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Manitoba seniors getting help for renovations that make it possible to stay in own homes

Some Manitoba seniors who want to age in their homes will now have access to funding to make that possible, the province said Thursday.

The Manitoba government is developing a grant program to support home modifications that will allow them to stay in their own homes longer. Those projects could include installing ramps, widened doorways, curbless showers and improved lighting, Seniors Minister Scott Johnston said at a Thursday news conference.

“We recognize we have an aging society, and therefore these initiatives are there to help,” Johnston said.

The aid will only be available to households with someone over the age

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02/06/2023

House Renovation

6 Simple Home Renovations You Won’t Regret

Your home is great, but you’d like to freshen it up a bit. While a major renovation isn’t part of the plan right now, you’re hoping to do a few small improvements that make a big difference.

Maybe you’re planning to sell your home in the not-so-distant future. However, it’s also possible that you just want to upgrade your space for your family.

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If this is your plan, you’re certainly not alone. Nearly 3

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21/05/2023

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#DreamTeam linky – 14th May 2023

May 15, 2023

Hello and welcome back 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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How is everyone? It was lovely to catch up over the last two weeks. – Everyone has been so busy!

I’ve been tinkering about with the look of the blog. Just a few little bits and bobs… in between writing, writing and more writing. I’m working on a picture book idea at the moment that’s got away from me. Overwritten is an understatement.

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18/05/2023

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Is a Zero-Waste Home Renovation Possible?

Whether the prior owners of your home didn’t update the kitchen since the 1960s or the layout just doesn’t work for you, chances are your home will need to undergo a renovation or at least a minor makeover at some point in your life. And over the past few years, homeowners have doubled their remodeling efforts, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.

But all the waste associated with a renovation—from old appliances and leftover materials to broken drywall and an abundance of packaging—feels inevitable and, for an ardent environmentalist, like a barrier to aesthetically upgrading

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09/05/2023

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Prices Revealed for ‘Rock the Block’ Season 4 Homes

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“Rock the Block”

“Rock the Block” season 4 saw four teams of HGTV superstars – Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin from “Farmhouse Fixer”, Page Turner and Mitch Glew from “Fix My Flip”, Michel Smith Boyd and Anthony Elle from “Luxe for Less”, and Bryan and Sarah Baeumler from “Renovation Island” – competed to complete the design and construction of four nearly identical homes in Berthoud, Colorado. With a starting value of $1,900,000 million and equal budgets of $250,000, each team was able to add nearly $1 million in value to their homes, with Michel and Anthony’s “Mountain Modern” home

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03/05/2023