Archive for November, 2011

Nov 10 2011

Designing your bathroom with an exceptional shower in mind

(ARA) – For some of us, the shower is a personal sanctuary – the only place and time of the day to unwind and not be bothered by anything from the outside world. So why not make an exceptional shower the centerpiece of your next bathroom remodel? Utilize the latest in style – and even [...]

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Nov 10 2011

The 24-hour kitchen facelift: Renovations that don’t have to be a pricy, prolonged pain

(ARA) – Is your kitchen looking a little worn? Or maybe you’ve grown tired of your decor? No need to call in the remodeling crew. Instead, turn your Saturday into Satur-DIY, and with a few simple updates you can spruce up your kitchen – and spirits – in no time at all. According to a [...]

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Nov 10 2011

Updating your home’s style for fall

(ARA) – Updating your home’s style for fall is simpler than you think. It all begins with taking inventory of your home to determine which nonessential items you can eliminate or switch and where you can add. “Start with anything fabric,” says Maria Aguerri-Gomez, Academic Dean of The Art Institute of Michigan-Troy, a branch campus [...]

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Nov 10 2011

College dorms taking on a new (and better) look

(ARA) – Thirty years ago, life in a college residence hall was appreciated by students for what it didn’t have: parents. The rooms then were nothing to write home about: the size of a shoe box, featuring hard mattresses, beat-up desks and immovable dressers. Showers took place in flip-flops in the communal lavatory down the [...]

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Nov 10 2011

Fast, simple and amazing DIY projects

(ARA) – Call the family and grab the toolbox. Do-it-yourself projects can become a family affair this fall. According to a recent survey by economists at the University of California, there is a trend of parents looking for ways to spend even more time with their children. A DIY project offers the perfect activity mix [...]

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Nov 10 2011

Room redo’s for $100 or less

(ARA) – Only on TV would a redecorating budget of a couple thousand dollars be considered “shoestring.” In the real world, most of us have a lot less than that to spend on redoing a room. Fortunately, it’s possible to completely change the look of any room in the house for as little as $100. [...]

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Nov 10 2011

Tips for furnishing your college habitat

(ARA) – Heading to college this fall? Whether it’s your first year or fourth, you’re sure to learn some things about college life that you wish you’d known before walking on campus. Here’s one of those secrets: College habitats are almost universally small, and how you furnish yours will have a big impact on how [...]

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Nov 10 2011

Great outdoors: Homeowners embrace ceramic tile for unexpected outdoor spaces

(ARA) – If you’re thinking about creating or upgrading an outdoor living space, you’re probably considering what materials to use for your project. You’ll likely weigh concerns of cost and quality, durability and beauty before arriving at a final decision. If an outdoor shower is part of your plan, you’ll probably consider ceramic tile. But [...]

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Nov 10 2011

De-stressing design decisions

(ARA) – Decorating your living space is supposed to be fun. If high prices, high-pressure sales tactics and clueless consultants have you stressing over your design decisions, it may be time to simplify the process so you can rediscover the joy of making choices about your decor. Here are a handful of common design decision [...]

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