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Manitoba seniors getting help for renovations that make it possible to stay in own homes

Some Manitoba seniors who want to age in their homes will now have access to funding to make that possible, the province said Thursday.

The Manitoba government is developing a grant program to support home modifications that will allow them to stay in their own homes longer. Those projects could include installing ramps, widened doorways, curbless showers and improved lighting, Seniors Minister Scott Johnston said at a Thursday news conference.

“We recognize we have an aging society, and therefore these initiatives are there to help,” Johnston said.

The aid will only be available to households with someone over the age

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02/06/2023

Home Improvement

finding my garden inspiration – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

I’m always looking for garden inspiration. Like most gardeners, I never sit back and say ‘This is finished’, the creation is fun!

You may remember at the end of last year, I had the visit of garden designer Philippe Dubreuil. I love his garden in the Perche, it is a true garden inspiration for me. He came to lunch and kindly took a moment to wander around my garden, analyzing what we had going on, and giving me suggestions for improvement.

“You have to be more BOLD”, he said several times. I nodded vaguely, trying to envisage how this would

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31/05/2023

Renovation

6 Most Expensive Rooms To Renovate in Your Home and How To Cut Costs

Interest in home renovations has dramatically picked up since the onset of the pandemic, which forced Americans to spend a lot more time in their respective abodes. But home renovations are seldom easy or quick projects, and you could be spending months in the process of major overhauls.

Discover: 5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
Learn: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch

Not only can renovations suck your time, they can also potentially drain your bank account. You need to do your homework extensively on contractors and DIY options (provided they are safe), as well as know

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31/05/2023

Home Improvement

Home Renovations That Will Pay You Back

When it’s time to remodel, many homeowners head to home improvement stores like Lowe’s to buy the supplies they need to complete their home projects. It’s a smart idea, especially since the right projects can put more money back into your pocket.

Read: 5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
Advice: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000

However, home renovation costs can be substantial: The typical bathroom remodel alone ranges between $6,620 and $16,673, according to HomeAdvisor. Meanwhile, a kitchen remodel ranges from $14,555 to $40,399.

If you want to choose the

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30/05/2023

Home Improvements You Can Do For Under 00

Home Improvement

Home Improvements You Can Do For Under $1000

Just about any kitchen project adds home value, and putting in a nice backsplash is one that can really elevate the space. This project can go over $1,000 with more expensive materials, but the average cost, including installation, is exactly that: $1,000. This breaks down to about $15 to $40 per square foot. Material is the factor that determines the variable in cost, so if you’re trying to stay under budget, ceramic is about the highest-end material to consider.

The cabinets and countertops are the next thing to consider when choosing your backsplash. You can’t go wrong in choosing something

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30/05/2023

Home Improvement

Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure

When I was growing up, I can remember my dad and grandpa working out in their workshops all the time. In the workshop my dad had, there was a rustic old wooden bench with lots of patina from over the years and I loved sitting on top of the bench to ‘help’ work on projects. My dad would give me scrap wood to cut with a hand saw, pound nails in and ‘build’ something fabulous while he worked on projects. I learned how to use tools early and watched how my dad built things and no doubt that helped me

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29/05/2023

Home Improvement

Home Improvements and Your Taxes

Man and woman homeowners measure wood to cut for their home improvement project. — Certain energy-saving home improvements can yield tax credits at the time you make them.

Home improvements and taxes

When you make a home improvement, such as installing central air conditioning or replacing the roof, you can’t deduct the cost in the year you spend the money. But, if you keep track of those expenses, they can help you reduce your taxes in the year you sell your house.

Improvements versus repairs

Money you spend on your home breaks down into two categories, tax-wise: the cost of improvements versus the cost of repairs.

Capital improvements

You add the cost of capital

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28/05/2023

House Renovation

#DreamTeam linky – 28th May 2023

May 28, 2023

Hi everyone, we are back with another round of the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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I’m really excited to show you our picture book WILD translated into Spanish! It feels very surreal to know that children and grown ups over in Spain will be able to see this on the bookshelves. It’s a bit of a pinch me moment 🙂 *someone pass the cake!

Thank you to everyone who is joining in with

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28/05/2023