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(ARA) – Kitchen remodel – two words that when strung together often evoke images of a gutted room, endless dust, a major investment, not to mention overdosing on takeout while the cooking space is out of commission. Such experiences may be a part of a major kitchen renovation, but smart updates can create a big [...]

(ARA) – Did you ever watch a home improvement show team transform a drab room into something spectacular using a shoestring budget and less time than it takes you to clean out your closet? Ever wonder how they did it? Here’s the secret: they cheat. And you can too. You would probably never consider taking [...]

(ARA) – Whether you’ve signed a lease agreement or purchased a house, moving into your first home is an exciting time. For many people, it’s their first opportunity to express their personal style by decorating their own space. Whatever your taste – contemporary or classic, modern or rustic – you want your first home’s interior [...]

(ARA) – Just as matching food with the right wine can elevate a simple meal to the level of a culinary experience, artfully pairing design elements in your kitchen can turn a utilitarian room into a chef’s paradise. “Properly pairing food and wine that complement each other is always a key ingredient in serving a [...]

(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 [...]

(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 [...]

(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 [...]

(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. [...]

(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 [...]

(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 [...]