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Shop the Remodelista Market for a good cause (or two!)

Heath Ceramics

Petel : Portion of proceeds donated to send children to school in Mauritania, West Africa. Come join us Saturday and Sunday, support independent craft, meet the artisans while you shop their wares, and give to good causes at the same time. Every $150 spent funds one year of school per child in Mauritania.

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5 Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient This Summer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: New Africa/Shutterstock. However, while they do meet the minimum energy-efficiency standard, they are not the most efficient option that’s currently available on the market. Change out your light bulbs for newer, energy-efficient varieties. Change your light bulbs. In addition, they tend to work well with dimmer switches.

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Book Smart: Required reading for industry pros

Floor Covering News

I have thoroughly enjoyed ‘Upside’ on many levels—and first became aware of Kenneth Gronbach during the Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association’s annual 100th meeting in Hilton Head Island this summer. He then joined a medical ship off the coast of Africa as a photographer and realized the need for fresh water in Africa.

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The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)

Granada Tile

As I’m sure you know, in the last few years, cement tiles have grown in popularity not only for their beauty but also for the durability and easy care that’s long made them a popular decorative element in the piazzas, public buildings and cafes of Europe, South American, North Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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The 20 Most Visually Enticing Stone Facades Ever Presented on Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Modern Meets Rustic: 1151 Crenshaw Residence by Jordan Iverson Signature Homes Located in Eugene, Oregon, the 1151 Crenshaw residence is a wonderful way to express a blend of styles. The client commissioned the architect to convert a haystack, a barn, a warehouse and a small house into a welcoming home and several guest pavilions.

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Selling Your Home: Should You Move or Improve?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It’s almost impossible for one home to meet your needs completely as you age, grow and change. Image: New Africa/Shutterstock. Think realistically about whether or not your current home can be modified to meet your needs. But how do you know if you should relocate or improve your home so it’s a better fit?

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Closet Organization Tips from the Freshome Team

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Africa Studio/ Shutterstock. They come in a variety of sizes so you can customize your closet to meet your needs. Want a gorgeous closet? Use these closet organization tips. We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. .

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