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6 Easy Home Improvement Projects You Can Do in a Weekend

Posted on February 17, 2023 by

These quick and easy projects will leave your home feeling brand new.

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Home improvement projects are often synonymous with major renovations and high costs. And if you don’t have prior homeowner or handyman experience, overwhelming projects can take a significant mental and financial toll. But not every project needs to be a huge undertaking. In fact, a few minor DIY projects can make a big difference, leaving your home refreshed and ready for the coming seasons in just a couple of days time.

To brainstorm the easy home improvement projects you

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Monroe County Home Builders Association show set for Feb. 24-26

Posted on February 15, 2023 by

Attendees at the Monroe Home Builders show in 2020 walk the aisles and visit the many tables and vendors with products displayed at the First Merchants Bank Expo Center. This year, the Home Builders Association of Monroe County will hold its Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show Feb. 24-26.

The 42nd Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show will take place Feb. 24-26 at the First Merchants Bank Expo Center at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road. Times are 4 to 8 pm Feb. 24, 10 am to 6 pm Feb. 25 and 11 am to 5 pm Feb. 26.

The event is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Monroe County.

“This year’s show will host vendors in new home construction, home maintenance, remodeling, hobbies/crafts and outdoor living. Get ideas and bring them home for your upcoming projects,” the HBA said. “Spring is coming. Now’s the time

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7 Tips & Ideas for date nights at home

Posted on February 14, 2023 by

With that day full of hearts, chocolates and all things romantic tomorrow- love is in the air this week and planning a simple date night at home can be perfect.

Truth be told- I am not a huge Valentine’s Day ‘proper’ kind of a girl. I have shared posts over the years about- Why I tell my husband NOT to buy me roses and What kind of a dessert I am baking for Sweethearts Day.

Valentine’s Day has always been a family kind of a day with foil wrapped chocolate hearts and sweet treats for the kids as well as

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

Posted on February 3, 2023 by

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

Posted on February 2, 2023 by

Crime

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

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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Our Home Before-exterior – French Country Cottage

Posted on January 27, 2023 by

I remember when I first drove up this old driveway and saw the house that would become our home… do you know what my first thought was?

Back the truck up.

It was not for faint of heart. Honestly, I almost didn’t even get out of the car. But then I shook my head, turned the car off and opened the door. I have shared this story before and some of you may remember just how our home looked when we first bought it- and just how much work was in front of us to even make it livable.

Our

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Vintage Avion Trailer- Floors & Beds

Posted on January 25, 2023 by

Vintage Avion Trailers

It has been a minute since I did any updates on the trailer and the progress with putting everything back together. But- we have gotten some things done- today is all about an update on the vintage Avion floors and beds.

flooring

I shared a peek at the new flooring we were putting in previously. It is a blond wood that closely matches the original cabinetry finish. One of the things that I loved about the Avion Trailer vs Airstreams was the solid wood that was lighter in finish. I love Airstreams too- don’t get me wrong-

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Tim Allen denies exposing himself to Pamela Anderson

Posted on January 24, 2023 by

Tim Allen has denied Pamela Anderson’s allegation that he exposed himself to her on the set of “Home Improvement” when she was 23 and he was 37.

The “Toy Story” actor who was raised in Michigan denied Anderson’s account Sunday in a statement to Variety, which published an excerpt from the “Baywatch” star’s forthcoming memoir detailing the alleged encounter.

“No, it never happened,” Allen told Variety. “I would never do such a thing.”

In her highly anticipated memoir, “Love, Pamela,” Anderson claims that the incident occurred in 1991 on her first day of filming the hit ’90s sitcom starring Allen

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