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” »
©Shutterstock.com It’s no secret that home renovations involve a lot of time — and a lot of money. Whether you’re dreaming of a new kitchen or want to remodel your bathroom, experts agree you will need to conduct thorough research on the extent of the project and the cost, as it will probably take a … Read More “How To Predict Costs for Your Annual Home Renovations” »
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” »
Tim Graham/Getty Images Building and renovating a home can be shockingly expensive. While individual items may not seem too expensive, every little doorknob, cabinet hinge, and floor tile add up to one costly and time-consuming project. It’s tempting to want to save money however you can on your building renovation, but how can you cut … Read More “Why You Should Check Secondhand Stores To Save Money On Your Home 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, … Read More “Brady Bunch house is up for sale, listed by HGTV in Studio City LA” »
PRESS RELEASE Published May 26, 2023
Heidi Klum’s housekeeper of 17 years has always had her back. Now the model and TV host is showing appreciation for her housekeeper in a big way: She surprised her with a life-changing home renovation. During a new episode of HGTV’s Celebrity IOUs, Klum teamed up with Drew and Jonathan Scott to completely transform her … Read More “Heidi Klum Gifts Her Housekeeper a Home Renovation on Celebrity IOU” »
What is a Whirligig Toy? The word whirligig derives from two Middle English words: whirlen (to whirl) and gigg (top), or literally “to whirl a top”. So the gist of the whirligig toy then is basically to use a scientific force (in our case we create it) to get the thing whirling and then we … Read More “Make Your Own Whirlig Toy” »
For the first time in three years, Ontarians are spending less money on home improvements after reaching all-time highs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Officials with MPAC told CTV News that home renovations are down across the province, but note that doesn’t appear to be the case in … Read More “Renovation permit numbers are still strong in Windsor-Essex” »