Articles Related To The Tag: Kitchens

By: ARA

With interest rates at all-time lows, many savvy homeowners are refinancing, then getting cash back to make smart home improvements that enhance living spaces. The top-rated improvement is a kitchen remodel where the average return on investment is a whopping 94 percent. Not only is this a sound investment -- it also adds personal enjoyment.

One of the top ways to bring the element of luxury into any kitchen is with hardwood floors and cabinet upgrades. For anyone looking to add style and value to their home, the timeless appeal and warmth of hardwood will pay dividends for years to come.

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By: ARA Content

Ah, summer. Between neighborhood softball games and trips to the community pool, it's the biggest time of the year for moving and home remodeling.

While many of us turn our thoughts to upgrading our homes, our budgets may already be tapped. Here are some simple do-it-yourself ideas to spruce up your home, specifically the kitchen and bath, without breaking your budget.

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By: Jorbins.com

A few household tips to help you around the house! Tells you how to get rid of the lint that accumulates during washing as well as eliminating household odors and more.

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By: Martha Mattews

There is no doubt that these days the hub of the home is the kitchen. It is the place we gather to spend time with family and friends. Many of us do our main entertaining in an open floor plan that has a kitchen/family-room combination. As a result, the kitchen has become the most difficult room in the house to keep clean. Our usual organizational challenges of overflowing cabinets and exploding junk drawers are compounded by mail, toys, clothes and all sorts of clutter. If your kitchen could use some help getting organized, try this recipe for organizational success.

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By: ARA

Mountain climbers have an old saying: "Don't cheat your feet." A homeowner might consider this advice when building or remodeling a bathroom or kitchen floor.

For floors, homeowners know that ceramic, slate or marble tiles and wood laminates are attractive and durable alternatives to hardwood, carpet or vinyl. They want the beauty of tile floors, but their feet tell them they're cold.

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By: Jorbins.com

If you haven't checked out kitchen appliance garages and seen for yourself how they can easily keep your kitchen more organized, cleaner, and still have all your appliances and gadgets ready at a moments notice you are missing out.

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By: Harmony Inside & Out, LLC

You may have spent generous amounts of time and money decorating the "public" spaces in your home. Living rooms, great rooms, kitchens and powder rooms are often considered top priorities because these are the spaces most commonly inhabited by guests. However, it is even more important to consider the design and decor of your bedroom.

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By: ARA

No matter what room you plan to entertain guests in, it seems that everyone ends up in the kitchen. Kitchens are the community center of your home where people meet, eat and socialize. Kitchens are one of the most used rooms in a home, which is why it is crucial for kitchens to be visually appealing, functional and enjoyable.

However, if you're like most homeowners, busy schedules and tight budgets keep providing excuses to put off updating your kitchen. Here are some quick and inexpensive solutions to make updating your kitchen a simple day or weekend project this summer from celebrity designer Vern Yip, from TLC's "Trading Spaces."

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By: www.lampsplus.com

Learn how to hang a chandelier in dining rooms, kitchens, foyers, and lobbies. You will also discover a few chandelier lighting tips that you should keep in mind.

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