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Four Exercises to Stay Fit at Any Age Staying healthy and living an active lifestyle is important at any age; however, as we begin to enter our “golden years”, the importance of maintaining our bodies and minds is exponentially increased….
Lighting design is a key factor in getting a room to accomplish the homeowners’ intent. In general the lighting of a room truly sets the mood and functionality of that space. Whether it’s a soft, warm, inviting light or a…
An Island Gives Style and Functionality to Kitchens By Andrea Lacourt With the holidays approaching quickly, the kitchen is going to be a busy place. Many of our homeowners like to customize their kitchen island to fit their needs, whether…
By Michelle Cannon Epting ‘Tis the season for costumes, candy, carving pumpkins, and cringing in delighted terror at scary movies and haunted houses. Halloween has arrived, and children anticipate post trick-or-treating surges of sugar, while adults look forward to attending…
By: Melissa Kilgore, Lighting Specialist Light emitting diodes, commonly called LEDs, have made their way into many of the products we use every day. From clocks to laptops, to lamps and TVs, many of the devices we rely on have…
In 1953, a 26-year-old appliance dealer from Chicago invested in 10 lots in Clearwater, Fla. After obtaining a right to work, Arthur Rutenberg, along with his brother and father, designed and built three homes on spec. Thus, Rutenberg Homes was…
By Jaimee Preston As the stately glass door swings open to the Hays’ Viera home, out spill Scooter and Skittles, an adorable Maltipoo and Havanese. Lisa Hays and her beloved pets convey an instant warmth and elegance that is evident…
In the heart of Melbourne’s exclusive Casa Bella community, shaded by oaks and at the foot of a beautiful lake, sits the new and exquisitely crafted Arthur Rutenberg Homes’ Miramar model. In the Miramar model, with over 4,500 square feet…
By Antoinette Prisco, ASID When it comes to renovating and redesigning a condominium unit, there are many inherited obstacles that the designer and contractors must overcome. Not only does the crew need a depth of experience, but they need to…
Fish tanks aren’t just for countertops anymore. As television shows like Animal Planet’s “Tanked” and Nat Geo Wild’s “Fish Tank Kings” have shown, people are getting more and more creative about how they display colorful characters from the under the…
In 1999, Louis “Lou” Piscitelli was working as a home-improvement specialist, completing some basic home-repair work for a homeowner in Red Bank, New Jersey when his client asked him to take on a much bigger project — the design, build…
From driveways to pool decks, patios to firepits, walkways to garden walls and every hardscape in between, pavers have the ability to elevate the curb appeal of your home. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, David Dutra moved to Brevard County with his…
Some homeowners find that selecting a piece of art to complement a room can be an overwhelming process filled with many opinions and recommendations. But for some passionate art lovers, the perfect piece of art is the starting point and…
Melbourne, Florida is an area with beautiful beaches, lots of employment opportunities, top-rated schools, plenty of recreational facilities and activities and quick access to main roads. It is therefore an ideal location to build or buy a home. Home builders…
Automation Systems for the Home Twenty-five years ago, the only wires a house needed were phone and electrical lines. Now, more and more houses depend on another type of wiring — a home network that connects the proliferating elec-…