Urban Discoveries Blog

Owning your home is always desirable than renting. But these days, the bleak outlook on heavy mortgage and foreclosures are driving home buyers away. The government has intervened with the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 (http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071220-6.htm...

1. Buy efficient appliances.  Appliances like the Kenmore Elite Dishwasher and the Kenmore Elite Refrigerator are designed to conserve energy and function efficiently while also looking sleek and modern.   Many companies now sell high-efficiency washing machines and dryers that save water and ene...

A trip to the spa is always a wonderful experience. Both mind and body get pampered, and the lavish treatment leaves one feeling very special.  But a spa treatment can be costly. When the bills come in and the frequent visits to the spa are translated in figures, the word extravagance just might ...

In many areas of the world people use step-farming, or vertical farming, to efficiently utilize awkward terrain or limited flat spaces in order to grow food.  Now a new eco-friendly urban garden concept is on the horizon that may begin to change the face of urban food production and proximity to ...

The new IKEA PS Laptop Workstation ($39.99) is an attractive, affordable, and versatile wall-mounted desk that has far more uses than simple laptop storage.  The workstation is designed to hold cables and/or a power strip in the lower compartment and an elastic band in the upper compartment holds...

The Downtown DC Business Improvement District (BID) recently released its 2007 State of Downtown Report, which shows that the Downtown BID area's economy has remained surprisingly robust in the midst of international and national economic and financial hardships. During 2007, visitors in the Down...

A seemingly small indulgence, rolling shower curtain rings can make a massive difference in bathrooms of any size.  These rings make opening and closing the shower curtain a smooth, streamlined, and luxurious movement. The basic metal design lasts a long time and is an elegant alternative to plas...

One of the most utilitarian rooms in the home, the bathroom often gets overlooked when decorating.  However, a great bathroom with ample and creative storage and a strong sense of personal style can bring an extra bit of pampering to your daily life.  And who doesn't want that?  Storage: Make sur...

Space can be a precious commodity more so in urban areas and the chance to find a spacious residence that is within walking or easy driving distance may be difficult.  At the Trillium-Bethesda this difficulty is addressed with larger than average floor plans, one, two and three-bedroom units with...

One block north of King Street, at 1115 Cameron Street #105, Alexandria, VA is the Prescott, a 64-unit residential condominium that is designed to blend with the Old Town charm yet feature modern amenities. The Prescott offers two-bedroom units with 9-foot ceilings in the living areas, hardwood f...