Category: Home Improvement

Popular home improvement retailer shuts down; no bankruptcy plans | Thestreet

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Most consumers would agree that retail giant Home Depot (HD) – Get Free Report is the most preferred home improvement store in America with Lowe’s (LOW) – Get Free Report placing second. That was confirmed in October 2023 in a survey by Today’s Homeowner, which also placed Midwest regional home improvement store Menard’s third among these big box stores. Hardware store chain Ace, with smaller stores, but many more locations than the big boxes, placed fourth. Related: Why a popular retail chain surprisingly closes a store The big box home improvement store chains have always put pressure on the few…Continue Reading

Home improvement loans: growth opportunities and challenges

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As mortgage rates begin ramping up in early 2022, leaving borrowers with virtually no incentive to refinance, a wave of nonbanks introduced home equity lines of credit, a popular funding source for home remodeling projects. HELOC originations also saw a surge at the same time. But with rates accelerating even higher over the past 12 months across all types of consumer loans, the enthusiasm surrounding HELOCs subsided. The majority of HELOCs come with variable rate terms and are currently running at an average of close to 9%. Tied to the going prime rate, HELOC averages rise and fall with policy…Continue Reading

How Commercial Painters Minimize Downtime During Business Hours

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Running a business means every minute counts. When it’s time to refresh your building with a new coat of paint, the last thing you want is to disrupt employees or customers. Professional commercial painters understand this challenge and use smart strategies to keep your business running smoothly during a project.Careful Planning and SchedulingExperienced painters know that good planning makes all the difference. Before the project begins, they work with business owners to create a detailed schedule that fits the company’s needs. Many commercial painters offer flexible work hours — evenings, weekends, or early mornings — so painting can…Continue Reading

3 Robust Home Improvement Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio

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Although home improvement projects have dropped from the heights of the pandemic, the record low supply of homes coupled with high mortgage rates are likely to boost the demand for home improvement projects. Homeowners will likely undertake renovation and remodeling services rather than buying new homes. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong home improvement stocks: Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (TTSH), Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT), and Steelcase Inc. (SCS) to one’s portfolio. Before diving deeper into the fundamentals of these stocks, let’s discuss why the home improvement industry is well-positioned for growth. Home improvement was one…Continue Reading

San Antonio-based HGTV home-remodeling show to return for second season

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SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s Kim Wolfe, a former Survivor winner, will return for the second season of HGTV’s “Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?” premiering later this month. The show highlights San Antonio homeowners who have major buyer’s remorse. “Ultimately, she’ll save these families stuck in lifeless spaces overrun by dysfunctional layouts, outdated style and overlooked potential and help them finally fall in love with their reinvented dream home,” a news release from Warner Bros. Discovery said. Wolfe will work with the families through every phase of the renovation and bring new life to each property she…Continue Reading

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