Aug 17th 2010 7:38PM
When Chris M. decided to list his home in upstate New York and move closer to Manhattan to ease his wife's commute to her new job, he ran into a major hurdle: "There was no consensus among the agents we spoke with about what our house was worth," he said. The solution? Hire a local appraiser to handle the job of evaluating... Continue Reading »
Apr 30th 2010 1:00PM
Building blocks aren't just math and science toys anymore. Thanks to Way Basics, an Irvine, Calif.-based producer of eco-modular storage and home furnishings, they've become furniture for adults, too. The team at Way Basics uses 99-percent post-consumer recycled paper and turns it into durable zBoard cubes, which then... Continue Reading »
Apr 27th 2010 5:30PM
Whether you're an iPad owner or not, you've heard about it, thought about it and probably hope to get your hands on it. But if you plan on investing $500-$700 on a new gadget that the entire world can't stop talking about it, it's probably best you protect it. Luckily, there's Portel, a Tallinn, Estonia-based sleeve- and... Continue Reading »
Recycle your yogurt cups, because they could become your family's future toothbrushes--if you buy them from Preserve, at least. The company makes its products from 100 percent recyclable content and finds itself added to Bargain Huntress' list of green online stores helping to promote environmental consciousness.... Continue Reading »
Mar 24th 2010 11:15AM
Any typography aficionado would do a double take when passing the typographic embroideries hanging in the office of Mario Hugo and Jennifer Sims, co-founders of creative consultancy and artist management agency Hugo&Marie. The hand-embroidered ivory wall pieces beg the passersby to stare at the silk-ivory-hemp... Continue Reading »
