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#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023

Posted on By Kartika
House Renovation

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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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

Posted on By 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.

Sage and Folly Historical Apothecary

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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These Little-Known Home Renovation Projects Will Give You The Most Resale Value

Posted on By Kartika
House Renovation

When it comes to getting top dollar for your home, you’ll have to prepare it for sale. Often that means cleaning, decluttering, touching up faded paint, tightening loose cabinet hardware, and, sometimes, renovating parts of your home.

Home renovation projects, however, can be expensive and don’t always give you the best bang for your buck. While you may think you need to remodel your bathrooms and kitchen to attract buyers, in truth the projects that enhance home value are often those that improve energy efficiency and enhance curbside appeal.

With that in mind, let’s look at it Remodeling Magazine‘s most recent “Cost vs. Value” report to see which home improvement projects will likely give you the highest return on investment.

1. HVAC conversion

  • Cost: $17,747
  • Resale value: $18,366
  • Percentage recovered: 103.5%

The project that likely gives you the most resale value is installing an electric heat pump in place

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Renovate Your Portfolio with These Home Improvements…

Posted on By Kartika
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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Historic Home Renovation: 6 Tips to Know Before You Begin

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House Renovation

In order to know exactly what she’s working with, New York designer and AD PRO Directory member Elena Frampton makes it a rule to thoroughly scrutinize all the built elements, from floor to ceiling, and all architectural details in between. “Leave no stone unturned when it comes to kitchens and baths,” says Frampton. “It’s always worth looking into what lies underneath. Is there wood under the carpet? Do the fireplaces work? Is there enough power for contemporary systems?” Unanswered questions now can turn into emergency projects later.

The centerpiece of this prewar duplex is a double-height grand salon, which Frampton Co emphasized by adding a chandelier and mirrors flanking the fireplace.

Joshua McHugh

Assemble the right team

Restoring an old property takes all types: planners, strategists, creatives, and visionaries. When scouting for the restoration squad of designers, architects, artisans, and builders, make sure everyone shares the same vision and commitment

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HGTV Selling Renovated ‘Brady Bunch’ House For $5.5M

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House Renovation

By Brent Furdyk.
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A Los Angeles home with a classic TV pedigree has gone on the market.

The famed “Brady Bunch” house in Studio City, which was purchased in 2018 by HGTV and then renovated in a high-rated limited series, has hit the market at $5.5 million.

The exterior of the home was used for establishing shots in the beloved sitcom. After HGTV bought the home — paying $3.5 million — the network assembled members of the series’ cast for “A Very Brady Renovation”, which followed their efforts as they made the home’s interior resemble that depicted on the show (which wasn’t filmed in a house, but on a studio soundstage).

READ MORE: ‘Brady Bunch’ Stars Come Together To Talk Renovating The Iconic Home For New HGTV Show

During the course of those extensive renovations, which reportedly cost an additional $1.9 million, the

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Keltie Knight’s Re-Done Bathroom Will Inspire Your Home Renovations

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House Renovation

You’re invited to be part of this lady gang’s at-home spa.

With a schedule as busy as E! News‘ chief correspondent Keltie Knight‘s, it’s no surprise she transformed her bathroom into an oasis. the LADYGANG podcast host’s space offers a calming ambiance with light Beachwood cabinetry, an Earthy-tone marble wall, modern appliances and floral décor. Plus, she also included glamorous touches.

Keltie’s vanity set-up not only adds extra oomph to her bathroom, but it’s the perfect area to get camera-ready.

“I spent a lot of time getting glam done at my house,” she explained, “so it was my dream to have my own ‘glam room’ like all the Real Housewives have.”

The dream-like experience doesn’t stop there.

“We placed upright lighting on a dimmer behind the tub, so it really becomes a mini-spa at night when I soak,” the 41-year-old shared. “Throughout the space, we used Delta taps

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Row home under renovation collapses in DC, nobody injured

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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.

Images courtesy of 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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After 30 years, volunteers are ready to unveil the renovated Lisbon Opera House – InForum

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House Renovation

LISBON, ND — Snuggled in the Sheyenne River Valley, Lisbon’s main street is all abuzz. The renovated Lisbon Opera House is about to host a performance of the melodrama “Millie Monka and the Salmon Cannery.”

The opera house first opened in 1889. The idea for the latest production came as a suggestion from two women from New York who were visiting their mother, who lived in Lisbon. They started in June and finished in January. It costs $20,000.

“They got everything up and running with raising money and getting blueprints done, and getting the building built, and by December they were putting on a production,” said Opera House volunteer Doneen Fraase.

In the early 1900s, farm families drove horses and buggies to watch traveling performers.

“It sure brought a lot of people in, you know,” said Opera House volunteer David Olson.

“They carried all the musical instruments, and props and

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