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The Biggest Home Improvement Rebates You Can Get From the Government
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The Biggest Home Improvement Rebates You Can Get From the Government

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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Beautiful Vintage Bistro Chairs – French Country Cottage
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Beautiful Vintage Bistro Chairs – French Country Cottage

Do you love vintage chairs like I do? I might have a small vintage chair addiction.

I mean, chairs are versatile and easy to change. You can swap them and create a whole new look at the table easily. And there are so many charming ones out there. How can you resist?

Well, as you can see, I didn’t resist and brought home a set of 7 beautiful vintage bistro chairs recently. Each one has a bit of personality in their patina and style & a whole lot of charm! And you might not believe the price.

Vintage Bistro Bentwood

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How to Increase the Value of Your Home
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How to Increase the Value of Your Home

Home improvement is practically an American pastime, with millions of homeowners completing projects each year. while renovations will generally improve your quality of life, many don’t actually provide a financial return.

“In most cases, only home projects that add additional functionality or livable square footage add to the home’s value,” says David Steckel, home expert at home services marketplace Thumbtack.

The exceptions are kitchen and bathroom upgrades, as well as extensive enhancements to the exterior such as a new roof, windows or landscaping because these projects can elevate the home’s feel.

To identify projects that can increase your property value

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Bold Beautiful Summer Table Under the Stars
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Bold Beautiful Summer Table Under the Stars

summer tables

Those bold and beautiful saturated colors are perfect for a summer table setting. Whether you set up for a gathering indoors or out under the stars- using a pop of pretty with bold and beautiful colors is a perfect way to welcome guests and create a magical setting.

Summer Table Setting

This table was inspired by these beautiful coral blooms. I first thought of putting these arrangements on the table and adding a garland to the rock fireplace to echo the look. But while setting up the lion fountain and ivy wall talked to me and so, I decided to

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The most popular home projects are not the ones with the best returns
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The most popular home projects are not the ones with the best returns

Millennial homeowners shift toward renovating instead of selling, says BofA's Liz Suzuki

Most homeowners are planning to remodel at some point down the road, but not everyone will get their money’s worth in improving home value.

Of all home improvement projects, the most popular are sparkling bathroom overhauls, according to newly released data from the Contractor Growth Network, followed by big-ticket kitchen and basement renovations.

In some cases, homeowners may get that money back when it’s time to sell, but more often, these home renovations rarely bring a great return.

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How to trim lavender topiaries to keep them beautiful
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How to trim lavender topiaries to keep them beautiful

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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Goldman Sachs fintech executive Stephanie Cohen to take leave of absence: memo

By Lananh Nguyen

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stephanie Cohen, the head of Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s fintech unit called Platform Solutions, is taking a leave of absence for family reasons, she said in a memo to staff seen by Reuters.

“The past year has brought some challenges for my family,” Cohen said in the memo. “While I have done my best to balance the important work we are doing here with my life at home, I have made the decision that taking some time away from work to focus on my family is the best choice.”

Philip Berlinski, the bank’s

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7 Things for a Beautiful English Cottage Room Makeover
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7 Things for a Beautiful English Cottage Room Makeover

Oh those English cottage rooms with layers of lovely patterns get me every time. When we visited the Cotswolds in summer last year, I felt even more in love with that quintessential English cottage charm and I started dreaming up a new design that brought in all those layers of beauty.

English Cottage Room

Though I am sourcing the elements for the new look yet-and there are many more elements in designing a room- there are 7 things I am planning on incorporating. Sharing a bit of inspiration today for Friday Favorites along with some elements to get the look.

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