Resolutions for the HomeWhat projects are you absolutely going to accomplish this year?

Porches and conservatories are big on several savvy homeowners' to-do lists. Photo courtesy of Tanglewood Conservatories. This time of year, some 100 million Americans resolve that in the new year they will lose weight, stop smoking, de-stress and enjoy life more, but such resolutions evaporate faster than the smoke from their Camels. Why not take care of at least two of those resolutions, namely to de-stress and enjoy life more with a home improvement agenda for this year?

New or better kitchens top homeowners' most-wanted list, with mega baths coming in a close second. According to trend watchers, the list of other contenders includes friendly living rooms, master suites to rival accommodations at world-class hotels and spas, home offices, media rooms, closets and indoor/outdoor rooms, such as porches and conservatories.

Pint-Sized Kitchen Gale Steves should be right in step with national trends. As editor-in-chief of Home Magazine, she is exposed to fabulous ideas, and her readers will not be surprised to learn that she has a flurry of plans for her own home for the year ahead. She often shares her home improvement trials and triumphs with readers, including her husband's reluctance to tackle yet another overhaul.

Article courtesy of Realtor.com