How Amberwood at Holland and Lucerne Grand Support Premium Living Goals
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How Amberwood at Holland and Lucerne Grand Support Premium Living Goals

How Amberwood at Holland and Lucerne Grand Support Premium Living Goals

Finding a new place that fits your vibe is honestly such a chore because there are way too many options to sort through today. When you look at Amberwood at Holland versus other spots, you really have to slow down. It is way too easy to get lost in the marketing talk. Just keep a simple list of what you need versus what you want.

Examining the architectural layout

The layout at the first site feels pretty open and airy, which is perfect if you hate feeling cramped after a long day at the office. You get decent natural light …

America’s home improvement boom appears to be over
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America’s home improvement boom appears to be over


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Americans turned into DIY fanatics during the pandemic, beautifying their apartments, homes and condos while they were stuck inside and tired of looking at the same drab interior every day.

But the Covid emergency is over, prices are (much) higher, consumers are growing fearful of a recession and people are spending less at Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Lowe’s on Tuesday lowered its profit and sales outlook for the year, saying consumers were spending less on home improvement. It comes on the heels of rival Home Depot also posting disappointing sales and a somber forecast last week.

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These 6 Renovations Are Worth the Yearly Cost
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These 6 Renovations Are Worth the Yearly Cost

These 6 Renovations Are Worth the Yearly Cost

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How much do you spend on yearly home maintenance? In GOBankingRates’ 2023 real estate survey, nearly 30% of existing homeowners surveyed said they spend between $500 and $2,000 per year. Of the age ranges who respondents, the highest percentage belongs to homeowners ages 65 and over, at 48%.

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It’s OK not to conduct certain types of home maintenance each year, but some types of maintenance and renovations should

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White House pushes for renewal of electronic surveillance law provision | Biden administration
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White House pushes for renewal of electronic surveillance law provision | Biden administration

The White House is stepping up pressure on lawmakers to renew a section of electronic surveillance law which permits the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign persons located outside the US.

The provision, known as section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Fisa), is set to expire at the end of the year. But its renewal is facing pushback from privacy advocates and lawmakers, some citing examples in which law enforcement search requests were misused to conduct illegal surveillance on US citizens.

On Monday, Joe Biden’s administration circulated examples showing the US had used electronic surveillance under section

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5 Whimsical Happy Rooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls
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5 Whimsical Happy Rooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

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5 Whimsical Happy Rooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls
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I received a kind message the other day from a TIR reader who mentioned that she loved how I mix classic pieces with whimsical elements. I loved that she was so observant and picked up on that! It is true, I’ve included a sense of whimsy into every home we’ve ever lived in.

To me, whimsy could have a sense of humor, playful patterns or colors that always seem to find their way into my style. I wouldn’t have it any other way, a mix of whimsical

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How to Increase the Value of Your Home
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How to Increase the Value of Your Home

Home improvement is practically an American pastime, with millions of homeowners completing projects each year. while renovations will generally improve your quality of life, many don’t actually provide a financial return.

“In most cases, only home projects that add additional functionality or livable square footage add to the home’s value,” says David Steckel, home expert at home services marketplace Thumbtack.

The exceptions are kitchen and bathroom upgrades, as well as extensive enhancements to the exterior such as a new roof, windows or landscaping because these projects can elevate the home’s feel.

To identify projects that can increase your property value

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DIY Home Decor: Make An Inexpensive Bathroom Tray Look Luxe
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DIY Home Decor: Make An Inexpensive Bathroom Tray Look Luxe

Everyone loves a good do-it-yourself project, especially when it saves you a ton of money and looks like it was bought at a high-end store. You don’t have to be an expert builder or even that educated in DIY in general with all of the millions of YouTube and TikTok videos done by non-experts who are willing to walk us all through the steps to put something together. This DIY bathroom tray from TikToker “woman.of.gold” is both of those, costing less than $5 and giving that high-end vibe that everyone wants in a bathroom.

How to pull it off

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Cute Half Up Viking Style Braided Hairstyle
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Cute Half Up Viking Style Braided Hairstyle

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Do you like the Viking style braided hairstyles? If so, this half-up style is a fun version that gives you a little bit of the look without it taking hours to create. I love how simple but intricate this style looks. It’s going to change how you look at a half-up and half-down hairstyle!

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Viking Braided Hairstyle

I have always loved the Viking braids, but they are often fairly intricate or use most of the hair on your head. That can be

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