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How to Increase the Value of Your Home
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How to Increase the Value of Your Home

Home improvement is practically an American pastime, with millions of homeowners completing projects each year. while renovations will generally improve your quality of life, many don’t actually provide a financial return.

“In most cases, only home projects that add additional functionality or livable square footage add to the home’s value,” says David Steckel, home expert at home services marketplace Thumbtack.

The exceptions are kitchen and bathroom upgrades, as well as extensive enhancements to the exterior such as a new roof, windows or landscaping because these projects can elevate the home’s feel.

To identify projects that can increase your property value

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Centurion Wealth Management LLC Takes Position in The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)

Centurion Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD – Get Rating) in the 4th quarter, according to the company’s most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 1,302 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $411,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Home Depot by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 94,440,614 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock worth $26,059,943,000 after acquiring

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our august 2023 box and a giveaway
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our august 2023 box and a giveaway

our august 2023 box and a giveaway

I’m happy to announce our August box giveaway! This Box is all about the French love of food and cooking and will be curated around the theme, Bon Apétit.

our august 2023 box and a giveaway

Good food is such a central and vital part of our everyday life here. Sitting down to eat is not only for sustenance. A meal is a moment to rest, to reflect, to talk, to exchange… and all too often here to start thinking about the next meal!

As with many homes around the world, the kitchen is the heart of the household. A place to prepare food, and also

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Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide
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Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide

Now that we’re deep in the throes of home improvement season, many people will inevitably face a big dilemma — deciding to rent tools versus buy them. Renting tools for maintenance, home improvements, and repair projects could end up being more cost-effective than purchasing them outright, but that’s not always the case.

And also, there are factors to consider beyond just cost. Ask yourself these questions to see what makes the most sense.

1. How many times will I use it?

Renting a tool might result in a lower credit card tab than buying it. But if you’re going to

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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023
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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023

Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your property.

With the sunny weather and longer days, you have the ideal conditions to complete projects efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore five home improvement projects to consider this summer, with a particular focus on heavy-duty tasks where you need help from professionals.

Basement Waterproofing

One of the most critical home improvement projects is basement waterproofing. Moisture infiltration in basements can lead to mold growth, structural damage, compromised indoor air quality and can even impact the value of your property. Waterproofing

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7 Reasons to Always Have Beautiful Flowers in Your Home
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7 Reasons to Always Have Beautiful Flowers in Your Home

As if we need a reason to indulge in flowers in our homes. We definitely don’t. But if you aren’t convinced that surrounding yourself with beautiful blooms is good for your home and also good for you- sharing a few reasons why you should go buy the flowers today.

It’s no secret that I’m a bit obsessed with flowers. From fresh to dried, or even faux, flowers bring a romantic feeling to your home, a burst of energy to a room, and always seem to have their own way of adding personality to a space. Over the years, I’ve shared

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Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure
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Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure

When I was growing up, I can remember my dad and grandpa working out in their workshops all the time. In the workshop my dad had, there was a rustic old wooden bench with lots of patina from over the years and I loved sitting on top of the bench to ‘help’ work on projects. My dad would give me scrap wood to cut with a hand saw, pound nails in and ‘build’ something fabulous while he worked on projects. I learned how to use tools early and watched how my dad built things and no doubt that helped me

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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the Weekend View- this week, the view looked like sand and surf, family and fun.

Beach Getaways

My husband and I decided to take off for a few days this week for a little getaway. We were planning a bigger trip but pushed it back a bit for now. We have a family reunion at our house coming up quickly and lots of storm damage that hasn’t been cleaned up yet. So, we took a quick trip over to Capitola beach and stayed a couple of days for a staycation get away.

Capitola is such a beautiful beach

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