'Rehab Addict' shows featuring LeBron James premiere Thursday
UPDATE: I've gotten confirmation that HGTV has changed its schedule for the Rehab Addict episodes featuring LeBron James. Six episodes will focus on the project and will air at these times: 9 p.m....
View ArticleSmart home technology for the DIYer
Now this is really smart home technology -- or perhap I should say home technology for the really smart. Check out this DIY wakeup system from the folks who make littleBits electronic modules. Not...
View ArticleChristmas lights go wireless
This is just the thing to warm my geeky little heart. Inventors Chris Higgins and Hardeep Johar have developed wireless LED Christmas tree lights and mounted a Kickstarter campaign to raise the money...
View ArticleLast-minute Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas
Yikes! Did you forget about the Thanksgiving centerpiece? Whip one up in no time with these suggestions from the home and garden social network Hometalk. -- Forage in your yard. Natural elements such...
View ArticleMarsala is Pantone's Color of the Year
Man, I love it when I’m ahead of the curve. Pantone has just announced that its 2015 Color of the Year is Marsala, an earthy red with a tinge of brown – exactly the color I have on the walls of the...
View ArticleTips for getting your guest room ready
Getting ready for holiday guests? Check out these tips for making your guest room welcoming, courtesy of furniture company Somerton Dwelling: -- Leave a bottle or decanter of water on the night stand...
View ArticleStow native Freddy Hill to compete in TV's 'Framework'
Stow native Freddy Hill will be one of 13 furniture builders putting their skills to the test in the new Spike TV show Framework, debuting Jan. 6. When he's not on TV, Freddy runs Bomb Factory...
View ArticleLilly Pulitzer teaming with Target
OMG. Lilly Pulitzer is coming to Target. Can spring get here fast enough? The brand known for its vibrant, happy prints is bringing a collection of resort wear, home goods and cosmetics to Target,...
View ArticleBedford company's smart system promises to stop home leaks
Somewhere in the recesses of my mind, there festers a nagging worry that a pipe might leak or a hose might break when I’m not home. The thought of water spewing all over my house and laying waste to a...
View ArticleTrash the alarm clock. New light bulbs wake you gently
No more beeping alarm clock? Yes! A couple of new light bulbs promise to help wake you in the morning without that jarring alarm. Both were introduced at CES 2015, the consumer electronics trade show...
View ArticleRefrigerator has Keurig coffee brewer built right in
Javaholics, your future fix could come straight from your fridge. GE Appliances recently unveiled a refrigerator with a built-in Keurig brewing system. It will prepare and dispense single servings of...
View ArticleCheck out Jackson & Perkins' new roses for 2015
Roses are red – and lavender, and white, and striped. At least the new roses from Jackson & Perkins are. The rose hybridizer is tempting rose lovers with four new introductions for 2015. They are:...
View ArticleWheelbarrow trick lets you take a load off
Who says there's no sitting down on the job? Check out this short video from Fine Homebuilding on turning a wheelbarrow into an easy chair. No sweat.
View ArticleDon't let the bed bugs bite
A new report from Orkin names the Cleveland-Akron-Canton area the nation’s fifth worst for bed bug infestations. Yuck. This isn’t really news. We’ve been near the top of Orkin’s list for several...
View ArticleIkea coming to Columbus
Ikea will announce plans this morning to build a store in Columbus, its second in Ohio. The store would be roughly as far from Akron as Ikea's Pittsburgh location, but hey, it will give you a chance...
View ArticleGet free art supplies Saturday at ZeroLandfill Akron's Harvest
Artists, teacher and other creative types, listen up: ZeroLandfill Akron is holding its Harvest this Saturday. It's a great chance to stock up on FREE materials for upcycling into art, crafts or other...
View ArticleStow grad in final four on Spike TV's 'Framework'
It's down to four contestants on the furniture-making reality show Framework, and Stow High School graduate Freddy Hill is among them. Hill won the challenge on Tuesday's episode, turning out an...
View ArticleDownload free weed ID guide from Ohio State
What is that thing sprouting among the azaleas? A new, free e-book that you can download onto your iPad or computer can help you figure it out. The 2015 Ohio State University Guide to Weed...
View Article10 myths about bedbugs
Few things are feared more and understood less than bedbugs. That's why Ohio State University put together the following news release. It's great information, so I'm passing it along. 10 Myths About...
View ArticleHow to make biodegradable seed pots from toilet paper rolls
Check out this easy-peasy way to turn old toilet paper rolls into small pots for starting seeds. The pots can go right into the ground, where they'll break down over time. Even easier than making...
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