The 6 pointless home improvements that won’t add value to your home
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The 6 pointless home improvements that won’t add value to your home

  three images to illustrate the pointless home improvements that do not add value –  on the left, a sunny garden with a swimming pool, in the middle, a modern kitchen with an island, and to the right, a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes and accessories

three pictures to illustrate the pointless home improvements that do not add value – on the left, a sunny garden with a swimming pool, in the middle, a modern kitchen with an island, and to the right, a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes and accessories

It’s easy to assume that the very home improvement you make is sure to add value to your property. But as it turns out, if you’re planning a move in the near future, there are some home improvements that do not add value – particularly if they cost you a lot to complete.

If you’re

People claiming to have been duped by ‘Home Improvement’ star’s crypto scam say it was a ‘gut punch’
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People claiming to have been duped by ‘Home Improvement’ star’s crypto scam say it was a ‘gut punch’

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan attends PS ARTS and OneWest Bank’s Express Yourself 2016 at Barker Hangar on November 13, 2016 in Santa Monica, California.Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for PS ARTS

  • Former actor Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of pocketing $50,000 as part of a crypto scam.

  • The four people told The Hollywood Reporter that Bryan promised to invest their money.

  • However, they say they have yet to see a return.

Former “Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of taking people’s money as part of a cryptocurrency scam, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Bryan’s profile has resurfaced years after

Panthers ‘excited’ heading home, looking to respond in Game 3 of Cup Final
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Panthers ‘excited’ heading home, looking to respond in Game 3 of Cup Final

Paul Maurice said the Florida Panthers felt “strong” heading home for the next two games despite being down 2-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Panthers, who were outscored by a combined 12-4 in losing the first two games of the best-of-7 series, hosts Game 3 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday (8 pm ET; TNT, TBS, truTV, CBC, SN, TVAS).

“We feel that our best hockey is still ahead of us,” the Panthers coach said Tuesday. “We feel that we certainly haven’t controlled the game at times, but in the first

Summer Special Occasion Table – French Country Cottage
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Summer Special Occasion Table – French Country Cottage

Summer is always a perfect time for a family gathering and for special occasions. Maybe you are celebrating an engagement or a birthday or anniversary. Whatever the occasion- setting a table that delights is key. And the setting goes beyond how the table is decorated- the location & the areas just beyond the table are also key when setting the stage for a dazzling gathering.

setting a summer table

Today, for our second post on inspiring entertaining ideas for June- I am breaking down a few tips for doing just that- and the best part is that it is so easy to do and

America’s home improvement boom appears to be over
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America’s home improvement boom appears to be over


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Americans turned into DIY fanatics during the pandemic, beautifying their apartments, homes and condos while they were stuck inside and tired of looking at the same drab interior every day.

But the Covid emergency is over, prices are (much) higher, consumers are growing fearful of a recession and people are spending less at Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Lowe’s on Tuesday lowered its profit and sales outlook for the year, saying consumers were spending less on home improvement. It comes on the heels of rival Home Depot also posting disappointing sales and a somber forecast last week.

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

A Flower Garden Weekend View
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A Flower Garden Weekend View

Happy Weekend everyone. This week, the weekend view looks a lot like summer- warm weather, sunshine filled days and blooms in the garden.

Garden Blooms

After a long cold, crazy low snow and atmospheric rain filled winter- the garden is giving us so much love and energy right now. And I am soaking up every. little. bit of it. I wandered the garden this morning before the hot weather and gathered up a big basket of beautiful peonies- I’m obsessed as you know. I spent a bit of time clipping the spent lavender too and will do a blog post

Personal loan interest rates edge up for 5-year loans only
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Personal loan interest rates edge up for 5-year loans only

During the