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Four simple projects to help sell your home fast

(ARA) – You may have noticed an increase in the number of “for sale” signs around your neighborhood, and for good reason: Studies show that home listings increase this time of year, as homeowners want to get their families settled before the next school year begins. If you are thinking of selling your home in [...]  More »

Ten ways to improve your home’s curb appeal

(ARA) – If you think having great curb appeal is only important if you’re trying to sell your home, think again. Your house is one of your biggest investments and making a great first impression will leave everyone – not just potential buyers – wanting to see what’s inside. With 10 simple improvements, you can [...]  More »

IN EASTON: AN 8-ROOM HOME FOR $549,000

IN EASTON: Country colonial on three-plus acres, bordered by evergreen trees.  More »

Give your kitchen a ‘make under’

(ARA) – Think your kitchen needs a makeover? Why not try a “make under”? “Less is more” is the new mantra for homeowners who want to take control of their home decor – eliminating clutter, streamlining products and taking a simplified, minimalistic approach to their home-improvement projects. The perfect room to begin this organized overhaul [...]  More »

You can do that with vinyl siding?

(ARA) – With the economy making a slow rebound, homeowners continue to look for cost-effective options when building or renovating their homes. Natural exterior building materials are often very expensive and require both time and money to maintain. Choosing vinyl and polymeric siding is one way people are saving on building materials. Both siding options, [...]  More »

Is going green worth it?

(ARA) – You’ve stopped buying bottled water, opting instead for a reusable bottle you carry everywhere you go. When you go shopping, your list leans toward the organic and recycled. But when you get home, going “green” seems a lot more daunting. You hear stories about your ultra-conscientious neighbors trading their old energy-devouring water heaters [...]  More »

Remodel 411: help for the remodeling-challenged

(ARA) – Thinking of remodeling but don’t know where to start? Let your mouse do the heavy lifting and transform your current space into your dream home. These days everyone turns to the Web to get inspired. In fact, a study conducted by Princeton Survey Research International found that 69 percent of Americans use the [...]  More »

Luxury vinyl tile provides design with durability

(ARA) – Natural stone and ceramic tile floors have great design, architectural and sculptural qualities. But they can be expensive, hard to clean, cold to walk on and not very durable. So imagine transforming your aging flooring with the look of rich travertine, limestone, concrete, slate or ceramic tiles, but without the cost or frailty [...]  More »