Flooding can present a major problem for the outside of your home. Unfortunately, many estates haven’t properly accounted for extreme weather, so when it pours, your home’s foundation, driveway, and perimeter can be exposed to water damage.
A patio isn’t just an outdoor space. It’s where morning coffee tastes better, summer nights feel longer, and conversations flow effortlessly. Choosing the best patio materials means balancing style, durability, and maintenance. Some options last decades, while others create a statement but need extra care to stay beautiful. Continue reading 6 Best Materials to Consider When Building a Patio→
Yes, this is a Concrete Mixer Truck realistically painted to resemble a peeled Ear of Corn! Spotted at Ocean Concrete on Vancouver’s Granville Island, which is where I also saw This!
Granville Island is a tourist destination populated with specialty shops, food markets and art galleries that’s accessible via a short ferry ride from the Vancouver waterfront. It was there that I stumbled upon this monumental work of public art locked away behind the security fences at Ocean Concrete. I immediately recognized the larger-than-life mural, entitled Giants, as the creation of one of my favorite street artist duos, Brazilian twin brothers Gustavo and Otávio Pandolfo a.k.a. Os Gemeos. Continue reading Giants By Os Gemeos on Granville Island→
Born in Tokyo in 1934, Shiro Kuramata studied at the city’s polytechnic high school and Kuwsawa Design School. He revolutionized design in postwar Japan by considering the relationship between form and function, adhering to minimalist ideas but embracing surrealism as well. During the 1970s and 1980s, Kuramata began to use new technologies and industrial materials. He was inspired by Ettore Sottsass and joined the Memphis Group at its founding in 1981. Continue reading Eye On Design: Kyoto Table By Shiro Kuramata→
