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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023
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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023

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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Renovate Your Portfolio with These Home Improvements…
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Renovate Your Portfolio with These Home Improvements…

Summer is all about sun, sand and construction. With the longer days comes the sights and sounds of pool and patio contractor trucks. Heavy (and small) equipment became a ubiquitous presence in most North American neighborhoods, in an undeniable sign that construction, home renovation and do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement activities are kicking into high gear.

A pickup in home improvement and homebuilding activity bodes well for home improvement retailers as it pushes demand for their goods and services. Investors interested in capitalizing on the home remodeling activity may consider the following companies and wait for a meaningful pullback to create

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BBB: Home sweet home improvement tips for National Homeownership Month | business

June is National Home Ownership Month. If you’re a home owner, at some point you’re probably going to have some kind of home improvement project that you’re not going to be able to do by yourself.

“Choosing the wrong contractor can make the difference between a successful home renovation and a disaster,” said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Central East Texas. “So do your research, get several bids, and pay in installments to make sure you choose the right one.”

BBB provides the following guidelines on selecting a trusted home improvement service.

Solicit at least three bids

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7 Reasons to Always Have Beautiful Flowers in Your Home
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7 Reasons to Always Have Beautiful Flowers in Your Home

As if we need a reason to indulge in flowers in our homes. We definitely don’t. But if you aren’t convinced that surrounding yourself with beautiful blooms is good for your home and also good for you- sharing a few reasons why you should go buy the flowers today.

It’s no secret that I’m a bit obsessed with flowers. From fresh to dried, or even faux, flowers bring a romantic feeling to your home, a burst of energy to a room, and always seem to have their own way of adding personality to a space. Over the years, I’ve shared

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Tips on hiring contractors for home improvement projects
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Tips on hiring contractors for home improvement projects

Before reaching out to any contractor for an estimate, the Better Business Bureau of Washington recommends you do a few things first.

SEATTLE — With warm temperatures in the forecast, homeowners may be ready to start home improvement projects. Some larger projects may require hiring a contractor to get the job done. The Better Business Bureau of Washington is sharing reminders for consumers to avoid falling for contractor scams.

Before reaching out to any contractor for an estimate, it’s recommended you do a few things first.

“You should look to plan your project from start to finish,” said Logan Hickle,

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Home Improvement Disney Plus & Streaming Release Date

Home Improvement Disney Plus release date

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The Home Improvements Disney Plus release dates will be here very soon, and so viewers are understandably curious about when they can start streaming the TV series.

For many, Home Improvement is a blanket of nostalgia, as it’s a show that they grew up with. Here’s when the show is coming out on Disney Plus.

When is the Home Improvement Disney Plus release date?

The Home Improvement Disney Plus release date is June 28, 2023.

Home Improvement creators Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, and Matt Williams chose many actors who went on to be household names. These include Tim

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Why Lowe’s Stock Fell on Home’s Earnings
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Why Lowe’s Stock Fell on Home’s Earnings

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Lowe’s reports earnings on May 23.

Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

HomeDepot
‘s

downbeat forecast sent a chill through the home-improvement sector and the wider market last week. That pushed down

Lowe’s

stock, though temporarily, and led to lower expectations for the rival retailer’s coming results, slated for early Tuesday.

Analysts had already been lowering their earnings and revenue estimates for Lowe’s (ticker: LOW), which stood at $3.45 a share and $21.68 billion, respectively, last week. However, Home Depot’s (HD) quarterly results led to further estimate revisions, and the average analyst earnings per share and revenue estimates now

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Manchester couple paid for home improvement jobs, didn’t do work
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Manchester couple paid for home improvement jobs, didn’t do work

MANCHESTER — A local couple who ran a contracting business have been accused of taking payments for jobs and not returning to do the work, show court documents.

According to court documents, Manchester residents Jason and Kathleen Lapointe took thousands of dollars from residents in Coventry, South Windsor and Vernon for jobs they never started.

Records show Jason Lapointe has been charged with two counts of second-degree larceny and violation of a home improvement contract, while Kathleen Lapointe has also been charged with second-degree larceny as well as violation of a home improvement contract and failure to refund a job

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