DIY training center teaches DIY renovation and home repair

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A new business is hoping to empower homeowners through the art of do-it-yourself. The recently opened DIY Training Center offers in-person home renovation and repair training for people who want to tackle more on their own. Classes include framing, flooring, finishing carpentry and electrical. Students can also learn about renovations, maintenance and interior design. The goal, said one teacher, is to put practical industry knowledge into the hands of homeowners. “People who have homes don’t want to pay big dollars out to contractors and that, so they come here so that they can learn how to do a lot of…Continue Reading

May is National Home Remodeling Month

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Spring is typically when many Americans make plans to remodel their homes — from embarking on projects that help improve their home’s efficiency to adding more of their personal style to their living space to tackling much-needed maintenance. As consumers consider which home improvement projects to take on, it’s important to understand the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler to make their dream home a reality.National Home Remodeling Month, which takes place every year in May, offers a great opportunity to learn more about the highly skilled work of these trained experts.“National Home Remodeling Month is a great…Continue Reading

Weekend Planner: Home improvement, oddities, golf, and more

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We made it to Friday and that means looking ahead to the weekend as well as making sure you’ve got plans! We’ve got plenty of fun events going on around the region this weekend. The Block Home Show The Block Northway is playing host to a home show this weekend. Starting on Friday afternoon and rolling through Sunday evening, you can check out indoor exhibits, seminars in home remodeling, and several how-to clinics. There will also be jewelry, crystals, minerals, and natural art for purchase that you can decorate your home with. Today’s hours are 2 pm…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

Delhi Cabinet Sends Notice To Official Probing Arvind Kejriwal’s Home Renovation

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AAP government has called for withdrawing all work from Special Secretary (Vigilance) YVVJ RajshekharNew Delhi: Amid brewing trouble between bureaucrats and the Delhi Cabinet, the AAP government has called for withdrawing all work from Special Secretary (Vigilance) YVVJ Rajshekhar, who is probing the alleged corruption in the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bungalow. In a reply to his superiors, Rajshekhar said he was being “prevented from performing his duties” and considered “serious threat and diversion of records” regarding sensitive matters such as the exercise policy and the chief minister’s residence renovation. He also requested that the matter be…Continue Reading

AAP, Oppn. spar over renovation cost of Kejriwal’s official residence

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Citing purported documents from the Public Works Department (PWD), the Delhi BJP on Tuesday called for the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the amount spent on renovating 6, Flagstaff Road, Civil Lines, his official residence. While the BJP said the documents show approximately ₹45 crore was spent, including ₹11.30 crore on “plush interior decoration” and ₹1 crore just on curtains, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said the PWD had recommended the construction of a new house and it was not the CM’s personal property. It added that the amount spent was ₹30 crore. Alleging that the first work…Continue Reading

Files on excise case, Delhi CM house renovation ‘destroyed’: Alleges officer removed by Kejriwal govt

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Image Source : PTI Files on excise case, Delhi CM house renovation ‘destroyed’: Alleges officer removed by Kejriwal govtDelhi: An officer who was divested of his duties by the Delhi government alleged that his office room was “searched” late Monday night. In a detailed report to the Lieutenant Governor’s officer, Special Secretary (Vigilance) YVVJ Rajshekhar expressed appreciation that “sensitive” files related to the executive policy and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence renovation might be destroyed or tampered with. He also presented the report before the joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police…Continue Reading