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BBB: Home sweet home improvement tips for National Homeownership Month | business

June is National Home Ownership Month. If you’re a home owner, at some point you’re probably going to have some kind of home improvement project that you’re not going to be able to do by yourself.

“Choosing the wrong contractor can make the difference between a successful home renovation and a disaster,” said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Central East Texas. “So do your research, get several bids, and pay in installments to make sure you choose the right one.”

BBB provides the following guidelines on selecting a trusted home improvement service.

Solicit at least three bids

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Stettler home improvement program entering final stages of approvals
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Stettler home improvement program entering final stages of approvals

A new program which will allow Stettler residents to make home improvements and pay for the renovations over time on their taxes is another step closer to reality after the May 2 council meeting.

Following a public hearing during the council meeting, where no submissions were received or presented either for or against the proposed programme, the final two readings of the bylaw were read.

The program, overseen by Alberta Municipalities but administered by the municipality, will allow residents of the community to apply to have proposed renovation work done on homes, such as replacing furnaces, windows, or other high-cost

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Home Improvement Disney Plus & Streaming Release Date

Home Improvement Disney Plus release date

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The Home Improvements Disney Plus release dates will be here very soon, and so viewers are understandably curious about when they can start streaming the TV series.

For many, Home Improvement is a blanket of nostalgia, as it’s a show that they grew up with. Here’s when the show is coming out on Disney Plus.

When is the Home Improvement Disney Plus release date?

The Home Improvement Disney Plus release date is June 28, 2023.

Home Improvement creators Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean, and Matt Williams chose many actors who went on to be household names. These include Tim

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7 Bathroom Remodel Tips for a Beautiful Room
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7 Bathroom Remodel Tips for a Beautiful Room

Oh bathrooms and remodeling projects. They are a fun aren’t they? Right up there with kitchen remodels. The bathrooms and kitchens are rooms that are used daily several times and so, when you are remodeling those spaces, it really impacts your day to day while the dust is flying. So, I say, when you tackle a big remodel- do it right the first time to minimize the do-overs. Did I do that? No. I learned the hard way.

Bathroom Remodel Tips

Anytime you are renovating a space- it is exciting and an opportunity to do something different, something unique or

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Is borrowing against your investments a good idea?
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Is borrowing against your investments a good idea?

One of the lesser-known benefits of a brokerage account is what’s called a portfolio line of credit, also known as a margin loan. With a portfolio line of credit your broker will lend you money against the value of your securities portfolio, using your stocks, bonds and funds as collateral for the loan. The larger your portfolio, the larger the amount you can borrow.

Here’s how a portfolio line of credit works and whether you should consider using one.

How a portfolio line of credit works

Many brokers allow their clients to take out a portfolio of lines of credit

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How to apply for a home improvement loan
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How to apply for a home improvement loan

Getting a home improvement loan isn’t too complex, but the process can be intensive — especially if you aren’t sure what type of product you need. Fortunately, your budget and credit score will be the main factors in determining the steps you need to take to apply for a home improvement loan.

How to take out a home improvement loan

Home improvement loans are just like any personal loan. While each lender will differ in eligibility requirements, there are general requirements to be aware of before starting the application process.

Research home improvement loans

There are four main options for

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9 Ways to Update your Kitchen
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9 Ways to Update your Kitchen

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and it is where you probably spend a bit of time cooking, entertaining (and cleaning) everyday – so of course you want to do that in a pretty space. But what if your kitchen is feeling like it needs a bit of a refresh and it just isn’t in the budget to do much at the moment. From fresh paint to simply adding some thrift store barstools and fresh linens- I have got you- today it’s all about a couple of ways to make your kitchen feel fresh on a

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