A few days ago saw the end of the third tour of the year, which means that our MFCH Tour season is half way through! So far we have welcomed guests to Provence in April and in June, and to the beautiful Dordogne in May. Our tours are always a moment rich in encounters, in … Read More “Making new friends – the MFCH Tour season !” »
There are new signs of a resilient housing market and a home renovation rebirth with potentially bullish implications for three of our Club names. Shares of Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Caterpillar (CAT), whose tools and machinery are used in homebuilding, have been on the upswing in recent weeks. Additionally, after a lull in … Read More “Resilient housing market benefits our home improvement, construction stocks” »
“Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan downplayed a 2020 altercation between him and Johnnie Faye Cartwright, who at the time was the actor’s secret girlfriend. Bryan, who had been seeing Cartwright for two years while married, was arrested in October 2020 and charged with felony strangulation, fourth-degree assault, coercion, fishing, harassment and interference with making … Read More “‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan downplays domestic violence allegation: ‘Blown out of proportion’” »
I’m happy to announce our August box giveaway! This Box is all about the French love of food and cooking and will be curated around the theme, Bon Apétit. Good food is such a central and vital part of our everyday life here. Sitting down to eat is not only for sustenance. A meal is … Read More “our august 2023 box and a giveaway” »
If you’re a DIY beginner and you’re not sure where to start, Shane Duffy has a few easy project recommendations. First, he says painting is one of the simplest ways to update your home. “Painting is easy, and anybody can do it,” he told Realtor.com. “The barriers to entry to painting are just getting a … Read More “HGTV’s Shane Duffy Explains How Anyone Can Become A Home Improvement ‘DIY-Er’” »
By DeanSeal Home Depot said Tuesday that it expects sales growth to return at a rate of about 3% to 4% per year once the home improvement market stabilizes. The home improvement retailer provided a market stability base case outlook ahead of its 2023 Investor and Analyst Conference, saying it expects the overall home improvement … Read More “Home Depot Expects Sales Growth to Return When Market Stabilizes” »
Spring is kickoff season for many kitchen remodels, bathroom updates and deck repairs, but recent economic turmoil may have homeowners questioning their home improvement plans. Spending on home renovations is expected to slow this year because of factors such as declining home sales and values, rising interest rates, continuing inflation and rumblings of a coming … Read More “How to accomplish home improvement projects in a shaky economy” »
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” »
A home renovation project can be challenging for any home owner, especially if it’s their first time. While some homeowners try to tackle most of the do-it-yourself (DIY) work to cut down on costs, it may not always yield the best outcome. Related Post: How To Choose The Best Flooring Contractor For Your Home in … Read More “The Benefits Of Working With A Professional Home Improvement Contractor” »
I’m always looking for garden inspiration. Like most gardeners, I never sit back and say ‘This is finished’, the creation is fun! You may remember at the end of last year, I had the visit of garden designer Philippe Dubreuil. I love his garden in the Perche, it is a true garden inspiration for me. … Read More “finding my garden inspiration – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME” »