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.
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
I am a sucker for something that needs a little bit of love. I see the potential for a fault. Meaning- I look at something that someone fell out of love with or forgot about and no longer needs and see all the things that it could become. Our house is a great example of that. Though, the house definitely needed a lot more than a little bit of love.
But old furniture and pieces with history always talk to me too. And when I find something with carvings, fluted legs, beautiful old patina – I love them. And if
Home Improvement
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
When you’re selling your house, it’s no secret that curb appeal is the key to making a great first impression.
Spiffing up your landscaping and creating appealing outdoor spaces are two top ways to boost your home’s curb appeal. But what if you have brown spots, brown hedges, or even an entirely brown lawn—and the first open house is next week?
Well, there’s a short-term fix that can turn your yard green overnight: turf paint.
“Lawn paint is a water-based, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly solution specifically formulated to give the grass a vibrant green color,” says Gene Caballero, founder
Peonies in the garden sounds so delightful doesn’t it? Peonies are one of my favorite blooms- and they are often on repeat over here during the most wonderful time of spring- Peony season.
This year, the peonies are blooming away beautifully right now and I am mildly obsessed with how pretty those layers of lovely look mingling with the rest of the garden. Today I am sharing a few peeks of how the garden is growing in this year and a bit more about our peonies.
Can you even with how pretty this basket full of
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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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
BOCA RATON and MIAMI, Fla., May 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Construct CRM by Pro Platforms, a construction management and financing software platform, has announced the launch of its free version of the platform. The platform includes CRM, project management, scheduling and dispatch, payroll tracking, contracts, invoices, and pre-sale and point of sale homeowner project financing.
The paid version of the platform is currently being used by contractors from all 50 states across 30+ trades, including HVAC, roofing, and remodeling. Since its launch this year, over $34 million in projects have been created, and over $14 million in invoices and
