Renovations to historic PEI legislation taking longer than expected

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Renovation

CHARLOTTETOWN — Parks Canada says renovations and repairs to Prince Edward Island’s legislature will take longer than expected.

The building was supposed to reopen some time this year after eight years of renovations and repairs, but the federal agency now says that won’t happen.

The conservation project, which started in 2015, has cost the federal government $91.8 million so far, and the bills are still coming in.

Parks Canada has issued a statement saying the bids it received for the third phase of the project were higher than expected, which prompted a new round of tenders.

The third phase calls for interior painting, heritage woodwork and new flooring, as well as a new elevator and upgrades for plumbing, electrical, ventilation and fire and safety systems.

As well, plans call for the installation of green energy initiatives, including a “closed loop geothermal wellfield” to be used for the building’s heating and

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Lauren Kay Sims’s Texas Lakehouse

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House Design

Texas is famous for its unparalleled barbecue, its gargantuan size, and—arguably our favorite reason—the collection of castle-like homes scattered across its hills, mountains, and plains. One such property, a seven-bedroom lakehouse in Chandler, belongs to lifestyle influencer Lauren Kay Sims, who is known for her fashion and style blogging, and her musings on building what she calls “a radiant life.”

As part of her pursuit of radiance, she enlisted Urbanology Designs’ principal designer and owner, Ginger Curtis, to help ensure their new vacation house would reflect her family’s style, without doing an entire remodel. She asked Curtis to outfit several of the key spaces in her new “kingdom”: namely the sprawling living room, primary bedroom, and a hybrid home office and lounge.

“Lauren and her husband purchased a grand, traditional style vacation home and wanted to put their stamp on it,” Curtis explains. Luckily for the Dallas-based designer, Sims knew

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Helical piles can speed up a home renovation

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House Renovation

Published April 25, 2023 • 3 minute read

Mike Holmes with Jake Ward from TechnoMetal Post installing helical piles to support a new deck being built on Holmes Family Rescue, Season 1, as it is a great alternative to sonotube or concrete footings.
Mike Holmes with Jake Ward from TechnoMetal Post installing helical piles to support a new deck being built on Holmes Family Rescue, Season 1, as it is a great alternative to sonotube or concrete footings. Photo by The Holmes Group photograph

With warmer weather on the horizon, residential construction and renovation projects will increase, and many projects will need structural support. I’ve been using helical piles for years, and they are a great alternative to concrete footings for many projects. If the project meets the proper specifications and certified engineering approval, helical piles can save money and time, which benefits both the contractor and the home owner.

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Does Team Leave Tool Time?

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Home Improvement

in 1991, Tim Allen had yet to become the household name behind the voice of Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear or Saint Nick himself in The Santa Clause. Then he was a standup comedian who had worked his way up to earn his own sitcom. when Home Improvements debuted on ABC on September 17, 1991, audiences immediately connected with the antics of Allen as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, a Detroit area man with his own home improvement show called Tool Time. The series was about more than the guy who constantly accidentally destroyed something or hurt himself in his never-ending quest to give a machine “more power.” As the title implied, Home Improvements was just as much about his home life, with his wife Jill (Patricia Richardson) and their three sons.

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For eight seasons, Home Improvements

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Design Experts Explain How to Add Warmth to Your All-White Bathroom

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Bathroom Decoration

The accessories you choose can breathe new life into a room, and like textiles, they’re easy to mix up whenever you want a change. “Think about incorporating natural elements, such as warmer teak or earthenware storage tubes for cotton swabs and toothbrushes, as these small countertop items lend personality and softness to your bathroom,” suggests Black. Play around with floating bamboo shelves, towel racks featuring heavy grain and wicker baskets. If you want to go big, consider vessel sinks that deviate from standard porcelain and feature imperfect shapes of stone or wood.

Texture can be present in more than just the fabric; wall art and sculpture add great volume and texture to a room. “Hanging wall art is also an essential accessory to bring warmth to your space,” explains Black. “It can be a work of art, a painting, or a print or a photograph – there are no rules

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The Allianz Arena will be renovated in the off-season

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Renovation

The magnificent Allianz Arena is home to Bayern Munich, one of the biggest teams in Germany and the world. Opened in 2005, the Allianz became known for its illuminating exterior, the first of its kind in the world, and has the second-largest capacity in the whole of Germany (behind Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion / Signal Iduna Park). The last renovation that our stadium underwent was in 2015 which ruled that the limit was 75,000 fans for league games and 70,000 for other competitions (Champions League and cup competitions), but now it looks like the stadium is set for an increase in capacity:

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Coastal and traditional styles combine in this Montecito home |

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House Design

Even before its recent redesign, this four-bedroom farmhouse-style home had a lot to offer. It’s in the acceptable setting of Hedgerow, a highly sought after, peaceful neighborhood in Montecito between the ocean and the upper village, and it was built on a secluded plot with a stunning garden, and views of the Montecito mountains beyond.

It’s a truly idyllic place to vacation. But there were some interior design challenges to overcome before it became the perfect retreat, as designer Hayley English (opens in new tab) found out.

The homeowners, who have a young family, enlisted the interior designer’s help to create a better backdrop for vacations and casual gatherings with friends, and to improve the sense of flow throughout the space. They were looking for an unpretentious, youthful take on traditional farmhouse style with coastal decor elements, says designer Hayley English, who picks out her highlights and describes how she

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Home Design & Renovation – Avenue Calgary

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House Renovation

After all, we spend a lot more time at home these days, and it only makes sense to invest in making our homes work better for us. Whether you’re considering a from-scratch new build, a whole-home reno or simply sprucing up the bathroom, local experts share how to do it right. Get pro tips for redesigning your shower or see how a collaborative construction approach that integrates quality design, craftsmanship and architectural products can lead to a healthier, happier home.

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Chalmers Heritage Conservation (CHC) and Marvin Canada bring together the best in architectural window and door products, craftsmanship and service in Calgary’s building market.

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home over the past few years. As a result, it’s become plainly evident how important it is to invest in our homes, and make them spaces where we can happily live, work

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Millions of dollars in grants announced for the Hawaiian Home Lands project

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Home Improvement

The Hawaii Department of Homeland recently announced it will award 23 grants to 14 organizations. $8.5 million will help fund programs, services, projects, and facility improvements at Hawaiian Home Lands throughout the state.

It’s part of the department’s Native Hawaii Development Program Plan. The program’s goal is to enhance the well-being of Native Hawaiians through educational, economic, political, social, cultural and other services.

Grants to help upgrade existing facilities at Hawaiian Home Lands include $1 million for the public charter school Ka Waihona O Ka Naʻauao in Nānākuli for kitchen and cafeteria renovations. And another $1 million will be donated to the Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance for repairs to the toilets and sewer system at the Lanikeha Community Center.

Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo is one of the recipients of grants given for programs and services in the guesthouse. The nonprofit plans to use $500,000 to support its aquaponics program

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