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#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023

July 18, 2023 Kartika

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!

Beach

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

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HGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says

July 9, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

A pair of professors found that home renovation media leads homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness

July 7, 2023 at 7:00 am EDT

A large HGTV camera points at a woman who is covering a vibrant living room with beige paint. — (Masha Krasnova-Shabaeva for The Washington Post)

If you’ve ever watched a home makeover show on HGTV, you know the key “before” sequence. It’s when the camera critically pans over the house and the host points out everything that needs to be fixed. The décor? Cluttered. The paint? cringe. The overall takeaway is that the home is an utter embarrassment and needs a total overhaul before anyone of taste would consider putting a doormat out front.

But what happens when people consider how their own homes might fare under this kind of scrutiny? It can lead to an overwhelming sameness in aesthetics, according to Annetta Grant, an assistant professor of markets, innovation and design at Bucknell University, who

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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

July 8, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

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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Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio

July 7, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio - Interior Photography, Windows, Facade +15

Areas:
195 m²
year:

2022
Manufacturers: ACUDAM, CERAMIQUES CALAF, Fabresa, Gabarro, HEY STUDIO, Laes, Rock, Santa & Cole
Lead Architect:

Bernat Ardèvol

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio - Interior Photography, Living Room, Table, Chair — © Pol Viladoms

Text description provided by the architects. The house is located in Juncosa, in the region of Las Garrigues, surrounded by dryland scenery, where the brown and green tones of olive and almond trees prevail at all times. The building (1914) has a typical typology of the Garrigues area: small width (5m) and great depth (15m), a construction system of local tradition: rammed earth and dry stone walls, wooden

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Ace of Clubs House renovation progressing

July 4, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

TEXARKANA, Texas — The Ace of Clubs House does not have any plans to open this summer, but the historical museum’s face lift continues, and the Museum of Regional History is open to tour.

“This is a massive project,” said Emily Tarr, executive director for the Texarkana Museum Systems, about the renovation happening at the Ace of Clubs House.

Last week, the removal of the plastic sheets surrounding the cupola took place and the installation of windows and frames in the house began. The museum is in the process of doing an entire interior and exterior renovation.

“The exterior is going to happen first,” Tarr said. “In the next couple of weeks, you’ll see scaffolding going up on the entire house.”

Tarr said next the plan is to start painting and patching the plaster.

“It has gone through basically 10-plus years of total neglect,” she said.

Six inches of rainfall

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What expenses can you deduct when renovating a rental property?

June 19, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Rental property owners can typically deduct property taxes, insurance, interest, condo fees, repairs, utilities and other related costs. A rental property can even run at a loss allowing the taxpayer to claim deductions against their other sources of income.

Rental properties: Current vs capital expenses

There is a distinction between repairs and renovations for a rental property, Shawn. Repairs are referred to as current expenses, meaning they are deductible in the year incurred. Renovations are capital expenses that cannot be deducted immediately but can reduce your capital gain upon sale.

According to the Canada Revenue Agency:

A current expense is one that generally recurs after a short period. For example, the cost of painting the exterior of a wooden property is a current expense.

A capital expense generally gives a lasting benefit or advantage. For example, the cost of putting vinyl siding on the exterior walls of a wooden property

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

June 18, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

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

June 14, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

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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Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

June 11, 2023 Kartika

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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Brady Bunch house is up for sale, listed by HGTV in Studio City LA

May 30, 2023 Kartika

House Renovation

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, cook on bright orange Formica kitchen counters and sleep in pink twin beds, according to the listing. Curated furnishings and accessories are also included in the sale.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom Los Angeles suburbs home was listed for $5.5 million by HGTV, which bought the property in 2018. In 2019, the network launched its series, “A Very Brady Renovation,” to show the home’s transformation.

“As part of the massive renovation, HGTV invested $1.9 million and added 2,000 square feet to the property’s original footprint, including a full second story,” a statement from HGTV said.

Danny Brown,

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