May is one of the busiest moments in my year. The garden needs attention, our MFCH Tours pick up speed and social life here gets busy again after the quieter winter.
My favorite time of the day is when I can finally sit and relax and flip through the MFCH Magazine. The May/June issue is a particular favorite of mine because it is full of beautiful homes and gardens around France in the springtime. Putting our magazine together every two months is rather like making a large, colorful cocktail. We always try to include the right blend of interiors, gardens, recipes and in-depth portraits. It is a privilege for me to have this place to showcase so much of what I love about France.
I’m particularly excited about the home featured on the cover. A mini chateau, renovated by designer Arthur van der Straeten, and
Major renovations that cost thousands of dollars are usually not impulse purchases. But the home improvement industry still welcomes the speed and convenience that made buy now/pay later loans popular.
The US home improvement industry will reach $600 billion by 2025, according to Statista. Bigger fees come with bigger risks, which in turn adds friction to the financing application process. But as a BNPL loan gradually revolutionizing consumer financethe opportunities for BNPL specialists to bypass traditional private label credit card home improvement financing – including through wholesalers such as Home Depot and Lowe’s – are huge, according to observers.
While the credit card industry hasn’t taken a hit from BNPL loan growth, US consumer data shows that alternative financing vehicles are gaining momentum, said Jason Barro, partner at Bain & Co. and the founder of NPS Prism, a three-year-old. a benchmarking platform that uses extensive consumer data sets to
The Hawaii Department of Homeland recently announced it will award 23 grants to 14 organizations. $8.5 million will help fund programs, services, projects, and facility improvements at Hawaiian Home Lands throughout the state.
It’s part of the department’s Native Hawaii Development Program Plan. The program’s goal is to enhance the well-being of Native Hawaiians through educational, economic, political, social, cultural and other services.
Grants to help upgrade existing facilities at Hawaiian Home Lands include $1 million for the public charter school Ka Waihona O Ka Naʻauao in Nānākuli for kitchen and cafeteria renovations. And another $1 million will be donated to the Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance for repairs to the toilets and sewer system at the Lanikeha Community Center.
Ke Kula Nui O Waimānalo is one of the recipients of grants given for programs and services in the guesthouse. The nonprofit plans to use $500,000 to support its aquaponics program
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2023 / Ontario Smart Energy (OSE), a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, has announced that it has secured lending from VaultPay, a leading financial lender for home improvement. The financing will enable OSE to accelerate its clean energy projects and expand its footprint in the renewable energy market.
Ontario Smart Energy, Monday, May 8, 2023, Press release picture
OSE is committed to developing sustainable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The company specializes in providing turnkey solutions for solar power, battery storage, and energy efficiency projects. OSE’s projects help residential communities reduce their energy costs, improve their energy efficiency, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The partnership with VaultPay will allow Ontario Smart Energy to offer even more financing options to its customers. VaultPay is a leading financial lender for home improvement projects,
Final Touch Home Improvements is committed to providing clients with innovative and creative designs and solutions. In an update, the licensed contractor noted the top quality of an excellent home improvement contractor.
(Philadelphia, PA, July 2023) In the latest website post, Final Touch Home Improvements shared the attributes of Philadelphia’s most outstanding Kitchen Remodeling Contractor. The crew further noted that they take their relationships with clients seriously, as a family-owned business. They are responsible for producing outstanding customer service with uncompromising integrity.
One of the key attributes that make Final Touch Home Improvements the most prioritized Kitchen Remodeling Company in Philadelphia is that they have all the skills and expertise to deliver the results clients need. The expertise, attention to detail, and strive to deliver quality workmanship. Additionally, Final Touch Home Improvements consistently maintains a positive experience for customers with quality finished products they
Vizio July 10 announced the launch of its next exclusive content series, home improvement show “Clean Break”. Hosted by professional organizer Michelle Hobgood, the series delves into the world of organizational tips and tricks, inspired by social media organizing trends and presented by a top consumer packaged goods brand.
The series, which streams on Vizio’s WatchFree+ ad-supported VOD platform, aims to focus on uplifting stories, showing practical tips that can make even the most tedious chores manageable.
Episodes include:
“Gift of Time,” featuring Hobgood’s organizing and cleaning systems;
“Laundry Day,” which finds Hobgood serving as a personal stylist, sharing tips from closet organization to packing outfits;
“This or That,” which aims to bust the myths behind what’s trendy, and what’s realistic, in addition to providing practical alternatives for different organizing styles; and
“Kitchen Magic,” which showcases ways to escape the fate of a messy kitchen.
I’m excited to tell you about a new book, called French Blooms, published by my dear friend, Sandra Sigman.
French Blooms shares Sandra’s love of flowers, and illustrates her inspiration that comes in large part from the time she spent living in France. Creating a book is an adventure. From outlining the concept to the writing, the photography, and then of course finding a publisher, it feels like running a marathon.
I was privileged to run part of the race with Sandra when she visited me a few years ago. Sandra stayed with me here in Normandy, along with another friend, the über gifted photographer KIndra Clineff. They came to shoot for the book, and also shoot my garden for a magazine, and I honestly think that on that trip, Kindra took the best pictures I have ever had of our garden. Sandra also invited me to write the foreword
You’re ready to tackle your next home improvement project, and all you need is a contractor to take on the job. While it may be convenient to use the contractor who left a flyer at your door, homeowners should use caution when choosing a contractor to avoid getting caught in a scam.
Home improvement scams are on the rise—in 2021, the median loss from home improvement scams was $1,700. Scams also tend to increase following a weather event or during the warmer months. Before you sign any contracts or checks, keep these 10 common cons in mind to avoid becoming a victim of a home improvement scam.
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1. Deposit Scam
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In this situation, the contractor will ask for payment upfront (usually cash) before starting work. Then, the contractor disappears and never completes the project.
A few days ago saw the end of the third tour of the year, which means that our MFCH Tour season is half way through! So far we have welcomed guests to Provence in April and in June, and to the beautiful Dordogne in May.
Our tours are always a moment rich in encounters, in exchange, in discussion and in sharing. There is something special about gathering a group of people who have never met before, but who share a love of France and the wish to see behind closed doors and get a deeper understanding of the country.
On our April tour, the days were a blend of discovering Provence; creating with flowers; shopping for antiques, browsing local markets and enjoying many wonderful meals. As you may expect from an almost uniquely feminine group, there was lots to talk about. I was co-hosting the tour with my friends Sandra
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Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (FND) is the highest overall rated company in the Home Improvement Retail industry with an overall score of 71. FND is up 45.23% so far this year after the company closed yesterday at $96. The overall score measures the company’s performance based-off both short and long term indicators and means that FND scores better than 71% of the overall market.
FND has an Overall Score of 71. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the rankings on FND!
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. is a strong performer in the Home Improvement Retail industry, which has an average overall score of 45. This means that, on average, the stocks in this industry score higher than 45% of the stock market. See InvestorsObserver’s Sentiment Score for
