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The 6 pointless home improvements that won’t add value to your homeThe 6 pointless home improvements that won’t add value to your home

July 14, 2023| | 0 Comment| 10:42 pm

three images to illustrate the pointless home improvements that do not add value – on the left, a sunny garden with a swimming pool, in the middle, a modern kitchen with an island, and to the right, a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes and accessories — three pictures to illustrate the pointless home improvements that do not add value – on the left, a sunny garden with a swimming pool, in the middle, a modern kitchen with an island, and to the right, a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes and accessories

It’s easy to assume that the very home improvement you make is sure to add value to your property. But as it turns out, if you’re planning a move in the near future, there are some home improvements that do not add value – particularly if they cost you a lot to complete.

If you’re

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The Best Amazon Prime Day DealsThe Best Amazon Prime Day Deals

July 12, 2023| | 0 Comment| 12:40 pm

Oh it’s that fun time of year when things are on a flash sale and on a big sale at Amazon. I will admit that I might have a wee bit of an Amazon shopping habit-it is one of my favorite places to grab the everyday things and the they have everything things I can’t find somewhere else. Today is the first day of Prime Day – and so, it’s all about the deals. Even better- head over to my instagram and enter to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card- I am giving away 2 of them!

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HGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study saysHGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says

July 8, 2023| | 0 Comment| 10:18 am

A pair of professors found that home renovation media leads homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness

July 7, 2023 at 7:00 am EDT

A large HGTV camera points at a woman who is covering a vibrant living room with beige paint. — (Masha Krasnova-Shabaeva for The Washington Post)

If you’ve ever watched a home makeover show on HGTV, you know the key “before” sequence. It’s when the camera critically pans over the house and the host points out everything that needs to be fixed. The décor? Cluttered. The paint? cringe. The overall takeaway is that the home is an utter embarrassment and needs a total overhaul before anyone of

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Home equity loans vs. home improvement loans: Which is better?Home equity loans vs. home improvement loans: Which is better?

July 2, 2023| | 0 Comment| 10:16 am

gettyimages-1181558112. jpg — Home equity loans can offer solid interest rates, in exchange for securing the loan against your home.

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Whether a major renovation or a remodel, starting a homeproject can be a huge undertaking. But finding the right financing option can help make the process run more smoothly and hopefully minimize the financial burden.

Homeowners today have a number of financing options available, but two popular options are home equity loans and home improvement loans. These loan types carry very different terms, requirements, loan amounts and more — details that can help you decide which one is best suited for

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Home improvement scam suspects arrested in NorwoodHome improvement scam suspects arrested in Norwood

July 1, 2023| | 0 Comment| 10:02 pm

NORWOOD – Be it for solar panels, cable, or pest control… If you have a door and bell, you’ve probably heard it ring by someone trying to sell something.

“I can take care of that for you. Your yard will be beautiful, you live in the corner. It will increase the value of the house,” one Norwood neighbor recalled, of which she heard the offer.

But Norwood Police are warning of a specific type of solicitor, scammers offering home improvement jobs for cheap. Thanks to an alert neighbor, police arrested two suspects Tuesday near Harrow and Albemarle Roads.

“The two

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20 minute Decorating Ideas for the 4th of July20 minute Decorating Ideas for the 4th of July

June 30, 2023| | 0 Comment| 12:23 pm

Today it is all about simple 20 minute decorating ideas- and with this being the week of the 4th of July- I thought I would share a few ideas for adding a bit of red, white and blue to your home and table for any get togethers you may be planning.

4th Of July 20 Minute Decorating

First up- Let’s talk decorating. The best thing about the 4th of July for decorating? It is SO EASY. All you need to do is grab a few of those $1 tiny flags at the market and place them nearly anywhere for instant

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America’s home improvement boom appears to be overAmerica’s home improvement boom appears to be over

June 20, 2023| | 0 Comment| 10:01 am

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Americans turned into DIY fanatics during the pandemic, beautifying their apartments, homes and condos while they were stuck inside and tired of looking at the same drab interior every day.

But the Covid emergency is over, prices are (much) higher, consumers are growing fearful of a recession and people are spending less at Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Lowe’s on Tuesday lowered its profit and sales outlook for the year, saying consumers were spending less on home improvement. It comes on the heels of rival Home Depot also posting disappointing sales and a somber forecast last week.

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Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to DecideBuy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide

June 11, 2023| | 0 Comment| 8:51 pm

Now that we’re deep in the throes of home improvement season, many people will inevitably face a big dilemma — deciding to rent tools versus buy them. Renting tools for maintenance, home improvements, and repair projects could end up being more cost-effective than purchasing them outright, but that’s not always the case.

And also, there are factors to consider beyond just cost. Ask yourself these questions to see what makes the most sense.

1. How many times will I use it?

Renting a tool might result in a lower credit card tab than buying it. But if you’re going to

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