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Take a Walking Tour of Historic Genoa Nevada

22/07/2024 Kartika

Spend a perfect day and take a walking tour and discover historic Genoa Nevada. Park your car (anywhere is a good spot really) and start your visit at the park with the reconstructed 1851 trading post. You can’t miss it…it’s smack dab in the middle of beautiful peaceful historic Genoa.

A Brief History of Genoa Nevada

Genoa is the site of the first non-native permanent settlement in Nevada. Starting as a trading post in 1850 along the California Trail, Genoa provided supplies to travelers before crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Often cited as beginning in 1851, that is because that is when the second and ‘permanent’ trading post was built. That one grew to include a blacksmith shop, livery, flour and saw mills… and voila.. a town was born!

Genoa has another claim to fame as it was a stop for the pony express. Each year that is honored and

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Homeowners easily influenced by property renovation shows: Study

20/07/2023 Kartika

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CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Home makeover shows might influence owners to make choices that prioritize future buyers instead of what makes them happy in the present, a new study first reported in the Washington Post found.

Dr. Annetta Grant, an assistant professor of markets, innovation and design at Bucknell University, took a closer look at this with Jay Handelman, an associate professor of marketing at the Smith School of Business.

Grant’s research looked into how this type of media is making homeowners worried about being judged or scrutinized and how some go the neutral route while renovating and decorating instead of making bolder choices that express who they are.

After talking to 17 homeowners doing renovations, Grant found most of them wanted to make smart choices so their homes could be worth more down the line.

Grant and Handelman

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#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023

18/07/2023 Kartika

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July 9, 2023

Hello and a warm sunny welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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How is everyone? It’s super busy for us at the moment. School is coming to a close for the summer holidays, and just as it feels like it’s a good time to pull on those shorts and have an ice cream… working is hugely slim up as we head into the busiest time of the year. Ekk!!

This week I’m linking up with an older post all about slowing down, taking in the moment and simply enjoying what’s right in front of you. *Yes, I need to take a leaf out of my own book haha!

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Thank you to everyone who is joining in with our little community. Please do REMEMBER

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Delivering Excellence in Home Improvement Solutions for Northern Michigan Homeowners

14/07/2023 Kartika

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PRESS RELEASE

Published July 7, 2023

Eagle Home Renovation: Delivering Excellence in Home Improvement Solutions for Northern Michigan Homeowners

The logo for Eagle Home Renovation in Traverse City, MI features an intricate eagle silhouette, symbolizing strength and precision. With a blend of modern and traditional elements, the logo represents the company’s commitment to craftsmanship and delivering high-quality home renovation services.

Traverse City, MI – Eagle Home Renovation, a leading provider of roofing, decking, siding, and window replacement services, continues to make its mark in the Northern Michigan region with its unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

With a team consisting of 100% Northern Michigan employees and installation crews, Eagle Home Renovation has established itself as a trusted name in the local home improvement industry. Their mission is clear: to provide Northern Michigan homeowners with top-tier solutions that meet their unique needs while ensuring long-lasting durability and aesthetic appeal.

As a testament to their dedication to customer satisfaction, Eagle Home

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These Little-Known Home Renovation Projects Will Give You The Most Resale Value

27/06/2023 Kartika

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When it comes to getting top dollar for your home, you’ll have to prepare it for sale. Often that means cleaning, decluttering, touching up faded paint, tightening loose cabinet hardware, and, sometimes, renovating parts of your home.

Home renovation projects, however, can be expensive and don’t always give you the best bang for your buck. While you may think you need to remodel your bathrooms and kitchen to attract buyers, in truth the projects that enhance home value are often those that improve energy efficiency and enhance curbside appeal.

With that in mind, let’s look at it Remodeling Magazine‘s most recent “Cost vs. Value” report to see which home improvement projects will likely give you the highest return on investment.

1. HVAC conversion

Cost: $17,747
Resale value: $18,366
Percentage recovered: 103.5%

The project that likely gives you the most resale value is installing an electric heat pump in place

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How to Increase the Value of Your Home

21/06/2023 Kartika

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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 at home services marketplace Thumbtack.

The exceptions are kitchen and bathroom upgrades, as well as extensive enhancements to the exterior such as a new roof, windows or landscaping because these projects can elevate the home’s feel.

To identify projects that can increase your property value when you sell—or at least save you money while you live there—we spoke to home improvement experts and shifted through return-on-investment data. Below, a look at five popular home improvements and tips to make sure they pay off.

Do solar panels increase home value?

Interest in solar has been growing

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The order in which you should renovate a home, according to experts

18/06/2023 Kartika

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order of home renovation — 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 in 10 have taken on a renovation project since 2020. According to the research, more than a third of homeowners will spend up to £10,000 tackling renovations, so it is a costly project to get wrong.

“When renovating a home, it can be confusing to know what to focus on and what will add value,” says John Lawless of BestHeating. ‘Write down the order of plans and priorities as this will provide a list to stick to, and budgets can be set for each change. If the transformation involves structural or electrical wiring work,

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How much does it cost to renovate a house? Save, Pay, Profit

14/06/2023 Kartika

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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 plans to purchase a home. For many, the best option became home renovation instead.

As this trend continues, it’s very possible that you might be in the same boat—planning to renovate your home. This will naturally bring you to the next phase in your research, which determines the cost to do so.

If you’d like to get a sense of what it costs to renovate a home in 2023, we’ll break down the average costs for different projects and return on investment (ROI) to help you determine if a home improvement project makes sense to

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Modern Luxury: Innovative Design Ideas for Your Upscale Home Renovation

29/05/2023 Kartika

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Everyone wants to make their living space comfortable, bright and luxurious. And to achieve balance and transform your household into an oasis of luxury and relaxation, you will have to choose a good contractor. If you googled terms such as “Calgary renovations”, but you are confused by the abundance of information and possibilities, don’t worry, we got you.

If you want to repurpose, enrich or expand a certain space with certain interventions, you will need the help of experts.

Modern design implies and is based on effective simplicity with indispensable functionality. The vast majority of modern homes have clean lines and open space, and are as free of designer “mess” as possible, while still making the ambiance comfortable and functional.

Luxury Home Aesthetics

Modernist aesthetics are not limited to a certain style, because contemporary furniture and decoration should have the personal style and preferences of the home owner. What is

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Keltie Knight’s Re-Done Bathroom Will Inspire Your Home Renovations

25/05/2023 Kartika

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You’re invited to be part of this lady gang’s at-home spa.

With a schedule as busy as E! News‘ chief correspondent Keltie Knight‘s, it’s no surprise she transformed her bathroom into an oasis. the LADYGANG podcast host’s space offers a calming ambiance with light Beachwood cabinetry, an Earthy-tone marble wall, modern appliances and floral décor. Plus, she also included glamorous touches.

Keltie’s vanity set-up not only adds extra oomph to her bathroom, but it’s the perfect area to get camera-ready.

“I spent a lot of time getting glam done at my house,” she explained, “so it was my dream to have my own ‘glam room’ like all the Real Housewives have.”

The dream-like experience doesn’t stop there.

“We placed upright lighting on a dimmer behind the tub, so it really becomes a mini-spa at night when I soak,” the 41-year-old shared. “Throughout the space, we used Delta taps

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