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Dog Friendly Travel to Virginia City

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Not every town we travel to is dog friendly, let alone dogs welcoming but Virginia City Nevada loves dogs and invites you to bring them when you visit. After all, the dogs were around during Virginia City’s heyday. It just makes sense they are now too!

From dog friendly places to stay to dog friendly attractions, we’ve got all the info you need to plan your visit to Virginia City with your best furry friend!

Where to stay with your Dog in Virginia City

Virginia City has a couple of great dog friendly choices of where to stay during your visit. This is great and makes planning easy depending on what type of accommodations you’re looking for.

The Sugarloaf

12 cozy motel rooms and a market on site! This family owned and operated establishment boasts “Come in as a stranger, leave as a friend!” and we have to say, they

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Who pays for the renovations in Hack My Home on Netflix?

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welcome to Hack My Home, the groundbreaking home renovation series by Netflix. Released on July 7, 2023, this captivating show takes you on a journey with a team of four experts, each specializing in a different field, as they work their magic to transform homes for families in need of more space. Mikel Welch brings his touch of elegant design, Brooks Atwood pushes the boundaries of innovation, Ati Williams constructs unconventional furniture, and Jessica Banks maps out engineering solutions.

The experts of Hack My Home collaborate to maximize space and convert cluttered houses into dream homes, all without the need for costly relocations or extensive renovations. Families seeking additional space within their existing abode can now achieve this through the team’s ingenious solutions. By reimagining layouts and implementing clever storage solutions, every square inch is transformed into a purposeful area.

Netflix’s Hack My Home not only delivers captivating narratives

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House Renovation

Why People Are Spending Thousands To Renovate Instead of Buying New Homes

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poweroffforever / Getty Images/iStockphoto

Once you buy a home, is it really worth it to sell it and buy a whole new home? Why not just renovate the home you have? This appears to be the logic currently coursing through the minds of many homeowners.

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A new survey by GOBankingRates found that many people dished out a good amount of dough in the past year on home renovations. When asked, “How much did you spend on home renovations in the last year?” 8% of respondents said they spent less than $500; 16% said they spent between $500 and $2,000; almost 13% said they spent between $2,001 and $4,000; 13% said they spent between $4,001 and $7,000; almost 9% said they spent between $7,001 and $10,000 and almost 6% said they spent more than $10,000.

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German Village renovation leads to headaches and awards

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A one-bedroom German Village cottage built before the Civil War has been listed for $1.175 million after being gutted and expanded.

The rebuilt home received the German Village Society’s “Caretakers of the Legacy” award in 2021, but the award was hard-earned for owners Jim and Tammie Fisher.

The couple’s plan to simply update the home when they bought it in 2019 proved to be naïve, Jim Fisher said.

A small German Village cottage from 1860 was stripped to the bones during its 2020 renovation.

“As we got into it, we found out there were things that needed more attention than we thought,” he said.

“We hoped to save the hardwood floors, for example, and found out there wasn’t enough good material to do that, so we took the floor material and repurposed it for the range hood, the bathroom ceiling and other uses. The house also had an original slate roof that leaked. As we tried to fix the leaks, we discovered it was making it

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Partial home renovations gains popularity on rising materials prices

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[Photo provided by KCC Glass]

[Photo provided by KCC Glass]

The demand for partial home renovation is on a rise as South Korean families opt for a more affordable approach to transforming houses amid rising raw material prices and labor costs.

According to industry sources on Monday, demand for partial remodeling projects has gone up for their convenience and lower cost.

Partial renovation allows families to choose the areas they want to transform without the need to move out. The simpler home face-lift costs less than renovating the whole space in the house, with a shorter period, which takes one to 3 days.

Korea’s largest furniture and home furnishing company Hanssem Co. said that sales from sliding door construction contracts rose 10 percent between April and May from a year ago.

A sliding door at the entrance, a popular solution to partial home remodeling, costs an average of 1 million won ($764) for installation. Surveys

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What did people wear in the 1700’s?

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Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101.

What DID people wear in the 1700’s? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk (forefathers and foremothers) were wearing.

Colonial clothing is interesting. It is fashionable and functional. What’s interesting is that different social status is displayed not in different fashion choices but the quality of the fabric. It gets even more interesting because you might think silk would be an indication of wealth but a fine printed cotton might be worth more.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Colonial clothing is fascinating but let’s do a brief overview and then get to the video!

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What did Colonial Men wear

Short answer for men’s colonial clothing? Breeches, a shirt, a waistcoat, and a coat. Top with a cravat and a tricorne hat, add stockings and shoes and voila!

Now the quality of

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This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA

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This Valentine’s Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It’s a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens and you are supporting communities and small businesses throughout our nation. Instant love fest!

We have Valentine ideas for your love, your kids, even your dog and yourself! Every single one honors America in some way and is made in the USA and is considered an American Small Business. Without further Ado… Valentine’s Day, the made in the USA way!!! You’re gonna LOVE IT!

Valentine for your Dog- Made in USA

Your dog gives you unconditional love. And let’s face it, fuzz therapy is the absolute best! Last year, This Family learned from Side by Side which is a fascinating brand of food, treats and supplements for your dog. Side by Side is based on a food system from the

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What Experts Expect in 2023

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Perhaps you’re thinking about completing a few home renovation projects this year, but you’re afraid you might not be able to afford them. Between inflation and supply shortages, prices for these upgrades might surge.

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In 2022, homeowners spent an average of $8,484 on home improvement projects, according to Angi. Despite rising interest rates, 50% of people expect to spend the same amount in 2023 — with 28% planning to spend less and 22% expecting to spend more.

To help with your planning process, GOBankingRates spoke with several experts to find out what they expect from renovation costs in 2023.

Higher Interest Rates, Reduced Demand

“Rising interest rates will weigh heavily on the housing market in 2023 and will create challenging conditions for construction broadly,” said Ben Johnston, chief operating

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Home Design & Renovation – Avenue Calgary

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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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