Originally referred to as traditional Japanese bedding system, Futons are now seen as a part of living room furniture at most homes in various countries of the world. What is a Futon? A Futon is actually a thin mattress of tufted ...
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Many homeowners who want clean, green energy will buy and install solar panels. However, a solar array can be prohibitively expensive. Moreover, solar panels are not an option for many renters, condo owners, homeowners in ...
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The first time Zero Motorcycles stopped by our headquarters four years ago, we were intrigued by the promise of electric motorcycles, but our team felt they needed more work. Fast forward a few years, and the new line from Zero comes across ...
This year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, an annual awards program sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission, attracted the most competitive pool of projects in the ...
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Apple's mobile development chief Craig Federighi poked fun at Android when he announced AirDrop data sharing technology for iOS on Monday. "AirDrop is the easiest way to share [data] with people around you," Federighi said at the opening ...
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Not everyone likes a traditional bathroom design. In fact for some people the weirder the better. If you are one those home owners that looks forward to coming home after a hard days work to their humble abode of weirdness then this blog ...
Don't like the song playing on the stereo? Just wave it goodbye, literally. That's the vision of a team of researchers at the University of Washington's Networks Lab, who are developing a new gesture recognition technology called "WiSee," ...
Tags: Wi-Fi, Gestures, Smart Home
British real estate developer Barratt Homes has cast eye on Chinese clients. People close to it said recently that a building in the Canary Wharf, London drew rising attention of it because up to 75 percent of the owners of apartments ...
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Like having the best of both worlds, this fireplace bathtub combo creates a welcoming ambiance while allowing the bather to enjoy the serenity of a luxury bathtub.?Does your dream bathroom include a fireplace? This brings up a question for ...
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In putting together this year's special report on kitchen remodeling trends, Consumer Reports spoke to designers, architects, remodeling contractors, among other professionals. But we also checked in with our Facebook fans to learn what ...
The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), inched down two points to an index level of 52. It is the fifth straight quarter with a reading over 50. The MPI measures ...
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With vacancy rates modestly falling and rents moderately rising in commercial real estate sectors, market fundamentals have improved, but financing remains a challenge for small business, according to the National Association of Realtors ...
Every time a fire accident takes place, it leaves behind a trail of sorrow and destruction. Charred buildings, harmful gases, leftover ashes which tells a sordid tale of destruction caused by gory fire. Whatever be the cause of flames, no ...
A laptop and desktop from Vizio—the Vizio CT15T-B1 Ultrabook and the Vizio CA24T-B0, respectively—are the first computers into our labs with the latest Wi-Fi standard, 802.11ac. Though it's up and running, it's still an emerging ...
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Chicly modern, sophisticated and full of endless personality and charm, Wicanders has taken their stylish cork flooring to the next level with their brilliant Pebbles collection. A collection presenting high-end quality with unrivaled ...