Taipei, Taiwan, is nothing short of an aesthete’s dream. With its dramatic landscapes and lush vegetation, there’s a reason Taiwan was nicknamed ilha formosa, or “beautiful island,” when the Portuguese stumbled upon it in the 16th century. Decades later, the isle’s capital is still worthy of the name, though now […]
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Image source: Getty Images With a HELOC, you’re actually taking on more risk. Key points Borrowing against your home is a good way to fund a renovation project. A home equity loan may be a less risky prospect than a HELOC, even though HELOCs can be more flexible. Home equity […]
If “hot” was the overused word to describe the U.S. housing maret in 2021, then lukewarm to outright freezing might best describe how the market fared overall this year. The pandemic housing market boom, which saw home prices go up by 40% over a two-year period, began slowing down in the […]
Get your kids excited this Christmas by decorating their rooms with a holiday theme. Christmas is a week away, and it is time to start shortlisting decoration ideas for your little one’s room. It is one of the favourite holidays for kids because they are showered with treats. What better […]
“It just so happened that the homeowner is the closest thing I have to a sister,” says Los Angeles designer Sapna Aggarwal. “It was amazing, [she and her partner] were buying and renovating a home, and it was obvious I was going to be the one to help them.” Sapna’s relationship […]
Poring over the likes of Turkish rugs, Art Deco table lamps, and Louis XVI–style sideboards on 1stDibs is a beloved ritual among designers who are eager to buoy their interiors with dazzling, hard-to-find pieces. For the sixth year in a row, the global online marketplace aims to further empower these […]
Dec. 17-23, 26-31; Jan. 1, 2023: Lightscape, a new holiday event at the San Diego Botanic Garden, will illuminate evenings with more than 1 million holiday lights displayed as tunnels, a fire garden, sculptures and artistic installations throughout the garden. The average tour time along the 1-mile trail is 1.5 […]
When Amy Holland bought her house in Austin, Texas, in 2020, she and her husband knew they wanted to have a pool in their backyard — but not just any pool. “We don’t have kids, so we didn’t want some giant water slide, all the features,” said Ms. Holland, 46, […]
Stonington — Eight months after the town launched a housing rehabilitation loan program, one project is underway and two more are in the pipeline. The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, launched in May, is intended to help low- and moderate-income households make home improvements that they otherwise may not be able […]
When it comes to building wealth, Americans say one thing and do another. When asked the best way to build personal wealth, 23% of adults said investing in real estate, according to the recent CNBC Make It: Your Money survey, conducted in partnership with Momentive. That makes it the most popular […]
Yearning for a cozy living room? To transform a formal area you’ll need more than a comfy throw, though having one is certainly a plus. For a multipurpose space that’s kid- and pet-friendly, as well as a hub for movie marathons, game nights, and plenty of meaningful conversations, your living […]
The before: “Nancy and her husband remodeled their kitchen in the ’70s or ’80s. It had laminate floors and cabinets, formica countertops, and black and white bold striped wallpaper,” says Carley. “It’s a big kitchen for a 1950s house and it felt almost like a galley, which I love, but […]