Tag: home improvements

The most popular home projects are not the ones with the best returns

Posted on By Kartika
Home Improvement
Millennial homeowners shift toward renovating instead of selling, says BofA's Liz Suzuki

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 cases, homeowners may get that money back when it’s time to sell, but more often, these home renovations rarely bring a great return.

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Overall, homeowners are getting just a 60% return on their renovation investments, according to a separate Cost vs. Value report from Zonda Media, a housing market research and analytics firm.

The projects offering the greatest returns in resale value are not new kitchens and baths, but rather projects

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The Benefits Of Working With A Professional Home Improvement Contractor

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Home Improvement

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.

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Depending on the scale of the renovation or remodeling project, working with a professional contractor may be a practical move. Doing so ensures that the project is done right from the start. Even if you have some experience, employing the services of a professional company will provide you with peace of mind, knowing that a team of skilled and experienced professionals will oversee the project.

Understanding The Role Of A Professional Home Improvement Contractor

Hiring the services of a professional remodeling contractor brings several benefits. If you are still hesitant to hire one,

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finding my garden inspiration – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

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Home Improvement

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. He came to lunch and kindly took a moment to wander around my garden, analyzing what we had going on, and giving me suggestions for improvement.

“You have to be more BOLD”, he said several times. I nodded vaguely, trying to envisage how this would play out… When you already think you’re doing your maximum, it’s hard to see what needs to be done to be BOLD. But like a tiny seed dropped into a flower pot, his words germinated in my head, and when he generously sent me a plan for the garden design,

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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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Home Improvement

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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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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