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The latest season of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU” premiered on Monday night.
Heidi Klum teamed up with the Property Brothers for the season premiere.
Klum renovated her housekeeper Lucia’s home for the show, and she was hands-on during the process.

HGTV’s hit show “Celebrity IOU” returned on Monday with another A-list celebrity: Heidi Klum.

The supermodel and “America’s Got Talent” judge teamed up with the Property Brothers to gift her housekeeper Lucia with a surprise home renovation.

As they shared during the show, Lucia has worked for Klum for 17 years, not only cleaning her home but cooking for her family and caring for her children.

Heidi Klum and her housekeeper Lucia.

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“She’s become part of our family. She really is someone in my house that

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3 Strong Home Improvement Stocks to Buy in May

27/09/2025 Kartika

Home Improvement

Rising interest rates and elevated inflation have weighed on home improvement spending as consumers have become increasingly price sensitive. However, with the likelihood of a hike rate pause in sight, home improvement demand is expected to rebound.

Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in quality home improvement stocks, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW), Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR), and Steelcase Inc. (SCS), this month.

While inflationary pressures and higher mortgage rates have deterred consumers from moving into a new home, undertaking home improvement projects seem more pocket-friendly. Last year, Americans spent an average of $8,484 on home improvement projects, reflecting a 2% increase from the pandemic era, per Angi’s 2022 State of Home Spending report.

However, with inflation moderating over the past few months and a strong labor market, experts remain optimistic about the industry’s prospects. Ben Johnston, chief operating officer at Kapitus,

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10 Types of Countertops for a Kitchen Remodel

26/09/2025 Kartika

Bathroom Decoration

Choosing the right countertop is one of the most important aspects of kitchen and bathroom design. It’s an investment you want to last for years to come, and both your sense of style and your lifestyle will determine the right type of countertop for your home. Think practically and ask yourself the following questions: Do you cook lots of family meals in the kitchen? Is weekly meal prepping a part of your life? How about baking? If your countertop had a tiny crack, would it bother you or would you even notice? Each type of countertop has its pros and cons in terms of hardness and durability, as well as heat and stain resistance.

When it comes to design, do you insist on a natural stone or would a manufactured, composite material fit the bill even better? Then consider the overall design of the room, so you can be sure

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A couple with a $120k renovation budget turned an old resale flat into a cozy wabi sabi home, Lifestyle News

25/09/2025 Kartika

Renovation

Like many couples during the pandemic, Gwen (not her real name for privacy reasons) and her husband were looking for a place that was bigger than their previous home.

Because of this, they are looking for resale used HDBs where the floor area is usually larger than newly built ones.

Size requirements aside, it should be located closer to the west since that’s where the families of the two of them are.

The place also needs to be within walking distance of the train station, and close to a park or park link because they have a dog.

Also, one of the windows must be as high as the ceiling, or at least three-quarters. This is because they used to have a balcony in their first home, and it was their dog’s favorite hangout spot.

Their home buying journey ended with a resale of HDB which was completed in 1998

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Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips

24/09/2025 Kartika

Bathroom Decoration

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Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips

Get inspiration for your home with this summer living room mood board!

Mondays aren’t always the most inspiring day of the week and not the day we look forward to after a great weekend, but I’m trying to change that with our Monday Mood Board! I hope our mood boards can serve as inspiration to you and your home.

Takeout Tips for Bringing This Look to Your Own Home:

The atmosphere of this living room for me feels so calm and serene. I love the vibes that are fresh, comfortable, and effortlessly pretty!

Here are some take away style tips from this mood board:

The key piece in this room is timeless. They will stand the test of time (yet still look very current to this day!) – sofas, spindle side tables, roll-up leather accent chairs, and transitional

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Surprise home renovation for Sandy’s family facing terminal illness

23/09/2025 Kartika

Renovation

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes

SANDY — At the Boyle family home in Sandy they have a motto, a phrase that guides Jeremy and Amelia and their six children.

“Amelia says if you have something good, share it,” neighbor Emilie Wright said. “That’s just the hallmark of her life, and so we have something good, and we want to share that with her.”

Over the last year, finding that good has been a challenge. Jeremy Boyle, 44, a marriage and family therapist, was diagnosed with a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition called multiple system atrophy, and his body is shutting down.

“It’s difficult for him to get up and down the stairs, to function like he used to, he’s really active and handy and he’s not able to do what is as well as he used to without a lot of pain,” said Wright.

Praying for guidance on how to

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5 Interior Design Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Smaller

22/09/2025 Kartika

House Design

No matter the square footage of our home, we all have the same goal – to make it feel as spacious as possible. This is especially true in more compact spaces, as well as those with quirky layouts or limited natural light. Light, airy spaces are all the more inviting to relax in and help us feel less closed in, so it’s something worth aiming for.

However, some common interior design mistakes are keeping your home from reaching its full, spacious potential. The result is cramped spaces that can often feel overwhelming.

The interior design mistakes that make your home look smaller:

A claustrophobic color palette
The wrong flooring
Not making the most of vertical space
Not using a visual anchor point
Over-using chunky furniture

If you want to know how to make your home look (and feel) bigger, then keep reading. We’ve rounded up the best expert advice on

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Lavan Construction Offers Comprehensive Full Home Remodeling Services in Sunnyvale

22/09/2025 Kartika

House Renovation

PRESS RELEASE

Published May 17, 2023

Lavan Construction Offers Comprehensive Full Home Remodeling Services in Sunnyvale

Lavan Construction, a renowned remodeling company in Sunnyvale, is delighted to announce its comprehensive full home remodeling services. With over a decade of experience, the company is committed to providing clients with top-quality quality and exceptional customer service.

Sunnyvale, CA – Lavan Construction specializes in home remodeling Sunnyvale services that cover every aspect of a home renovation project. From the initial design phase to the final touches, the company’s team of experts works closely with clients to realize their vision. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Lavan Construction delivers outstanding results that exceed clients’ expectations.

The company’s full home remodeling services include kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house renovations, and room additions. Lavan Construction’s team of skilled remodel contractors Sunnyvale handles everything from plumbing and electrical work to cabinetry and flooring installations. They use only the highest-quality materials and state-of-the-art

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Home Depot misses estimates as home improvement demand softens

21/09/2025 Kartika

Home Improvement

Home Depot (HD) reported its fiscal first quarter 2023 earnings results on Tuesday, falling short of estimates as consumer spending on home improvement slowed compared to the pandemic-induced surge.

While Home Depot beat earnings expectations, its revenue for the first quarter declined by 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Same-store sales growth also disappointed, with a 4.5% decrease, significantly lower than the estimated 1.42% decline.

The company’s shares dropped over 4% in pre-market trading following the announcement.

CEO Ted Decker acknowledged the moderation in the home improvement market.

“After a three-year period of unprecedented growth for our sector, during which we grew sales by over $47 billion, we expected that fiscal 2023 would be a year of moderation for the home improvement market,” Decker said in a statement.

Factors such as lumber deflation and adverse weather conditions, particularly in the Western division due to extreme weather in California,

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Toronto-area transit station completes major renovation with lots of upgrades

20/09/2025 Kartika

Renovation

Construction work at Bramalea GO Station was finally wrapped up after multiple phases of improvements and years of planning to make it easier for those in Peel Region to connect with other stops on the Kitchener Line.

Some of the major upgrades include a brand-new accessible station building, a parking garage with over 2,000 spaces, and a new bus loop with 18 new platforms for GO Transit and Brampton Transit.

Other amenities at the upgraded station include new passenger pick-up and drop-off zones, covered bicycle parking, an emergency call system, improved lighting, and more than 100 cameras for enhanced security.

Exiting the station northbound to Bramalea Road has also been streamlined, with a new exit directly from the parking garage leading to the signalized intersection.

bramalea go station

The new passenger pick-up and drop-off area at Bramalea GO, which opened up in 2022. Photo: Metrolinx.

For the first time ever, Züm (Brampton Transit’s

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