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Loan program helping Lethbridge residents afford home improvement projects – Lethbridge
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Loan program helping Lethbridge residents afford home improvement projects – Lethbridge

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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growing daffodils in my garden
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growing daffodils in my garden

growing daffodils in my garden

At this time of year, when I share pictures of the daffodils in my garden, in flowers all over the lawn, I always receive emails asking about how it works. So here are a few tips, sharing what I have learned over the years.

growing daffodils in my garden

Why did I plant them in the lawn?

When we first moved to this house, the garden was pretty simple, and the only beds contained nothing but daffodils and snowdrops. I let them bloom our first spring here and then dug them all up and replanted them in the lawn. The snowdrops are planted beneath the

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Porch Renovation-Sunroom Ideas – French Country Cottage
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Porch Renovation-Sunroom Ideas – French Country Cottage

First up- Happy First Day of Spring! I am SO READY for spring and I know so many of you have the same feeling. Winter has been a bit of a doozy and we are starting spring off with rainy weather and snow left over from the storms- but currently, as I am writing this post- there is a little break and the sunshine peeking through is giving me all the spring feelings!

Even though our house and yard look nothing like this beautiful scene right now- today’s post is about the front porch.

Front Porch Renovation Ideas

You know,

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The Home Depot to Present at the 9th Annual JP Morgan Retail Round-Up Conference |
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The Home Depot to Present at the 9th Annual JP Morgan Retail Round-Up Conference |

ATLANTA, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Richard McPhailexecutive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the 9th Annual JP Morgan Retail Round-Up Conference. The presentation will begin at 9:00 am ET on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

The presentation will be a live webcast at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.” The webcast will be archived and available at the same location for about one hour after the conclusion of the live event.

The Home Depot

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Vintage Inspired Floral Art – French Country Cottage
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Vintage Inspired Floral Art – French Country Cottage

It is all about flowers today for Floral Friday- and we are talking about vintage inspired floral art- paintings, prints and reproduction artwork to create beauty with flowers all year long.

Vintage Inspired Floral Art

A favorite for layering on a shelf, placing in a display on a wall or adding anywhere you want a little bit of French country charm- vintage floral art is always a pretty way to bring the beauty of blooms into the house all year long.

I have collected old paintings and art at thrift stores and flea markets for years. I have several old

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14 Beautiful Vintage & Aubusson Style Rugs
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14 Beautiful Vintage & Aubusson Style Rugs

Cozy and warm underfoot- and another layer of beauty in a room. Adding a rug to a seating area or hallway brings more than just a soft spot to walk on – it also brings charm and beauty to your home. While in most of my rooms, I tend to leave much of the floor the bare hardwood- in some places, beautiful aubusson rugs are perfection. And my most favorite kinds of rugs are vintage and antique or at least ones that have a vintage or antique look and feel. We explored all those beautiful pillows recently- and this week,

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How to find a contractor for your home improvement project | Home & Garden
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How to find a contractor for your home improvement project | Home & Garden

Embarking on any home improvement project can be intimidating — and even nerve-wracking. Many projects require a significant investment of time and money, and they can also impact your personal space.

Finding a contractor you trust is essential, but with so much information available to us today, where and how should you start?

Experts agree: Word-of-mouth recommendations and personal referrals are often a great option.

“The first thing I always tell people is to ask friends, family members, neighbors and people who might have had work done — people they trust and have personal relationships with,” says Gabriel Kienzle, president

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Spring Home Show kicks off successful year for many contractors & small home improvement business owners
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Spring Home Show kicks off successful year for many contractors & small home improvement business owners

PEORIA (25 News Now) – The 2023 Annual Spring Home Show continued Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center.

140 vendors from all over Illinois, some as far as Effingham, came out to meet with homeowners to discuss projects they’re working on.

Some vendors offered services like gutter replacements, Jacuzzis, windows and everyday staples like mops and fancy brooms.

It’s the largest home show in the state, put on by the Home Builders Association of Peoria, Executive Director Lisa Scott, says some homeowners come out to plan projects years in advance.

”It brings everything together here under one roof so everything

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