(ARA) I just need to get organized. How many times have you heard yourself recite this familiar refrain? With the coming of the New Year, now is a good time to resolve to actually do it. This year, instead of just thinking about ways to get it together, use some simple tips for organizing your [...]

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(ARA) Custom cabinetry has become increasingly popular as homeowners look for ways to make their home feel more like their own. Cabinetry is an easy way to make a home unique, and it does not need to stop in the kitchen. Families can create their own perfectly styled cabinetry for the bath, dining room, office, [...]

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(ARA) When it comes to the holidays, nothing says welcome like a well adorned home exterior. From wreaths to holiday lights to fresh greenery, even the simplest home designs can transform into magical settings with the addition of exterior decorating elements.
“Preparing for the arrival of holiday guests is a great reason to permanently warm up [...]

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(ARA) We spend more time in our bedrooms than most rooms in our homes. Our busy lives can sometimes transform the bedroom from its main function, rest, into a makeshift office, entertainment center or even a play area for the kids. How do we create a room where rest and sleep are a priority?
Enhance the [...]

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(ARA) The New Year brings a new list of to do projects, and at the top of your list is the desire to turn your bathroom into an elegant and luxurious space. But renovation projects take time, money and a lot of energy and you are short on all of them.
Instead of a major bathroom [...]

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(ARA) Moving to a new community can be a great adventure, if you go with the right attitude and a sound strategy for settling in. Make an action plan and you will stay focused, organized and proactive — just what  is needed to put roots down fast.
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(ARA) Just 19 minutes out of the 1,440 minutes in a day — that is how much time the average American spends relaxing or thinking, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Is 19 minutes of relaxing me time really enough? Where can people go within their home to escape the stress that surrounds [...]

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(ARA) If only love alone were the key ingredient for baking success. Filling your cookie tray with delicious delights, however, calls for just the right mix of a great recipe, good ingredients and a little baking savvy.
“Delicious cookies start with quality ingredients like good chocolate, real butter and fresh spices,” says Gale Gand, Chicago pastry [...]

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(ARA) This year, crews will not just be trimming the National Christmas Tree, they will be trimming the nations energy bill, too, with the most energy efficient holiday display in our national history. Lit almost entirely by light emitting diodes called LEDs, the 2008 National Christmas Tree display will be 50 percent more energy efficient [...]

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(ARA) At this time of year, many of us feel confined to our homes and trapped by bitter wind, biting cold and harsh weather. It is snowy, the days are shorter and we long for that time when we can be outdoors, digging in the dirt.
If you have dreams of gardens, here are some ways [...]

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