Summer heat can make a house uncomfortable fast, even when the air conditioner seems to run all day. The good news is that keeping your home cooler does not always require a remodel or expensive new equipment.
A series of simple changes can reduce indoor heat, improve airflow, and help your cooling system work more effectively. By understanding how heat enters your home and how daily habits affect indoor temperature, you can make a noticeable difference during the hottest months. Continue reading Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer→
The Coca-Cola Cooler Radio (1948–49) is a unique and highly collectible piece of vintage memorabilia that combines two symbols of mid-20th-century Americana: the iconic Coca-Cola cooler and the household radio. Here’s an overview of what makes this item so cool! Continue reading Eye On Design: Vintage Coca-Cola Cooler Radio→
The Seattle Antiques Market is a fun place to buy or just browse a huge variety of antiques, vintage goods and mid-century design items that’s located adjacent to the waterfront. I took this photo when I was in Seattle this past summer. I’d never seen furniture made from old Coca Cola coolers but I think you can tell by the look of this chair that this is a pretty clever idea. Right behind the chair is an equally neat sofa, but it has display boxes of silver spoons resting on it, so you can’t get the full View. Add this to your list of DIY Home Design Ideas!
