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Versatile rolling storage units from West Elm offer cubby-type shelving for baskets or bins, $299 to $599 at Westelm.com.

For those of us tired of tripping over muddy boots, dog leashes and jackets cast aside at the back door, a mudroom can provide a convenient area for corralling all the accessories of a busy family.

In fact, whether it's new construction or remodeling an existing structure, many families are making room for this handy catch-all space.

"Most of our room additions are the family room, kitchen and the mudroom. It's a key ingredient in that whole triangle," said Rob Hundley, a partner at Back Construction, a Lexington company that specializes in home remodeling. "It gets integrated into quite a few of our additions and remodels."

Think of your lifestyle, said Hundley, and your daily needs. Maybe a utility sink for rinsing off muddy boots or a floor drain for cleaning muddy dog paws. He said some frequently requested design elements include "built-in cubbies for the kids and even chargers for iPhones and iPads. Having a seat to sit down and put your shoes on."

There are plenty of do-it-yourself options out there. Depending on your budget and needs, this area can be as simple as a Shaker-style pegboard for hanging coats and hats or built-in cabinets for storing items.

Wire baskets can hold sweaty or rain-soaked hats, and coats and bins can be labeled with names for easy access on the way out the door. Containers can be anything from galvanized pails to woven baskets.

Home improvement stores including Lowe's and Home Depot offer versatile shelving that is freestanding or attaches to a wall. Options include drawers, cabinets and hooks.

Lowe's, which offers tips on its website, Lowes.com, and in stores suggests carving out a spot in the garage for your mudroom or combining it with a laundry room. Add a non-slip bristle rug for wiping off shoes, and install shelves or hooks to keep items off the floor.

But before the first sliding metal bin has been hung or the boot trays and benches arranged, Hundley suggests a little planning. List your needs and keep in mind a budget when visualizing your finished room.

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The Wahpeton-Breckenridge gymnastics team hosted three other area teams Thursday night in its first home event of the season. The girls finished with a team score of 127.850, narrowly missing third place in the team score.

After holding a double-digit lead, the Wahpeton girls basketball team was nearly taken down by Breckenridge, but held on to win 61-57 at North Dakota State College of Science Saturday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) Democratic Sen. John Kerry, who unsuccessfully sought the presidency in 2004 and has pined for the job of top diplomat, vaulted to the head of President Barack Obama's short list of secretary of state candidates after U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice suddenly withdrew from consideration to avoid a contentious confirmation fight with emboldened Republicans.

(ARA) - Whether playing online games, sending and responding to emails, visiting social networks or checking bank accounts, the average American spends 13 hours per week online, according to a survey taken by Forrester. While the ever-evolving conveniences of online shopping and digital communication often make life a little easier, sharing valuable information over the Internet comes with a considerable amount of risk. Consumers should not only be aware of the dangers of being online, but should also take preventative measures to avoid becoming a victim of online scams or fraud.

(ARA) Remodeling a kitchen is still one of the best value-enhancing investments you can make in your home. Remodeling Magazines 2011-2012 Cost vs. Value Report says that even minor kitchen remodels return more than 72 percent of your investment at the time of resale. Yet the cost of even a minor remodel doesnt look that minor $19,588 on average, according to the report.

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JUSTIN MITCHELL/SUN HERALDTrevor Childs, 20, views photos of kitchen design at Knot Just Kitchens in Gulfport. Childs is the sales and marketing director of Knot Just Kitchens, a home design store.

GULFPORT -- Trevor Childs was busy helping with invoicing and pricing Wednesday afternoon at Knot Just Kitchens.

Childs, the marketing and sales director, helps his mother, Jacque Childs, run the design store.

"I love design," he said. "I'm going to start design school at the University of Southern Mississippi in the fall."

Jacque Childs bought the shop in early 2008 and changed the name to Knot Just Kitchens, using the alternate spelling of not because the Celtic symbol is used in their design work.

At 18, Trevor Childs joined the business.

"We're a one-stop shop for anyone who is building or remodeling a home," said Childs, now 20.

Knot Just Kitchens on Courthouse Road has design rooms that display samples of high-

end kitchens.

Childs said among the popular appliance brands are Sub Zero, Wolf, Dacor, Viking and Whirpool, and they offer many more brands.

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Published: Friday, January 11, 2013, 8:58p.m. Updated 16 hours ago

Author offers New Kitchen Ideas That Work

Some kitchens are beautiful. Some kitchens are functional. The best kitchens are both.

Those are the kitchens Jamie Gold highlights in New Kitchen Ideas That Work.

Gold, a kitchen and bath designer and an aging-in-place specialist, shares a wealth of ideas and information for creating the best kitchen for the money. Her suggestions cover everything from simple spruce-ups to full-scale remodels.

Gold helps readers determine the strengths and weaknesses of their kitchens, make style and design choices, develop a budget and hire help. She offers suggestions for layouts and features and schools her readers on elements such as cabinets, lighting and appliances.

New Kitchen Ideas That Work is published by the Taunton Press and is priced at $21.95 in softcover.

Wagner sprayers paint inside and out

Wagner has introduced two paint sprayers designed for use indoors and outside.

The PaintReady Sprayer and PaintReady System have a patented nozzle that requires no thinning of paint. Theyre quiet and lightweight and can be used with interior or exterior latex paint, stains and sealers.

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