Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Food safety: Protect your family's health this year

(ARA) - Exercising and dieting are excellent goals Americans set to stay healthy. But the best tip to keep the entire family healthy is by focusing on food safety in the kitchen.

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Gardening is making a popular comeback

(ARA) - Change has come to America. The pop culture phrase "show me the money," boiling throughout business and industry, has cooled down and is forcing people to take a hard look at what is really important in life.

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Luxury updates on a frugal budget

(ARA) - We all want the finer things in life, but while many of us have expensive tastes, we don't always have lavish budgets. And, when it comes to updating the kitchen, many items can have large price tags that - in today's market - we won't be able to recoup. Luckily, with a little creativity you can achieve a cost-conscious kitchen remodel that gives you maximum enjoyment on a minimal budget.

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Selling your home? Easy improvements to attract buyers

(ARA) - Real estate pros often coach their clients on the value of making "curb appeal" improvements to help sell their homes. Outside painting and minor repairs signal that the house has been well cared for.

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Top 10 kitchen and bath trends for 2010

(ARA) - Does your kitchen or bathroom look like it's stuck in a time warp? Then it might be time to update the most-used rooms in your home. For inspiration, look no further than the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), which recently shared its top 2010 kitchen and bath trends.

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Fast fixes for foreclosed homes

(ARA) - The high volume of foreclosed homes on the market is allowing some astute buyers to turn eyesores into eye-catching properties with only minimal investment. While not every property can be fixed up affordably, there are some common projects that dramatically improve a foreclosed home's appeal and value.

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Greening the kitchen with eco-friendly cabinetry

(ARA) - Homeowners embarking on a kitchen remodel typically must select the style, the quality of craftsmanship and the materials that meet their unique values and project goals. With the pressing need to increase energy efficiency and conserve resources, green remodeling continues to gain in popularity.

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Rock your walls with some creativity

(ARA) - Every few years we paint them, and they sure do make a convenient spot on which to hang our flat panel TVs. But how much do we really think about our walls?

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Dramatically update your kitchen in six hours or less with six projects

(ARA) - With the amount of time you spend in your kitchen, why settle for out-of-date features and decor - especially since it is easy to give your kitchen a 180-degree makeover? Try these six simple projects, and in no time at all you'll have a kitchen where you will want to spend more time.

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Accessories: What every well-dressed skylight is wearing this year

(ARA) - In the world of fashion, accessories can make an average outfit look sophisticated and stylish. The same can be said in the world of home fashion, where smart accessories can turn an already great idea - installing a skylight - into an energy-efficient, eco-conscious home run.

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The land of make-believe: Creating playful kids' rooms on a budget

(ARA) - Most parents can relate: Redecorating your child's room often turns out to be far more challenging than freshening up the decor in other areas of your home. After all, kids have their own personalities and tastes - and what you like might not mesh with their ideas of the world's coolest bedrooms.

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Get organized, save money, be happy

(ARA) - A disorganized home wastes time, and time is money. It can be frustrating if you're constantly misplacing items, throwing out spoiled food that went missing in the kitchen and paying surcharges for unpaid bills that got lost in the shuffle. But it's easy to put a little happiness back into your life if you just get organized. Here are some tips for getting your home - and your life - back in order.

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Comfort food season has arrived

(ARA) - When temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, you know that comfort food season has arrived. And nothing is more heartwarming than bringing family and friends together for a traditional winter meal, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia.

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The home improvement that can 'green' your winter

(ARA) - Spring and summer needn't be the only seasons of "green." In fact, winter is a great time to green your home, especially if you undertake improvements that deliver environmental, economic, emotional and physical health benefits. Adding a skylight delivers all those green pluses - and it's doable even during winter.

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A getaway for every day

(ARA) - Who doesn't need a break from the hectic day-to-day routine once in awhile? A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that we are more stressed than ever, with nearly 75 percent of Americans experiencing moderate to high stress levels. With time and money as major obstacles, it's difficult for many people to take regular vacations to escape their busy, everyday lives. But with a little time, budget and creativity, an ordinary bathroom can be transformed into a luxurious, relaxing escape for an everyday getaway.

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Spring decorating: five savvy home decorating tips eco-style

(ARA) - As spring rounds the corner, so does the desire to lighten the mood in life and home. Whether you choose to de-clutter or add a splash of spring color, simple eco-friendly changes to home decor set the tone for a much lighter, and brighter, season.

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Space-saving hardwood storage stunners

(ARA) - "There probably isn't a room in the house where we don't store something," writes Mervyn Kaufman in his new book, "Store It!" from Filipacchi Publishing. "Lack of space is certainly a challenge, but it is superseded in every instance by how best to use that space."

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2010 color decor and design trends: influenced by life's richness

(ARA) - Indicators are implying that the U.S. economy is finally showing some signs of improvement. The markets are rising, and overall consumer confidence goes up every day. To the relief of people across the country, one area that is at last seeing some light at the end of the tunnel is the housing market.

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Keeping your wood floor's natural shine

(ARA) - Wood floors are a beloved part of a home, and are also a great investment that can boost your home's value by up to $10,000, according to the Hardwood Information Center.

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The best tech products to keep you outdoors this spring

(ARA) - If you've spent the winter glued to the Internet, watching YouTube videos, it's time to get outdoors. Fortunately, you don't have to disconnect from your online life. Many of the latest wireless gadgets and high-tech items allow - and even encourage you - to spend time outdoors. Here's a roundup of the best outdoor-ready products for spring.

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Transform your kitchen countertop for less than you'd expect

(ARA) - There's nothing quite like the look of a new countertop to give a kitchen style and personality. Perhaps that's why countertop replacement ranked second only to cabinet replacement when homeowners considered a kitchen remodeling project.

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Tips to beat in-home allergies this winter

(ARA) - Allergy sufferers often pay the greatest price during the winter months when the cold weather forces us indoors. Even though ragweed season has passed, there is something else that can trigger allergy symptoms without warning - the allergens that lurk inside your home.

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The kitchen of the future at your fingertips

(ARA) - We turn to technology to make many aspects of our lives easier - from traveling with a GPS to staying connected with loved ones via social networking Web sites. It's no surprise, then, that our kitchens, the most-used room in the home, are becoming increasingly high tech.

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Designing the perfect playroom on a shoestring budget

(ARA) - Playrooms are ideal spaces for encouraging children's creativity, providing them with the stimulation they crave and helping them create a connection with others. The great news is that you don't have to build an addition onto the house or set aside your family vacation fund to create a great playroom.

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Make your house clean and green

(ARA) - When you clean your house in the spring, you really want it to be clean. Dirt, dust and germs are banned, and all appliances, floors and walls are scrubbed clean. But is your house really clean, or have you traded dirt and germs for caustic and toxic chemicals found in most conventional cleaning products?

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