Ever wanted to pack your bags, move to a remote island, and dive head-first into a home renovation project? Ireland’s making your dream a reality—well, sort of. The Irish government recently revealed its Our Living Lands pledge, a 10-year national policy to revitalize the islands off their western coast. Per the initiative, Ireland will give … Read More “Ireland Is Giving People $92,000 To Renovate a Home” »
Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101. What DID people wear in the 1700’s? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk (forefathers and foremothers) were wearing. Colonial clothing is interesting. It is fashionable and functional. What’s interesting is that different social status is displayed not in … Read More “What did people wear in the 1700’s?” »
Home improvement is practically an American pastime, with millions of homeowners completing projects each year. while renovations will generally improve your quality of life, many don’t actually provide a financial return. “In most cases, only home projects that add additional functionality or livable square footage add to the home’s value,” says David Steckel, home expert … Read More “How to Increase the Value of Your Home” »
About six weeks after she moved into her Dutch Colonial in Beekman, New York, Alyse Archer-Coité’s excitement shifted to hesitation. Her anxiety peaked when she started reaching out to contractors to start home renovating discussions. “I felt like they would come to the house with an expectation, and then I would open the door,” she … Read More “Home Renovating While Black: The Very Real Costs That Nobody Tells You About” »
The order in which you should renovate a homeHillarys New advice is being provided by experts on the best order to renovate a property after it was revealed that more than half of homeowners have made mistakes, and 36 per cent regret their renovations. Radiator specialists, BestHeating, polled homeowners on renovation habits, revealing that nine … Read More “The order in which you should renovate a home, according to experts” »
They say, practice makes perfect, and professionals know it to be true after spending years trying to master their craft. That’s why there’s usually a clear distinction between an end result provided by a professional—or at least with the help from one—and an amateur, be it making desserts or building houses. When it comes to … Read More “30 Times People Should Really Not Have Done Any Home Renovation Work Themselves” »
The past few years have changed the way Americans dealt with their homes and real estate, in general. Shelter-in-place orders spiked a renewed interest in home renovations to accommodate a new family dynamic of remote work and homeschooling. Then, a sudden spike in home prices and interest rates caused many would-be homebuyers to reexamine their … Read More “How much does it cost to renovate a house? Save, Pay, Profit” »
It’s easy to find online tutorials to help you turn certain home improvements into DIY projects, and you can potentially save money by doing so. But it’s also important to consider factors other than costs and convenience when deciding whether to complete a DIY home upgrade. Before picking up a sledgehammer, ask yourself the following … Read More “Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY” »
The iconic “Brady Bunch” home where Mike, Carol, Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy Brady cemented their status as a beloved American ’70s sitcom family is up for sale. “The possibilities are endless” for a lucky homebuyer — who will be able to ascend from the famous staircase, hang out in the groovy attic, … Read More “Brady Bunch house is up for sale, listed by HGTV in Studio City LA” »
HGTV is selling the “Brady Bunch” house in Studio City for $5.5. million, several years after its televised renovation. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will “help provide up to 250,000 meals for Turn Up! Fight Hunger, an initiative that aims to help kids live with hunger in the US through No Kid … Read More “HGTV is selling the ‘Brady Bunch’ house for $5.5. million” »