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Great Walls of Fire

Snow, rain, ice and sleet – the Garden State is a bit of a mess today. Yes, winter continues to make its presence known and, unless you’re set to wing […]

6 Signs of Spring at NY NOW

On Monday, Design NJ’s editors made the bi-annual trek to New York City’s Javits Center to attend the NY NOW show. The balmy weather (for this time of year) was […]

These Fences Provide Long-Lasting Privacy

Consider plastics for a set-it-and-forget-it option In every issue of Design NJ, The Carefree House asks an expert about durable products of interest to homeowners. This issue focuses on fencing. […]

4 Home Improvement Trends For 2019

It’s a new year; are you planning a home renovation? We had the opportunity to speak to Esther de Wolde, CEO of Phantom Screens in Abbotsford, British Columbia, about the […]

Winners All Around

Students, celebrities and industry professionals came together on a cold January day to help bring warmth to those in need. HGTV personalities Chip Wade and Jennifer Bertrand and a team […]

Trends & Influences – Part III
What’s new, now, and trending in home appliances, lighting fixtures and more

  Thinking about refreshing your kitchen with the latest appliances, swapping out lackluster fixtures in the bath, or replacing a decades old washing machine with a shiny, high-functioning new one?  […]

Trends & Influences – Part II
What’s new, now, and trending in home appliances, lighting fixtures and more

  Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery — a premier destination for quality home fixtures and appliances with 30 retail locations in New Jersey alone — presents Trends & Influences, […]

Trends & Influences – Part 1
What’s new, now, and trending in home appliances, lighting fixtures and more

  Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery — a premier destination for quality home fixtures and appliances with 30 retail locations in New Jersey alone — presents Trends & Influences, […]

4 Things to Know Before Renovating Your Basement

Turning your dark (and possibly damp) basement into an actual living space can add a lot of square footage—not to mention value—to your home. But before beginning a project like […]