We know what heat does to our bodies, but what about our homes? Surely, there’s an impact to relentless hot weather assaults on our roof, foundation, siding, patio and even interiors. We already know that high temps make our air conditioning systems work harder. Does it make their lives shorter too? Quite possibly.
Here’s what to know and, more important, what to do if you live with increasing temperatures in your area. (One of the examples shared in this article was of a roof melting in Glasgow, Scotland. That is nowhere near the sunbelt!)
You can read this new piece here.
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CELEBRATION
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NIFTY NUGGET
Add a dishwasher to your smallest kitchen spaces!
(Photo Courtesy: Fotile)
The summer is drawing to a close, with its official end of season Labor Day weekend fast approaching. Have you been enjoying long, fun days with your family and friends at your second home? I was blessed to enjoy summers at our Catskills bungalow as a kid. My memories include all the great outdoor activities (berry picking, fishing, swimming) with my cousins, but I also remember my mom washing dishes by hand in the kitchen after every meal. I think she would have really enjoyed having one of these Fotile 2-in-1 Sink Dishwashers. (I know my amazingly handy dad would have easily installed one for her!)
Mom didn’t get to enjoy the saved time and convenience in those long summer vacations, but you can. If you have a vacation home, in-law suite, ADU or even an RV, this new fixture can make your life so much easier! (I enjoyed something like this in the tiny condo I rented when I first moved to San Diego; it was great not having to hand-wash dishes!)
For more info on specs and availability, visit the Fotile site. You can buy one there, or through your neighborhood Lowe’s.
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SOCIAL GOLD
Our next Clubhouse will be the Wednesday after Labor Day, 9/6. It’s going to look at designing with steam showers and saunas. If you’ve been curious about these adding one or more of these wellness features to your current (or a future) home, join me and my expert guest moderators for the conversation.
It takes place at 4 pm EST, 1 pm PST (and all the related time zones) this afternoon. Hope you’ll join us. Click the picture or the link below to connect to the conversation (using your smart phone only!).
COMING UP THIS YEAR:
- 8/16 Wellness Design and Allergies
- 9/6 Steam Showers and Saunas
- 9/20 Best New Kitchen Features
What other topics do you want to hear about in the new year? Comment below and let me know.
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PAST CLUBHOUSE RECORDINGS
Here are links to Clubhouse recordings from past sessions.
2023 Recordings:
- 8/16 Wellness Design and Allergies — Recording Link
- 8/2 Back to School Ideas — Recording Link
- 7/19 Designing for Music — Recording Link
- 7/5 Best She Shed Ideas and Trends — Recording Link
- 6/21 Best Man Cave Ideas and Trends — Recording Link
- 5/17 Designing Outdoor Kitchens and Living Spaces — Recording Link
- 5/3 Designing with Water Features (Ponds, Fountains, Water Walls, Etc.) — Recording Link
- 4/5 Top Tile Trends — Recording Link
- 3/15 Wellness Design and Dementia — Recording Link
- 3/1 Best Wellness Products from Design & Construction Week — Recording Link
- 2/15 Designing with Fire Features (Fireplaces, Fire Tables, Fire Pits, Etc.) — Recording Link
- 1/18 Healthy Home Improvements with Best ROI — Recording Link
- 1/4 Creating Home Fitness Rooms — Recording Link
2022 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
2021 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
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GOLD DUST
Gold Dust will return soon with fresh links.
