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Easy kitchen updates that won't break the bank
It goes without saying that the kitchen is one of the hardest-working rooms in the home. For most, it's the heart of family life and usually the one room where everyone gathers together. With so much hustle and bustle, it's no wonder that the kitchen runs the risk of looking overworked.
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The heat is on outside, keep cool inside
As summer heats up, air conditioning bills can rapidly rise. As homeowners feel the heat, many are looking for ways to save and stay cool. One way to help lower utility bills in the summer and year-round is to replace drafty or leaky old windows with new, energy-efficient products.
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How to turn must-do home improvements into things of beauty
How to turn must-do home improvements into things of beauty (ARA) - When it comes to home improvement, you can spend money in two basic ways: on things that make your home look better and things that make it function better. Under the first category, you'll find all the things you want to do, like replacing narrow casem...
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Top kitchen upgrades that blend beauty and value
Nowhere else in the home must design and function marry as harmoniously as in the kitchen. The most-used room in the house is also the one where we spend the most work and leisure time. It gets the most scrutiny from potential buyers and is the spot where most renovation dollars get spent. Here are some kitchen upgrades ...
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Five tips for conserving water during warm-weather months
Water and the summer months tend to go hand-in-hand - water skiing or fishing at a lake, taking a dip in a swimming pool and watering home-grown plants with a garden hose are among the season's most popular activities. Recent summers have also been some of the driest on record, prompting grass fires, drastically low lake...
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Remodeling your home? Start from the outside in
The kitchen and bathroom are at the top of most home remodeling project lists. But homeowners intent on remodeling should also consider investing in the exterior of their homes - maybe even start there.
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Creating curb appeal on a budget
The arrival of summer has many homeowners outside planting, preparing the patio for cookouts, and taking evening strolls through the neighborhood. Often, this extended outdoor time brings on a desire to improve a home's curb appeal.
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Improve your curb appeal with a few outdoor painting projects
Summer is finally here, and with warmer temperatures and longer days, it's the perfect time to brighten up your home with a few outdoor painting projects. You can add the right amount of color and increase your curb appeal in just one weekend, leaving you the rest of the season to enjoy the finished product.
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America's history etched in hardwood
The story of our architecture is literally written in wood - underfoot in planks polished by thousands of footsteps; on walls enriched with carved hardwood mouldings and paneling; even on ceilings, where load-bearing structural beams have assumed decorative roles, too.
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Upgrade your outdoor space and increase value of your home
Whether you are looking for a way to increase the marketability of your home, or simply looking for a way to make your outdoor space more enjoyable, a deck remodel adds living space to your home and value to your house. And if you start your project now, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy it during the warmer months.
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Easy exterior projects that add lasting beauty to your home
In the current economy, homeowners want to improve their home's exterior while saving time, labor and money. You can enhance your lifestyle by choosing options that extend product performance and add beauty and enjoyment to outdoor living.
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Considering air duct cleaning? What homeowners must know
Imagine 40 pounds of dust spread throughout your home, pushed into the air for you and your family to breathe up to seven times a day, via your heating and cooling system. Pretty gross thought, right? Well, unfortunately there is a high possibility that this is the exact situation in your house right now. Here's what you...
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Thousands walk, run final mile of Boston Marathon

Rachel, left, and Pam Vingsness of Newton, Mass., hug each other after crossing the finish line as runners who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15 because of the bombings were allowed to finish the last mile of the race in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She and thousands of other athletes joined victims of the blast to run and walk the last mile of the race.


Sat May 25 10:19:34 UTC 2013
Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 file photo, Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Francisco. Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by gay athletes. Rogers tells The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the support he received from family, fans and players, including Galaxy star Landon Donovan. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.


Sat May 25 09:35:32 UTC 2013
‘Heavy but grateful heart’ on Memorial Day

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers This Memorial DayFriends and family remember those who gave all to serve their nation.


Fri May 24 12:55:25 UTC 2013