Whether you’re plugging in Christmas lights or using a corded power tool, it’s sometimes tough to reach an outlet. In those situations, you often need to rely on an extension cord to provide power. This is fine for one-off situations, but what if you keep needing a cord in the same space? It might be …
When the sun goes down, you need some way to light up your lawn. If you’re out on the patio, the last thing you want is to sit around in the dark. If your guests are leaving, you want them to be able to see so they don’t trip. And if you’re trying to deter …
One of the main reasons people buy area rugs is to keep their feet warm. Nobody wants to step out of bed and directly onto cold hardwood. The same is true for walking around in any room, or any solid flooring surface. A rug just doesn’t feel as cold underfoot as solid materials. This is …
When you look at a modern LCD TV, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come in terms of aesthetics. But TVs back in the 60s and 70s were a work of art. A lot of TVs were built as an entire piece of furniture, with ornately-carved wooden housings. As CRTs evolved and VCRs came …
For as long as people have been able to control light, we’ve used it for decoration and inspiration. Whenever the ancient Greeks founded a new city, the city’s opening was marked by a ceremony of light. A torch was lit in a nearby, existing city, from the fire of the temple of Hestia, the goddess …