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(ARA) - You love the look of natural wood flooring but are afraid to install hardwood because you know the floor will take a beating from the kids, dogs and the heavy day-to-day traffic all too common in modern family life. But you don't have to sacrifice high style looks for boring sensibility w...

(ARA) - In a tough housing market, homeowners want to improve their home's beauty and functionality, while adding resale value. This may include choosing products that reduce maintenance, save energy, improve appearance and offer protection from the damaging forces of nature. Here are some tips f...

(ARA) - As you plan your home and office improvements, think long-term by making choices that are informed, responsible and financially sound. The American Hardwood Information Center suggests hardwood flooring -- one of the best long-term investments to be made. It is environmentally friendly, f...

(ARA) - There's nothing like white to add a cool, clean look to your home. From linens and pillows to china and cabinetry, a splash of white not only adds light to your interiors, but can lighten your mood as well. The kitchen is one of the best spaces to go wild with white. White is the perfect ...

(ARA) - The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is not only the launching pad for a number of new kitchen and bath products; it's also the place where key trends are announced. At this year's spring event in Chicago, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) held its annual design compet...

(ARA) - When it comes to making your home more energy efficient, you may have to spend a little to save a lot. And, like most good investments, energy-efficient home improvements may require you to be in it for the long haul in order to see the maximum return on your investment. Still, if you're ...

(ARA) - Americans are learning to be frugal again, with more of us looking to spend less, and get more value out of the money that we do spend. That sentiment could well be what's driving the renewed interest in remodeling one's current home, rather than moving out and buying something bigger, be...

(ARA) - As the weather warms, swimming pool owners look forward to relaxing around their pools with their family and friends. With "layers of protection" in place, pool owners can ensure their yard is a safer oasis of family pleasure and relaxation. Layers of protection, or multiple barriers betw...

(ARA) - Practical pays off when it comes to kitchen and bath renovations. Gone are the days when virtually every kitchen or bathroom remodel involved top-of-the-line luxury upgrades and a budget big enough to fund an Ivy League education. Today's homeowners want more value for their remodeling do...

(ARA) - Starry evenings and backyard entertainment go hand-in-hand. When the sun goes down, the right landscape lighting can turn any backyard into a stylish outdoor living space. With so many options, it's easy to fill your nights with light to enhance security, decor and entertainment. "Lightin...