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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%.

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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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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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5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London
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5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London

June 23, 2023

Do you ever find yourself shimmying to work at high speed with your eyes closed?

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Me too!

*Not literally, obviously!

But, you know… not really looking up and taking things in. That’s been me. For years I’ve been scuttling through King’s Cross station without a pause. And then one day, I discovered a whole heap of things to do with kids. I kick myself now for such a big miss. *And made up for it by doing a grown ups tour of the place which may or may not have involved a lot of food

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#DreamTeam linky – 25th June 2023
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#DreamTeam linky – 25th June 2023

June 25, 2023

Welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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Is anyone else melting?? In true Brit style I can’t wait for summer, then when it arrives in all it’s sunshine… I hide. Behind my fans!

I’m not sure if this makes sense, but in London it’s super stuffy with the heat at the moment. Not like the clean heat you get when you are on holiday, but more the kind that feels heavy and full

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Five Fab Things – 29th April 2023
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Five Fab Things – 29th April 2023

April 29, 2023

Life has been a bit pooptastic of late with the little ones leg being really, really tricky. However, things are now getting better so I really do have some lovely things to share that come to mind right away *finally… she says.

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Here are my Five Fab Things from this week.

1. Getting some greens

Oh my goodness! I didn’t know how much we missed seeing green until we saw it. Now the little is much more mobile on her crutches *and much, much better in general, we were able to take a trip to

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