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If the idea of living in a Foursquare appeals, you’re in esteemed company as Bill Clinton, Diana Ross and Ernest Hemingway all grew up in one. Below we look at the design characteristics of this most American of house styles. What is an American Foursquare? What is an American Foursquare? A Foursquare is a two-story, cube-shaped single house characterized by a full or half-width front porch, a hipped roof, double-hung wood windows and dormer windows in the attic....

For that matter, there’s a lot to love ASUS’ top-tier, gaming monitors, but there’s also one or two caveats that might just turn people off of it. What Is It? What Is It? If neither the title nor introduction was already obvious enough, the PG32UQX is one of ASUS’ more premium gaming monitors, aimed at consumers looking for panel fitted with all the trimmings available for a product in its range....

The desire to grow crops or keep animals in your own backyard is driven by many factors: a wish to live sustainably, eat healthy, organic food, reduce grocery bills and your carbon footprint, or raise livestock to high welfare standards. There is great satisfaction to be derived from controlling what you put on a plate and feeling a connection with the land. So if it is your dream to be more self sufficient, this guide to homesteading for beginners will help you on your way to achieving it....

These barbecue recipes celebrate the summer in all its glory. Our dishes make the most of seasonal produce and involve minimal preparation, so you can spend more time with your guests. Lunch is an array of colors and textures, from the figgy baked ricotta that can be served as a starter, to the barbecued leg of lamb and sweet-savoury salad. Finish with a summertime favorite, a delicious fruity meringue. We have also included outdoor dining ideas, with table setting tips, to inspire you if you are entertaining for a special occasion or dreaming up garden party ideas....

Adding a statement ceiling light to your bathroom ideas has myriad benefits: not only do many chandeliers help diffuse light gently around the room in a relaxing way, they also help to add a high-level, luxurious focal point to a bathroom. ‘A chandelier in the bathroom elevates the whole scheme,’ says Barbara Sallick, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Design at Waterworks (opens in new tab). ‘That one element can take the space from purely functional to high-design, while also signaling the style you want to achieve....

We’ve been busy reviewing all the best Instant Pots over the past few months to bring you our top picks, and we’ve also included a few alternatives from Ninja, which have in-built crisper lids as well as pressure cooking functions. A lot of Instant Pots come with crisper lids too, meaning they will double up as the best air fryers, as well as steaming or pressure cooking any food you could hope to make....

These buys don’t just add structure or bold color to previously bare tabletops or shelves; they work miracles when used as decor. They’ll instantly elevate your book storage ideas on a whim, pulling together rooms. Plus, their versatility does not stop there. Browse the guide below for our favorite buys to display on your coffee table — or to gift to someone special this year. The best interior design books The best interior design books...

The best places to buy lighting in our guide offer the most beautiful designs, impeccable craftsmanship, and a great overall shopping experience for your lighting ideas. Best places to buy lighting Best places to buy lighting Whether you are looking for an exquisite one-of-a-kind piece for your mantel or functional lighting for the outdoors, these are retailers we come back to again and again for our lighting needs. 1. Wayfair (opens in new tab) 1....

‘It was in a time warp,’ he recalls of the Eighties decor, ‘but I felt very fortunate to get my hands on it.’ In fact, the owner’s brother had recently sold his next-door property and the new owners were keen to renovate, so the two households hired the same architect to ‘kill two birds with one stone’. See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe...

In a media statement today, Celcom has said that it has already recorded a 40% increase of data traffic within the Q3 of 2020 as opposed to Q4 of 2019. The telco is now aiming to upgrade and optimise 4,700 network sites all over Malaysia by February 2021 which will also include installation of new 4G equipment. Interesting enough, Celcom has also pointed out that 51% of the sites involved in this upgrade and optimisation process is actually located in rural areas....

The range includes hand soap, hand sanitizer, and hand cream. There’s also an everyday laundry product, a universal cleaner, and a glass cleaner. All of which come packaged in minimalist green, teal, and white bottles that look far more visually pleasing than our usual cleaning sprays and pastes kept under the sink. Read: Meet the eco-friendly cleaning products – that can be delivered to your door We don’t yet know about pricing, but we do know that the range doesn’t stop at plant-powered home cleaning....

But it’s important to learn how to grow a Christmas cactus – and to care for a Christmas cactus – properly to get the most from this attractive succulent. ‘The Christmas cactus, scientifically known as schlumbergera, earned its name because it flowers right around the festive season,’ says Rachel Martin, of Patch Plants. ‘It’s also known as Thanksgiving cactus and holiday cactus, for the same reason. Basically, this plant loves a celebration, erupting in pink flowers to cheer up winter....

There is a whole range of outdoor Christmas decor ideas you can use to set the scene, and turning your porch into a welcoming nook – or even a full-blown festive grotto – is easily done with a few decorative adjustments, so you can start the holidays in style. Below, we have suggest pretty ways to decorate a front porch for the season, taking you from fall to festive, fast....