plus a growing list of powerful electric models—many of them cordless—address both concerns. And in Consumer Reports' tests of string trimmers, a few left…
ConsumerReports.orgDIY: A Genius (and Glamorous) Paper Towel Holder
First spotted on one of our favorite blogs, Poppytalk (is Jan the web's best DIY sleuther?): a genius paper towel holder from Molly at Almost Makes Perfect.
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But as Lynne Twist says in her book The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources, “When you let go of trying to get more of what you don't really need, it frees up oceans of energy to make a difference with what you have.” In an article in Newsweek, economist William Dickens of…
RemodelistaRemodeling 101: How to Install Flattering Lighting in the Bathroom
Our lighting designer friend Thomas Paterson, founder of London- and Mexico City- based Lux Populi, is a bit of zealot when it comes to his mission: he wants to make the principles of good-quality home lighting available to everyone. Above: In a bathroom by Australian designers Hare +…
RemodelistaRepair Drywall with Less Hassle
Let’s be honest. Drywall repair is not something most people look forward to. Although it’s relatively straightforwar...
Bob VilaCan this lawn mower be saved?
For self-propelled mowers, check the belt that transfers power from the engine or motor to the wheels. If your mower is beyond repair, check the results of Consumer Reports' latest mower tests. Mowers from Honda and Toro top our tests of multiple speed self-propelled mowers including the Honda…
ConsumerReports.org5 Things to Do with... Cassette Tapes
Chances are good that in some remote corner of your home there lies a box full of dusty cassette tapes. Be honest: Wh...
Bob VilaDesign Sleuth: A Dan Flavin-Inspired Light
Noticed lately: Neon lights reminiscent of the work of Dan Flavin, who used off-the-shelf fluorescent lights in his lighting sculptures.
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ConsumerReports.orgThe Dinner Party DIY That Takes Only Minutes!
While entertaining essentials can be affordable (these picks are proof!), it's DIYs like these glitter peaches that will easily become a conversation piece. First spotted on Storyboard Wedding, Lano Design Studios' sparkly, sweet addition was something we had to try.
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Christina Strutt, co-founder of the English housewares and fashion line Cabbages and Roses, is an advocate for beauty, simplicity, timelessness, integrity, and sustainability. $28.91. The book is available in the UK through Amazon;
RemodelistaA Garage Makeover to Behold—The RAM Cave Minnesota
When Rachel K. of Prior Lake, Minnesota, entered the RAM Renovation Contest last fall, it was with the very best of i...
Bob VilaDIY: 10 Ways to Use Vinegar in the Home
The owners of the first apartment that I rented when I moved from the UK (via Tokyo) to the West Coast insisted that I use a vinegar and water solution for cleaning the hardwood floors. For some chores I apply straight vinegar, for other I make my own simple solution from a bulk bottle of…
RemodelistaRehab Diary: Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernsen Air Their Dirty Laundry
If you're actress-turned-designer Amanda Pays, you remember the laundry rooms of your childhood in England and set your sights on creating your own. Conveniently, Amanda is married to actor and in-house handyman (and fellow flea market shopper) Corbin Bernsen. While the two were remodeling the…
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