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Does paint affect radiator heat output?

Even the best radiators will eventually need a makeover, and a new coat of paint is a very cost-effective way to update them. But the big question is, will the new paint affect the heat output? Here ...
CU Independent

Reface, Repaint and Replace: Smart Cabinets Renovation Strategies for the Best ROI

The smartest and easiest way to revive your kitchen’s overall appearance is revamping your kitchen cabinets. However, when ...

Get Crafty for Free at Michaels’ Holiday Workshops—Here's How to Join!

Here's your invitation to add a little handmade magic to your holidays thanks to Michaels—and it won't cost you a penny!Your ...

Record-setting Klimt portrait helped woman avoid Nazi persecution

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Laura Morowitz, art history professor at Wagner College, about the incredible back story behind a Gustav Klimt painting that set a record at auction.
Smithsonian Magazine

A Frida Kahlo Painting Just Became the Most Expensive Work by a Female Artist Ever Auctioned

"The Dream (The Bed)," a self-portrait created in 1940, sold for $54.7 million. The previous record holder, Georgia ...

Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.

The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing ...

Klimt Painting Becomes the Most Expensive Work of Modern Art at $236.4 Million

A Gustav Klimt painting sold for a historic $236.4 million Tuesday night at Sotheby’s first auction in its new home in New ...

You're Wasting Money On Expensive Paint (When There's An Affordable Option)

When updating the color of your walls, you don't need to buy from premium brands to get the paint color you love. This hack ...