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(ARA) - Starting any home project can be stressful, especially when undertaking those projects in the most-used rooms of the house, like the kitchen and bathroom. From overall room style to structural changes and fixtures, many pieces of the puzzle need to fit together to create the finished product.

Consumers are concerned with every detail of a kitchen and bathroom project, especially the finish of their new fixtures, according to new research from faucet-maker Moen.

Home Improvement

(ARA) - A new home: It's your chance to personalize your living space with details that suit your taste and personality. Or, so you think. Many builders only allow you to choose colors; and offer limited options beyond their builders' grade materials. Or, if you've purchased a previously owned home, it too is most likely equipped with many basic options.

Luckily, it's easy to bust out of builder basics and add a few easy and inexpensive updates to make your cookie-cutter home stand out from the rest. And what better place to start than the heart of your home - the kitchen?

(ARA) - Vegetable and herb gardening is in and studies indicate it will continue to grow in popularity. If you're not growing your own yet it's time to start. Why? The reasons are as varied as the people who garden.

Some do it to save money. Others want to ensure their food is chemical-free, and as safe as possible. Still others grow their own vegetables because fresher is just better. Many do it because gardening is good for you and some because it's still fun to play in the dirt.

(ARA) - An old adage says that if you live with a spouse or even a pet long enough, you may begin to look like your significant other or precious pooch. While it seems a stretch to some, there's a fair amount of truth in the notion that people tend to surround themselves with other people and things that capture their own looks and personalities.

It's fairly common to see one well-toned person on a tread mill at the local gym alongside his or her equally well-toned spouse. A feisty international traveler might enjoy a kindred spirit with an eager, well-groomed poodle. And a couple of warm-hearted grandparents who like an occasional afternoon nap probably pair well with a basket of happily purring cats.