People claiming to have been duped by ‘Home Improvement’ star’s crypto scam say it was a ‘gut punch’
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People claiming to have been duped by ‘Home Improvement’ star’s crypto scam say it was a ‘gut punch’

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan attends PS ARTS and OneWest Bank’s Express Yourself 2016 at Barker Hangar on November 13, 2016 in Santa Monica, California.Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for PS ARTS

  • Former actor Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of pocketing $50,000 as part of a crypto scam.

  • The four people told The Hollywood Reporter that Bryan promised to invest their money.

  • However, they say they have yet to see a return.

Former “Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of taking people’s money as part of a cryptocurrency scam, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Bryan’s profile has resurfaced years after

Tractor Supply Is the Home Improvement Stock to Buy Now, Analyst Says
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Tractor Supply Is the Home Improvement Stock to Buy Now, Analyst Says

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Roth MKM rates Tractor Supply stock at Buy.

Bernard Park

Home improvement retailers have had a tough 2023, and their coming first-quarter earnings reports might not do much to help the stocks. The picture, however, could brighten as the year goes on, making some stocks worth considering.

HomeDepot

(ticker: HD) and Lowe’s (LOW) are slated to report first-quarter results one week apart, on May 16 and 23, respectively. Consensus calls for both companies’ per-share earnings to dip year over year. Analysts expect Home Depot to deliver earnings of $3.86 a share, down from $4.09 in the first quarter

‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan downplays domestic violence allegation: ‘Blown out of proportion’
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‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan downplays domestic violence allegation: ‘Blown out of proportion’

“Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan downplayed a 2020 altercation between him and Johnnie Faye Cartwright, who at the time was the actor’s secret girlfriend.

Bryan, who had been seeing Cartwright for two years while married, was arrested in October 2020 and charged with felony strangulation, fourth-degree assault, coercion, fishing, harassment and interference with making a police report. The police dropped the charges besides fishing and fourth-degree assault, and Bryan chose to plead guilty.

He now says the arrest “got so blown out of proportion” and downplayed the events that occurred in a new interview.

“We didn’t even really get

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

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

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

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

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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