(ARA) - One of the greatest qualities of custom cabinetry is that it is built to your exact specifications - finish, door style and wood species, with no detail overlooked. Using time-honored construction techniques such as mortise and tenon, each cabinet is handmade, allowing you to maximize storage space so that every square inch of your kitchen is utilized properly and beautifully.
(ARA) - Every year more than 500,000 fires occur in homes across the nation. To help protect your home and your loved ones, the experts have come up with the following easy-to-follow tips that could make all the difference.
"Fires, even small ones, can quickly become out of control," says Lou Manfredini, Ace's "Helpful Hardware Man." "Taking the time now to prepare your home can help save lives and money."
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With the national median home price down double digits from the same time last year, it's no surprise that many homeowners are deciding to stay put. As a result, many are looking for ways they can improve their homes. Luckily, there are many do-it-yourself, cost-efficient home improvement projects that will do just that.
"Right now, people are looking for ways to get more enjoyment from their homes because they know they are going to be living in them longer," says Tom Sullivan, founder of Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the United States. "However, with the economic uncertainty, homeowners are focusing on projects that provide a big return without a big investment."
Below are some simple projects that can be completed in as little as one weekend:
Build a new backsplash in your kitchen
Building a new backsplash is an easy way to showcase your personality and add character to your kitchen. Character can be added by implementing tile design tricks, such as placing tile diagonally to add dimension to a room or placing tile in patterns to form interesting mosaics.
Read more: Weekend DIY projects mean lasting home improvements
(ARA) - It’s most likely one of the top reasons you’ve been putting off that bathroom makeover or remodel -- you’re just not sure which design elements you want to incorporate into the room. What color theme will you use? Do you want a pedestal sink or a furniture-style vanity? Will you incorporate any ‘green’ faucets or fixtures? And, if you do, will they still look good and perform well?
(ARA) – Do you think that the bailout is only for the big guys? Think again.
