Hello, I am thinking about renovating my small studio apartment which I own in a walk-up building on the Upper East Side and I cannot make up my mind if I should go with a two burner or four burner cooktop...

What you can't tell from this picture is that this is no ordinary fridge. It's a blank canvas for your kid's artwork and a place to jot your shopping list. More

Here's a small space design we'd like to see make it's way Stateside, the Smeg LBL16RO Washing Machine with sink. The cute pink washer comes equipped with 15 programmed wash cycles, wash load capacity of 5 kg, an LCD display, anti-flood/foaming features, and a 31X33X13 cm ontop of it all, making this our dream small apartment washing machine. More

Are air purifiers really necessary? We're not really sure, but we have one anyway because in old New York apartment buildings, the air just doesn't seem so clean. This one is marketed specifically towards little ones, and it comes in pink or blue. More

We had a friend over the weekend experience the loss of her refrigerator and her roof, at the same time! It's sobering when you realize the things you invest money in on your home don't always last forever. So you don't get caught having to replace 2 (or more!) major home issues at once, we've gathered some information on the lifetimes of a few things… More

Usually, it's all about hiding the AC monster but these outdoor units are meant for showing off. Whether you're looking to add a splash of color to your landscape or just really really like college football, jump down to see more options.

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Do you have allergies and pets? The LG Steamwasher may be able to help, with its exclusive Allergiene allergen reduction cycle. We read a bit about it and found that the effectiveness of the special cycle is even backed by an independent non-profit foundation dedicated to helping consumers and patients with asthma and allergic diseases... More

We recently enjoyed a weekend getaway in a rented home in New Buffalo, Michigan. The house was great but it had nothing on this vintage oven/stove!

Recessed into the cabinetry, the antique appliance hides away when not in use but where in the world are the burners...?

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Frustrated by yet another common laundry room problem (broken card machine), we're dreaming of having our very own washer and dryer. In a tiny living space it's hard to find room for such large appliances.

During a house tour (to be posted soon), we heard about all-in-one washer/dryers and have since been researching them. See what we found below the jump... More

If you've ever futilely tried to explain to a three-year-old that "just one more minute" elapsed ten minutes ago, and no, really, you have to leave for preschool now, the Time Timer might sound pretty appealing.

What's the advantage of the Time Timer over, say, an ordinary kitchen timer? Well, according to the manufacturer, "this teacher-tested aid reinforces the sense of elapsed time with a graphic depiction of the time remaining." Does your egg timer do that? More