Nov 10 2011
Archive for the 'Inexpensive changes' Category
Nov 10 2011
Four ways to achieve a luxurious look with an affordable price tag

(ARA) – It’s not uncommon for homeowners to get the itch to move when they’ve been in their house awhile. While just picking up and moving isn’t an option for most of us, there’s another approach that people are taking: Refreshing their house to create a high-impact, high-style look, but doing it in a way [...]
Nov 10 2011
Four easy DIY ‘cheats’ that will look like you spent a bundle

(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 [...]
Nov 10 2011
How to turn your first home into a decorator’s showcase

(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 [...]
Nov 10 2011
Affordable mini makeovers for the holidays

(ARA) – The season for indoor gatherings has arrived and everyone is looking for ways to bring the excitement into their homes. With tighter budgets available for remodeling, choosing paint for your mini-make over projects may be the smartest way to “go new.” Here are the top ways you can mini-makeover your kitchen: * Refinish [...]
Nov 10 2011
Easy kids’ room updates can make winter less dreary

(ARA) – As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, kids begin spending more and more time indoors. To help make spending time inside more enjoyable, give your child’s room a fun makeover. With bright colors and fun details, you can transform a bland bed or playroom into a kid-friendly space they won’t want to [...]
Nov 10 2011
Four simple ways to modernize your home decor

(ARA) – If you’re like many people, your home interior could likely use some updating. But you don’t need to hire a professional designer to modernize your home decor. No matter how much of a decorating novice you may be, a few simple updates can give new life to your living space and bring your [...]
Nov 10 2011
The 24-hour kitchen facelift: Renovations that don’t have to be a pricy, prolonged pain
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 [...]
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 [...]

