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Middletown man faces 2 home improvement fraud charges

27/12/2025 Kartika

Joseph Jenkins, 56, of Middletown was arrested last week following an investigation into home improvement fraud.

On October 17, 2022, an officer from the New Castle County Police Division was dispatched to a residence in the Village of Bayberry North community in the Middletown borough. A 41-year-old man reported that he paid Jenkins to complete renovations to his residence. He reported that Jenkins made an offer of $18,625.00 with an initial deposit of $8,000. The victim paid $8,000. However, no work was carried out, despite multiple investigations, police said.

After further investigation, Jenkins was arrested and charged. with one count of home improvement fraud crimes. Jenkins was also charged on a separate felony home improvement fraud warrant stemming from a 2019 investigation. Jenkins was charged, with bail set at $12,000. Jenkins was then taken to the Howard R Young Penitentiary, Wilmington.

Police are not ruling out additional victims. Any individual

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16 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Summer (Coastal Granny Style)

26/12/2025 Kartika

Bathroom Decoration

It’s time to decorate your home for summer! Here are 16 simple ideas for summer decorating the Coastal Granny Style.

What is Coastal Granny Style? Read all about it in my blog post here!

16 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Summer (Coastal Granny Style)

Sun hat and summer tote bag on the hook

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Summer cookbook

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Turkish towel tablecloth

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Beautiful shell collection

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Quebec to renovate Salon bleu at national assembly

25/12/2025 Kartika

Renovation

Quebec’s national assembly hall, known as the Salon bleu, will be extensively renovated with seating reconfigured into a “horseshoe” shape.

The plans were announced Thursday by the Bureau de l’Assemblée nationale (BAN), consisting of elected representatives from the Coalition Avenir Québec government, the Quebec Liberal Party and Québec solidaire. The Parti québécois does not have enough members to sit on the BAN.

The current seating arrangement in the Salon bleu is inherited from the British parliamentary tradition. It places the government and the “loyal opposition” face to face.

In 2020, the government House leader, Simon Jolin-Barrette, said he would like to see a “new layout to improve the working climate.”

The assembly’s former president, François Paradis, suggested taking advantage of the renovation work to rearrange the chairs in the hemicycle, like in France, but the idea was quickly dismissed by his successor Nathalie Roy.

“Let’s get down to business: the

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JT Collective’s First Tiny House Design Lets You Simplify Your Life, Yet Live Comfortably

24/12/2025 Kartika

House Design

Owning a tiny home on wheels opens up lots of opportunities for adventure if you are keen on the nomad lifestyle. Besides that, a compact dwelling can also serve as a guest house on your property or even help you earn some extra cash if you set it up as an attractive Airbnb. Regardless of the reason behind investing in a tiny house, these pocket-size residences have proved a godsend to many who could only dream of house ownership before.

Countless high-quality tiny houses are scattered all over the world, with builders coming up with thoughtful and functional designs that allow inhabitants to simplify their lives yet live large in tiny dwellings. Today, we introduce you to a brand new beautiful tiny home on wheels designed and built by JT Collective.

If you are not familiar with the name, it’s because JT Collective is a new player on the tiny

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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

23/12/2025 Kartika

House Renovation

Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to start. These tips can help.

Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.

To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:

Renovations to help add value

1. Fixing what’s broken

The first priority when renovating should be to protect your investment. If the roof is leaking and threatening to stain your ceiling, weaken the foundation or cause other expensive damage, it’s time for a new roof. If your furnace is unreliable or appliances don’t work, it’s time to

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Renovation work concludes on 355 King Street West | Queen’s Gazette

22/12/2025 Kartika

Renovation

Much of Queen’s University’s administration is now officially housed at 355 King Street West, with renovations and most relocations to the site now complete. The consolidation of administrative units in the new building will allow the university to free up and renovate more space in the central campus for academic and research-focused purposes.

The university renovated and is occupying three wings of the former St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital building (areas previously known as the South, East and Sister’s wings). These wings are now home to Financial Services, Investment Services, Internal Audit, Campus Security and Emergency Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Insurance and Risk Management, Strategic Procurement Services, Postal Services, Facilities, and the Office of the Vice-Principal Research.

The university bought the site from Providence Care in 2017, and construction started in 2021. Environmental sustainability was a key consideration in the work that was done. The project adapted the

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Best House Design in Australia 2023: Design Institute of Australia

21/12/2025 Kartika

House Design

The winners of the annual Australian Interior Design Awards were crowned on June 2, and they provide endless home interiors inspiration.

Run by the Design Institute of Australia and Architecture Media’s Artichoke magazine, the awards celebrate Australian properties across residential, commercial and public sectors, the result of work by leading design experts.

“Following the challenges of recent years, the Australian design and architecture industry has evolved and responded to its changing landscape to deliver innovation, beautiful and inspired projects across all sectors, reshaping the parameters of design and creativity for the 2023 Australian Design Awards program,” reads a press release on the awards.

This year, the judging panel included principal architects and directors of interior design firms. The jury presented the top Award for Residential Design to Madeleine Blanchfield Architects for Nine-Square Bondi, saying “it has a soul and a real sense of home”.

Piccolo Palazzo from JC HQ was

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Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

20/12/2025 Kartika

House Renovation

It’s easy to find online tutorials to help you turn certain home improvements into DIY projects, and you can potentially save money by doing so.

But it’s also important to consider factors other than costs and convenience when deciding whether to complete a DIY home upgrade.

Before picking up a sledgehammer, ask yourself the following questions.

1. Is it really a simple project?

If the project is relatively small and simple — think installing a faucet or repainting your guest bedroom — attempting to DIY is probably fine. In fact, it might be a great confidence builder, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer.

But not all projects are as straightforward as they seem.

Anything that involves plumbing, electrical wiring or significant demolition comes with safety risks — for you and your home. That’s not to say you can’t handle big projects, but ask yourself if it’s something you’re truly

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3 Home Improvement Stocks to Keep Watching

19/12/2025 Kartika

Home Improvement

The surge in interest rates and heightened inflationary pressures dampened consumer spending in the home improvement sector. However, with the easing of inflation and indications of a potential pause in rate hikes, there is optimism for a resurgence in home improvement demand.

Given this backdrop, it might be wise to add fundamentally sound stocks Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR), Steelcase Inc. (SCS), and Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT) to your watchlist.

Although inflation remains at stubbornly high levels despite easing, consumer spending surged 0.8% in April, as reported by the Commerce Department. While stronger than expected economic data reinforces the need for further rate hikes, the uncertainty in the regional banking sector kept investors hopeful of a pause instead.

Ben Johnston, chief operating officer at Kapitus, expects continued demand for home renovations as housing purchases decline. He foresees the overall cost of home renovations to

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getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

18/12/2025 Kartika

Home Improvement

I was recently lucky enough to spend 24 hours in the Loire Valley. We have a tour there at the end of August, and I need to check some addresses – never a hardship!

I had heard about the amazing flowers at the Chateau de Chenonceaux, and was determined to see what all the fuss was about.

I was not disappointed. They know a lot about getting grand with flowers!

Chenonceaux itself is a truly stunning chateaux that spans the Cher river from bank to bank. The history of the place dates back to the 16th century, and each age brings its own highlights. From hunting lodges for Kings, to a hospital during the war; to safe passage out of occupied France during the second world war, it has seen some true adventures.

Today Chenonceaux welcomes visitors from around the world, and to make their visit even more enjoyable, the

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