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Home Depot says it will raise pay for US, Canadian workers

Home Depot said Tuesday it’s investing $1 billion in wage increases for its US and Canadian hourly workers.

The Atlanta-based home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. Starting pay will be at least $15 per hour in all markets.

Home Depot is one of many big retailers who have raised pay to attract workers in a strong US job market, where unemployment is at its lowest level since 1969. Walmart announced in January that it would be raising its hourly wage to an average of $17.50, while Target invested $300 million in hourly

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Get the answers to all of your home remodeling questions at the 61st annual NARI Spring Home Improvement Show
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Get the answers to all of your home remodeling questions at the 61st annual NARI Spring Home Improvement Show

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) — The 61st annual NARI Spring Home Improvement Show takes place this weekend at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Homeowners, or those who want to one day become a homeowner, will have the opportunity to meet businesses and contractors.

Since the pandemic, people have continued to spend more time at home. That means they’re splurging on entertainment spaces and other upgrades.

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6 Easy Home Improvement Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
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6 Easy Home Improvement Projects You Can Do in a Weekend

These quick and easy projects will leave your home feeling brand new.

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Home improvement projects are often synonymous with major renovations and high costs. And if you don’t have prior homeowner or handyman experience, overwhelming projects can take a significant mental and financial toll. But not every project needs to be a huge undertaking. In fact, a few minor DIY projects can make a big difference, leaving your home refreshed and ready for the coming seasons in just a couple of days time.

To brainstorm the easy home improvement projects you

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Self Love- 5 Ways to Nurture You
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Self Love- 5 Ways to Nurture You

February is known as the month of love by many. It is a time when many of us pull loved ones a little closer, indulge in sweets, and focus more on the romantic side of life with those we care for. And February is also a great time to show yourself a little extra love and today is a different kind of Valentine’s Day post- all about Self Love.

Self Love

Showing yourself love is more than just luxurious baths and buying yourself flowers; it’s about changing your mindset to look at yourself in a kind, healthy, and loving way.

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7 Tips & Ideas for date nights at home
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7 Tips & Ideas for date nights at home

With that day full of hearts, chocolates and all things romantic tomorrow- love is in the air this week and planning a simple date night at home can be perfect.

7 Tips & Ideas for date nights at home

Truth be told- I am not a huge Valentine’s Day ‘proper’ kind of a girl. I have shared posts over the years about- Why I tell my husband NOT to buy me roses and What kind of a dessert I am baking for Sweethearts Day.

Valentine’s Day has always been a family kind of a day with foil wrapped chocolate hearts and sweet treats for the kids as well as

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Tim Allen Flashes ‘Home Improvement’ costar in Resurfaced Blooper Clip
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Tim Allen Flashes ‘Home Improvement’ costar in Resurfaced Blooper Clip


Tim Allen Flashes ‘Home Improvement’ costar in Resurfaced Blooper Clip

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Tim Allen says Pamela Anderson‘s claim he flashed her behind the scenes on “Home Improvement” is a lie … but there’s a newly resurfaced clip showing the actor flashing another costar in a playful blooper.

The scene includes Tim and Patricia Richardson, who played Tim’s wife, Jill Taylor, on the popular sitcom. Allen’s dressed in a kilt, and Patricia says, “Hangs long, I just wish it was shorter.”

Allen then lifts his kilt, and while the camera doesn’t show what’s under it, Patricia tells TMZ, “People ask me what was under the

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Top-shelf DeWalt power tools are on sale at Amazon
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Top-shelf DeWalt power tools are on sale at Amazon

Top-shelf DeWalt power tools are on sale at Amazon

These Dewalt power tools are the answer to all your home repair needs. (Photo: Amazon)

Now that we’re over a month into the new year, how is that honey-do list coming? This might be the deal that helps those pesky home improvement projects get completed. We’re talking about saving up to 50% on DeWalt power tools and accessories. DeWalt is a premier tool brand. Don’t believe us? Next time you pass by a construction site, have a look at what the crew is using — you’ll see DeWalt’s trademarked yellow-and-black arsenal everywhere because they’re compact, lightweight and, most importantly, powerful.

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visiting the loire valley – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
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visiting the loire valley – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

For the first time this year, we are taking guests to visit the Loire Valley. This fertile region of France, best known for its spectacular chateaux, is also renowned for its pleasant climate and gentle living.

I wanted to design a tour for our guests that would include some chateaux visits, with a few gardens (of course!), some shopping, a cooking class and lots of good food and wine along the way. This is the foundation, and once I had that, I started adding in other ideas.

Last year, I drove down to the Loire with my husband, to test

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