CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI—Confederation Center of the Arts in Charlottetown will be revitalized to reduce the facility’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined investment of more than $47 million for the project. The renovations consist of upgrades to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning system, the installation of windows, […]
Continue ReadingDave and Jenny Marrs have the magic touch when it comes to home renovations, and, thanks to their series Fixer to Fabulous, they share their talents with fans on HGTV. If you’ve ever dreamed of having Dave and Jenny renovate your home, you’ve likely wondered who paid for the renovations on Fixer to Fabulous. According […]
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits don’t involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan. The star athlete grew up in East Palo Alto, California, and […]
Continue ReadingHGTV 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 […]
Continue ReadingCustom-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 […]
Continue ReadingAs 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe exterior of the Lymes’ Senior Center on Town Woods Rd. in Old Lyme. The Center is currently closed pending its renovation. File photo. LYME/OLD LYME, CT – The Towns of Old Lyme and Lyme will host Public Information Sessions on Monday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 27. Both sessions will be presented by the […]
Continue ReadingTrustees at Slippery Rock University voted Friday to pursue $98 million for renovations to three prominent but aging campus buildings, including Murrow Field House, built in 1959. They also approved student fee increases totaling about $270 for the 2024-25 academic year. Both actions were among those taken as the university’s Council of Trustees held its […]
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