Tailgating is a multibillion dollar pastime, with pregame gatherings held at everything from high school rivalry games to blockbuster professional sports competitions. And, these gatherings aren’t just about good times and good food; tailgating can be in itself a huge …
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3 Home Hidey Holes for DIYers
Hidden storage for valuables or other items doesn’t have to be limited to the wall safe behind Great Uncle Alfred’s portrait. The array of hidden storage ideas ranges from slide-outs in furniture pieces and pop-out panels in cabinets or trim, …
Read More »Living Tiny Goes Mainstream
While tiny house living has been around for decades, the trend really took off during the Great Recession as consumers looked to control costs while still living in their “dream spaces.” Now, the tiny house movement has become mainstream. Homes …
Read More »5 Uncomfortable Retail Realities Bringing New Opportunities
You’ve felt the winds of change. In this new decade, retail realities that once seemed like figments of the imagination are now commonplace. Robots work alongside humans in big boxes, and customers can have an entire shopping experience on the …
Read More »The Art of Paint
Last year, Chicago, Illinois celebrated the 20th anniversary of the popular “Cows on Parade,” a collection of 334 uniquely painted fiberglass cows sponsored by area businesses, painted by local artists and exhibited on sidewalks and plazas around the city. For …
Read More »Made in USA
According to Consumer Reports, eight out of 10 Americans would rather purchase products that were made in the U.S. than ones that were imported. Due to its popularity, many well-known brands, such as KitchenAid mixers, Igloo Playmate coolers and Whirlpool …
Read More »The Comeback Kid
One of the most popular home styles selling today may surprise you. It’s not the trendy farmhouse. It’s not modern. In fact, it hasn’t been popular since the height of the ’60s and ’70s, but it is quietly making a …
Read More »Rising Home Construction Rates Boost Lumber Prices
Builders are constructing more houses now than at any time before last decade’s foreclosure crisis, and the increased construction activity is resulting in higher lumber prices, reports The Wall Street Journal. Since last June, lumber futures have risen more than …
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