(ARA) - More homeowners want their outdoor space to truly be an extension of their house and are taking steps to create an inviting area to relax, play and host guests. If you want to update your deck or patio for warm weather entertaining, you don't h...
(ARA) - Sprucing up your home doesn't have to mean spending huge amounts of time and money. In fact, there are many projects that you can complete in a weekend that will improve the look and feel of your home. With a little guidance and the right tools...
(ARA) - The traditional "guy" - broadly defined as a man's man who can take down a tree or change his own oil - faces extinction from threats ranging from reality television to couples' baby showers. Garages are a guy's refuge from these kinds of enemi...
(ARA) - Creating a feeling of luxury in your bathroom doesn't have to come with a high price tag or a shockingly high water bill. You can create an indulgent spa sanctuary with water-sipping faucets and toilets, as well as other water smart choices, fo...
(ARA) - Why do-it-yourself (DIY) when you can do-it-together? Now DIYers are teaming up with friends, families or companies to tackle home improvement and spring-cleaning projects. "Tackling home improvement or maintenance projects is a great way to ...
(ARA) - Gardeners who like things easy, have mobility issues or get muscle fatigue are always on the lookout for smart gardening gadgets designed to keep them playing in the dirt. This season some of the best gardening gadgets are ingenious and, often ...
(ARA) - With the housing market still in recovery, many American homeowners are choosing to stay put and renovate. Whether you're updating the home you love or preparing your house for resale when the market finally turns around, your outdoor living sp...
(ARA) - Open a design magazine or visit a home improvement website and they'll extol the virtues of repainting as a great way to freshen a room's decor. But there are plenty of less labor-intensive ways to give a room a new look. From paint accents to...
(ARA) - Just because fall is almost here doesn't mean you have to put your grill away just yet. There will be plenty of mild evenings in the next few months, and you'll want to plan some outdoor meals. To keep your menus interesting, you'll need just ...
(ARA) - Just because fall is almost here doesn't mean you have to put your grill away just yet. There will be plenty of mild evenings in the next few months, and you'll want to plan some outdoor meals. To keep your menus interesting, you'll need just ...
In recent years, the popularity of outdoor living has boomed. More and more people are converting unused yard space into cozy outdoor rooms. Outdoor fireplaces, space heaters and fire pits add warmth to any outdoor space, extending the outdoor season virtually year-round.
With Spring rearing its head shortly, many homeowners look outside and get a better glimpse of what their home needs caring for the most. For some, it’s deck repairs and landscaping improvements, while others envision their home’s siding needing a new coat of paint and/or vinyl siding adjustment. Keeping those ideas fresh in mind is one …
Green Goes Simple: Conservation at Home By Emily Anderson for Green Goes Simple Winter is my favorite season, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy being cold. I appreciate a well-heated home — and I’m definitely not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average American household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy …
As the temperature dips, homeowners start to realize just how well insulated their home is when bills arrive. Sometimes it could be the temperature has fallen dramatically for an extended period, leaving your thermostat virtually merciless to take a break. Although, in reality, a home’s ability to regulate temperatures better than others could be because one’s …
You work hard on your lawn and landscaping during the spring and summer. Now it’s fall, and time to get ready for winter. You know the drill – move houseplants indoors, make sure your plants are well-watered before the ground freezes, clean up the beds and remove annuals, cut back perennials, put down mulch. But when …