(ARA) – In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, we text more than we hug; we touch our phones more than we touch each other. However, despite the need to be “plugged in,” when surveyed by professionals at Arizona S...
(ARA) – Remodeling a kitchen is still one of the best value-enhancing investments you can make in your home. Remodeling Magazine’s 2011-2012 Cost vs. Value Report says that even minor kitchen remodels return more than 72 percent of your inv...
(ARA) - Fall is a great time to tackle some of those home improvement projects. Now that the summer vacations are over and children are back in school, you’re ready to make your home all comfy and cozy before the deep freeze and holiday guests ar...
(ARA) – Do you wish you had a bigger bathroom? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by Moen, almost half the respondents wished they could make their bathroom larger. But, a complete bathroom overhaul isn&rsqu...
(ARA) - Each year, House Beautiful magazine builds its highly anticipated Kitchen of the Year, a showplace for what’s hot in the kitchen. Designed around the latest trends, the annual Kitchen of the Year is the epitome of high-end style. But let&...
(ARA) – A bathroom remodel is one of the most-desired home updates; it changes the way you start and end your day and also touts a high return on investment. Most homeowners focus on a new vanity, sink, tub or toilet. But one of the most-often-ov...
(ARA) - For many people, fall brings cooler temperatures and outdoor activities such as nature walks and trips to see the leaves change. But sports buffs across the nation are hitting the pavement in preparation for marathon season.There is no slowing ...
(ARA) - Many homeowners expect their heating costs to rise as cold weather creeps around the corner. Contrary to popular belief, there are ways to keep your energy costs (and your thermostat) low during the winter.“In colder climates, it’s ...
(ARA) - Preparing for Jack Frost’s arrival can send a shiver down any homeowner’s spine. A long to-do list for getting your home ready can feel overwhelming, leaving you wondering where you’ll find the time and resources. But, with so...
(ARA) - Everyone wants an immaculate home, but not everyone wants to spend their free time scrubbing and straightening. The reality revealed in a recent Good Housekeeping magazine study is that the average homeowner spends roughly 19 hours a week clean...
(ARA) – After spending the summer enjoying the outdoors, it can be a little bittersweet to get the deck and yard ready for the cooler days ahead. The good news is getting outdoor areas ready for winter doesn’t have to be a time-consuming pr...
Home insurance is a necessary expense for any homeowner. Insurance protection against the loss or damage of the home and its contents gives peace of mind and should be on the checklist of anyone purchasing a home. However, there are ways to save money on home insurance. Shop around There are more and more companies offering …
(ARA) - Good lighting is not something most people think much about until they don’t have it. Living in a well-lit room is a much more pleasurable experience than trying to cook, read, entertain or do just about anything in a dark, shadowy space....
(ARA) - Deer are beautiful, graceful animals, we cannot deny it. But when it comes to where deer decide to dine, most of us just don’t want them outside our windows foraging through our foliage. Their beauty and grace comes with the destruction &...
(ARA) - As summer subsides, people may lose sight of their weight loss goals until the start of the New Year. And the temptation of unhealthy holiday treats right around the corner may make it even more difficult to stay on track. But the fall can serv...