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Oxford Home Improvement Agency Oxford City Council

Posted on September 10, 2023February 26, 2025 by mikuah

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Best Home Improvement Loan Rates in October 2022

Posted on August 16, 2023February 26, 2025 by mikuah

Read our guide to learn how to easily remove mold from wood. How to Keep a House Warm in Winter 13 simple things you can do to cut down on your heating bills, save money, and have a warm house. Amy Paladino is a pro at juggling the demands of her job and family. But as with many of us, when it came to organizing tools for DIY projects, she needed a little assistance. While there is a fairly large ‘grey market’ of unlicensed companies, there are those that have membership in a reputable association and/or are accredited by a …

The Environmental Benefits of Proper Septic Cleaning and Maintenance

Posted on August 5, 2023February 26, 2025 by mikuah

Your septic system is integral to your home but can cause environmental issues when improperly cleaned and maintained. Untreated sewage can seep into soil and water, polluting the environment and causing health problems for people and animals.

Clogged septic systems can cause wastewater backflow, which can be expensive to repair. Regular septic tank cleaning prevents solid materials from building up in your tank and causing clogs.

Reduced Risk of Water Pollution

Septic systems are used to safely treat and dispose of wastewater from homes when centralized sewage treatment is unavailable. These wastewaters contain disease-causing germs that must be treated before …

Americans are cutting back on home improvement projects due to rising costs

Posted on July 24, 2023February 26, 2025 by

US inflation hit a record high back in June of last year, making everything from food to gas more expensive. Although things have slowed down since then, economists predict that high inflation could persist until the end of 2024 or 2025.

Despite rising costs, consumers are still carrying on with home improvement projects, according to a survey by Today’s Homeowners. That said, this year’s projects may look different compared to previous years, with many homeowners — particularly millennials and Gen Z — opting for DIY solutions to keep costs at bay.

Roughly 50% of Americans are spending less on home

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HGTV show set to shoot in Wilmington

Posted on July 20, 2023 by

Karen E. Laine and her daughter, Mina Starsiak-Hawk, are the team behind HGTV's "Good Bones." A spin-off version of the show is shooting in Wilmington.

A spin-off of HGTV show “Good Bones” is set to begin production in Wilmington.

According to a film permit filed with the city of Wilmington, the show is set to shoot next week at a house at 807 Russell Alley, near Queen and Eighth streets.

“Good Bones” has been running on HGTV since 2016. In the show, typically rundown homes are remodeled, often with stunning results.

How the spin-off might differ from “Good Bones,” which is hosted by Karen E. Laine and her daughter, Mina Starsiak-Hawk, wasn’t immediately apparent. Representatives of High Noon Entertainment of Aurora, Colorado, which filed the

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Resilient housing market benefits our home improvement, construction stocks

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Home improvement projects to tackle in the summertime

Posted on July 18, 2023 by

When it comes to home improvements, the reason for summer projects is likely to fall into one of two categories.

Either you’re intending to complete projects that make sense to finalize in warm weather like painting, or you’re hoping to get tasks completed before it’s too cold out like fixing shingles.

Summer is also the perfect time to get your yard in a tip-top shape and add new elements to your indoor or outdoor space to enjoy the rest of the season.

5 DIY PROJECTS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME

Here is a list of home improvement projects that are

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Beautiful Antique Cupboard new look

Posted on July 18, 2023 by

Yesterday was a day inside out of the heat… and so, some restyling happened. I originally set out thinking I wanted to declutter some of the china in the 14.5′ long but it kind of took off in an unusual direction.

Antique Cupboard

You see, all those thrifting Thursdays have been adding bits of fabulous plates, pitchers, tchotchkes and the like to the cabinet. Which, is okay in small amounts- but sometimes, it just gets to be a bit too busy looking. And as much as I am a collector and love to have pretty things all around- I do

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