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Resilient housing market benefits our home improvement, construction stocks

Posted on July 20, 2023 by

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Panthers ‘excited’ heading home, looking to respond in Game 3 of Cup Final

Posted on June 29, 2023 by

Paul Maurice said the Florida Panthers felt “strong” heading home for the next two games despite being down 2-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Panthers, who were outscored by a combined 12-4 in losing the first two games of the best-of-7 series, hosts Game 3 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday (8 pm ET; TNT, TBS, truTV, CBC, SN, TVAS).

“We feel that our best hockey is still ahead of us,” the Panthers coach said Tuesday. “We feel that we certainly haven’t controlled the game at times, but in the first

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How to Create a Beautiful Summer Bedroom

Posted on June 24, 2023 by

Summer is all about light, bright and airy- with a burst of warm sunshine and pretty and when it comes to bedroom decor- summer bedroom style is all about that too.

Refreshing the bedrooms for summer is a simple and such a fun thing to do. From fresh linens to fresh flowers – and today for Friday Favorites- I am sharing a few of my tried and true styling tips to create a summer bedroom that your guests (or yourself) will love- along with some ideas for getting the look in your ownhome. Stay tuned for a few changes I

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The Biggest Home Improvement Rebates You Can Get From the Government

Posted on June 23, 2023 by

The Inflation Reduction Act has more than just tax breaks in it. For big home upgrades that use less power, it has some hefty rebates you should take advantage of. From cooktops to HVAC, the two rebate programs that most homeowners can qualify for are called HOMES and HEEHRA. These two federal programs can save you lots of money on a renovation and help to pay for appliances that will cut your utility bill.

HOME rebates

If you’ve done renovations to your home since Aug. 162022 that reduced your energy usage by 35% or more—or if you plan

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Home improvement issues were the 2nd biggest source of complaints in 2022

Posted on June 15, 2023 by

Home Improvement

Here’s how to file one in Massachusetts — and how to avoid getting into that mess in the first place.

The Globe’s Ask the Remodeler writer offers tips for vetting contractors. Adobe Stock

For the seventh year in a row, auto sales and repair complaints ranked first in the 2022 consumer complaint survey report, conducted by the Consumer Federation of America.

Home improvement/contractor issues and consumer debt/credit rank second and third, respectively.

Here’s what to know if you want to file a complaint in Massachusetts.

Start at the Attorney General’s Office. There, you can file a consumer complaint

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The Art of Slow Living & 5 Tips

Posted on June 14, 2023 by

The Art of Slow Living

When we went to Europe for the very first time- my husband and I noticed that there was a very different feeling in the way time seemed to flow there. That first morning, we were up before dawn ready to go get coffee and start exploring – but Paris was ready to sleep in for a few more hours. We spent the first few days in Paris learning to slow ourselves down a bit. And I say learning– because it was learning. It was a new thing to not just jump out of bed

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How to trim lavender topiaries to keep them beautiful

Posted on June 12, 2023 by

Oh those little potted lavender topiaries are such charmers aren’t they? Planted in little pots and lined up on the table or simply tucked anywhere you want a little bit of whimsy and charm. I adore them and I know so many of you do too. And every time I share them- I get a lot of questions about how to keep them looking good. Aka- when they get a bit wild and crazy- what do you do to make them beautiful again. I gave our topiaries a trim last weekend and so, today, sharing a bit more about how

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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023

Posted on June 11, 2023 by

Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your property.

With the sunny weather and longer days, you have the ideal conditions to complete projects efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore five home improvement projects to consider this summer, with a particular focus on heavy-duty tasks where you need help from professionals.

Basement Waterproofing

One of the most critical home improvement projects is basement waterproofing. Moisture infiltration in basements can lead to mold growth, structural damage, compromised indoor air quality and can even impact the value of your property. Waterproofing

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