That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. For many of us, swimming underneath ice for 216 feet or running a half marathon above the Artic Circle barefoot sounds quite…

In a recent story, we examined the average rent in Chicago and how it’s changed over time. In that analysis, we found that Chicago’s average rent had reached its highest…

There is no shortage of media coverage on the housing industry right now. Most of it points to rising prices and the lack of affordability. Missing from most of those…

Standing at the crossroads of epic transformations–from politics and science to war and finance–Herrevad Castle is a rare example of a medieval power center once coveted by popes and kings.…

Many trend forecasting experts predict that traditional design will be bigger than ever in 2023 and perhaps no retailer knows this better than Ballard Designs. Founded in 1983 by Helen…

Home prices have been through a whirlwind over the last three years, thanks mainly to the effects of the pandemic. When it first struck in 2020, home prices and rents…

Nursery design styles have truly evolved in recent years. Today’s most lauded baby and children’s rooms are sophisticated with a style that often reflects the vibe of the rest of…

Public awareness of the links between our homes and our health was growing before the pandemic, but it has exploded in the months and years since then. What will the…

Not very long ago, homeowners’ concerns for the environment frequently took a back seat to the higher price tag for environmentally friendly products. Whether because of changing cost incentives, the…

Exercise shows up on most New Year’s resolutions lists. Is it one of yours? If so, it may be a source of frustration as well as motivation. Getting to a…