Geek is chic.
From designer jeans to gourmet meals, most of us enjoy the finer things in life. But where do we draw the line? How much money does it take for the practical to become impractical? When it comes to common household appliances, like trash cans and toilets, simplicity is expected. However, added benefits like a cleaner surface area or more comfort may be worth the extra cash. Check out the Read more
When you go home from work tonight, think about all the home appliances you use on a daily basis. Everything from your dishwasher to your toaster, your Tivo to your blow dryer. We are very fortunate to have all these gadgets at our fingertips, most of the time not even realizing how trivial they are to our everyday routine. so ladies, do tell, what appliance could you simply not live Read more
Bathrooms must be the trendy room to "geek out" in. From colored lights that illuminate your shower water, to luxurious waterproof TV sets, there's no gadget or trick too extravagant for the most die-hard geeks. Slightly more natural than waterproof MP3/speaker combos is this music system that was made to look like a shower knob. It doesn't tout MP3 or CD abilities (it's only an AM/FM radio), Read more
If you've ever had the burdensome task of buying a major household appliance, you know it's not any fun. There is an alarming variety of models, features and wacky specs you didn't even know existed (seriously, who worries about refrigerator sound decimals on a regular basis?). LG's new Side-by-Side refrigerator offers far too many specs to mention, but caught my eye because it includes a built Read more
LG's home appliance lineup will be getting a little geekier (and healthier) with new Smart Thinq technologies. In general, Smart Thinq connects your mobile device to your home appliances so you can monitor things like your laundry cycle and cooking times from anywhere, but new refrigerators may actually help you achieve your 2012 weight-loss goals with the inclusion of a feature called the Health Read more
Want to add a futuristic edge to one of the more relatively primitive parts of the house? At CES, luxury appliance company Thermador introduced the Freedom Induction Cooktop, which is the first full-surface induction appliance to let you cook on any part of the surface. Position cookware of any size and shape anywhere on the stove, and get started on that complicated Winter soup you usually have Read more
If you've hopped on the Spring-cleaning bandwagon take note: Training yourself to play with all those fancy buttons and think about the big picture can reap sizable long-term savings. The average home spends about $1,900 a year on energy costs, according to the Consumer Energy Center. Here are some of the CEC's most simple tips for cutting that bill and using your appliances wisely: Do your Read more
Christmas is coming up in about two weeks, and some of you may still be working on your gift list. Presents can be a big headache during the holidays because it takes a lot of time and effort to think of the right gift for someone. Before you finish your list, keep these dos and don'ts in mind: Do set a budget. Christmas isn't a time to go wild and spend money on presents you can't afford. Sure, Read more
According to Trulia, Makeup mogul Bobbi Brown is the proud new owner of a sleek duplex penthouse in West Chelsea's art district. Bobbi purchased the 2,524-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo for $4.8 million. Designed by Della Valle Bernheimer, the spanking new, full-service building is just steps away from Chelsea Piers, the Hudson River Park, and Avenues School. From the looks of the Read more
Great real estate doesn't always ensure a great marriage, and that's sadly the case with J. Crew creative director Jenna Lyons and her estranged artist husband Vincent Mazeau. It's looking quite likely that their separation will stick, since their absolutely gorgeous Brooklyn townhouse has hit the market for $3.75 million. The home, which was featured in lengthy spreads everywhere from Domino to Read more
