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Inflation Is Making Home Improvement Projects Less Attainable for American Homeowners

Posted on April 30, 2023 by

Nearly three-quarters of homeowners are finding projects to be more expensive than originally budgeted, causing some to consider their renovation plans

RIVERWOODS, Ill., April 17, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover Home Loans issued a survey to understand how inflation and higher interest rates have impacted American homeowners’ sentiment around investing in their homes versus moving to new homes.

Inflation is significantly impacting homeowners’ desire to undertake home improvement projects, with 59% of survey respondents choosing to postpone their projects and 26% saying they will reduce the scope of their projects in the face of increased costs. That said, there remains strong demand

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Loan program helping Lethbridge residents afford home improvement projects – Lethbridge

Posted on April 15, 2023 by

Lethbridge has become the ninth community in Alberta to launch a program helping residents pay for energy efficient and renewable energy upgrades to their homes.

The Clean Energy Improvement Program through Alberta Municipalities helps to eliminate the upfront cost of installing items like new windows, doors, solar panels, lighting fixtures and more to residential properties by offering low-interest financing through the city.

Residents can pay off the loan for the span of up to 20 years — depending on the project — which is added to property tax payments. The cost of the improvement must be between $3,000 and $50,000

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Red Lion man wanted for home improvement fraud

Posted on April 6, 2023 by

UPDATES:Red Lion man allegedly took money for home improvement work, didn’t finish the job

A Red Lion man has been charged with home improvement fraud in Lancaster County.

Manheim Township Police charged Jonathan Robert Smith, 26, with two counts of home improvement fraud that date back to 2021 and 2022. A warrant for his arrest was issued Monday and he is still at-large.

According to police, the victims in each case found Smith through Facebook.

The first case took place back on Dec. 22, 2021. It is alleged that Smith received $2,700 to replace a front walkway, steps and

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15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

Posted on April 1, 2023 by

It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. It seems like just yesterday I was taking down Christmas and here we are talking rabbits and chocolate eggs and all kinds of Easter whimsy and fun.

Even if your Easter celebrations are on the small side, you can set a pretty table, add a touch of whimsy and charm and enjoy a lovely home celebration. And today for Friday Favorites- it’s all about a round up of on the table ideas- from flowers to place setting touches to a few tried and true nibbles that are always

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Here’s where to find everything home improvement this weekend in Rapid City

Posted on March 25, 2023 by

RAPID CITY, SD– Rapid City’s annual one stop shop for everything home improvement is now open for the weekend. The 47th annual Black Hills Home Builders Association Home Show opened Friday morning at The Monument.

Homeshow 2 For anyone looking at home repairs, upgrades or leisure items, this is the place. 400 vendors ranging from roofers, plumbers, siding specialists, spas and more are on hand throughout The Monument an in the Summit Arena.

And if talking gutters and shingles isn’t your significant other’s thing, 80 small business vendors are set up in the pop-up market place in the Barnett Field House.

The

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5 Ways to Pay for Home Improvements

Posted on March 25, 2023 by

MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2023 / Northwestern Mutual: Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint or a complete kitchen remodel, home improvements can make a home feel fresh and new again. And, depending on the improvement, it could add value to the house. While some improvements can be inexpensive (a can of paint and a little sweat equity can go a long way), others are a substantial expense. The good news is that homeowners have a number of options to consider when it comes to paying for a remodel. Here are several to consider.

Tap into savings

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Home Improvement Boom Is Over As Inflation, Debt, House Prices Bite

Posted on March 7, 2023 by

US home improvement surged during the pandemic as many people had spare cash and little to buy.
Home Depot warned the boom may be over as higher prices and borrowing costs squeeze consumers.
The retailer’s bosses expect lower demand to mean flat sales and an earnings decline this year.

American homeowners invested heavily in renovating and expanding their dwellings over the past three years. Here’s a closer look at the US home improvement boom, and why

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Amid inflation prices Americans turn to DIY home improvement projects

Posted on March 4, 2023 by

As high home prices and mortgage rates force many homeowners to stay put rather than trade-ups, a whopping 90% of homeowners are looking to make their existing living space more comfortable this year, according to a new survey.

But as inflation continues to drive up material costs, many are turning to DIY projects to save money.

For example, while the consumer-price index, a measure of inflation, moderated to 6.4% in January from a year earlier, the cost of floor coverings rose 13.1%, and the prices of tools, hardware and supplies went up by 11.8 %, according to data released earlier

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