White Sox players will have a revamped home base when they return to U.S. Cellular Field for the 2015 season.

The Sox will soon begin construction on remodeling the home clubhouse, the first significant renovation of the space since the ballpark opened in 1991, according to a Sox spokesman.

The remodeling project will include a larger weight room in a new location, additional meeting spaces for coaches and staff and a remodeled clubhouse space that will include new lockers.

The Sox declined to release budget details about the remodeling project, but construction is expected to start soon and be completed in March, in time for Opening Day, the spokesman said. The Sox open the 2015 season April 6 in Kansas City and host the Twins on April 10 for the home opener.

The Sox plan to release more details about the project at a later date.

We plan on showing the media the newly renovated space sometime in March as completion nears, the spokesman said.

The Sox brought a sample locker in to the clubhouse during the final week of the season. Retiring Sox captain Paul Konerko joked after the last home game that after the renovations were complete he hoped to ship his old locker and chair to his home in Arizona.

Maybe Ill just sit in front of it every day, he said.

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If you want to give your home an updated and timeless look, consider transitional style an interior designing trend that blends classic traditional and contemporary looks.

Whether you prefer simplicity or more ornate designs, the transitional style will allow you to combine the elegance of traditional and the simplicity of modern to create a more inviting and sophisticated feel to your home.

Transitional is mixing both beige and gray with geometrics instead of florals, and more straight lines and less curves, said Kim Lyons, an interior designer at Goedecke Decorating Center in Bedford, who prefers the transitional style in her home because of its clean, modern lines and warmth.

Transitional style also focuses on comfort and practicality. Lyons said everyone has a different criteria when redecorating their home, depending on which room theyre remodeling and their familys needs. However, in todays busy world, rooms are often used for many things and activities.

Every room is for multi-tasking. Computers are so wireless any room can be an office or a place for family time or games, Lyons said. The rooms in my home are always for multi-tasking.

She also said wallpaper is becoming a popular choice for many people because of its versatility.

Wallpaper is on its way back in with layered prints, bolder colors and textures, she said.

As you begin to redecorate, view your rooms as a blank canvas and let your imagination help you design a look that incorporates your preferences of color, textures, furniture and accessories.

Also, take your current furniture and accessories into consideration. With transitional decorating, theres no need to discard your heirloom dresser or sofa because your antiques can be displayed alongside todays home fashions.

For wall covering, start with neutral colors and choose from the many different shades on paint swatches that are available at home and decorating centers. Whites, pale blues and greens tend to soften a room for a calming feel. Reds stimulate an area, while grays create drama and moodiness.

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A new Bud Light ad stars Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp dressed as a pirate and focuses on remodeling the living room of a Tampa Bay fan into a Buccaneers man cave.

The home makeover, part of the beers Up for Whatever campaign, also includes a backyard pirate ship replete with working cannons.

The Bucs-themed ad, which started running nationally Sunday, features Alex, who is indeed a huge fan of the team, says Lindsey Herzog, who handles Anheuser-Busch accounts for the Weber Shandwick public relations firm.

The Buccaneerd spot begins with Alex, wearing a Bucs T-shirt, loading a case of Bud Light into his car at a store, which means hes up for whatever, says the narrator.

In an instant, Alex is surprised with a newly furnished living room that is more cove than cave, with Bucs gear, head-to-toe skeleton and even a Captain Fear mascot knickknack. Friends in Bucs apparel are already relaxing inside, enjoying their Bud Light.

Then Sapp adorned in tri-cornered hat, frock coat and shoulder-perched parrot barges in to greet the No. 1 Buc fan. Sapp leads Alex to the backyard galleon, Alex yells, Im going to fire the cannons, and the commerical closes with a loud blast from the ships faux artillery.

Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev, which brews Bud Light, began a six-year sponsorship deal with the NFL in 2011.

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The first thing you notice about Kiera and Michael Kushlan's one-bedroom co-op is how they've pulled it together to be both modern and classic. The second is how spacious it seems.

The Kushlans, both 29, believe that what you leave out of a room is just as important as what you put in. On a limited budget, they invested their own time and DIY skills to renovate the run-down 1920s flat. In the process, they uncovered its hidden charms and discovered a lot about themselves.

"I would much rather have a small space filled with all the things that I love than just buying furniture to fill space," says Kiera, an interior designer who enjoys editing just as much as shopping. The Kushlans' renovation of their 750-square-foot home in Washington unified the three rooms with white walls and new espresso wood floors. They carefully layered in a few bold patterns and colors, framed maps of places they loved and pulled in furniture they've reclaimed and repurposed. They used space creatively: an entrance foyer became a place to dine or work; two Ikea cabinets were transformed into a floating bar. In the bedroom, Michael built a small desktop into a window niche with a piece of plywood and iron brackets from the Brass Knob.

Their stylish co-op has become a calling card for Kiera's design business, Residents Understood, and has created a bit of an online sensation in the blogosphere. In April, Design Sponge featured photos of the Kushlans' apartment. In June, their place got the most votes in the Apartment Therapy Small Cool Home Contest in the "Little" division (homes under 1,000 square feet).

"We discovered we had the same kind of vision," Michael says. "We like to have some traditional pieces but add our own twists of modern. We find things that reflect who we are and where we travel together. We both love order."

The result is a warm retreat that's organized. "I don't like to have a lot of things. It makes me anxious," Kiera says. "My philosophy is, if I don't love it, I don't keep it."

Kiera and Michael met at Ohio University. Michael got an MBA there and he is now a management consultant. Kiera went on to get a master's degree at the University of Florida. In 2009, they moved to Washington and got married. Kiera worked briefly for a designer before starting her own firm in 2010 with Florida classmate Jessica Centella.

"We had a targeted demographic of ages 25 to 40," Kiera says. Most clients live in small spaces. "The name of our firm came from how we approach our projects. It's based around the client's wants, needs, personal aesthetic and style," she says.

The Kushlans started looking for a place to buy in March 2012. It was the building's European flavor and the neighborhood that sold them.

"It felt like I was in Paris with its small elevator and wonderful details," Kiera says. The flat needed work: electrical upgrades, lighting and a new kitchen. They came up with a plan and spent two months remodeling before they moved in, doing a good chunk of the work themselves. They tore out the dated, worn-out galley kitchen. Part of the wall between the kitchen and living room also came down. They chose the Ikea Adel line of white cabinets that they warmed up with Ikea butcher block counters and a farm-style porcelain sink.

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The Greater Houston Builders Association's Custom Builders Council and HomeAid Houston were partners in a recent remodel project for Santa Maria Hostel, an agency that provides a supportive program for women rebuilding their lives.

Brandon Lynch with Keechi Creek Builders led members of the CBC and other volunteers in a complete remodel of Santa Maria's multi-purpose room where residents hold meetings and education classes, and where they gather with family members to celebrate holidays and other special occasions.

The entire project was a collaboration of donated labor, material and time by dozens of individuals and companies.

The dedication of the room was held Sept. 16 when appreciation awards were presented to the members of the project's team, volunteers and to the donors who were instrumental in completing the renovations.

The ceremony was opened by Ted Cummins, CBC board president. Meagan, a client from Santa Maria, was a guest speaker who shared her story of her recent recovery and rehabilitation efforts through the Santa Maria program.

Lynch expressed appreciation for the hard work and commitment by the volunteers. Lynch presented awards to the six underwriters: Bison, A Stock Building Supply Co., The Club at Falcon Point, Dal-Tile Corp., Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Masco Cabinetry and Trendmaker Homes. Appreciation awards were presented to the project's 14 vendors and nearly 30 volunteers.

Nadine Scamp, CEO of Santa Maria Hostel; Jennifer Taylor, president of HomeAid Houston; and Toy Wood, CEO of the GHBA were on-hand to thank all who participated.

Work involved demolition of components of the multi-media room including two existing bathrooms that had the original fixtures from 1965. The bathrooms received new tile floors, sinks, cabinets, and tubs and toilets. The multi-media room was remodeled with new floor tiles and installation of new cabinets, countertops, new paint, new doors and energy-efficient windows.

"The CBC team," said Bette Moser, executive director of HomeAid Houston, "led by Brandon Lynch with Keechi Creek Builders, tackled this project with true gusto and commitment to provide a warm, uplifting place for the Santa Maria clients to enjoy as they work toward a better future. HomeAid and the Santa Maria staff and residents cannot thank the CBC team enough for their generosity."

For more information about HomeAid Houston, visit http://www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

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Some bathrooms seem to never go out of style, with their classic colors, clean lines and timeless fixtures. Then theres the other kind: the relics of bygone eras that challenge the eyes with their mint, pink, aqua or raspberry tiles and matching fixtures. If you have an older bathroom you consider out-of-date, dont give up on it yet!

There are several ways to spruce it up without renovating sometimes the details can make a difference in the livability of a vintage bathroom. Here are a few helpful tricks.

12 unique ways to make a small bathroom look better

1. Update the fixtures. Usually a pedestal sink will still be in good shape after decades of use, but a leaky faucet and out-of-date sconces will need to be replaced. The style of these two items can transform your bathroom and dont involve changing the tile at all. If youre dealing with a colored tub, consider having it resurfaced.

You can paint the walls and medicine cabinet white and let the tile color whatever it may be speak for itself. With a cleaner background, your colored tile could be a new favorite. Keep in mind that even if you do end up ripping out the tile, you can reuse the fixtures in the next phase of your bathroom renovation.

2. Be purposeful about the artwork. Here is one more example of how updating fixtures can revive the bathroom without the need to redo the tile. Another element that helps mitigate the tile color is artwork. Use what you hang on the walls to your advantage. Usually theres space for only one or two pieces in a smaller bathroom, so focus on pulling in the tile color as a minor color. This means the rest of the art can be something you love and can feature more of your favorite colors, but with just that touch of teal, pink, peach or whatevers in your vintage bathroom, the art will still connect with the space.

Use a metallic or wood frame, so theres one less color to factor into your design.

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3. Paint the tiles. It wont last as long as replacing the tile, but if you really cant stand the color of your existing tiles, you can paint them. Youll need a very good primer typically oil based, not water based, according to Dana Waldecker, a professional painter in the Boston area. Even if you end up doing some of the work yourself, you should consult a professional painter to review the materials youre planning to use and your specific wall conditions. Every project is different, and theres no eraser when it comes to painting tile.

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In our ideal world, bathroom renovations would all look like the best of HGTV, with perfectly centered tiles and gracious step in tubs. The reality though, feels more like wading through the worst of Sharknado in the hopes of a somewhat decent end result. Before you start your own bathroom reno, take time to consider these ten tips from Jean-Jacques LHnaff, Vice President of Design at American Standard:

And when it comes down to it The only expert who really matters is you- you have to live with it.

(Keep an eye out for my gut renovation before and after slide show coming next month!)

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The 42nd annual Dunwoody Home Tour, scheduled for Oct. 1,will showcasefive lovely homes reflecting various phasesin homeowners life cycles. The phase represented by Serenity, a hilltop estate home, is the culmination ofacross-country relocation and two years of renovations.

The home was built in the 1970s and a master bedroom added in the 1990s. Its large rooms are furnished with pieces brought from a previous home in California as well as new pieces of local provenance, a successful blend of bi-coastal acquisitions.Some of the homesoriginal features have been retained, including hand-painted muralsin thedining room and interior and exterior crown molding said to have taken a master carpenter a full year to complete.Delightful surprises abound in every room, the result of years of discriminating design choices flawlesslyintegrated into theirnew setting.

The owner turned a formerly dark family room into anew, light-filledspace through the magic of multiple coats of Shagreen paint by Sherwin-Williams and extensive remodeling of ceiling, floor, fireplace and cabinetry. Thenewly airylook carries through to the kitchen where glass-paned cabinets echo a Palladian window over the sink.Similarwindows in a nearby breakfast roomimpart the feeling of an English conservatory, enhanced bythe view across acovered patio toward a pristine pool surrounded by manicured gardens, classic statuary and a whimsical gazebo.

Tryst, a fashion and gift boutique, will be located at this home onthe day of the tour.

Flowers will be provided by Botany Bay Florist.

Tickets to the Dunwoody Home Tour are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. They are available at Blooms of Dunwoody, Consigning Women, Curves of Dunwoody and Sandy Springs, Nancys Boutique, Nancys Hallmark, Southern Comforts Consignments, from any member of Dunwoody Womans Club or at the clubs website, dunwoodywomansclub.org.

All ticket proceeds are returned to the community through the clubs programs in the arts, conservation, education, home life, international outreach and public issues.Through its affiliation with the Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs, theclub also owns and operates Tallulah Falls School in North Georgia.

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The new BuildClean Dust Control System is proving itself a boon to contractors and homeowners alike as it eliminates the top remodeling complaint: construction dust that overtakes the home, causes potential health issues, and makes it unlivable during the project. Now available nationwide, the BuildClean system allows contractors to virtually eliminate airborne dust that results from demolition, sanding and other standard remodeling tasks.

BuildClean removes up to 90 percent of the airborne dust generated in the remodeling process, which minimizes the migration of dust and preserves home livability even in the most challenging remodeling projects. The system is a first-to-market construction dust control system for the residential remodeling industry. It was developed after years of on-site market research and testing and is built around the unique needs of the remodeling contractor and homeowner.

The BuildClean System allows contractors to address the No. 1 issue that both the client and contractor share during home remodeling projects construction dust, said Brian Paich, Business Development Manager for ITW BuildClean. For many firms, managing homeowner expectations is the remodelers primary method of managing dust. Thats a problem because approximately 90 percent of homeowners stay in the home during a renovation.

Failure to control the dust can cause health issues, damage belongings, harm repeat business or referrals, and damage a companys reputation. Construction dust is an emotional issue for the homeowner. With BuildClean, contractors can reassure their client that they are doing all that they can to minimize the dust.

About 82 percent of remodeling contractors surveyed by BuildClean said, Leaving less dust behind would likely improve overall satisfaction of customers. Of the homeowners surveyed, 85 percent confirmed this belief and 68 percent noted that they dread remodeling dust.

Remodeling and demolition dust can trigger asthma attacks, allergic reactions and problems for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Jobsite dust can also have an adverse effect on the health of pets that are in the home during construction. In addition, particles from sawing, scraping and sanding can contain hazardous materials such as arsenic or lead.

The BuildClean unit keeps airborne dust in the job work area and out of the rest of the home and then eliminates it. The system, which can exchange the air in a 6,000-cubic-foot room six times in one hour, draws air in through two particle-trapping filters, and returns clean air into the space. BuildCleans 360-degree design and two-stage filtration system helps maximize coarse and fine particle collection on the jobsite.

We use BuildClean because it ensures customer satisfaction, said Eric Thorson, founder and owner of Thorson Restoration and Construction, LLC, a new construction and remodeling company serving the Boston area. Our clients really appreciate that were bringing in something that will make their house more livable during remodeling.

In addition, this little supervision needed system acts as a contractors best friend. Just plug it in, turn it on and go. Dynamic fan speed control increases the motor speed as filters load ensuring that performance is consistent and the desired CFM air flow is maintained. Auto Mode monitors the air and lets the unit work without supervision; the machine runs at high when dust is detected in the air. Filter cleanliness status is provided via stoplight-style LED lights that tell you when to clean or replace filters.

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If your home no longer fits your needs, it may be time to think about remodeling. Even with a limited renovation budget, there are a number of very practical ways that you can improve your house's appearance and functionality. Find out how.

Prioritize

Start by brainstorming all the changes you'd like to make in your home. When you look at the ideas that you've come up with, you'll find that most of them (the practical ones, anyway) can be organized into one of three categories. These could be described as:

1) What drives you crazy. It may be a hideously old-fashioned master bathroom or a kitchen with the traffic flow pattern from Hell. Whatever it is, you want it fixed yesterday!

2) What you need. Two bedrooms and a single minuscule bathroom were fine when you bought the house as newlyweds. But at this point, a decade and four kids later, you're feeling awfully strapped for space.

3) What will add curb appeal. Whether your home is actively listed with a real estate broker or you are just starting to toy with the idea of selling, you know that certain upgrades -- garage door replacement or revamping your shabby front porch, for instance -- are important if you want to attract buyers.

Now review your wish list and decide which are absolute priorities. You may well realize that you are focused on one or two things that desperately need improvement but are happy with the rest of the house as is. In that case, changes like simply finding space for an additional powder room might turn out to be within your budget. Get remodeling quotes and see whether the work is affordable. On the other hand, if you are irritated and unhappy with your home in general, it could be time to start a "sanity saving" fund to pay for larger scale remodeling costs (or a move) further down the line.

DIY -- to Do or Not to Do?

Doing part of the home remodeling yourself will help save you money. Consider the free time you have available, your physical capabilities, and your DIY skills to determine whether your share of the project will include kitchen remodeling and climbing ladders to put up sheetrock or will be limited to tasks such as hunting down bargain tile and fixtures, for example. Bear in mind that the trickiest remodeling jobs, such as major electrical or plumbing work or structural repairs, should always be left to the pros.

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