Decorating
What’s Hot In The Evolving World Of Flat Screen TV Wall Mounts
(ARA) – So you finally got the flat panel TV of your dreams. Sleek, compact and high definition, it’s the crowning glory of your home entertainment system. So how do you best showcase this jewel? The experts advise – take it to the wall. Wall mounting a flat screen has become one of the most... »
The Kitchen Of The Future At Your Fingertips
(ARA) – We turn to technology to make many aspects of our lives easier – from traveling with a GPS to staying connected with loved ones via social networking Web sites. It’s no surprise, then, that our kitchens, the most-used room in the home, are becoming increasingly high tech. A study commissioned by a leading... »
Tech Shopping? Beauty Meets The Best Tech In New Crop Of Gadgets
(ARA) – Function alone isn’t enough to sell us on a new piece of technology anymore. Americans increasingly want their technology to look good – stylish, even – in addition to working well. “If you’re old enough to remember the huge, clunky-looking ‘car phones’ of the late ’80s and early ’90s, or if you’ve seen... »
Tips To beat In-Home Allergies This Winter
(ARA) – Allergy sufferers often pay the greatest price during the winter months when the cold weather forces us indoors. Even though ragweed season has passed, there is something else that can trigger allergy symptoms without warning – the allergens that lurk inside your home. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,... »
New Puppy? Learn How To Prepare Your Home For A Furry Friend
(ARA) – Anyone who’s welcomed a new pet into the home can tell you how important it is to prepare for that four-legged friend. Whether it’s moving furniture to accommodate a dog cage or learning to host a puppy play-date with the bulldog next door, becoming a pet owner can be a definite learning... »
Five Surprising Facts About Fireplaces
(ARA) – When it comes to creating ambiance and warmth in a home, nothing can beat a fireplace, especially during this time of year. But are you aware that the right fireplace or stove can also help reduce your heating costs? Or that your existing fireplace’s efficiency can be boosted significantly by installing an... »
City Chic: Incorporate City Style Into Your Main Street Home
(ARA) – When you look out your window, what do you see: the cool gray steel of high-rise buildings … or vast, open expanses of green land? You don’t have to stick to an interior style that mimics your surroundings; especially if it doesn’t suit your taste. Whether you live in a penthouse or a... »
Don’t Let Your House Take A Beating This Winter
(ARA) – No matter what part of the country you live in, the winter months can be downright abusive on your home. From frozen Minnesotans dropping heaps of water-logged clothing on the floor after digging out of five feet of snow, to tanned Floridians grinding gritty sand into their carpeting, every home takes a... »
Designs For A New Decade
(ARA) – During unsettling economic times, people tend to get “back to basics” by cocooning more with their families, avoiding high-ticket expenditures and looking for ways to repurpose and re-use existing items. Next year’s home decorating trends clearly reflect this comfort-focused and cost-conscious mentality by emphasizing soothing color palettes, natural materials, environmentally friendly products,... »
Break Out Of Your Color Comfort Zone This Winter
(ARA) – At first thought, winter might not conjure up words like spicy, bold or sunny. It should, though, at least when it comes to the inside of your home. While it might be gray and dreary outside, infusing color into interior decor is one of the quickest ways to create a cozy, inviting... »