Category: Home Improvement

Seven home improvements to boost your house price this Spring | Property News | News | Wells Nub News

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After a period of falling house prices, it seems the new year has seen a positive upturn in the property market. Reports are suggesting that prices are set to rise again in 2024, thanks to easing inflation and a confidence boost from a General Election which is likely to have property as a key agenda item. So if you’ve had your house sale on pause over the past couple of years, now could be a good time to list your house for sale. But before you do, there are a number of quick jobs you can complete around your property…Continue Reading

Surreality TV: The Curse finds the horror in home renovation shows | US television

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Emma Stone, in another life, would have been a good HGTV host. The actor, currently starring on Showtime’s The Curse as an aspiring real estate entrepreneur-cum-lifestyle host, is of course easy to look at: huge, expressive eyes, bright smile and, in the show, hair and clothing that’s not quite derivative but not alternative, either. On The Curse, the hourlong brainchild of Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, Stone plays the dual role of Whitney Siegel on and off camera and, in host mode, Whitney is brittle but formidable. She understands the demands of the job: the host must project design knowledge,…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. 23-25 Couches 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

Home improvement retailer wins regional brand award for third time

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Home improvement retailer MR DIY is once again World Branding Awards’ (WBA) pick in the Top Home Improvement Regional Award Category. The award recognizes the retailer’s presence in four markets, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. This is the group’s sixth World Branding Award. In 2022 and 2021, MR DIY took home the WBA’s Regional Award in the home improvement retail brand category and in the three years prior to that, it took home the national award in the same category. The six consecutive awards cement MR DIY’s position as South-East Asia’s No.1 Home Improvement Store. The WBA, organized…Continue Reading

Home Depot to buy SRS Distribution in $18.25bn deal

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Home Depot said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy SRS Distributiona residential specialty trade distribution company, for around $18.25bn. The US home improvement retailer said SRS will accelerate its growth with the residential professional customer. With this acquisition, it now believes its total addressable market is around $1trn, an increase of approximately $50bn. Ted Decker, chairman, president and chief executive of Home Depot, said: “SRS is an industry leader with a proven track record of profitable growth across verticals. “SRS’s ability to build leadership positions in each of its trade verticals while generating significant revenue growth is a…Continue Reading

‘Handy at Home’ home-improvement workshop series set in Moline

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The Moline Community Development Corporation (Moline CDC) has announced a partnership with Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House to host a home-improvement workshop series called “Handy at Home,” a news release says. Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House (butterworthcenter.com) These workshops, scheduled to begin in January 2024, will teach Moline homeowners new skills to maintain their homes and save money. With inflation stretching household budgets, saving money on home repairs is essential for many families. The Moline CDC will present a series of monthly workshops to teach residents the skills toidentify the problem and make simple home repairs. Participants will also learn…Continue Reading

Is A Home Improvement Loan A Good Idea?

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Key takeaways If you’re financing a smaller home improvement project, then a personal loan may be better than taking out a HELOC or a HELOAN. Personal loan interest rates are at record-highs, but if you have good credit you could score a lower rate. Most personal loans are unsecured, meaning you don’t need to back the loan balance with collateral. If you’re like most Americans, it’s likely that the cost of your dream home improvement project or much needed renovation has fallen on the back burner due to costs alone. However, homeowners have financing options that can make the costs…Continue Reading

Home improvement fraud accused facing a possible life sentence is arrested again on same charge | Local News

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BENNINGTON — A home improvement contractor already convicted of multiple felony offenses and facing a slew of current charges in a long-running series of home improvement rip-offs was arrested once again for the same crimes while out on bail. On Monday morning, Robert Billings Jr., 50, was arraigned on a new count of home improvement fraud for allegedly receiving advance funds on a pressure tank replacement and never making good on the repair, or returning any of the money. According to a police affidavit in the latest case, Billings received a check for $2,850 from a resident in Sandgate in…Continue Reading