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5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
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5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret

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Home renovations are getting more expensive due to several factors, including ongoing supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation. Many homeowners, however, still seem willing to cough up the cash.

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The 2022 Houzz & Home Survey, published last June, found that homeowners planned to spend $15,000 in 2022 to renovate their houses — a 50% jump from the $10,000 Americans spent over the previous three years. When it comes to home renovations, there’s so

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#DreamTeam linky – 26th February 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 26th February 2023

February 27, 2023

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Joanna Gaines Goes Candid About Daunting Home Renovation
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Joanna Gaines Goes Candid About Daunting Home Renovation

Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines is known for her enthusiasm when it comes to home renovation, but some projects are just a tough nut to crack as the star admitted in her latest edition of The Magnolia Journal. The interior designer weighed in on one of her latest projects in the release, detailing how it took a toll on her and husband Chip Gaines.

The journal featured an essay Joanna penned about renovating a 1913 castle her husband bought in their hometown. She also highlighted these renovations in the latest season of her spin-off, Fixer Upper: The Castle.

Joanna recalled

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The economy is impacting Canadians’ 2023 home renovation plans
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The economy is impacting Canadians’ 2023 home renovation plans

“While some may have the option of shifting their renovation dates around, for those who are needing to make necessary upgrades, this can make for a challenging situation. It’s not surprising that younger Canadians, who likely have less disposable income than their older counterparts, are being impacted at a greater rate.”

With 43% of respondents declaring an interest in knowing more about the various choices, the Leger poll shows that Canadians are becoming increasingly open to and keen for alternative payment methods. Among those respondents aged 18 to 34, this percentage jumps to 57%.

Finance It merchants were also requested

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Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home
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Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home

When a construction and property company were renovating a basement in a client’s Bristol-based home, they stumbled across a piece of history.

Berkeley Place was working on a basement duplex apartment in Clifton when handwriting was found on one of the walls. The notes were recordings of WWII air raids in Bristol, which was a target for bombing due to the presence of Bristol Harbor and The Bristol Airplane Company. There were six major bombing raids on the city, in what has since become known as the ‘Bristol Blitz’.

Bomb Shelter Discovered During Basement Renovation In Bristol Home

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Berkeley Place

The bomb shelter discovery was made while

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Thanksgiving Traditions that don’t have anything to do with Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving Traditions that don’t have anything to do with Thanksgiving

America is filled with distinctive traditions, some may even say bizarre and Thanksgiving is not any exception. Right here in America we delight ourselves on individuality and are definitely inventive. I imply heck, Thanksgiving itself is 100% Made within the USA!

Over time we have modified nearly the whole lot concerning the vacation and it is virtually unrecognizable to what it appears like in its authentic type. Behold a bunch of traditions we affiliate with Thanksgiving at this time that has just about nothing to do with the vacation’s authentic function.

Bizarre. Odds. and Issues that make you go Hmmmmm…..

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Jonnie Irwin shares Mad Men-style home makeover amid incurable cancer battle | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
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Jonnie Irwin shares Mad Men-style home makeover amid incurable cancer battle | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Jonnie Irwin has shared photos of his impressive Mad Men-style home makeover.

Taking to Instagram today, the presenter showcased a “virtually unused part of the house” following a major transformation.

He wrote: “Phase 1 complete. Previously a cold virtually unused part of the house has been transformed whilst in keeping with the original 60’s character.

“The main difference has been to punch through the south-facing wall and create an enormous view onto the garden via a bespoke @alunag_aluminiumsupplier window.”

Jonnie went on: “This idea rightfully had its doubters but I think the gamble has paid off. Replacement windows and sliding

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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home
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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to begin. These tips can help.

Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.

To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:

Renovations to help add value

1. Fixing
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