Photo: istockphoto.com You’re ready to tackle your next home improvement project, and all you need is a contractor to take on the job. While it may be convenient to use the contractor who left a flyer at your door, homeowners should use caution when choosing a contractor to avoid getting caught in a scam. Home … Read More “Don’t Fall for These 10 Home Improvement Scams” »
Zachery Ty Bryan struggled to find acting work after starring as eldest son Brad Taylor in all eight seasons of Home Improvements. He opened up about the struggles, and the hard comedown of teen fame, in a new interview that details his child-star’s past and present life, which is riddled with legal issues tied to … Read More “Zachery Ty Bryan on How His Life Spiraled Out of Control After ‘Home Improvement’” »
Tim Allen showed compassion for the actor who played his son on Home Improvements for eight seasons in the 1990s, but he didn’t try to defend him. Zachery Ty Bryan played oldest son Brad Taylor on the hit 1990s ABC sitcom. The show ended as he turned 18, and a long profile in the Hollywood … Read More “Tim Allen Says Home Improvement Son Zachary Ty Bryan ‘Corrupted’” »
The home improvement industry has witnessed a boom in the past three years as homeowners looked for ways to make better entertainment and work-from-home spaces. Revamping interiors and exteriors, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for decorating and maintaining furniture and fixtures, and hiring professionals for enjoyable and comfortable home upgrades have been gaining popularity recently. The inflation-ridden … Read More “2 Dividend Rewarding Stocks in the Home Improvement Industry – June 20, 2023” »
The last few years have seen major changes in our lifestyles and spending, and our homes are no exception. Angi’s Household Expense Report for 2022 shows how things have changed this year, and what you can expect for 2023. The single biggest impact on home spending in recent years has, of course, been the pandemic. … Read More “Ask Angi: What are the biggest upcoming home shopping trends?” »
Most homeowners are planning to remodel at some point down the road, but not everyone will get their money’s worth in improving home value. Of all home improvement projects, the most popular are sparkling bathroom overhauls, according to newly released data from the Contractor Growth Network, followed by big-ticket kitchen and basement renovations. In some … Read More “The most popular home projects are not the ones with the best returns” »
New York CNN — Americans turned into DIY fanatics during the pandemic, beautifying their apartments, homes and condos while they were stuck inside and tired of looking at the same drab interior every day. But the Covid emergency is over, prices are (much) higher, consumers are growing fearful of a recession and people are spending … Read More “America’s home improvement boom appears to be over” »
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), … Read More “3 Strong Home Improvement Stocks to Buy in May” »
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 … Read More “Home Depot misses estimates as home improvement demand softens” »
NOVI, MI – They starred on a fictional show within a huge hit sitcom which ran for 203 episodes from 1991 to 1999. We caught up with “Home Improvement” stars, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning at Michigan’s biggest comic convention, Motor City Comic Con . The stars who played Al Borland and Heidi are two … Read More “Talking possible ‘Home Improvement’ reboots with ‘Tool Time’s’ Al Borland and Heidi” »