(ARA) - It doesn't matter if you live in a home with a modern kitchen that has all the fancy upgrades, or one that just has a single overhead light in the center of the room. If you're not using the latest generation of energy-efficient bulbs, it's time for a lighting upgrade.(ARA) - Ah, the bathroom - it's far more than just a room where we take care of business. For many of us, it is a sanctuary of solitude, a room for relaxation, and an investment for that day (however distant or close) when we'll need to wow potential buyers with a knockout bath.(ARA) - In today's market, selling a home involves much more than posting a "for-sale" sign in the yard. Preparation is key. In fact, experts agree that property appearance and condition play a big role in the home-sale process.FRESNO, CALIF. • Patricia Lewis likes to start her mornings with meditation. The 20 to 30 minutes that it takes, she says, sets the tone for the entire day.Mr. Bamboo Inc. has introduced its BamLoc, a 100 percent strand-woven, “click” bamboo floor. Designed to lock together, BamLock is reportedly easy to install on any type of subfloor.Once upon a time, a young and handsome king ruled over a land of mountainous splendour and crushing poverty near the southern tip of Africa.I WISH that our politicians in the government and opposition would pay more attention to the simple needs of their constituents like better roads, drainage and street lightings instead of engaging in rhetoric, polemics and one-upmanship to score points.(ARA) - Looking for change with your kitchen decor, but not quite ready to call an interior designer? You can make small improvements now that will not only help you love your kitchen again, but will determine what your next steps need to be when you are ready to call in the professionals.Shh, Don't tell. Even design professionals like Ikea, the big-box store in Emeryville.Patricia Lewis likes to start her mornings with meditation. The 20 to 30 minutes that it takes, she says, set the tone for the entire day.