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9 Summer Home Renovations You Can Finish in a Weekend

31/05/2023 Kartika

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The word “renovation” might be off putting, as many home improvement projects take weeks or even months to finish. However, there are many smaller-scale renovations you can complete in a weekend or less.

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If you’re looking to prepare your home for the summer months ahead, but don’t want to spend a lot of time on a large-scale project, consider one of these renovations that can be done quickly.

Paint or Stain Decks and Fences

“Painting or staining your decks or fences is the best renovation you can do as a homeowner during weekends,” said Tony Adams, home renovation expert and founder of DIYGeeks.com.

Adams said that right now is the perfect time to tackle this project, as drier weather is ideal for dry

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Heidi Klum Gifts Her Housekeeper a Home Renovation on Celebrity IOU

21/05/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

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 housekeeper Lucia’s home in Westchester, California. Since working for Klum, Lucia has become like a second mom to her kids. “She’s been there for me, always, through everything,” Klum says in the episode. “She’s become part of our family. She really is someone in my house that I can’t live without.”

celebrity iou season 3, los angeles ep 314 demo day featuring heidi klum portraits of drew scott, jonathan scott, and heidi as seen on celebrity iou season 3

Heidi Klum renovates her housekeeper’s house with Drew and Jonathan Scott.

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With a timeline of three to four weeks, Klum and the Property Brothers stars got to work to make the multigenerational home—which Lucia shares with her daughter Lorena, son-in-law, and grandchildren—stylish

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Home Design & Renovation – Avenue Calgary

14/05/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

After all, we spend a lot more time at home these days, and it only makes sense to invest in making our homes work better for us. Whether you’re considering a from-scratch new build, a whole-home reno or simply sprucing up the bathroom, local experts share how to do it right. Get pro tips for redesigning your shower or see how a collaborative construction approach that integrates quality design, craftsmanship and architectural products can lead to a healthier, happier home.

A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO BETTER LIVING

Chalmers Heritage Conservation (CHC) and Marvin Canada bring together the best in architectural window and door products, craftsmanship and service in Calgary’s building market.

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home over the past few years. As a result, it’s become plainly evident how important it is to invest in our homes, and make them spaces where we can happily live, work

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Home renovation: What type of reno contract is right for you?

09/05/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Dave Wilkes is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the homebuilding, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, visit www.bildgta.ca.

If you are gathering information for your upcoming home renovation project, you may have learned that you should sign a written contract with your renovation professional. A contract helps to clarify roles, responsibilities and expectations and protects both you and the renovator. But did you know there are different types of renovation contracts?

Depending on the nature, duration and potential cost of a project, a renovator may propose one of three common types of contracts: the traditional, lump-sum contract; the design-build contract; or the construction management contract.

With a traditional, lump-sum contract, the home owner first works with a designer to develop what the renovation will look like. When the

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