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To lower electric bills, consumers quietly install DIY solar
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (445+ words) As electricity prices soar and rooftop solar subsidies vanish, some U.S. renters and homeowners are surreptitiously installing solar panels on balconies and in backyards without their utility's permission. Legislation recently introduced in nearly two dozen states would legalize "plug-in solar" systems,…...
A year of Altadena’s recovery following the Eaton fire - Los Angeles Times
3+ week, 5+ day ago (144+ words) Altadena, CA, Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Homes located between W. Las Flores and Laurel Drive lay in ruins, save one, less than two weeks after the Eaton Fire devastated the area. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) The Eaton fire, which ignited the same…...
Kibler Fowler & Cave Expands Headquarters in Los Angeles
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (169+ words) JLL recently announced that it has represented law firm Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP in a new 16,811-square-foot office lease at 11100 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. The new lease represents an expansion from the company's current headquarters where it occupies…...
'Home Improvement's Zachery Ty Bryan arrested again, his sixth arrest over five years
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (478+ words) Oregon police arrested "Home Improvement" actor Zachery Ty Bryan over the Thanksgiving weekend, adding to his years-long legal troubles. The Lane County Sheriff's office confirmed the 44-year-old former child star's arrest in a Facebook statement shared Monday. Law enforcement arrested…...
The Invisible Design Problem Making You Sick and How You Can Protect Your Home
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (602+ words) If your walls could talk, they might say they're feeling a little sick. What once felt like a maintenance problem has turned into a deeper look at how homes influence well-being. Designers are asking the same question. What happens when…...
Home remodeling costs outpace inflation as labor prices climb
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (539+ words) If it seems like it's getting more expensive to replace a broken door, kitchen fixtures or upgrade a major appliance, you're not wrong. The cost of home repair and remodeling projects is up compared to a year ago and running…...
How Color Drenching Transformed My Bathroom Into a Bold, Immersive Space
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. For me, decorating isn't just about filling a space. It's a chance to pour my personality into my home. I wanted something rich, warm, and different from the…...
The Home Makeovers Hub: Before & After Ideas for Every Room
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (64+ words) Discover expert insights, and the latest home and design trends to enhance your space. Have a uniquely designed space you want to share? We would love to show it off! Workout Routines & Training Programs Business Advisory & Insights OC Executive Forum…...
Bathroom Decor & Design
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (50+ words) Explore ideas, inspiration, and photos for stunning bathroom makeovers, modern layouts, and stylish small-space solutions. Bathroom Decor & Design Discover expert insights, and the latest home and design trends to enhance your space. Have a uniquely designed space you want to…...
How to Design One Room That Does It All
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (249+ words) LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Here's how to design one room that does it all " without feeling like you're cramming three lives into one square box. Why it matters: Hybrid spaces succeed when…...