No matter how many colleges we visit, or dorm rooms we end up in after long nights of drinking (er, I mean, dorm rooms we see), the staff of CO-ED has noticed a general theme in dorm room decoration, whether we’re at a big or small school: the décor always falls into one of eight categories (four each, for guys and girls). Yes, Jake, you may think that the combination of a hookah and a wall tapestry makes you look unique, but it doesn’t; some other hash-loving hippie in Idaho is smoking in the very same atmosphere.

We have already told you about the infamous “Party Girl Room”, the (ew) “Garden Room”, the “Fratastic Room” and the ever popular “Sports Room”, but one of the most popular room for females is the “Designer Room.” Every hall has one… Read more…

No matter how many colleges we visit, or dorm rooms we end up in after long nights of drinking (er, I mean, dorm rooms we see), the staff of CO-ED has noticed a general theme in dorm room decoration, whether we’re at a big or small school: the décor always falls into one of eight categories (four each, for guys and girls). Yes, Jake, you may think that the combination of a hookah and a wall tapestry makes you look unique, but it doesn’t; some other hash-loving hippie in Idaho is smoking in the very same atmosphere. Here at coedmagazine.com, over the next few days, our staff of editors will utilize our years of research and knowledge on dorm room décor and enlighten you about the college dorm room. Read more…

Botou Yaqi Casting Co. Ltd has released flowerpot and planter model 61033, a decorative item made of cast iron. It can be used in homes and gardens

The model’s cup-shaped upper part doubles as a flowerpot. It is set on a cuboidal base.

Measuring 56×140cm, the planter has bas-relief figures on different parts.

Color and finishing can be customized on request. Read more…

PEOPLE are finding it harder to afford home loans, with higher interest rates taking their toll on first home-buyers in particular, a new report shows.

A home loan affordability report by loan deposit guarantee provider Deposit Power in conjunction with the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) found home loan affordability worsened in every state and territory in the June quarter, with the exception of Tasmania where it was unchanged.

REIA president Tony Brasier said the results for the three months to June had hit first home buyers, who were expected to have struggled further following the August rate rise. Read more…

Buying a first home has always been everyone’s dream. Many families are unable to realize their dreams due to little or no cash reserves. Buying a home involves having cash to make your down payment as well as closing costs. On top of this, the first time home buyer, understandably, may not know which loan program best fits his/her needs. Zero interest home loans for first time buyers do not mean that zero interest will be charged. With a large variety of home loans available, it is no wonder that the first time home buyers are a confused lot.

Working through an experienced mortgage broker may ease your way, through the labyrinth of the processes involved and the types of loans available. Read more…

MY relationship with Conran’s dates back 20 years. I, a newlywed and graduate student, moved into a one-bedroom on East 95th Street. My husband and I furnished our nest with the store’s good-looking, fairly sturdy, affordable designs made of modern materials like blond wood, melamine and industrial steel.

My favorite purchase was a free-standing black grid-like wooden bookcase with open shelves (it came with a matching rectangular clock). It was the centerpiece of our living room. Read more…

With so many homes on the market in Tucson, many are wondering what it will take to sell.

There is a new business in town called “Staged to Sell”.

The idea is to work with possessions people already have to make homes look as livable to a potential buyer as possible.

Owner of “Staged to Sell”, Binky Luckhurst says people don’t have to spend a lot of money to make sure their home is staged to sell. Read more…

Hekman Furniture is stopping production in Grand Rapids, and 60 people are out of a job.

In a statement, the company said it’s been a difficult decision. “This transition is dictated, among other reasons, by continued global competition and domestic excess capacity within the residential furniture industry and is not a reflection on the dedicated work force in Grand Rapids.”

Hekman’s main office will remain in Grand Rapids. They are working with federal and state agencies for job training and other benefits for all their affected workers. Read more…

In its latest Consumer Behavior Report, PriceGrabber.com, an Experian company, found that consumers are migrating online to shop for furniture, appliances and home furnishings, both to research and buy large and small-ticket items. The report tracks shopping trends from its comparison shopping site along with data from a survey of 1,417 online shoppers. Market Reporter, PriceGrabber.com’s market research database, shows a 92 percent increase in merchant referrals over the past six months to retailers in the furniture category, and a 50 percent increase in merchant referrals for major appliances. Although furniture traditionally is a look-and-feel purchase, consumers now are willing to purchase items such as sofas, patio furniture and tables online in addition to retail store purchases. It appears shoppers are doing more homework before shopping, researching online for sales, lower tax rates and free shipping. Read more…

PriceGrabber.com®, an Experian company, explores home furniture and appliance shopping trends in its latest Consumer Behavior Report, which tracks shopping trends from its leading comparison shopping site along with data from a survey of 1,417 online shoppers.

Recent trends show that consumers are migrating online to shop for furniture, appliances and home furnishings, both to research and complete purchases of large and small-ticket items. Market Reporter, PriceGrabber.com’s market research database, shows a 92 percent increase in merchant referrals over the past six months to retailers in the furniture category and a 50 percent increase in merchant referrals for major appliances. Read more…