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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

08/07/2023 Kartika

November is for being grateful and celebrating the uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving!

A bunch of fun ‘did you know?’ and Thanksgiving Fun Facts. Have your A-HA moment and then pass it on. (The more you know…)

Because, sharing is caring… Sharable quotes from the woman who was the first lady editor in America and the driving force behind making Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

Sarah Josepha Hale was sassy and tenacious and she changed the world. She wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb, brought you the ‘white wedding dress’, and campaigned to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

You can’t talk Thanksgiving without mentioning the Mayflower. Five million people are descended from the Mayflower passengers. Are you one of them? Here are resources to help you in your genealogy search.

What is Native American Heritage month and how are you supposed to honor it? Is Native American Heritage Month because we only

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Why People Are Spending Thousands To Renovate Instead of Buying New Homes

03/07/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

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Once you buy a home, is it really worth it to sell it and buy a whole new home? Why not just renovate the home you have? This appears to be the logic currently coursing through the minds of many homeowners.

See: 5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
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A new survey by GOBankingRates found that many people dished out a good amount of dough in the past year on home renovations. When asked, “How much did you spend on home renovations in the last year?” 8% of respondents said they spent less than $500; 16% said they spent between $500 and $2,000; almost 13% said they spent between $2,001 and $4,000; 13% said they spent between $4,001 and $7,000; almost 9% said they spent between $7,001 and $10,000 and almost 6% said they spent more than $10,000.

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German Village renovation leads to headaches and awards

02/07/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

A one-bedroom German Village cottage built before the Civil War has been listed for $1.175 million after being gutted and expanded.

The rebuilt home received the German Village Society’s “Caretakers of the Legacy” award in 2021, but the award was hard-earned for owners Jim and Tammie Fisher.

The couple’s plan to simply update the home when they bought it in 2019 proved to be naïve, Jim Fisher said.

A small German Village cottage from 1860 was stripped to the bones during its 2020 renovation.

“As we got into it, we found out there were things that needed more attention than we thought,” he said.

“We hoped to save the hardwood floors, for example, and found out there wasn’t enough good material to do that, so we took the floor material and repurposed it for the range hood, the bathroom ceiling and other uses. The house also had an original slate roof that leaked. As we tried to fix the leaks, we discovered it was making it

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Central Auditor CAG Auditor To Probe “Irregularities”

30/06/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Simple Home Renovation Ideas To Enhance Health and Beauty

29/06/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Your home is more than just a place to live; it is a reflection of your personality and a sanctuary for your well-being. Your home should be a space that supports your physical and mental well-being, providing a soothing and rejuvenating atmosphere.

From creating a calming bedroom retreat to incorporating elements that purify water such as water filters, there are many ways to optimize your living environment. Knowing these simple ideas can help transform your home into a stress-free haven that promotes relaxation, positive energy and self-care.

Home Renovation Tips for Wellness and Beauty

Remember, small changes can have a big impact on your health and beauty. Incorporating these simple home renovation ideas, you can create a space that promotes well-being, rejuvenation, and a radiant sense of beauty:

Embrace Natural Lighting

Maximize natural light in your home by replacing heavy curtains or blinds with sheers or light-filtering window coverings.

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7 Things You Didn’t Know Can Delay Your Home Renovation

05/06/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Couple having problems during home renovations

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Renovation projects can be a lot of fun. They allow folks the ability to get creative, work with their hands, or bring an idea to life. They can also increase the value of the home, improve its functionality, and solve problems homeowners have lived with for years. But, renovations have their pitfalls, and delays can happen.

Whether the home owner is going full-DIY or hiring pros to handle the job, there are common (but somewhat unknown) hurdles to maneuver. It’s helpful to know about the following home renovation delays before picking up that hammer and pry bar.

1. Lack of Flexibility

Multiracial families getting home consultation

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Even if a home owner decides to hire a pro to handle a job, they need to be available to that pro to ensure the project goes smoothly. Not being able to meet the contractor in a reasonable time frame for estimates and consultations, not

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BC Renos Announces Comprehensive Home Renovation Services

28/05/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

PRESS RELEASE

Published May 26, 2023

BC Renos Announces Comprehensive Home Renovation Services

BC Renos, a leading provider of top-quality home renovation services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its offerings to include a wide range of exceptional finishing, painting, drywall, flooring, tiling, and other renovation services. With a team of highly skilled professionals and a commitment to customer satisfaction, BC Renos aims to transform houses into dream homes for residents across the region.

Homeowners often desire a fresh look or functional upgrades to their living spaces, and BC Renos understands the importance of delivering exceptional craftsmanship to meet these needs. By expanding their service portfolio, BC Renos ensures that customers have access to a comprehensive range of renovation solutions under one roof, simplifying the process and saving time.

BC Renos prides itself on its attention to detail, using only the finest materials and employing skilled tradespeople to ensure that each project is executed to the

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Heidi Klum Transforms Housekeeper’s Home on ‘Celebrity IOU’

23/05/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

The latest season of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU” premiered on Monday night.
Heidi Klum teamed up with the Property Brothers for the season premiere.
Klum renovated her housekeeper Lucia’s home for the show, and she was hands-on during the process.

HGTV’s hit show “Celebrity IOU” returned on Monday with another A-list celebrity: Heidi Klum.

The supermodel and “America’s Got Talent” judge teamed up with the Property Brothers to gift her housekeeper Lucia with a surprise home renovation.

As they shared during the show, Lucia has worked for Klum for 17 years, not only cleaning her home but cooking for her family and caring for her children.

Heidi Klum and her housekeeper Lucia.

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“She’s become part of our family. She really is someone in my house that

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3 Home Improvement Stocks to Renovate Your Portfolio

20/05/2023 Kartika

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Young couple renovating a home; learn more about home improvement stocks to invest in with MarketBeat

Whether flipping houses or putting in a new kitchen, home improvement shows’ mainstream popularity has bolstered the do-it-yourself (DIY) market. The pandemic also bolstered home improvement activities as consumers had the time and money to renovate, remodel and revamp their homes.

As the housing market heats up, more consumers remodel and update their homes to boost values. These tailwinds have driven home improvement stocks higher since the pandemic lows. This article should provide additional insight into the industry so you can make a more informed decision when investing in a home improvement company.

Basics of the Home Improvement Industry

Let’s face it, everything ages. Homes are no different. Just like the aging population is a tailwind driving the demand for healthcare, aging homes bolster demand for home improvement companies that sell products and services. According to Zippia, 59% of the homes in the US were built before 1980and 92%

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Row home under renovation collapses in DC, nobody injured

12/05/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officials said that nobody was injured after a house collapsed in Northwest DC on Monday afternoon.

DC Fire and EMS said that a two-story row house in the 3900 block of Kansas Ave. NW “suffered significant collapse” in the back.

“What we found was a two-story end-of-the-row structure. It’s under renovation and it suffered a significant collapse of the entire rear of the building,” said Vito Maggiolo, public information officer for DC Fire and EMS.

Khanh Do, who lives in the row home connected to the one that collapsed, said she was shaken up after seeing what happened.

“I feel a little shocked. I’m still trying to digest the whole thing,” said Do.

Fire officials said that nobody had to

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