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HGTV’s Shane Duffy Explains How Anyone Can Become A Home Improvement ‘DIY-Er’

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If you’re a DIY beginner and you’re not sure where to start, Shane Duffy has a few easy project recommendations. First, he says painting is one of the simplest ways to update your home. “Painting is easy, and anybody can do it,” he told Realtor.com. “The barriers to entry to painting are just getting a paintbrush and a roller and doing it.” Another easy project? Building wooden pallet furniture, like a bed frame or an outdoor bench, which he demonstrated on Fox News. This could easily be done by stacking the pallets and connecting them with screws.

Once you’ve mastered some of these easy projects, you can then move on to harder ones, like feature walls. “When it comes to more skilled crafts, for example, doing a slat wall, like a wood feature wall, you’re going to have to invest in some tools,” he explained. However, he added, “If you

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Bob Vila and Tim Taylor: Together Again When “Home Improvement” Airs on Disney+

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Headshots of Bob Vila and Tim Allen (Tim Taylor)

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If you’re a fan of “Tool Time” and are ready for more power, you are in luck. Disney+ will soon begin streaming seasons 1 through 8 of “Home Improvement.” Whether you tuned in to watch the series every week in the 90s, enjoyed catching reruns on TV several years later, or have never even heard of the series, get ready to binge-watch it on Disney+ starting on June 28th, 2023.

Our very own Bob Vila made three guest appearances, plus a few cameos throughout the run of the show. Bob and Tim Taylor are ready to welcome a whole new generation of viewers into the comedy that centers around renovation and remodeling projects. All of us here at BobVila.com are certainly ready to marathon-watch our favorite episodes.

About “Home Improvements”

“Home Improvement” was a television sitcom that ran from 1991 through 1999. It starred Tim Allen,

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Tackling a home remodel in an uncertain economy

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Spring is kickoff season for many kitchen remodels, bathroom updates and deck repairs, but recent economic turmoil may have homeowners questioning their home improvement plans.

Spending on home renovations is expected to slow this year because of factors such as declining home sales and values, rising interest rates, continuing inflation and rumblings of a coming recession, says Abbe Will, senior research associate with Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

As economic growth slows down, planning and prioritizing will be key to remodeling confidently. Here are five tips to help you remodel in an uncertain economy.

Even when the economy is doing well, it’s ideal to have an emergency fund before starting a remodel, says Eric Maldonado, a certified financial planner based in San Luis Obispo, California.

“What you’re trying to avoid is starting with nothing saved, taking out debt to afford these things and not really providing yourself with

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Top 3 Home Improvement Stocks of Their Industry

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The home improvement market is growing amid increasing demand for customization, rapid urbanization, and the popularity of the DIY (Do it Yourself) concept. So, it could be wise to add quality home improvement stocks to Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI), National Presto Industries, Inc. (NPK), and Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (BSET) to one’s portfolio now.

Technology and innovation are transforming the home remodeling sector, providing homeowners with an extensive range of new tools and materials to assist them in building the houses of their dreams.

DIY house remodeling and renovations are expected to be in high demand due to the increased availability of DIY home improvement items and the growing popularity of simple add-ons. The global home improvement market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 6.7% to reach $575.5 billion by the end of 2030.

In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act may encourage households to embark on remodeling projects

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The Prime Minister’s New Year’s message talks about improving the economy, health care, cost of living

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Prime Ministers across the country are using their New Year’s messages to emphasize everything from housing and affordability to healthy lifestyles.

In his first New Year’s message as prime minister of BC, David Eby said he was honored to celebrate a successful 2022 “including a great economic recovery in our province as we emerge from the pandemic.” But he acknowledged challenges related to housing, health care and the cost of living.

He said 2023 would include measures to build a province where people can buy good homes, feel safe, and get access to family doctors.

Danielle Smith of Alberta, who is also marking her first New

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3 Strong Home Improvement Stocks to Buy in May

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Rising interest rates and elevated inflation have weighed on home improvement spending as consumers have become increasingly price sensitive. However, with the likelihood of a hike rate pause in sight, home improvement demand is expected to rebound.

Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in quality home improvement stocks, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW), Frontdoor, Inc. (FTDR), and Steelcase Inc. (SCS), this month.

While inflationary pressures and higher mortgage rates have deterred consumers from moving into a new home, undertaking home improvement projects seem more pocket-friendly. Last year, Americans spent an average of $8,484 on home improvement projects, reflecting a 2% increase from the pandemic era, per Angi’s 2022 State of Home Spending report.

However, with inflation moderating over the past few months and a strong labor market, experts remain optimistic about the industry’s prospects. Ben Johnston, chief operating officer at Kapitus,

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Home Depot Cuts Outlook as Softening Demand Hits Sales

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(Bloomberg) — Home Depot Inc. cut its outlook for the year after first-quarter sales dropped more than expected, a sign that economic uncertainty is leading to a pullback in home-improvement spending.

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The company now expects comparable sales to decline as much as 5% this fiscal year — the first annual fall in 14 years — following a bad start to the year affected by lumber deflation and poor weather, it said Tuesday. Home Depot, which previously predicted sales would remain flat this year, said demand was softening more than it had expected.

The first-quarter results show the company’s performance is starting to lag after several years of soaring home-improvement spending that was sparked by a booming housing market and stimulus payments that let consumers invest in their homes during pandemic restrictions. That binge has now begun to slow amid rising inflation and interest rates.

The stock

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Home Depot hits the brakes: Three-year robust sales run ends amid pull back on home improvements

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Home Depot couldn’t keep its protracted robust sales streak going any longer. The home improvement chain reported a small quarter as consumer spending on home improvement projects – which was buoyed by the stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle – coming to a screeching halt.

The retailer posted disappointing sales for its first quarter and lowered its outlook for the year after customers slowed their spending. Home Depot (HD) said sales fell 4.5% at least a year at stores open during its latest quarter, and its income decreased 6.4% from the same stretch a year ago.

Total revenue for the quarter slipped 4.2% versus a year ago, to $37.3 billion. The retailer also cited falling lumber prices and weather-related challenges, including heavy rains in California during the period, to clink its sales.

“After a three-year period of unprecedented growth for our sector, during which we grew sales by over

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Cool down in home improvements across Windsor-Essex: MPAC

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A cool down across Windsor-Essex when it comes to home improvements compared to a busy period during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, which tracks property data across the province of Ontario, reports residential home improvement permits decreased by almost 6.8 per cent in 2022 in this area compared to 2021.

These permits were for home improvements including renovations, additions, swimming pools, sheds, garages and decks.

Carmelo Lipsi, MPAC Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said as a result of COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, people are spending more money on travel and experiences while rising interest rates and borrowing costs have increased prices for construction projects.

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Data showing permits issued for various home improvement categories in communities across Windsor-Essex. (Image provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation)

MPAC reports despite the slow down, overall permit activity in this region is mostly above pre-COVID-19 activity.

According to MPAC, the

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With home improvement projects down, it’s Ikea’s moment

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Aspiring home owners are finding the housing market to be pretty grim lately. With record-high mortgage rates, expensive insurance, and a limited selection of pricey homes, many are staying put — whether they want to or not.

But the bleach outlook could be a boon for Ikea, a budget furniture seller that appeals to people who need to furnish small spaces, can’t spend much and don’t expect products to last very long.

With “people maybe not being able to get into that dream house right now, whether for affordability or availability … they’re looking for solutions that might not be as permanent,” said Michael Brown, partner in the consulting firm Kearney’s consumer products and retail practice. He added that unlike its competitors, Ikea’s offerings work well in smaller spaces. “I actually think the environment is ripe for them to go and expand at this point in

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