Condo Size Barbeques

Barbeque season is right around the corner!  Having smaller patios and a will to maximize the space we do have, condo dwellers often miss out on outdoor cooking.  We have found these great small condo size barbeques that can either mount t...

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Designing a Kitchen that Works Hard

(ARA) - Years ago, the kitchen served a very utilitarian function - a place to prepare food and clean the dishes. Today, it's truly the nerve center of the house where families eat meals, discuss the day's happenings, plan calendars, check e-mail and...

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How to Integrate Personal Style into Your  Kitchen and Bath

(ARA) - Most of us have developed a unique personal style and we know what fashions work for us. But when it comes to decorating or remodeling our homes, particularly our kitchens and bathrooms, style preferences can be harder to pin down. "Con...

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Illuminating the Future of Kitchen Lighting: Energy Efficiency

(ARA) - It doesn't matter if you live in a home with a modern kitchen that has all the fancy upgrades, or one that just has a single overhead light in the center of the room. If you're not using the latest generation of energy-efficient bulbs, it's t...

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Jazz Up Stock Cabinetry with Affordable Upgrades

(ARA) - With the price of just about everything going up -- from gas to groceries -- you might think your budget for cabinetry has to go down. While your cabinetry budget may fall, you won't have to sacrifice style, if you consider jazzing up stock c...

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Kitchen and Bath Facelifts: Trends That Work

(ARA) - What makes a home more than just a living space are the personal touches and details that make it truly unique. With numerous design options and the ability to endlessly customize, the home is the best reflection of personal taste and style. ...

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Kitchen and Bath Remodels - It's in the Details

(ARA) - On average, a bathroom remodel costs $15,789 and a kitchen remodel costs $55,503 according to Remodeling Magazine's 2007 Cost vs. Value report. But you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to get a fresh look in your home. Focus on the it...

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Mini-makeover Ideas for Your Kitchen

(ARA) - If you dream of an updated, upgraded kitchen, don't feel guilty about it. Kitchens sell houses, as any real estate expert will tell you. They're also the heart of the home, where we spend most of our time, studies show. So improving this impo...

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Remodeling Your Kitchen on a Budget

(ARA) - Tired of the look and feel of your kitchen? Want to try something different? If so, you're not alone. Kitchen remodels are one of this country's most popular home improvement projects, but they aren't cheap. According to Remodeling magazin...

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Rethinking the Contemporary Kitchen

(ARA) - When you think of a "contemporary" kitchen, what enters your mind? A sleek and contrasty Euro-style loft kitchen?  A soothingly balanced Asian-inspired kitchen?  What about a '50s throwback kitchen with colorful applia...

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Revitalize Your Kitchen and Bath with Stylish, Affordable Cabinetry

(ARA) - Even in a down economy, the desire for kitchen and bath remodeling doesn't go away -- especially if you've "had it" with cabinets that are old, falling apart and out of style. If you're feeling the itch to fix up your home, you're not al...

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Take Your Small Kitchen from Drab to Fab

(ARA) - Resale value isn't the only reason to redo a kitchen. Even if the home is a rental, or resale is far in the future, the room where families spend most of their time together cries out for a personal touch. Taking your kitchen from everyd...

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Technology and Sleek Style Make Kitchens Chic

(ARA) - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from 1950 to 2004 the average size of the kitchen increased 216 percent, while the home itself increased by only 72 percent in size. So with all this extra space, are homeowners focusing on added function ...

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Top Kitchen Design Trends

(ARA) - Incorporating current trends into your kitchen design not only helps you create a stylish and updated room, but also increases functionality. From the latest colors to the newest materials, good design can ensure you enjoy your new kitchen. &...

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