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Renovate Your Portfolio with These Home Improvements…

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House Renovation

Summer is all about sun, sand and construction. With the longer days comes the sights and sounds of pool and patio contractor trucks. Heavy (and small) equipment became a ubiquitous presence in most North American neighborhoods, in an undeniable sign that construction, home renovation and do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement activities are kicking into high gear.

A pickup in home improvement and homebuilding activity bodes well for home improvement retailers as it pushes demand for their goods and services. Investors interested in capitalizing on the home remodeling activity may consider the following companies and wait for a meaningful pullback to create a margin of safety.

The world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, Home Depot (HD) offers a wide range of products including building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, as well as home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. It operates 2,300 warehouse-format stores as well as

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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

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House Renovation

Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to start. These tips can help.

Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.

To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:

Renovations to help add value

1. Fixing what’s broken

The first priority when renovating should be to protect your investment. If the roof is leaking and threatening to stain your ceiling, weaken the foundation or cause other expensive damage, it’s time for a new roof. If your furnace is unreliable or appliances don’t work, it’s time to

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Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

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House Renovation

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 questions.

1. Is it really a simple project?

If the project is relatively small and simple — think installing a faucet or repainting your guest bedroom — attempting to DIY is probably fine. In fact, it might be a great confidence builder, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer.

But not all projects are as straightforward as they seem.

Anything that involves plumbing, electrical wiring or significant demolition comes with safety risks — for you and your home. That’s not to say you can’t handle big projects, but ask yourself if it’s something you’re truly

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3 Home Improvement Stocks to Renovate Your Portfolio

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House Renovation

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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Helical piles can speed up a home renovation

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House Renovation

Published April 25, 2023 • 3 minute read

Mike Holmes with Jake Ward from TechnoMetal Post installing helical piles to support a new deck being built on Holmes Family Rescue, Season 1, as it is a great alternative to sonotube or concrete footings.
Mike Holmes with Jake Ward from TechnoMetal Post installing helical piles to support a new deck being built on Holmes Family Rescue, Season 1, as it is a great alternative to sonotube or concrete footings. Photo by The Holmes Group photograph

With warmer weather on the horizon, residential construction and renovation projects will increase, and many projects will need structural support. I’ve been using helical piles for years, and they are a great alternative to concrete footings for many projects. If the project meets the proper specifications and certified engineering approval, helical piles can save money and time, which benefits both the contractor and the home owner.

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House of the week: Newly renovated bungalow in beautiful Mississauga neighborhood

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House Renovation


this place: A newly renovated three-bedroom bungalow near the beautiful Rattray Marsh, this home is set on a large lot in south Mississauga.

Prices: $2,288,000

Address: 927 Ingersoll Court

Neighborhoods: Clarkson

Big selling point: The $500,000 in renovations include 12-foot vaulted ceilings, new windows, pot lights and porcelain floors on the main level. The finished basement has a large recreation room and an additional bedroom.

Features:

  • 12-foot vaulted ceilings
  • open concept layout
  • new kitchen with Alegra cabinetry
  • stainless steel appliances
  • new HVAC/central vac system
  • recreation room and bedroom in the basement
  • hardwood floors and stone fireplaces in the basement
  • new deck in the backyard
  • new asphalt driveway

The numbers:

  • three plus one bedrooms
  • two washrooms
  • $8,595 in taxes
  • 83.6 by 120.25 foot lots
  • 1,100 to 1,500 square feet

Thanks to Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc. Brokerage for all information about the House of the

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Who pays for the renovations in Hack My Home on Netflix?

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House Renovation

welcome to Hack My Home, the groundbreaking home renovation series by Netflix. Released on July 7, 2023, this captivating show takes you on a journey with a team of four experts, each specializing in a different field, as they work their magic to transform homes for families in need of more space. Mikel Welch brings his touch of elegant design, Brooks Atwood pushes the boundaries of innovation, Ati Williams constructs unconventional furniture, and Jessica Banks maps out engineering solutions.

The experts of Hack My Home collaborate to maximize space and convert cluttered houses into dream homes, all without the need for costly relocations or extensive renovations. Families seeking additional space within their existing abode can now achieve this through the team’s ingenious solutions. By reimagining layouts and implementing clever storage solutions, every square inch is transformed into a purposeful area.

Netflix’s Hack My Home not only delivers captivating narratives

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The Simplest Way To Keep A Reno On Budget, According To HGTV’s Scott McGillivray

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House Renovation

To follow Scott McGillivray’s expert advice on keeping a reno on budget, you’ll need to “shop around” for deals and consider alternatives, like end-of-line products. End-of-line products refer to items that are no longer being produced or sold by the manufacturer and are offered at discounted prices to clear inventory and make way for new products. They can be found online and by visiting local home improvement stores, lumberyards, and specialty retailers. When purchasing, consider other factors such as availability, warranty coverage, compatibility, and the potential need for additional quantities in the future.

For a kitchen renovation, consider using stone cutoffs for new surfaces. These products are typically sold at discounted prices since they’re remnants from larger slabs. They vary in size and shape so it’s important to find pieces that can be arranged to fit your project, such as an island or countertop. They should also be made of

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Classic 70s post-and-beam home revitalized for indoor-outdoor living

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My House Design/Build and Emphasis Design Studio took it from retro to refined

Published Jul 07, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read

dining room
The dining area is extra airy, thanks to 15-foot-wide nesting doors (by Pella) that open to the outdoor living space. The mid-century-feeling walnut chandelier is by Vancouver’s Propeller Studio. Photo by Janis Nicolay /PNGs

At first, Donna Heine wasn’t a huge fan of the 1970s post-and-beam home that she and her husband Eric ended up buying and renovating in Fort Langley.

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Partial home renovations gains popularity on rising materials prices

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House Renovation
[Photo provided by KCC Glass]

[Photo provided by KCC Glass]

The demand for partial home renovation is on a rise as South Korean families opt for a more affordable approach to transforming houses amid rising raw material prices and labor costs.

According to industry sources on Monday, demand for partial remodeling projects has gone up for their convenience and lower cost.

Partial renovation allows families to choose the areas they want to transform without the need to move out. The simpler home face-lift costs less than renovating the whole space in the house, with a shorter period, which takes one to 3 days.

Korea’s largest furniture and home furnishing company Hanssem Co. said that sales from sliding door construction contracts rose 10 percent between April and May from a year ago.

A sliding door at the entrance, a popular solution to partial home remodeling, costs an average of 1 million won ($764) for installation. Surveys

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