Home Improvement Articles (Sorted by date)

Finish Your Painting Projects Without Sacrificing Your Free Time

(ARA) - With a little planning, you can complete your painting projects faster than ever, without sacrificing all of your free time.The first step is to get organized.
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Checking Your Gutter Prevents Summertime Problems

(ARA) - Gutter maintenance is something homeowner's tend to think about only after a problem occurs. They may soon discover that poorly functioning rain gutters can cause many problems, including foundation erosion, basement leaks and rotten...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Replacing the Irreplaceable

There's Hope for that Broken Tea Cup or Lost Fork(ARA) - "They were the only ones that offered any encouragement," says Margaret Winters. The Northridge, Calif. resident is talking about Replacements Ltd., a company that tracks down...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

The Uglier The Better

American Standard Announces the 2002 America's Ugliest Bathroom Contest(ARA) - Floor to ceiling harvest-gold ceramic tile … foam-padded toilet seats … that lovely peach and teal wallpaper from the '80s.
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Bathrooms are a Home's True Underachievers

Research shows Americans are slow to invest in major bathroom remodels, but new products can enhance an existing bath(ARA) - Judging by the myriad of magazines, decorating shows and how-to books that assail the average homeowner, it's easy to...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Beautifying Your Basement

Quick Tips for a Successful Basement Remodel(ARA) - Need a place to entertain the guys and house the pool table? Want to rid the family room of toys from tots and teens?
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Laminate Floors Offer Beauty, Durability

(ARA) - You might not give your floors much thought -- until it comes time to replace them. Then you realize that there are many options out there. For busy families whose floors need to stand up to kids and pets, laminate flooring is an excellent...
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Ready to Move? Consider Remodeling Instead

(ARA) - Is your home feeling a little squeezed or out-of-date? You may want to join the millions of Americans who are turning to professional contractors instead of Realtors.
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002

Making Your Kitchen Work for You

(ARA) - The kitchen often becomes a family hub, the heart of the home for daily activity and entertaining. For this reason, the design of a kitchen space should address how the room is used on a daily basis.
Barbara Schmidt (ARA Content)September 21, 2002

Refresh, Renew, Rejuvenate Your Home with a Makeover

(ARA) - Consider renewing and refreshing your living environment with a makeover. To make a notable difference this year, spruce up your home with a touch of personality and style.
ARA ContentSeptember 21, 2002