(ARA) – Whether you recently moved into a new home or you’re looking for inexpensive updates to spruce-up your existing décor, consider experimenting with color. Paint is the number one do-it-yourself (DIY) project because it’s easy, affordable and instantly refreshes the look of a room. The painting project... 

(ARA) – Getting ready for the coldest months of the year means a lot of things. You need to get warm clothes out of storage, decorate for the holidays and, of course, make sure your house keeps out drafts that can make you shiver and drive up utility bills. While it might seem like a lot to take on, prepping your home... 

(ARA) – It’s amazing what we can do to our homes today to make them more energy efficient, from green roofs to geothermal heating. While some new homes are built with green in mind, you can also make your existing home more environmentally friendly while also saving some cash. Whether you are looking to conserve... 

  (Family Features) – Installing a new mailbox used to be avoided at all costs, as this type of a project could be full of hassles. Digging post holes, mixing concrete, struggling to make sure it was in the right position for the USPS – all can add up to a messy, time consuming, and frustrating project.   But now... 

(ARA) – Feel like there’s never enough room in your home to store everything? Chances are you don’t need more square footage, you just need to get organized. “Luckily, getting organized doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive,” says Danny Lipford, home improvement expert and host of “Today’s... 

(ARA) – You’re feeling like the walls are closing in. You’re not a hoarder, but you just have too much stuff. It’s not that difficult to change your ways. If you want to take control of clutter, get a few boxes, one for each room in your home. Start by organizing one room at a time. Begin this initiative... 

(ARA) – In the United States, Americans consume 3.7 billion gallons of water every year that are not replaced, leaving a huge water deficit – a result of growing demand on finite water supplies. In fact, at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional or statewide water shortages within the next five years. Everyone... 

(ARA) – Tired of your boring bathroom, but don’t think you have the home improvement skills to update it? Stop doubting yourself and make some quick and easy changes that will dramatically improve the look and functionality of your bath, all without calling a contractor. Masterpiece mirrors Occupying a majority of wall... 

(ARA) – With the return of colder weather, you may be hesitant to turn on the furnace again – especially if you want to put off winter’s high energy bills. And, as you start shutting the windows to keep out the cold, the quality of your home’s indoor air can make it hard to keep the family healthy, especially when...