Winter is coming, and one of the most important preparations you can make is ensuring your home is properly insulated. Even with good insulation, air leaks can undermine its effectiveness. As Andre Kazimierski of HomeHero Roofing points out, sealing gaps dramatically improves overall performance, but you also need the right materials to slow heat transfer … Read more

Don’t Eat or Drink in the Car Eating and drinking inside a vehicle is a leading cause of crumbs, sticky stains and unpleasant odors. Leftover food particles attract insects and rodents, while spills can seep into upholstery and carpet fibers, creating long-term stains and smells. Making your car a no-food zone or limiting snacks to … Read more

Seattle Bans Surveillance Pricing for Grocery Shoppers Over the past decade, consumers have grown used to dynamic pricing across many services — rideshares, delivery apps, hotels and airline tickets all change prices with demand. More recently, similar techniques have begun appearing in brick-and-mortar retail. Major U.S. grocery chains and big-box stores have experimented with so-called … Read more

Garages often become the busiest—and messiest—spaces in a home. That was the case for Head of Editorial Kirsten Schrader, whose family’s garage had become the staging area for everything from barbecues to bike rides, but lacked the organization to keep up. “No one ever told me how much time you spend in your driveway once … Read more

We hate to say it, but it feels like summer is drawing to a close. At Lilac and Lily, our thoughts are already turning to autumn blooms and fresh seasonal colour palettes that suit cooler air and softer light. When people think of autumn wedding flowers, orange often springs to mind — rich russet tones, … Read more

Led by Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano was a distinctive design movement of the 1980s centred on a Milan-based collective of young furniture and product designers who set out to challenge the prevailing notions of modern design. The group deliberately rejected the restrained minimalism and strict functionalism that dominated the late 1970s and instead pursued a … Read more

Designers John Nussey and Avril O’Neil have introduced a new smart home product called Ding, a simple and elegant smart doorbell system that combines a minimalist doorbell button, an in-home chime finished in fabric, and a free smartphone app. Launched on Kickstarter, Ding aims to make answering the door straightforward and convenient whether you are … Read more

The hallway, stairs and landing form the first impression of your home and set the tone for the rest of the interior. These transitional areas shape circulation, mood and the overall atmosphere. With considered choices in lighting, flooring, storage and décor, you can turn them from mere passageways into memorable, functional spaces that reflect your … Read more

There is something undeniably appealing about a daybed. Beyond a symbol of opulence, it evokes a quieter luxury: having time to recline, read, sip a drink and simply be. Daybeds suggest a slower pace, an invitation to pause and relax on a beautifully considered piece of furniture. Their pared-back silhouettes—often without arms or a high … Read more

1960s bungalows present a rich canvas for modern renovation. Often sited on generous plots, these single-storey homes offer the opportunity to create airy, open-plan interiors that suit contemporary living. In a post-pandemic world where flexibility, light and a connection to outdoor space are highly prized, a mid-century bungalow can deliver all of these qualities with … Read more