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Architecture for Humanity announces Rebuild Moore campaign

Tue, May 21, 2013 7:30 PM
by Matt Hickman
With particulars of a long-term reconstruction plan to soon be released, Architecture for Humanity launches a campaign to aid post-tornado rebuilding efforts in the devastated city of Moore, Okla.

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MIO at ICFF: Same great green design philosophy, intriguing new products
Thu, May 23, 2013 6:31 PM by Matt Hickman
Celebrating 10 years in business, MIO breaks out a fresh slew of 'green desire'-sparking products including customizable stools and lampshades that can be arranged in over 36 configurations.
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How to attract spiders to your garden
Thu, May 23, 2013 4:40 PM by Tom Oder
Create a habitat that appeals to spiders and they will protect your flowers and vegetables from pests that feed on plants.
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Water heaters 101: How to choose the most efficient model [Infographic]
Thu, May 23, 2013 2:42 PM by Matt Hickman
To gas or not to gas? The Home Depot tackles everything you always wanted to know about the different types of energy-saving water heaters (but were afraid to ask).
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How and why to keep a garden journal
Thu, May 23, 2013 12:20 PM by Networx.com
Keeping detailed notes about what and where you plant is worth the effort.
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Gimme shelter: Why storm cellars and basements are a rarity in Oklahoma
Wed, May 22, 2013 8:45 PM by Matt Hickman
Why the dearth of private homes with storm shelters and basements in and around tornado-prone Oklahoma City? Blame cruddy soil conditions, high costs and prevailing attitudes about mandated building codes.
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XTOOL: A milk crate-based storage stool from the Garden State
Wed, May 22, 2013 12:54 PM by Matt Hickman
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Newark-based Combo Colab returns to the Designboom Mart at ICFF with a clever, milk crate-based stackable storage stool dubbed XTOOL.
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Architecture for Humanity announces Rebuild Moore campaign
Tue, May 21, 2013 7:30 PM by Matt Hickman
With particulars of a long-term reconstruction plan to soon be released, Architecture for Humanity launches a campaign to aid post-tornado rebuilding efforts in the devastated city of Moore, Okla.
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Portable wood-fired hot tub from Holland perfect for off the grid soak sessions
Tue, May 21, 2013 5:59 PM by Matt Hickman
Because you haven't truly experienced life until you've hauled a four-person hot tub behind you while riding a bike, Weltevree returns to ICFF with a mobile, wood-fired human soup bowl dubbed the Dutchtub.
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From Portland, a DIY coffee maker for your Mason jar collection
Mon, May 20, 2013 1:27 PM by Matt Hickman
Because it wouldn't make any sense otherwise, the world's first Mason jar-based French press coffee maker is proudly designed and assembled in Portland, Ore.
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Could drones revolutionize agriculture?

Mon, May 20, 2013 12:59 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

Drones could help farmers monitor plant and soil conditions and pinpoint where pesticides should be applied.
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The Daddy Dozen: Father's Day Gift Guide 2013
Mon, May 20, 2013 8:30 AM by Matt Hickman
On the prowl for the perfect paternal prezzie? Check out these 12 Father's Day gift picks that pops will surely find useful in the bar, the workshop and at the grill. (Plus, the requisite pair of socks.)
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Sheds, unsavory odors and steel-framed ranch houses [Weekend link clump]
Sat, May 18, 2013 11:24 AM by Matt Hickman
This week: Eliminating geriatric urine stench, highlights from the Shed of the Year Competition and a steel-framed prefab circa 1955 hits the market. Plus, the joys and terrors of owning a Frank Lloyd Wright home.
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A Swiss Army Knife-inspired Hong Kong apartment, revisited [Video]
Fri, May 17, 2013 2:26 PM by Matt Hickman
Hong Kong architect and micro-apartment maestro Gary Chang's once again proudly demos his 344-square-foot 'Domestic Transformer' apartment in a video tour, this time around for faircompanies.
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Yes, Delaware has a Frank Lloyd Wright house (and it's for sale)
Fri, May 17, 2013 10:53 AM by Matt Hickman
For the very first time, Delaware's sole Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence — 'Laurel,' a 1956 Usonian home located on a woodsy parcel outside of Wilmington — has hit the market for $1.35 million.
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Storm relief-benefiting Reclaim NYC returns for NY Design Week
Thu, May 16, 2013 9:30 AM by Matt Hickman
A grassroots design initiative founded after Superstorm Sandy stages its second exhibition and sale with a new charity partner and an emphasis on 'coming together in a time of need.'
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