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Four DIY home improvements which won’t ‘add value’ to your home and ‘turn-off’ buyers
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Four DIY home improvements which won’t ‘add value’ to your home and ‘turn-off’ buyers

According to MyJobQuote.co.uk, there are certain home improvements which “don’t add value” to a property at all, and some may even “reduce the value” of a property.

To help Britons make the right choices, property and construction expert Thomas Goodman from MyJobQuote.co.uk, has shared a list of “pointless DIY projects” to avoid.

1. Converting your home to open plan

The expert explained: “Open-plan living spaces were once very popular. However, they are now not a great way to upgrade your home if you’re looking to add value.

“Converting your home to an open-plan design won’t add much value if anything,

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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

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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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The Art of Slow Living & 5 Tips
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The Art of Slow Living & 5 Tips

The Art of Slow Living

When we went to Europe for the very first time- my husband and I noticed that there was a very different feeling in the way time seemed to flow there. That first morning, we were up before dawn ready to go get coffee and start exploring – but Paris was ready to sleep in for a few more hours. We spent the first few days in Paris learning to slow ourselves down a bit. And I say learning– because it was learning. It was a new thing to not just jump out of bed

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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023
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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023

Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your property.

With the sunny weather and longer days, you have the ideal conditions to complete projects efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore five home improvement projects to consider this summer, with a particular focus on heavy-duty tasks where you need help from professionals.

Basement Waterproofing

One of the most critical home improvement projects is basement waterproofing. Moisture infiltration in basements can lead to mold growth, structural damage, compromised indoor air quality and can even impact the value of your property. Waterproofing

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getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
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getting grand with flowers – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

I was recently lucky enough to spend 24 hours in the Loire Valley. We have a tour there at the end of August, and I need to check some addresses – never a hardship!

I had heard about the amazing flowers at the Chateau de Chenonceaux, and was determined to see what all the fuss was about.

I was not disappointed. They know a lot about getting grand with flowers!

Chenonceaux itself is a truly stunning chateaux that spans the Cher river from bank to bank. The history of the place dates back to the 16th century, and each age

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Atlantic couple going to trial for alleged home improvement fraud
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Atlantic couple going to trial for alleged home improvement fraud

Jun. 7—LINESVILLE — A western Crawford County couple will go on trial for home improvement fraud for allegedly bilking a man out of more than $100,000 more than 18 months ago.

In January, the Conneaut Lake Regional Police Department charged Chad Eckenrode, 42, and Kristi L. McBride, 39, both of 3438 Maple Lane, Atlantic, with false statements for home improvement services, receiving advance payment for services and failing to perform work, theft by deception and deceptive business practices.

On Tuesday, Eckenrode and McBride waived their rights to preliminary hearings before Magisterial District Judge Adam Stallard of Linesville.

By waiving their

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Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure
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Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure

When I was growing up, I can remember my dad and grandpa working out in their workshops all the time. In the workshop my dad had, there was a rustic old wooden bench with lots of patina from over the years and I loved sitting on top of the bench to ‘help’ work on projects. My dad would give me scrap wood to cut with a hand saw, pound nails in and ‘build’ something fabulous while he worked on projects. I learned how to use tools early and watched how my dad built things and no doubt that helped me

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