• The Design Shops and Restaurants Where Actress Jodi Balfour “Romanced Herself” in London
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    The Design Shops and Restaurants Where Actress Jodi Balfour “Romanced Herself” in London

    November 29, 2023 - By 

    Welcome to Design Detours, a series where creative people whose tastes we trust share their well-curated, design-minded travel itineraries. While shooting the third season of Ted Lasso in London for three months last year, South African actress Jodi Balfour sometimes found herself with extra time on her hands. She did “pop back to New York” to visit her wife, comedian-writer Abbi Jacobson (cocreator/costar of Broad City and the 2022 A League of Their Own adaptation), where the two split their time between Los Angeles. “But I was mostly grounded in London,” says Balfour. Having previously spent a couple of months in the…

  • Prefab Builder Blend Projects Makes Tiny Cabins and Full-Blown Homes Made of Healthy Materials
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    Prefab Builder Blend Projects Makes Tiny Cabins and Full-Blown Homes Made of Healthy Materials

    November 29, 2023 - By 

    Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar? Get in touch! After more than 15 years spent in construction, high school friends Simon Fyall and Richard Egli began to think that there must be a better way to build. When the two visited the indigenous island of Haida Gwaii in Canada in 2019, suspicion grew…

  • The Best Water Cooler Under 0 | Reviews in 2023
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    The Best Water Cooler Under $100 | Reviews in 2023

    November 29, 2023 - By 

    It isn’t enjoyable to have to constantly fill up a pitcher of water, put it in your fridge, and wait several hours for it to cool. Sometimes you can make do with the lukewarm water that your faucet has to offer, but for those of us living in areas where tap water is questionable, not even this is an option. Unless you have money to spare, buying a new fridge simply for a water feature is too pricey. Even the cheapest of fridges with water dispensers are still nearly $1,000 if not more! If you are like me, then you…

  • The Top 20 Products Dwell Readers Bought in November
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    The Top 20 Products Dwell Readers Bought in November

    November 29, 2023 - By 

    November is practically in the rearview, which means there’s one more month left in this wondrous year. If you haven’t started shopping for the holidays, well, now’s the time. Ahead, an eclectic roundup of what you’ve loved and bought over the past month, from a fetching set of dominoes to a couch that’ll last you a lifetime. A new shower curtain fixes almost everything.  Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain Our EVA is Chlorine, PVC and BPA-free. You’ll know it’s a Quiet Town curtain by its luxuriously heavy weight and our( embossed QT logo. All your cats must be so happy! Necoichi…

  • Top Tips For A Stress-Free Home Improvement Project
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    Top Tips For A Stress-Free Home Improvement Project

    November 29, 2023 - By 

    People often come to us with a very serious but completely justified question that sounds something like this: “I have a home improvement project in mind but I am worried it will be too stressful! How do I make sure my project is as stress-free as possible?” Sound familiar? If those thoughts have crossed your mind, you are not alone. It is true that undertaking a home improvement project can be overwhelming; from fleshing out your idea to finding the right contractor and executing your vision, home improvement work is no walk in the park, but it does not have…

  • Top Tips For A Stress-Free Home Improvement Project
    Home Renovation

    What is the Best Budget-Friendly Siding

    November 29, 2023 - By 

    As a homeowner, we always want to find the best value for our money, especially when it comes to upgrading your home with new siding. Siding is one of the most essential elements that protect our homes from damages caused by natural elements such as rain, snow, wind, and heat. Purchasing new siding for your home can be quite an investment, depending on which product you choose. It’s important to find the best product and contractor for your project to ensure you get the best value for your dollar.