Remodeling
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... »
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... »
The Home Improvement That Can ‘Green’ Your Winter
(ARA) – Spring and summer needn’t be the only seasons of “green.” In fact, winter is a great time to green your home, especially if you undertake improvements that deliver environmental, economic, emotional and physical health benefits. Adding a skylight delivers all those green pluses – and it’s doable even during winter. “Modern skylights can... »
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... »
Debunking Common Floor Care Misconceptions
(ARA) – Whether it’s the dog tracking in mud or the kids carrying in dirt and leaves, there are many ways floors can become dirty and unattractive. Unfortunately, for many people the process they use to clean their wood flooring might be doing more harm than good. “There are a lot of misconceptions about floor... »
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,... »