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Founder and owner of Jericho Home Improvements killed in shooting

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The owner of a Kansas City remodeling company, often seen and heard in popular commercials in Kansas City, died after a shooting Sunday morning, his sister and two other sources told KMBC 9 Investigates.Officers say they were called to the area of ​​63rd Street and Prospect Avenue just after midnight Sunday for a medical emergency. When they arrived, they found 46-year-old John Bartrom lying on the ground. EMS took Bartrom to the hospital, where he died. Police later determined he had been shot. “We are heartbroken over the loss of our brother,” Bartrom’s sister Nora Schwartz said. “John was loved…Continue Reading

6 home renovations that don’t need planning permission

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Not all home renovations require planning permission. In some cases, the rigor of applying to your local authority for planning permission would be out of proportion with the impact of the works carried out. These projects fall under what are called permitted development rightswhich allows for the improvement or extension of homes without the need to make a planning application. So, do you need planning permission for a garden room, porch, conservatory, kitchen extension or loft conversion? Or even for new windows or doors? Read on to find out.Be inspired to make home improvements. Sign up for our Home…Continue Reading

Best of Butler County 2023 winners: Home Improvement

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Here are the winners and placers in the Home Improvement category: Categories Winner Best Bathroom Remodeler AllGood Home Improvements Best Commercial/Residential Landscaper Goins Landscaping Best Door & Window Replacement LE Scofield Window & Door Co. Best Drywall Services Pure Drywall Best Garage Door Company Scofield Garage Doors Best Nursery/Garden Center Berns Garden Center Best Pest Control Affordable Pest Control, Inc. Best Place to Buy Cabinets Craftsmen Home Improvements, Inc. Best Place to Buy Heating & Air Conditioning Bartels Heating & Cooling Best Place to Buy Lawn & Garden Equipment…Continue Reading

3 ways to pay for your summer home projects

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You may access lower interest rates with home equity loans and HELOCs today than you’ll find with other loans and lines of credit. Thomas M. Barwick INC/Getty Images Homeowners looking to take advantage of longer days and better weather may find summer the ideal time to get started on the home improvement project, repair or renovation they planned to do this year. Plus, choosing the right renovation is a great way to boost your home’s value. But with still-inflated prices and pressure in the housing market, it’s important to properly secure the funds you need to complete your home improvements.…Continue Reading

A ‘mall for home improvement’ bringing remodeling one-stop-shop to Victoria

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Victoria Home, Reno and Decor Show returns to Pearkes Community Center from Feb. 23-25Couches featuring built-in storage, clutter-cutting devices and smart appliances that can be turned on remotely are all hot pieces in the home improvement realm. The in-demand items reflect a trend where people are seeking out products that make life more affordable and organized, said Darcy Hope, president of Evergreen Exhibitions. The Victoria Home, Reno and Decor Show hopes to be a one-stop shop for people looking to find the latest products and home-improvement information when it returns to Pearkes Recreation Center from Feb. 23-25. The best…Continue Reading

Volunteers help out Army veterans with home improvement projects

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PHOENIX – A Phoenix area veteran is getting some help with his home projects. “Life-changing,” said Zakary Ferroni. “It’s life-changing.” On Nov. 3, nearly 100 Home Depot employees helped Ferroni tackle a long list of home improvement projects. It’s part of the Home Depot Foundation’s annual ‘Operation Surprise.’ “We are out here giving back to veterans,” said Ryan Braddy, Field Manager for the Home Depot Foundation. “We are organizing the garage, putting in new shelving, repairing the fence, re-landscaping the entire house, painting.” The volunteers helped out Ferroni a week before Veterans Day. “You have all these members of the…Continue Reading

Jericho Home Improvements owner’s death suspect released in Kansas City

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Kansas City police have released a person of interest “pending further investigation” into the death of a popular Kansas City home remodeling company owner. John Bartrom, founder of Jericho Home Improvements, died after a shooting Sunday morning near 63rd and Prospect in Kansas City. Bartrom, 46, was known for his commercials and catchy jingles for his company. He was also well-known for his charitable service, according to friends and family members. KCPD Capt. Corey Carlisle confirmed the person of interest’s release but did not provide any other information on a motive, as the case is still under investigation. Officers say…Continue Reading

Home Depot leans on demand for small projects to top estimates – National

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Home Depot beat quarterly profit estimates and posted a lower-than-expected drop in comparable sales on Tuesday, as the top US home-improvement retailer tapped into a switch by customers to small-scale projects and essential repair work.US consumers have put big renovations and discretionary home-improvement projects on the back burner as they battle still-high food prices, lingering caution around the economy, and higher interest rates. “Similar to the second quarter, we saw continued customer engagement with smaller projects, and experienced pressure in certain big-ticket, discretionary categories,” CEO Ted Decker said in a statement. Customer transactions fell 2.4 per cent in the…Continue Reading