$1.6M Investment from LPSS Partners Delivers LED Lighting to 5 Lafayette Parish Schools to Reduce Operating Costs | Local

LAFAYETTE, La. – Five Lafayette Parish schools will save money on electric bills thanks to energy-efficient upgrades made by Entergy and H & H Electric. As part of Entergy's energy efficiency program, schools received LED lighting systems that reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs. All lighting upgrade costs, including materials and labor, will be… Continue reading $1.6M Investment from LPSS Partners Delivers LED Lighting to 5 Lafayette Parish Schools to Reduce Operating Costs | Local

This DIYer transformed a disused Victorian-era fireplace into the romantic centerpiece of his dining room

Of the four fireplaces in Brenda Stearns' 1850s Indiana home, the one in the dining room is the only one that doesn't work. But that doesn't mean she didn't give him some love. “This fireplace is not up to code today,” she says. “Rather than spend thousands of dollars trying to convert it to code,… Continue reading This DIYer transformed a disused Victorian-era fireplace into the romantic centerpiece of his dining room

Decor Questions and Answers: Shugarman Architecture

We ask Michael Shugarman himself about summer decorating style and how to make the most of the available space on the terrace. Shugarman Architecture is based in Calgary but has completed many outstanding works in Edmonton over the years. Why did you want to expand north? I was born and raised in Edmonton and still… Continue reading Decor Questions and Answers: Shugarman Architecture

The new Delbar restaurant brings people together in suburban Atlanta

In a city known for its suburban sprawl, Atlanta's Middle Eastern restaurant Delbar is a real treat – a friendly, lively gathering spot where closely spaced tables encourage camaraderie among diners. The newest location, which opened this week in upscale Uptown Buckhead, hopes to reach even more people with a 550-square-foot dining room, party rooms… Continue reading The new Delbar restaurant brings people together in suburban Atlanta

Business of Home LAUNCH – Shaping financial success: Now intelligent strategies for more money

Looking to grow your design business this year but don't know where to start? Designer and entrepreneur Dwayne Bergmann, who built his own company into a $20 million business over the course of a decade, is here to hand you the keys. This includes proper capital planning, smart cash management, and prioritizing margin determination across… Continue reading Business of Home LAUNCH – Shaping financial success: Now intelligent strategies for more money

Architectural pools to relax in this summer

In the middle After another hot summer, a trip to the pool is even more tempting when the pool in question is architecturally designed. This collection of award-winning and recently opened swimming spots will have you swimming in no time. Winner of the National Award for Public Architecture at this year's Australian Institute of Architects… Continue reading Architectural pools to relax in this summer

El Cajon allows successful cabin program for homeless to continue – San Diego Union-Tribune

A program to temporarily house homeless women and children in small cabins at an El Cajon church has resulted in most clients finding permanent housing in the past two years and, with the city's blessing, will continue indefinitely. The nonprofit Amikas, which oversees the emergency sleeping huts, has been promoting the small structures for years… Continue reading El Cajon allows successful cabin program for homeless to continue – San Diego Union-Tribune