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Waterproof sound systems for listening to music and radio in the shower have been around for decades. First came waterproof radios. Then waterproof CD players. And, of course, now people listen via gadgets linked to smart phones over a wireless Bluetooth... more »

Orange is a happy color that we tend to associate with warmth, sociability and creativity. It's a great bathroom color choice if you live in a cold climate, as it will help warm you up on the chilliest days — those who live in hot climates might want... more »

Not many folks dislike the look of stained natural wood. It enhances the beauty of the grain and over time patinates to a rich luster that entices you to run your fingers across the wood's surface. However, the process of applying an oil-based... more »

Ask anyone who knows me well: For years and years, a passion of mine was cleaning and organizing.... more »

Just so we're clear, the hippies did not invent tie-dye. Yes, they may have perfected the psychedelic variety and forever linked the technique to the Summer of Love, but tie-dyeing is actually an ancient method used all over the world. Japanese shibori... more »

I've been looking at trends (such as vintage typewriters and suitcases)... more »

Whether you are in the process of fixing up a beach house or dream of owning one, this ideabook is chock-full of ideas for fixing up your getaway. Here you'll find products, ideas and color schemes, from outdoor showers and wraparound decks to paint colors... more »

When designer Jaroslav Kašpar bought an apartment in Prague, he had no idea it would turn into a massive DIY project. For example, he found an original wood floor under the carpet, but it wasn't salvageable; he discovered a cool brick wall, but it needed... more »

The word "mulch" has fallen into common and nearly exclusive use as the descriptive name for shredded wood or bark products; the truth is that mulch is an umbrella term for any product — organic or inorganic — that serves as a topdressing for soil.... more »

I was a fairly well-behaved child in school, so I don't recall ever getting sent to a corner. If I had, I'm sure I would have done the same thing I do in any other space: think about how to decorate it. Corners are not just for time-outs; corners are... more »

The day before my house burned down, I was thinking about flags. It was the end of June, and we were in the midst of painting our home's exterior.... more »

The owner of this floating home wanted to be able to enjoy the sublime Pacific Northwest views beyond its walls more. She had dubbed her existing home "a floating double-wide,'" says interior designer Kim Mankoski of Kim Mankoski Interiors. She wanted... more »

One look inside Evan and Osnat Feldman’s Montreal home and it’s clear that their family and heritage mean everything to them. After an unsuccessful attempt to expand their previous home due to city restrictions, the Feldmans moved... more »

Could it be that we’re in a renaissance of working with our hands? I mean really working with our hands? You know, with heavy tools that leave calluses, on projects that at the end of the day, week or month give you something that can't be emailed... more »

Yep, it really was designed in the Adirondack Mountains in New York. In 1903, to be exact. Throughout its next 110 years of life, the Adirondack chair has become an iconic image of summer. It's synonymous with front porches, lake house, fire pits, beach... more »