Smart home renovations on a budget: Tips and tricks from Soo Mill
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Smart home renovations on a budget: Tips and tricks from Soo Mill

Don’t let spring renos blow your budget: Soo Mill experts will help avoid DIY surprises

With a spring just around the corner, many homeowners are turning their attention toward renovations.

But with a rise in the price of supplies, and an unsteady real estate market, the approach for many shoppers has changed.

Ralph Weise, Manager of Retail Sales at Soo Mill, says anyone looking to plan for a project – big or small – should take a few minutes to plan ahead before embarking on a renovation.

“I think when people start renovations, they might have a vague number in

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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the Weekend View- this week, the view looked like sand and surf, family and fun.

Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Beach Getaways

My husband and I decided to take off for a few days this week for a little getaway. We were planning a bigger trip but pushed it back a bit for now. We have a family reunion at our house coming up quickly and lots of storm damage that hasn’t been cleaned up yet. So, we took a quick trip over to Capitola beach and stayed a couple of days for a staycation get away.

Capitola is such a beautiful beach

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Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips
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Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips

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Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips

Get inspired for your home with this summer living room mood board!

Mondays aren’t always the most inspiring day of the week and not a day we look forward to after a fun weekend, but I’m trying to change that with our Monday Mood Boards! I hope our mood boards can be an inspiration to you and your home.

Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips

Takeaway Tips to Bring this Look to Your Own Home:

The mood of this living room makes me feel so calm and serene. I love the fresh, comfortable and

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Using personal loans for home improvement projects
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Using personal loans for home improvement projects

It can

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21 Home Improvement Projects That Are Worth Every Penny
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21 Home Improvement Projects That Are Worth Every Penny

21 Home Improvement Projects That Are Worth Every Penny

Homeownership comes with its fair share of headaches, sure — but that’s what DIY projects are for. And while some might ultimately feel like more trouble than they’re worth, others can make spaces feel brand new, or solve some seriously annoying problems.

Recently, u/hobovirginity asked homeowners to share the “relatively cheap” home improvement projects they completed that were worth every penny, and people had a lot to say. These were the upgrades, big and small, that were totally game-changing.

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“The $25 it costs to buy those garage door magnets, just

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The Best White Paint Color
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The Best White Paint Color

The ‘Best’ white paint color. It’s really more a personal choice and what fits your home. But we definitely have some favorites that have been on repeat for a while now. And since I always get so many questions about what color paint we have in our home, I thought I would share why I love the color and sheen about it again today.

The Best White Paint Color

The Best White Paint Color

There was a time back in the day when I went to Home Depot to grab paint chips to refresh the house. I grabbed probably 3 dozen different ones. I chose

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How Singapore’s “MRT Effect” Still Shapes Condo Demand, Even in a Mature Property Market
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How Singapore’s “MRT Effect” Still Shapes Condo Demand, Even in a Mature Property Market

How Singapore’s “MRT Effect” Still Shapes Condo Demand, Even in a Mature Property Market

Despite Singapore’s property market becoming more sophisticated and data-driven, one fundamental driver continues to influence demand patterns with surprising consistency: MRT connectivity. While buyers today evaluate a broader range of factors—such as lifestyle quality, school access, and developer reputation—the proximity to an MRT station still plays a central role in shaping both pricing and long-term liquidity.

However, what has changed is how the MRT effect is interpreted. It is no longer just about being “near a station,” but about how that connectivity integrates into daily life, commuting efficiency, and future urban development plans.

Why MRT Access Remains a Core Value

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Johnson County renovation project likely going out to bid next month
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Johnson County renovation project likely going out to bid next month

Public hearing on June 1 before the initial phases of the project went out to bid

A rendering shows the renovated Johnson County administrative building lobby. (Rendering from OPN Architects)

A rendering shows the renovated Johnson County administrative building lobby. (Rendering from OPN Architects)

IOWA CITY — The first phases of the Johnson County administrative campus renovation are likely going out to bid in early June — with construction anticipated to start in August — after months of review, redesign and discussions of how to keep costs down.

The $10.2 million initial project includes renovating the Health and Human Services building and the county administration building, which are located along S. Dubuque Street in

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