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Walmart just slashed prices on portable air conditioners right as the next heat wave arrives
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (140+ words) Walmart just dropped prices on portable AC units during Deal Days right as the next heat wave hits. The Lcxmtv Portable Air Conditioner is on sale for $160 off its original price. The unit offers 8, 000 BTU of cooling capacity and is…...
2026 kitchen trends survey calls out the colors and cabinets most in demand, and they've changed
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (891+ words) Kitchen renovations are expensive, and many are performed for practical reasons. People are staying put longer, the recently released 2026 U. S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study found, and homeowners want an efficient kitchen with more storage. More than half of renovating homeowners surveyed…...
How to get your home featured in this exclusive Portland architecture tour
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) Owners of recently renovated or constructed residences are invited to be part of the 2026 Portland Homes Tour organized by the Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Oregon). People are asked to apply online at aiaoregon. org/events…...
Asking Eric: Security cameras in parent's home bring up questions of privacy, legality
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) Dear Eric: I recently learned that my sibling placed a security camera at my parent's home in a location where we often gather. This now means that every conversation is recorded. Sometimes those conversations involve parental care and finances. And…...
The surprising color Oregon designers are embracing in 2026 that some call boring
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (977+ words) Homeowners looking to restyle a well-loved room or invest in updating a kitchen or whole house may be looking at trends for ideas. What are Oregon design professionals offering as fresh suggestions to their clients in 2026? Timeless styles are smart…...
90s child star spends weekend in Oregon jail for probation violation
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (314+ words) Zachery Ty Bryan was nearly run-over Saturday by a woman at a Lane County campground, deputies say " and both she and the former "90s child star ended up behind bars." Bryan, a 44-year-old Eugene resident, staked a claim to fame for…...
The genius $178 Walmart chair that's secretly three pieces of furniture in one
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) Walmart's 3-in-1 convertible sleeper chair is a versatile, small-space winner that can do three jobs without crowding a room. Right now, it's on sale for $178, ships free, and is eligible for Walmart's extended holiday returns through January 31. The genius $178 Walmart…...
Walmart's 3-in-1 sleeper chair is on sale for $178 and shoppers say it's "perfect for small spaces'
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (569+ words) Folded up, the The Lunale 3-in-1 Convertible Sleeper is a compact lounge chair that's easy to curl up in, but it also turns into a small bed. This customer favorite furniture item is back on sale with free shipping for…...
Walmart has slashed the price of this coveted nugget ice maker by $174 " and shoppers say it works in just 4 minutes
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) Chewable ice fans, take note. Walmart has the Simzlife Nugget Ice Maker on sale for $175. 99, marked all the way down from $349. 99. It's a compact, stainless-steel machine that cranks out up to 44. 9 pounds of soft, chewable nugget ice a day " the…...
This is what couples fight about most during home renovations, and it's not what you think
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (609+ words) Couples who are moving forward with major home improvements have big factors to consider, including tariffs, high interest rates and their relationship. The 2025 U. S. Houzz Remodeling and Relationships Report released Tuesday found 4% of couples said they considered separating or divorcing while…...