As a architect who specializes in houses I will state as FACT that is completely incorrect.  All of the fancy overpriced finishes are DEMANDED by the owners...as are all of the requests to make what isn't seen as inexpensive as possible.

We all know that "organic" costs a hell of a lot more because its trendy.  But beyond that; I don't remember the last time I was in a store that had free samples, the isles are straight to save space enabling the stores to accommodate more shelves so they can have all the "new and improved" products no one actually wan...more

Speaking as someone who recently bought a house (closed 3-27) I can say the reason sales appear to be increasing is the severe lack of (and therefore competition for) the few houses that are on the market with realistic pricing.

That is complete b.s.: a few years back (when the economy was collapsing) the lease on my car (a Dodge Charger) was about to end, I received a coupon in the mail for $7500 off on any new leftover (previous model year) F-150.  Took the coupon to a local dealer, there were a few trucks around, but since they were all loa...more

Maybe if more companies broadcasted (as in an antenna receives the signal for free) this wouldn't be happening.  The digital conversion certainly didn't help any: now i get less channels which (if its windy, hot, cold, humid) display a message "no signal;" when with analog the picture might be a little fuzzy or the col...more

I'll buy one, if its rear-wheel drive and I can get it as a factory built four-door convertible

Am I the only one who noticed that almost all of the "ideas" involve little more than "branding" an existing product and selling it for several times its "un-branded" price

The light switch is cool, can't comprehend why anyone would actually spend money on any of the other things

Considering how many women call wine "mommy juice" I'm not surprised at all.