Save time and money with do-it-yourself home improvements
Filed under: Budget-friendly, Do-It-Yourself, Energy Efficiency, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting, common renovations
(ARA) – As warm weather rolls in, the for sale signs start going up. Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to update their living spaces and maintain the value of their homes without completing extensive or expensive renovations.
Home ‘eco’-nomics
Filed under: Bathroom Remodeling, Green Living, Green Remodeling, Kitchen, Lighting, Shower, showerhead
Consumers re-evaluate what ‘green’ really means in the economic downturn (ARA) – Of the 13 recessions since the Great Depression, none has presented a combination of length, breadth and depth more significant than that of the current economic downturn. However, there is a bit of a bright spot among all of the doom and gloom. But perhaps it should be called a “green” spot.
Seeing green through new energy efficient windows
Filed under: Budget-friendly, Energy Efficiency, Green Living, Green Remodeling, Windows
(ARA) – Now that spring is here, many homeowners are thinking about remodeling projects that will improve the home this season and year-round. Whether you’re planning a few do-it-yourself improvements or a major renovation, it’s important to think “green.” One way to enhance the beauty and comfort of your home while saving on energy is by installing highly energy efficient windows.
Going green on your next remodel? Add tile to your green product list
Filed under: Ceramic tiles, Eco-Friendly, General Renoations, Green Home Remodeling, Green Living, Green Remodeling, Home Remodeling
(ARA) – Are you planning an upcoming remodel for your home? Going green and using sustainable building materials continues to be a top trend in home improvement. Remodeling green isn’t just about using products with recycled content, it’s also about using superior products that will stand the test of time and reduce energy costs.
Get smart about your living environment: Five trends that will make your home truly your own
Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Heating & Cooling, Home Remodeling, Home Renovation, Ventilation
(ARA) – If you’re looking to purchase or remodel a home, you likely are building a long list of “must-haves,” “must-dos” and “must-includes” for your new space. There’s no question the housing market is in a different place than it was as recently as five years ago. Of course, a tough economy has been the prevailing factor, but other things – an aging population and a tough job market – are influencing how people are living today and possibly into the future. If you’re like most home seekers and remodelers, you may find that your requirements fall in line with these five growing trends:
Tips for better remodeling or landscaping projects
Filed under: Do-It-Yourself, Home Remodeling, Home Renovation, Permission, Smart Renovations
(ARA) – For many homeowners, the return of warm weather signals that time of year to launch the long-awaited home remodeling or backyard patio project.


