Category: House Renovation

HGTV hits Breckenridge for “Battle on the Mountain” show

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HGTV has a new Colorado-based show and the stakes are the highest yet – literally. “Battle on the Mountain,” premiering Monday, travels to the lofty elevations around Breckenridge, where three home renovation teams compete to make over mountainside dwellings. Teams are comprised of a married couple and an all-star coach from one of HGTV’s other shows, including Denver’s Rico León of “Rico to the Rescue,” Kim Myles of “Design Star: Next Gen,” and Kim Wolfe of “Why The Heck Did I Buy This House?”Each week the teams renovate a different part of their respective houses, starting with the kitchen…Continue Reading

These 7 DIY Trends Will Dominate Home Renovations in 2024

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Custom-built furniture, even if the definition of “custom” is a bit loose, is in demand as renters and homeowners alike seek to personalize and add warmth to their spaces. For an extra polished built-in look, the Brownstone Boys recommend painting the walls, shelves, and cabinets all the same color. “Make it a deep rich color to create an even more dramatic design,” they say. Colorful tile work The demand for blindingly white subway tiles may only come from transit agencies next year. Designers are opting for splashy tiles for both walls and floors—and novice renovators are following suit. “Bold tilework…Continue Reading

Where Is ‘Renovation Resort Showdown’ Filmed and Season 2 News

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Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler might just be our new favorite HGTV duo. The two renovation experts have taken over Sunday nights with Renovation Resort Showdowna new competition series that gives four building and design teams seven weeks and a budget of $100,000 to renovate identical lakeside cabins. The series was filmed in Campbellford, Ontario. Scott explains that, for the duration of filming, it was a closed set due to COVID restrictions. He and Bryan, who previously teamed up for Canada’s Handyman Challenge, lived in side-by-side trailers. Scott said, “Waking up with Bryan 5 feet away from my trailer, you…Continue Reading

Arvind Kejriwal house renovation: Delhi vigilance showcauses PWD officials

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New Delhi: In connection with alleged violations of rules in the renovation of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, seven PWD officials have been issued showcause notices by the Directorate of Vigilance on Monday.The notices issued to the chief engineers and other PWD officials have asked them to explain their actions. According to the notices, the residential complex of the chief minister has been constructed in violation of his entitlements. He got constructed this complex which is much bigger than what is allowed to him as per norms prescribed under the guidelines issued by the ministry of housing and…Continue Reading

‘Politically motivated, without jurisdiction’: What Atishi said in open letter to Delhi LG over CM’s house renovation

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As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) continue to spar over the ‘expensive renovation’ of the residence of the Delhi Chief Minister, the Public Works Department (PWD) minister in Delhi government Atishi wrote an open letter to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for asking the records of the renovation.“I have seen media reports of your letter dated 27.04.2023 addressed to the Chief Secretary, Delhi in which you have sought that the records relating to PWD renovations at the Delhi Chief Minister’s official residence be seized and taken into protective custody at your instance…Continue Reading

Brothers charged in Toronto home renovation scam investigation

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Two brothers are facing charges in connection with an alleged home renovation scam in the Etobicoke area. Toronto police said on Thursday that between June and October, two men went door-to-door to talk to homeowners about exterior home renovations. Using the company name “Town and Country Paving,” the two men allegedly gave false advice to homeowners regarding issues with their property. They would then ask for a deposit for the renovations and refused to complete the job once additional payments were made, police said. The men would allegedly leave with the job unfinished and properties damaged. On Thursday, police announced…Continue Reading

CM house renovation row: Delhi LG seeks report, directs chief secretary to take custody of records | Delhi News

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In mounting trouble for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following reports of alleged misuse of public funds to the tune of Rs 45 crore for the renovation of his official residence, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sought a report into the matter. The development comes in the wake of Public Works Department (PWD) documents that surfaced earlier this week showing that Rs 45 crore was spent on rebuilding and renovating Kejriwal’s Civil Lines residence during the Covid-19 pandemic.…Continue Reading

LG seeking report on renovation of Delhi CM house unconstitutional: AAP | Latest News Delhi

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Days after the lieutenant governor VK Saxena sought a report on the renovation of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, Public Works Department (PWD) minister Atishi on Sunday shot back and wrote a letter addressed to the LG, alleging that his action was “unconstitutional and undemocratic ”. Delhi PDF minister Atishi said he is primarily responsible for all government business related to PWD, and the LG’s letter “bypasses the minister concerned”. (PTI)The minister said he is primarily responsible for all government business related to PWD, and the LG’s letter “bypasses the minister concerned”. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for…Continue Reading