(ARA) – When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovations, costing tens of thousands of dollars, are dwindling, replaced by upgrades that provide homeowners with the most... 

(ARA) – Summer was a sizzler, but cooler weather brings relief and a return to the indoors, which can seem a bit drab after the lively colors of summer. The easiest way to spruce up your decor is with fresh color on the walls. Along with the beauty and warmth of traditional harvest colors or the soothing calm of winter... 

(ARA) – Think your kitchen needs a makeover? Why not try a “make under”? “Less is more” is the new mantra for homeowners who want to take control of their home decor – eliminating clutter, streamlining products and taking a simplified, minimalistic approach to their home-improvement projects.... 

(ARA) – The average retail price of electricity for American homeowners has increased nearly 40 percent in the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, costing homeowners hundreds of dollars on utility bills. “With energy costs rising right along with demand for electricity, more and more homeowners... 

(ARA) – The days are getting shorter and seemingly busier with kids back in school, fall activities kicking off and – although it seems hard to believe – the holidays on the horizon. The long, carefree laissez-faire days of summer have turned a bit more regimented with the change of seasons. Now is the time... 

(Family Features) – Even with the popularity of using e-mail, social media, and texting to communicate with friends and family, holiday cards continue to be a time-honored tradition. In fact, according to a survey from holiday cards and thank you cards retailer Cardstore.com, 43 percent of Americans prefer a greeting card... 

 (Family Features) – The problems of poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle aren’t exclusive to people. Many pets don’t get proper nutrition or enough exercise, which can lead to obesity and a host of other pet health problems. According to a recent PetSmart survey, 93 percent of pet parents believe what they... 

(ARA) – Setting aside a day of beauty for yourself before or during the busy holiday season could be your key to not only looking good, but keeping yourself safe and healthy for the rest of the year. Think of cooler weather as the essential season for good skin care. Go about it naturally by crafting your own toxic-free... 

 (Family Features) – Today’s tech-savvy kids have a world of digital and social media available at their fingertips. They can call, text, e-mail, surf the web, watch TV and movies, play music and games, take and share pictures and video – all from their mobile devices. While there are infinite benefits of...