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

July 14, 2023| | 0 Comment| 10:42 pm

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

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The Best Amazon Prime Day DealsThe Best Amazon Prime Day Deals

July 12, 2023| | 0 Comment| 12:40 pm

Oh it’s that fun time of year when things are on a flash sale and on a big sale at Amazon. I will admit that I might have a wee bit of an Amazon shopping habit-it is one of my favorite places to grab the everyday things and the they have everything things I can’t find somewhere else. Today is the first day of Prime Day – and so, it’s all about the deals. Even better- head over to my instagram and enter to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card- I am giving away 2 of them!

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

June 16, 2023| | 0 Comment| 11:59 am

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.

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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How to trim lavender topiaries to keep them beautifulHow to trim lavender topiaries to keep them beautiful

June 12, 2023| | 0 Comment| 11:46 am

Oh those little potted lavender topiaries are such charmers aren’t they? Planted in little pots and lined up on the table or simply tucked anywhere you want a little bit of whimsy and charm. I adore them and I know so many of you do too. And every time I share them- I get a lot of questions about how to keep them looking good. Aka- when they get a bit wild and crazy- what do you do to make them beautiful again. I gave our topiaries a trim last weekend and so, today, sharing a bit more about how

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Goldman Sachs fintech executive Stephanie Cohen to take leave of absence: memoGoldman Sachs fintech executive Stephanie Cohen to take leave of absence: memo

June 9, 2023| | 0 Comment| 8:40 pm

By Lananh Nguyen

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stephanie Cohen, the head of Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s fintech unit called Platform Solutions, is taking a leave of absence for family reasons, she said in a memo to staff seen by Reuters.

“The past year has brought some challenges for my family,” Cohen said in the memo. “While I have done my best to balance the important work we are doing here with my life at home, I have made the decision that taking some time away from work to focus on my family is the best choice.”

Philip Berlinski, the bank’s

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

June 5, 2023| | 0 Comment| 8:36 pm

During the

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BBB: Home sweet home improvement tips for National Homeownership Month | businessBBB: Home sweet home improvement tips for National Homeownership Month | business

June 3, 2023| | 0 Comment| 8:22 pm

June is National Home Ownership Month. If you’re a home owner, at some point you’re probably going to have some kind of home improvement project that you’re not going to be able to do by yourself.

“Choosing the wrong contractor can make the difference between a successful home renovation and a disaster,” said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Central East Texas. “So do your research, get several bids, and pay in installments to make sure you choose the right one.”

BBB provides the following guidelines on selecting a trusted home improvement service.

Solicit at least three bids

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Tips on hiring contractors for home improvement projectsTips on hiring contractors for home improvement projects

June 2, 2023| | 0 Comment| 9:43 am

Before reaching out to any contractor for an estimate, the Better Business Bureau of Washington recommends you do a few things first.

SEATTLE — With warm temperatures in the forecast, homeowners may be ready to start home improvement projects. Some larger projects may require hiring a contractor to get the job done. The Better Business Bureau of Washington is sharing reminders for consumers to avoid falling for contractor scams.

Before reaching out to any contractor for an estimate, it’s recommended you do a few things first.

“You should look to plan your project from start to finish,” said Logan Hickle,

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