Category: Home Improvement

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 takeawaysIf 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

The Best Cabinet Materials for Humid Bathrooms and High-Traffic Kitchens

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Moisture, heat, grease, and constant door slams are tough on cabinets. If the goal is long service life with clean looks, material choice matters more than fancy hardware or trendy colors. Here is a practical guide to the best options for bathrooms that stay humid and kitchens that never sleep.Carcasses that survive moistureMarine-grade plywood: Strong, stable, and bonded with waterproof glue. It handles steam, minor leaks, and seasonal swings better than standard plywood. Ideal for sink bases and vanity boxes.Moisture-resistant plywood (exterior glue): Good all-rounder for most boxes. Lighter than marine grade, still reliable if edges are…Continue Reading

4 projects that will grow your home equity (and 4 that won’t)

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Home equity loans and HELOCs, which are secured by your home, may help you access financing with lower rates than alternatives. Getty Images/iStockphoto high mortgage rates, low inventoryand elevated home prices have left many Americans postponing their homebuying plans. On the upside, however, most who bought homes over the past few years have seen a sizeable increase in their equity. If you’re looking to make home improvements that’ll further boost your home’s value — or help maintain it when prices fall — a home equity loans or line of credit can be a good option. Both allow you to access…Continue Reading

Save big on home improvement projects, meet local and national vendors at the St. George Fall Home Expo – St George News

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Promotional image courtesy of St. George Fall Home Expo, St. Petersburg George NewsCONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Are you ready for huge savings on home improvement projects at the St. George Fall Home Expo? This two-day extravaganza will feature a wide array of exhibits covering everything from interior design solutions to landscaping ideas. Promotional image courtesy of St. George Fall Home Expo, St. Petersburg George News The much-anticipated St. George Fall Home Expo is returning this autumn, promising homeowners a one-stop destination for all their home improvement needs. This event will showcase the latest trends and innovations in home improvement, remodeling…Continue Reading