Jesse Akre

The first video game ever created was Pong. It was supposed to be the animated equivalent of ping pong. However, graphics were limited to a pair of very crude rectangles (ping pong paddles) and a white square (the ping pong ball). Pong, was in fact, the very first sports game...

There is no doubt that Tiffany lighting is as popular, if not more popular, than it was when it was first introduced at the turn of the 19th century. New productions of Tiffany lighting and replicas of some of Tiffany's original works by well-known manufacturers of Tiffany lamps, including Meyda...

Choosing the proper lighting is perhaps one of the most important facets of decorating your home and creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The technology associated with home lighting today has made it easier than ever before to accomplish grand things in your home with just the flick of...

Many people choose to have a fireplace in their home because they love to be able to build a fire to ward of the chill of the cold seasons. There simply is just nothing better than cuddling before a cozy, gently crackling fire when the weather takes a turn for...

The Dragonfly Tiffany Lamp is one of Louis Tiffany's best known works and perhaps represents him at the height of his creative genius. Even if Tiffany had spent his entire life designing and creating the lamps that he is best known for, the Dragonfly Tiffany lamp would still be a...

Plastic is the most convenient and affordable material to consider when you are shopping for outdoor furniture. Plastic can be very stylish, comfortable, long lasting, and available in many colors. Of all outdoor furniture, the plastic chaise lounge might be the most coveted of all. Because of its style, the...

You have decided that you want to revamp the look of your living room and are going to go all out with everything. So, you started by putting in new flooring and paint on the walls. Now, you're on to the fun part of picking out new furniture and coffee...

Holiday gatherings, simple visits to say hello, or even a dinner party that you have planned for some good friends are all great reasons to make sure that your entry way is always in top shape. After all, it can be quite a nightmare whenever you have unexpected guests that...

Dad and mom work. Kids spend their days in school, then after school at sport activities. It is becoming extremely difficult for families to find time to be together nowadays, with hectic schedules taking precedence in many family lives. The importance of kitchen tables becomes more and more obvious as...

You like to throw dinner parties, in fact, you throw at least one dinner party a month. However, what you can't understand is that even though you serve the best food and drinks, everyone always ends up leaving early. Well, the problem might be that the kitchen table and chairs...