Archive for June, 2009

Colorful Cabinets Offer Bright Pick-me-up in Down Economy

 
 
The economy may be down, but things are looking up for kitchens and baths as manufacturers provide affordable new ways to perk up cabinetry with colors that lift the spirits.
With so many unknowns about the current economy, Americans are hunkering down and spending more time at home, where they want to surround themselves with comforting [...]

Do-it-yourself Kitchen Projects Add Equity

 
A kitchen is one of the most used and important areas in a home. Even as home prices across the country decline, a kitchen remodel can still add value to your home.
According to the 2008-2009 Cost vs. Value Report (a joint study done by the National Association of Realtors and Remodeling magazine providing national [...]

Simple Steps to Stylish and Affordable Outdoor Spaces

 
When the sun is shining and the summer breezes are blowing, it’s difficult to resist the call to relax outdoors. But if you have a blank canvas of grass or a cement slab, it doesn’t exactly call to mind visions of barbeques and family gatherings. Don’t stare longingly out the windows this summer when you [...]