(ARA) – True, we’re all living more cost-consciously these days —  we’re dining out less, forgoing luxuries like vacations and new wardrobes, and we’re spending less on furniture, too. The January 2008 issue of “Furniture Today” projected a mere 0.4 percent increase in furniture sales over the course of the year. The good news is [...]

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(ARA) – There are many places through most houses where doors that slide rather than swing can provide space saving advantages. But genuine pocket doors that slide inside of walls can’t always be installed, due to obstacles such as room configurations. Homeowners, builders and remodelers are always looking for innovative new ways to enhance existing [...]

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(ARA) – Have you been glued to the TV this year, watching the economic crisis evolve, much as your great-grandparents huddled around the radio during the Great Depression? Keeping up with the news is more important than ever when times are tough, and today many Americans turn to TV as their primary source of news. [...]

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(ARA) – Parents know that they rarely have the same ideas and opinions as their children. When decorating your child’s room, you might want one design while your 8-year-old daughter has a completely different concept in mind. Don’t worry parents, with a few tricks, you’ll be able to design a room that is stylish, functional [...]

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