Just 19 minutes out of the 1,440 minutes in a day - that's how much time the average American spends relaxing or thinking, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Is 19 minutes of relaxing 'me time' really enou..Read More
Date published: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:40:09 PSTAfter a long, economically challenged year, many homeowners can look forward to one bright spot on the New Year horizon: the expectation of a tax refund to help fund much-needed home fix-ups. It's hard not to want a fash..Read More
Date published: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:33:27 PSTMore and more Americans today are looking at their homes as a place of refuge in a stressful world of challenges and economic instability. Instead of going out to dinner or social events, they're cocooning with their fam..Read More
Date published: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:31:26 PSTHome remodeling can improve the value of your home. The most important thing you need to know is the value of your home, and a home remodeling project can increase or decrease your home value. Before you start remodeling..Read More
Date published: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:16:19 PSTShould I stay or should I go? Inevitably, most homeowners are forced to ask this question at some point in time. The decision to sell their house and move away or to stay in their home and remodel can be very tough indee..Read More
Date published: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:52:04 PSTIncreasing costs have become evident in every aspect of our lives. In addition to daily expenses like gas and groceries, home improvement costs are escalating across the nation as well. The cost of construction materials..Read More
Date published: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:31:43 PSTBreak out those shorts - summer is here. With the arrival of hot weather season, many homeowners are beginning to think about summertime escapes. Unfortunately, as the temperature rises, gas prices continue to soar. If ..Read More
Date published: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:33:49 PSTHome remodeling has become a national pastime, a passion and sometimes an obsession. We all want our homes to look better and feel more comfortable. Home remodeling magazines and television programs are everywhere, and t..Read More
Date published: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:34:49 PSTNow that summer is here, you're likely to be the envy of the entire neighborhood. In today's economy where gas prices are high and budgets are tight, you and your family are splashing around daily and having lots of fun ..Read More
Date published: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:38:31 PSTA new generation of weight-conscious, health-conscious and fun-conscious homeowners are discovering the fitness benefits of swimming in a professional quality lap pool, year round, right at home. If a pool is on your o..Read More
Date published: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:52:33 PSTDeclining home values coupled with high fuel costs are leading many to reconsider how they spend their money. In fact, homeowners who purchased their residence during the recent real estate boom bear the greatest risk of..Read More
Date published: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:13:29 PST(HIT) - As the housing market slump continues, homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes stand out and increase resale value without spending their life savings. According to a survey of 5,000 U.S. home owners ..Read More
Date published: Mon, 05 May 2008 09:59:22 PST(ARA) - There are those who extol the virtues of a runner's high, the intensity of weight lifting and the teamwork basketball inspires, but not everyone can participate in such high-impact exercise. The health benefits o..Read More
Date published: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:34:25 PSTWho hasn't gazed into landscaping magazines and thought to themselves when they saw the pictures of the beautiful in ground pools that one day they will have a built in pool in their back yard? Its part of the 'America ..Read More
Date published: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:34:25 PST1. Think of the project as a new diet. Who doesn’t want to lose at least five pounds? This is one way to do it. Between running to stores all day and evening long, meeting with contractors, inspecting the work, searching..Read More
Date published: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:34:25 PST(ARA) - With the housing market in a slump, more homeowners are putting efforts into smart updates of their current property. For many, this means creating the ultimate relaxation destination right in their backyard. Hot..Read More
Date published: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:34:25 PST(ARA) - As the nation's housing slump depresses home sales and prices, more owners look for ways to increase their homes' value and attract buyers. One of the best and most popular is remodeling. Owners who remodel often..Read More
Date published: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:34:25 PST(ARA) - Nearly 47 percent of Americans say they are concerned with the amount of stress in their lives, according to the American Psychological Association. However, many homeowners fail to recognize that stress relief c..Read More
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