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Home Improvements That Are Not Legal To Do Yourself
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Home Improvements That Are Not Legal To Do Yourself

Home Improvements That Are Not Legal To Do Yourself

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Spending so much time at home during quarantine exposed the pluses and minuses of our properties. The main living space might shine and sparkle, but the bathrooms look old and dreamy by comparison. You’ve probably also noticed deficiencies in some of its core systems, such as heating, plumbing and electrical.

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The desire to repair, update or bring more comfort to our spaces led to a push

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my birthday (yesterday) and why reinvention is still a thing
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my birthday (yesterday) and why reinvention is still a thing

Yesterday I turned 64 years old. Not a big deal, a million people did the same as me. But I published a post on Instagram about reinvention and in answer to a question that I’ve often asked, and it appears that my words hit home.

Here is what I said:

Reinvention is so important. I absolutely believe that our power and our right to reinvent ourselves at any age, is one of our greatest privileges.

When we make the decision to step out in a new direction, we are being brave; we are showing confidence; we are taking risks; and

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What Happened to Candice Olson? Why the ‘Divine Design’ Host Disappeared From HGTV
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What Happened to Candice Olson? Why the ‘Divine Design’ Host Disappeared From HGTV

Canadian designer Candice Olson hosted one of HGTV’s longest-running shows called Divine Design. The home improvement star led the series for eight seasons before it was taken off the air. Since then, viewers have been wondering what happened to the TV personality. Keep scrolling to find out where she is now.

What Happened to HGTV Host Candice Olson?

Divine Design was broadcast in both the US on HGTV and Canada on W Network. Season 1 aired in the US in 2003. Candace’s unique approach to home renovation was a hit with viewers on the network. In each episode, the entrepreneur

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Arlington police arrest 3 men for alleged home improvement scam
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Arlington police arrest 3 men for alleged home improvement scam

Crime

Police said the scam is commonly used to target elderly people.

Arlington police arrest 3 men for alleged home improvement scam

Peter Gilheney (left), Richard Gilheney (center), and Patrick Gilheney were arrested and charged on Friday, Jan. 13 in connection to an alleged home improvement scam. Arlington Police Department

Arlington police arrested three men Friday for allegedly scamming an elderly resident using a common home improvement scheme.

Peter Gilheny, 21, of Quincy, was charged with malicious destruction of property over $1,200, larceny by false pretenses over $250, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and number plate violation to conceal identification.

Richard Gilheny, 18, of Randolph, and Patrick Gilheny, 18,

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Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue
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Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue

A cozy spring table centerpiece idea using a garden statue and a beautiful wreath.

Spring Table Centerpiece Idea

You know, sometimes I know where I am going with a styling and other times- I wing it. I start gathering the things I know would like to use and then spend a little time thinking and staring before moving in a direction. A spring table was always the topic- but this was one of those times where the styling evolved.

Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue

I knew I wanted to use this wreath for a centerpiece – but did not add the statue until I was

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Lowe’s Home Improvement is looking at this spot in far north Fort Worth for a new store
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Lowe’s Home Improvement is looking at this spot in far north Fort Worth for a new store

Lowe’s Home Improvement appears to be eyeballing a site for a 12th retail store in Tarrant County.

The North Carolina-based company with nearly 2,200 stores in the US and Canada is seeking a permit for a drainage study of about 14 acres along Avondale Haslet Road near US 81 in far north Fort Worth.

The site appears to be adjacent to the Walmart Supercenter that anchors this fast-growing corridor that’s already home to numerous fast-food restaurants and apartments.

Lowe’s already has a store in Keller on North Tarrant Parkway, about 15 miles away from the site, plus other stores in

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DIY Dutch Door – French Country Cottage
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DIY Dutch Door – French Country Cottage

There is just something about a dutch door that has a whole lot of charm.

Dutch Doors

Dutch doors have long been something I have loved-

I think the love affair with them probably started with an illustrated storybook that was a favorite to look through when I was little.

And that love has continued along with my obsession with all things home.

DIY Dutch Door – French Country Cottage

and I can’t tell you what a difference it has made in how our home feels.

Though we aren’t opening the top currently since it is a bit chilly to have the doors or windows open in

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Pamela Anderson: Tim Allen ‘Had No Bad Intentions’ in Alleged Flashing Incident | Entertainment News
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Pamela Anderson: Tim Allen ‘Had No Bad Intentions’ in Alleged Flashing Incident | Entertainment News

After claiming in her new memoir that Tim Allen flashed her in 1991 on the set of Home ImprovementsPamela Anderson is speaking out about the alleged incident.

“Tim is a comedian; it’s his job to cross the line. I’m sure he had no bad intentions,” the 55-year-old said in a texted statement to Variety. “Times have changed, though. I doubt anyone would try that post #MeToo. It’s a new world.”

Anderson, who played “tool girl” Lisa on Home Improvements opposite Allen as Tim Taylor, described the incident in question in her new memoir, Love, Pameladue for release

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