America’s home improvement teachers are downsizing. Just one month after putting his Palm Beach spread on the market for an eye-popping $53 million, DIY deity Bob Vila bought a more manageable $12.5 million property in the enclave last week, records show. The 77-year-old former host of “This Old House” nabbed the 4,300 square foot Georgian […]
Continue ReadingAfter a period of falling house prices, it seems the new year has seen a positive upturn in the property market. Reports are suggesting that prices are set to rise again in 2024, thanks to easing inflation and a confidence boost from a General Election which is likely to have property as a key agenda […]
Continue ReadingThe New Jersey Senate voted in favor of legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that would establish a professional board to regulate home improvement and home elevation contractors. “For too long New Jerseyans have worried about the legitimacy of their contractor. Today’s Senate vote takes another step in the right director to give us […]
Continue ReadingHome Depot beat quarterly profit estimates and posted a lower-than-expected drop in comparable sales on Tuesday, as the top US home-improvement retailer tapped into a switch by customers to small-scale projects and essential repair work. US consumers have put big renovations and discretionary home-improvement projects on the back burner as they battle still-high food prices, […]
Continue ReadingA 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 […]
Continue ReadingZachery Ty Bryan, the actor best known for his role as eldest son Brad Taylor on Tim Allen’s Home Improvementreportedly has been arrested for domestic violence for the second time. TMZ reported that Bryan was arrested Friday by police in Eugene, OR, police for felony assault in violation of the Abuse Prevention Act. The action […]
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