The new furniture you just bought looked perfect when you spotted the advertisement online and even better when you saw it in person in the showroom. Now that it has been delivered and is in your home it simply does not look the same, something is missing but you...
Heavily decorated classrooms can bombard students with too much visual information, interfering with their memory and ability to focus, according to an educational study from European researchers. This study is one of many that have examined the relationship between...
Although we are not quite as restricted in our movements as we were a few months ago, COVID-19 has not gone away and the general advice – and in some places mandate – is that those who can still feasibly work from home should do just that for the...
A fire pit of any kind makes a wonderful addition to any outdoor living space. Not only does its warmth extend the useful life of the space but the flames add a visual appeal that make the area look and feel more like a real living room, especially if you are gathered...
If you don’t want a deck – or your home is just not suitable for such an addition – a well laid patio can be a wonderful alternative. Patios offer the advantage that they can be created almost anywhere in your backyard, are relatively affordable to...
The summer is flying by, but one thing that no-one is sure of right now, especially in Texas, is whether kids are going back to school in September, or if they will still be learning remotely. It seems increasing likely that, at the very least, for most schoolchildren...