Your House May Harbor More Dangers than You Think

(TNS)–Soap may seem to be keeping germs at bay, but in many homes, it’s doing harm. Surprisingly, there are items lurking in most homes that are unhealthy because they’re old or contain harmful ingredients. The good news? For the most part, these things simply can be tossed to make the home healthier. Problem: Antibacterial soap […]

This California Home Changes Color with the Position of the Sun

Picking the perfect paint color can be frustrating. Who really has the time to pore over paint chips? Or experiment with a slew of samples? Not these two California homeowners, who refreshed the outside of their home with a coat of prismatic paint that changes colors. As Dwell recently reported, empty-nesters Ilhan and Kamer Eser chose […]

How will the end of the protest petition impact Charlotte developers?

The protest petition, a tool used by neighbors to challenge rezonings in Charlotte, appears to be on its way out. During the rezoning process, neighbors within 100 feet of a property that is up for rezoning can file a protest petition in opposition. If the protest petition is valid, it triggers a requirement that a supermajority of Charlotte City Council members is required to approve the request for a rezoning. Earlier this year, for example, Cameron and Dee-Dee Harris and other commercial property…