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Get The Most Money Out Of Your Garage Sale With These Retail Tricks
(ARA) – Garage sales will soon appear in neighborhoods throughout the U.S. and Canada. These sales are a great way to clean out clutter while making some additional money. “Garage sales are just another form of retailing. Why not use the thinking retailers use to get the most of your garage sale?” asks John... »
Shape Up Your Home Energy Savings
(ARA) – After a long, cold winter, spring is the perfect time to give your home an energy checkup to see which home improvement projects will save on utility bills. Many energy makeovers start with investigating old windows and doors. Nearly 26 percent of homeowners say what the most dislike about their existing windows... »
Spice Up Your Space With The Top Color Trends For Spring And Summer
(ARA) – Avocado and harvest gold bring back memories of the 70s – but what colors will spring and summer of 2010 bring to our homes? “As the economy continues to work its way out of a recession, there will be less spending on new items and more repurposing of existing items throughout the... »
Spring Decorating: Five Savvy Home Decorating Tips Eco-Style
(ARA) – As spring rounds the corner, so does the desire to lighten the mood in life and home. Whether you choose to de-clutter or add a splash of spring color, simple eco-friendly changes to home decor set the tone for a much lighter, and brighter, season. Follow these five tips to affordable eco-friendly... »
Get More Power In The Shower
(ARA) – Sometimes it’s the products we use every day that we think about the least. Your daily shower, for instance. Consumers on average take a 13-minute shower, according to a research study by Moen Incorporated. These few minutes are often the only time during the day to relax and unwind, so wouldn’t you... »
Make Your House Clean And Green
(ARA) – When you clean your house in the spring, you really want it to be clean. Dirt, dust and germs are banned, and all appliances, floors and walls are scrubbed clean. But is your house really clean, or have you traded dirt and germs for caustic and toxic chemicals found in most conventional... »
Five $150-Tricks To Make Your Kitchen Look New
(ARA) – If you’ve looked into kitchen renovation at all, you’ve probably heard some staggering numbers – it costs $15,000 or more, on average, to update one of the most important rooms in the house. In this economy, who has that kind of budget? Yet don’t we all deserve a kitchen we can love,... »
Simple Updates And Regular Cleaning Keeps Homes Healthy For People And Pets
(ARA) – Family pets cherish the home environment – it’s where they curl up on the living room floor, wait patiently for a treat in the kitchen, and patrol the halls making sure loved ones are safe and sound. Although pets are undeniably loveable, the animal dander and other allergens that accompany these furry... »
Gadgets For A Healthier Home And Family
(ARA) – From MP3 players to e-books, technology is an integral part of the modern home. However, when we think of technology and how we use it on a daily basis, entertainment is top of mind, not health and wellness. As a doctor and a mom, Jennifer Trachtenberg, Fellow of the American Academy of... »
Protect Your Home From Damage With Basement Waterproofing
(ARA) – A damp, leaky basement can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Active water leaks and excessive moisture in basement or foundation walls can rob a home of extra storage or living space. And, if left unchecked, more serious problems can result, including costly structural damage and high humidity levels throughout the home. That’s... »