The 50L Home project is thinking about water use at a global scale and trying to influence users at ... a local scale by developing educational tools and prototypes that show more thoughtful, efficient water use. In November this year, San Francisco declared a water shortage emergency and called for reducing usage by 10%, impacting nearly three million city customers. In March, Utah also declared a state...
The forces that shaped 2021 will undoubtedly remain in play well into 2022. And while the new year ... may not see the same frenzied intensity as the old year, today’s buyers and sellers will set the stage for tomorrow’s buyers and sellers in a feedback loop. This past year was remarkable for its deal volume, but below the surface, several trends emerged which may be instructional heading into the new...
Technology is turning bathrooms into spa refuges, one of the top trends of the year.This is the time of year when we learn about the top colors of the year, which decade is making a style comeback, and whether wallpaper or stainless steel appliances are in or out right now. This trend report won’t answer any of those questions, as its focus is on macro design details that impact the safety,...
This home outfitted with James Hardie siding was spared from destruction after Hurricane Irma ... devastated the Florida Keys in 2018, resulting in more than $50 billion in damages.In the classic three little pigs fable, the homes made of straw and wood are blown to smithereens by the hungry wolf much to the misfortune of the pigs who worked hard to build them. That wolf now is the climate, blowing homes...
A more than 5,800-square-foot home in Honolulu, listed at $5.2 million, is among recent sales. Hawaii’s luxury real estate market remains hotter than hot as the island lifestyle draws mainland buyers, inventory remains scant and sales prices jump. “The historic run since the summer of 2020 continues around much of the state,” said Hawaii Life’s owner, chief officer and principal broker Matt...
Looking to give back to a wider community outside of local military service members, veterans, and their families? You could consider adopting a military/veteran family for the holidays (and/or a deployed service member) through organizations like Soldiers’ Angels. The DOD also has care package resources on their website. On a different note, organizations like Hearts of Patriots focus on caregivers –...
Are you interested in gift ideas that also help support military families? You can support spouse-owned businesses by choosing from a selection of special items offered by these businesses collected on this list, and this...
If one of your goals in the new year is to purchase a new home, you’ll want to make smart financial decisions, especially through the holiday season. This article shares 5 tips that may help you stick to your financial goals and achieve your dream of home ownership in...
Are you an active duty service member or a DoD civilian? TSA PreCheck is available at no cost! Service members are automatically enrolled and don’t need to opt-in to the program. DoD civilians can opt-in using...