Keltie Knight’s Re-Done Bathroom Will Inspire Your Home Renovations

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You’re invited to be part of this lady gang’s at-home spa.

With a schedule as busy as E! News‘ chief correspondent Keltie Knight‘s, it’s no surprise she transformed her bathroom into an oasis. the LADYGANG podcast host’s space offers a calming ambiance with light Beachwood cabinetry, an Earthy-tone marble wall, modern appliances and floral décor. Plus, she also included glamorous touches.

Keltie’s vanity set-up not only adds extra oomph to her bathroom, but it’s the perfect area to get camera-ready.

“I spent a lot of time getting glam done at my house,” she explained, “so it was my dream to have my own ‘glam room’ like all the Real Housewives have.”

The dream-like experience doesn’t stop there.

“We placed upright lighting on a dimmer behind the tub, so it really becomes a mini-spa at night when I soak,” the 41-year-old shared. “Throughout the space, we used Delta taps

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Fewer Americans are making home improvements after covid

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America’s obsession with renovating homes is finally coming to an end.

the trend that took over during the pandemic-triggered lockdown is now fading away, thanks in part to volatile economic conditions. The shift has started to impact companies such as Home Depot, one of the largest retailers in the US, which reaped the benefits of the trend over the past few years.

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Americans’ love for improving homes helped Home Depot’s revenue climb to a record $160 billion for the quarter ended on Jan. 31, 2023—up from $70 billion for the same period in 2008-2009.

But things are shaping up differently now. For the first time since 2009, Home Depot’s executives suspect a drop in its annual sales as they did observed that people are spending less on renovations and power tools.

“We saw more pressure across the business

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District plans renovation project for WJW and CA Gray | Local News

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MOULTRIEGa. — Renovation and demolition of Willie J. Williams Middle School and CA Gray Middle School could begin in the next five years if voters approve Colquitt County School Districts’ upcoming ESPLOST.

“Since the fall of the school year ’21-22, the Board of Education has been working closely with Altman + Barrett Architects to look at options for addressing school building age and size with respect to enrollment. A full facility review was conducted. Architectural engineers and members of the BOE evaluate building age, infrastructure needs, growth or decline in registrations, and other problems with maintenance and use of facilities,” said the district’s chief communications officer, Angela Hobby, via email Tuesday.

The facility project will be funded by the forthcoming ESPLOST fund – Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax – fund. The district’s current ESPLOST funds will expire in September 2023, while the new plan (if approved by

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How to Plan Raised Garden Beds

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Spring is just around the corner and one of the things I’ve been wanting to add to our backyard this year is a raised garden bed. Or maybe some 😉 I’m still a newbie to the world of gardening so I wanted to make sure I did my research before jumping into building and planting them. If you want to do the same this year then I hope this post helps you start your garden bed journey with confidence!

The breadth of my gardening really started last year when we built a Grade Two Herbal Cultivator and I was instantly hooked. I love to get out on the deck and chop up herbs to use in our meals. So are the kids! They loved watching them grow and we even planted our first tomato! I know they will enjoy this larger bed as much as I do.

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The Coral Gables library is reopening after two years of renovations. Take a peek inside

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Less than a week before its long-awaited reopening, contractors and staff at the Coral Gables Branch Library were busy refinishing the grand entrance double doors and transferring books from small rolling carts to dust-free bookcases.

Miami-Dade Public Library System Director Ray Baker said the renovation process was at “the end of the line,” with only final touches remaining after two years since the doors closed in April 2021.

The revamped library will reopen on Monday to the public.

The changes included replacing the roof, installing impact-resistant windows and updating the electrical and data wiring system. The library also added new furniture, carpeting, lighting, computers, ample seating options, an updated staff lounge and fully-renovated bathrooms.

Baker said 35% of the books and materials in the library’s collection are now brand new and “fresh out of the box.”

The price tag for the first major renovation to the 1968 building: $6.8

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The Beauty of a One-Bedroom House? No Room for Guests.

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As the founders of Haver & Skolnick Architects, an upscale firm based in Roxbury, Conn., Charles M. Haver and Stewart R. Skolnick spent most of their days designing expansive country estates. But when it came time to design their own getaway, they wanted the exact opposite.

“We wanted something very small, with privacy and an ocean view,” said Mr. Oats, 64.

Specifically, they wanted a home that was just big enough for the two of them and their German shorthaired pointer, Keeper, after discovering that in the 1790s maintaining a house in Connecticut was a full-time job.

“In Roxbury, we have about 3,500 square feet in our home, and our offices are in an antique barn that’s an additional 3,500 square feet,” said Mr. Skolnick, 68. “So you have two guys rambling around in 7,000 square feet.”

Looking to build a weekend house near the ocean, the couple bought two

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Delhi govt calls bureaucrat probing Kejriwal’s house renovation ‘thoroughly corrupt’

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By Kumar Kunal: Special Secretary (Vigilance) YVVJ Rajasekhar, who was probing alleged corruption in the renovation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, was divested of his duties by the Delhi government.

Following the direction of the Delhi government, Rajasekhar claimed that his room was open at three in the morning on Tuesday.

He said that all sensitive documents, including the renovation of Chief Minister Kejriwal’s residence, were missing. He has also sent a letter to the chief secretary of Delhi in this regard.

Rajasekhar has expressed apprehension that there might be a breach of confidentiality and tampering with the evidence. He also said that spy equipment may have been installed in his room.

According to the report, the files that went missing from his room were related to the liquor scam case and alleged corruption in the renovation of the Chief Minister’s house.

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How much it costs to buy a DIY or home improvement business like Drain Surgeon or Easylife Kitchens

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  • South Africans picked up DIY and home improvement in a big way during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Many companies that install blinds, garage doors, and kitchens are franchises you can buy and run.
  • Here’s how much it costs to buy a turnkey home improvement or DIY franchise in South Africa.
  • For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page.

The Covid-19 pandemic had a lot more homeowners reaching for hammers and paintbrushesand eventually looking to professional companies, to help improve their immediate surroundings.

As the world outside our homes slowly rematerialized with lifting lockdowns, and the cost of living steadily increased, this surge has since subsided.

But the DIY and home improvement sector is resilient and has many successful franchises. And while starting a window or blind business from scratch would be a complex undertaking, tapping into an existing framework provided by a franchisor is a

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The Prime Minister’s New Year’s message talks about improving the economy, health care, cost of living

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Prime Ministers across the country are using their New Year’s messages to emphasize everything from housing and affordability to healthy lifestyles.

In his first New Year’s message as prime minister of BC, David Eby said he was honored to celebrate a successful 2022 “including a great economic recovery in our province as we emerge from the pandemic.” But he acknowledged challenges related to housing, health care and the cost of living.

He said 2023 would include measures to build a province where people can buy good homes, feel safe, and get access to family doctors.

Danielle Smith of Alberta, who is also marking her first New

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New Jersey Couple Spends 5 Years Renovating $435,000 House, Selling It for $649,000

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After over five years of calling the place home, the couple is putting the four-bedroom property on the market for $649,000.

A bedroom with an Eastlake headboard and footboard, pinstripe bedding with velvet pillows and wool plaid throw blanket.

One of the bedrooms in the house.

Wilfred House


One of the main reasons why the couple bought the house was because of how convenient it was for them to commute to work, Rogers said. But after the pandemic, everything changed.

“Our jobs went full-time remote, and all of a sudden we weren’t in New York City anymore, ever,” Rogers said. “And we started thinking about if there was somewhere else we could live.”

Even though they live in an area with lots of conveniences nearby, including the grocery store, coffee shops, and even bars, it wasn’t the same as being in the city, she said.

“It was a really big shift for us to just be in our home and in the suburbs 24/7,” Rogers said. “So we

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