The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?

The #WalkThrew: Is it really a house trend or just hype?

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  • What beer should I drink with this candy? ...what?! Let's talk.
    Pairing drinks with food is an art, and it seems the Beeroness has tackled every question of 'What Beer Should I Drink?' from her fans. Even candy.
    As we're about to enter what Theresa calls 'candy season,' which lasts from pre-Halloween through post-Easter every year, we're finding out what beer pairs best with candy from the Beeroness, Jackie Dodd.
    And we won't be able to resist asking for a few recommendations about the best Craft Beer we should be trying out on game day, too.
    Jackie Dodd is a Craft Beer cooking and baking expert and author of 'The Craft Beer Cookbook.' Jackie Dodd’s beer infused recipes earned her a spot as a finalist for Saveur Magazines Best Original Recipes, 2014. She has been seen on The Today Show, Lifetime Network, CBS News, as well as interviewed in print publications such as Imbibe, Bite and The San Francisco Chronicle. She also writes for Parade Magazine, Draft Magazine and Whisk Magazine. Head over to Jackie's Beeroness website to find out more.
    14 min
  • Why is wallpaper making a comeback? Let's talk.
    If you're on Pinterest or follow any trendy designers, you know that wallpaper is being talked about. But why? Join us.
    It seems like the most-asked-about question in home decor used to be 'how do I remove wallpaper?' But these days wallpaper is now being recommended as a perfect way to add color and pattern in home design. So what happened? Why is wallpaper trendy again?
    Is it new patterns? Is it that wallpaper is easier to install and remove? Why?
    We want to know, so we're talking with wall coverings expert Laurie Laizure from Customized Walls. Laurie is the founder of the Interior Design Community on G+, IDC Hangout Host, Graphic Artist, Printer and Color Expert, Blogger, Social Media Guru.
    "My habit of surrounding myself with people that are more talented, intelligent, creative than I am, has made all the difference in my career. Printing in the art and design business is the best job in the world and I am lucky to be in it" - Laurie Laizure
    13 min
  • Why is wallpaper making a comeback? Let's talk.
    If you're on Pinterest or follow any trendy designers, you know that wallpaper is being talked about. But why? Join us.
    It seems like the most-asked-about question in home decor used to be 'how do I remove wallpaper?' But these days wallpaper is now being recommended as a perfect way to add color and pattern in home design. So what happened? Why is wallpaper trendy again?
    Is it new patterns? Is it that wallpaper is easier to install and remove? Why?
    We want to know, so we're talking with wall coverings expert Laurie Laizure from Customized Walls. Laurie is the founder of the Interior Design Community on G+, IDC Hangout Host, Graphic Artist, Printer and Color Expert, Blogger, Social Media Guru.
    "My habit of surrounding myself with people that are more talented, intelligent, creative than I am, has made all the difference in my career. Printing in the art and design business is the best job in the world and I am lucky to be in it" - Laurie Laizure
    13 min
  • What happened to the art of building? Let's talk.
    Even armed with good design intentions, sometimes cost makes it a slippery slope to building a McMansion. Let's find out what happened to the art of building.
    The trendy days of McMansions are so over. The Tiny House that brings the delights of sustainability and less stress zen-like living are what's happening now. But we're still obsessed with square-footage costs. Who can afford good craftsmanship? Well, maybe craftsmanship is something worth investing in.
    But what does good craftsmanship cost? How do you balance a smart budget with a well-built home, so you don't end up building a smart small home that's really a mini-McMansion? And what happened to the art of building? Where are the craftsmen and craftswomen?
    What happened to craftsmanship?
    We're talking with expert Brent Hull, author of 'Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age.' Trained in the art of museum quality preservation at the prestigious North Bennett School in Boston, Brent believes that what we build defines us. Over the last 60 years, he says we have become fixated with building homes as cheaply and fast as possible. New homes today are often built without much care or consideration and have no design philosophy or lasting appeal to them.
    "For Hull, the main goal in writing this book is to help people understand that the house they build defines them and in turn defines our society."
    13 min
  • What happened to the art of building? Let's talk.
    Even armed with good design intentions, sometimes cost makes it a slippery slope to building a McMansion. Let's find out what happened to the art of building.
    The trendy days of McMansions are so over. The Tiny House that brings the delights of sustainability and less stress zen-like living are what's happening now. But we're still obsessed with square-footage costs. Who can afford good craftsmanship? Well, maybe craftsmanship is something worth investing in.
    But what does good craftsmanship cost? How do you balance a smart budget with a well-built home, so you don't end up building a smart small home that's really a mini-McMansion? And what happened to the art of building? Where are the craftsmen and craftswomen?
    What happened to craftsmanship?
    We're talking with expert Brent Hull, author of 'Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age.' Trained in the art of museum quality preservation at the prestigious North Bennett School in Boston, Brent believes that what we build defines us. Over the last 60 years, he says we have become fixated with building homes as cheaply and fast as possible. New homes today are often built without much care or consideration and have no design philosophy or lasting appeal to them.
    "For Hull, the main goal in writing this book is to help people understand that the house they build defines them and in turn defines our society."
    13 min
  • Should we drop the 'drop zone' in the kitchen? Let's talk.
    The drop zone is a dreaded area for most every mom and designer. How do we deal with it? Join us.
    Enter kitchen. Drop keys.
    Enter kitchen. Drop papers from school.
    Enter kitchen. Drop lunchbox.
    Enter kitchen. Stare at items that should be somewhere else.
    Yes, the last person is anti-drop zone.
    Why has the kitchen counter become a drop zone for anything and everything that enters the house. Mail, packages, homework, keys, wallets, sun glasses, coffee cups. It's all there. And it would be easy to learn everything you might want to know about a family from what is inside that drop zone.
    But what can we do about it? Should we eliminate it? Or embrace the drop zone?
    We're talking with kitchen and design experts-- Stacy Garcia and Lisa Smith,  from the weekly Twitter chat #KBTribeChat about the drop zone.
    Join us on Tuesday, August 26th at 1pmET to share your thoughts as we discuss the kitchen drop zone live on YouTube and G+ on-air hangout. Post a comment below or share with us during the chat. We'd love to know what you think.
    14 min
  • Should we drop the 'drop zone' in the kitchen? Let's talk.
    The drop zone is a dreaded area for most every mom and designer. How do we deal with it? Join us.
    Enter kitchen. Drop keys.
    Enter kitchen. Drop papers from school.
    Enter kitchen. Drop lunchbox.
    Enter kitchen. Stare at items that should be somewhere else.
    Yes, the last person is anti-drop zone.
    Why has the kitchen counter become a drop zone for anything and everything that enters the house. Mail, packages, homework, keys, wallets, sun glasses, coffee cups. It's all there. And it would be easy to learn everything you might want to know about a family from what is inside that drop zone.
    But what can we do about it? Should we eliminate it? Or embrace the drop zone?
    We're talking with kitchen and design experts-- Stacy Garcia and Lisa Smith,  from the weekly Twitter chat #KBTribeChat about the drop zone.
    Join us on Tuesday, August 26th at 1pmET to share your thoughts as we discuss the kitchen drop zone live on YouTube and G+ on-air hangout. Post a comment below or share with us during the chat. We'd love to know what you think.
    14 min
  • What color should I paint my ceiling? Let's talk painting ceilings.
    Confused about the color paint for your ceiling? We got you covered on this G+ chat about painting ceilings. Tune in.
    We're looking up at the ceiling with #ColorChat hosts Donna Frasca and Lori Sawaya to talk about the much-talked-about topic of painting ceilings. What color do you choose?
    Forget about white, and open your design minds for a fun discussion about what color can do for a small rooms, tall rooms, formal rooms, casual rooms, and everything in-between.
    And we'll talk about how to know if painting ceiling a color (other than white) is a decision you'll love.
    Donna Frasca is a certified color specialist and interior designer in Charlotte, NC. Lori Sawaya is a color strategist and IACC-NA certified color expert specializing in architectural color consultations. Together, Lori and Donna host the weekly #ColorChat every Tuesday at 4pmET on Twitter.
    “I’ve noticed that there is a huge niche for just choosing color for inside homes, particularly homes that have an open floor plan.” - Donna Frasca
    13 min
  • What color should I paint my ceiling? Let's talk painting ceilings.
    Confused about the color paint for your ceiling? We got you covered on this G+ chat about painting ceilings. Tune in.
    We're looking up at the ceiling with #ColorChat hosts Donna Frasca and Lori Sawaya to talk about the much-talked-about topic of painting ceilings. What color do you choose?
    Forget about white, and open your design minds for a fun discussion about what color can do for a small rooms, tall rooms, formal rooms, casual rooms, and everything in-between.
    And we'll talk about how to know if painting ceiling a color (other than white) is a decision you'll love.
    Donna Frasca is a certified color specialist and interior designer in Charlotte, NC. Lori Sawaya is a color strategist and IACC-NA certified color expert specializing in architectural color consultations. Together, Lori and Donna host the weekly #ColorChat every Tuesday at 4pmET on Twitter.
    “I’ve noticed that there is a huge niche for just choosing color for inside homes, particularly homes that have an open floor plan.” - Donna Frasca
    13 min
  • Do DIY TV hosts build anything at their own home? Let's talk!
    What do DIY TV hosts build at their own homes? We ask This Old House and Ask This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor what he DIYs when he’s not on TV with Tom Silva, Norm Abram, Rich Trethewey, and Roger Cook.
    Starting out as a guest on Ask This Old House, Kevin became host of the both shows and works side-by-side with “Tommy and the guys". He’s  seen first hand what it takes to bring a This Old House project to life. From urban remodels to country homes, plumbing nightmares to luscious landscapes Kevin take us through the process of building and fixing our homes from frame to finish to final details. But what does he build, make and fix when the cameras aren’t rolling and the clients aren’t there?
    26 min

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