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7 Cleaning ‘Icks’ Guests Notice But Would Never Mention – And How To Tackle Them Before They Arrive
An Ideal Home report highlights seven often-overlooked cleaning issues guests may spot, with expert advice on freshening a home before visitors arrive.
Matter Cameras And Two-way Talk Officially Arrive In Home Assistant 2026.11
Home Assistant 2026.11 beta adds Matter camera feeds, preview two-way audio and brings HACS into the built-in Marketplace.
Step Into Our Stars Of The Season — These Are Our 10 Favorite Home Tours From October 2026
Livingetc’s October 2026 roundup highlights 10 home tours, from a Hockney-inspired New York apartment to a converted Paris garage.
Craftsmanship, Iconic Furniture Design, And Carl Hansen & Søn — Everything I Learned On A Trip To The Brand’s Factory In Denmark
A Livingetc report follows Carl Hansen & Søn through its Funen estate and factory, examining the family firm’s craft traditions and Danish design legacy.
Emacs Turns 50
Emacs first ran at MIT in 1976. Its customizable editing model and software-sharing community influenced later tools and the GNU Project.
Spikes, Acid Colors, And Chairs You Can’t Lounge On — How ‘Discomfort’ Became One Of 2027’S Biggest Design Trends
Livingetc’s SS27 trend report highlights sharper forms, acidic colors and deliberate visual tension as a move away from safe interiors.
Mint Green Is The Cool Hue Designers Are Using To Freshen Up Interiors In 2027
Livingetc’s SS27 Style Pulse report identifies mint green as an emerging interior color, with designers suggesting accents and warm-toned pairings.
Airbnb Just Did Something Guests Have Been Asking For Years — Here’s What Changed
For reservations booked from Nov. 20, 2026, Airbnb will require checkout rules up front and bar several demanding chores.
This Once Ugly Extension Has Been Transformed Into A Bold And Playful Kitchen Filled With Beautiful Antiques
A Victorian townhouse kitchen was reworked with a new layout, warmer finishes and antiques to make its modern extension feel more inviting.