(NAPSI)—The high-traffic areas of your home don’t have to be decorated in mayhem. A few hints can help you have a welcoming home and cozy home decor.

Between books, toys and years of accumulated “stuff,” a home can feel cluttered.  And most families quickly run out of available storage space.

Between books, toys and years of accumulated “stuff,” a home can feel cluttered.  And most families quickly run out of available storage space.

With a Thursday decision, the Central Arizona Project board of directors has given Southern Arizona water subcontractors – including the towns of Oro Valley and Marana, along with Metro Water and the Flowing Wells Irrigation District – greater certainty for year-round access to supplies.

Brake Masters stores in greater Tucson are touting their green practices.

(NAPSI)—Kitchens are cooking up some of today’s hottest decorating trends. That’s the word from experts who say families are using their kitchen as never before.

(BPT) - The bath serves a variety of uses, from a functional room to a serene sanctuary, a storage facility to a salon. And, whether you enjoy it yourself or share with the family, every bathroom is in need of one major thing – organization. To help keep your bath feeling more serene and less insane, follow these eight ideas to help improve your organization, maximize space and even add a bit of style.

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Ace Hardware store at First Avenue and Tangerine Road requested permission of the Oro Valley Planning Board to begin parking trucks in the Walgreen shopping center.  

What if Arizona K-12 and universities had a dedicated revenue stream of $100 million or more every year? What if this revenue stream was counter-cyclical to the routine boom-bust cycles of our economy? What if this revenue stream was not connected to property taxes?

In an effort to help residents and business owners understand the vital role played by code enforcement personnel, the Town is hosting two open houses next month.

Recent articles about my proposed education fund and related spent nuclear fuel recycling program have produced some uninformed and negative reactionary responses. I urge everyone in the media, political arena and the voting public to educate themselves about this important subject.

At approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, units from the Avra Valley Fire District responded to reports of a garage fire on Silverbell Road.

Marana is entering a five-year agreement with the Metro Water District to purchase up to 1,537 acre feet of long-term storage credits from Metro each year.

Bigger isn't always better in the real estate world, and what's more, it's not always possible. With more baby boomers downsizing from McMansions to smaller, more manageable houses, and a growing number of people opting to rent rather than buy, many families are looking for new ways to decorate, design and work with smaller spaces.

(BPT) - News headlines, commercials and chatter between colleagues – recently there has been a lot of hype around “the cloud,” but the term can be complex and confusing. What exactly is the cloud, and furthermore, what does it mean for you and the way you use technology? Although the concept feels relatively new, it’s simpler than you may think.