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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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Home Improvements and Your Taxes
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Home Improvements and Your Taxes

Man and woman homeowners measure wood to cut for their home improvement project.

Certain energy-saving home improvements can yield tax credits at the time you make them.

Home improvements and taxes

When you make a home improvement, such as installing central air conditioning or replacing the roof, you can’t deduct the cost in the year you spend the money. But, if you keep track of those expenses, they can help you reduce your taxes in the year you sell your house.

Improvements versus repairs

Money you spend on your home breaks down into two categories, tax-wise: the cost of improvements versus the cost of repairs.

Capital improvements

You add the cost of capital

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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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Manchester couple paid for home improvement jobs, didn’t do work
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Manchester couple paid for home improvement jobs, didn’t do work

MANCHESTER — A local couple who ran a contracting business have been accused of taking payments for jobs and not returning to do the work, show court documents.

According to court documents, Manchester residents Jason and Kathleen Lapointe took thousands of dollars from residents in Coventry, South Windsor and Vernon for jobs they never started.

Records show Jason Lapointe has been charged with two counts of second-degree larceny and violation of a home improvement contract, while Kathleen Lapointe has also been charged with second-degree larceny as well as violation of a home improvement contract and failure to refund a job

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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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The Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the weekend view.

This week is all about a new vintage treasure, blooming peonies and the greenhouse, a chicken named Romeo and fun with the grand babies.

Romeo

One of our baby silkies has grown into a handsome and very sweet rooster named Romeo. We named him Romeo because he is a definite lover boy. He followed me right into the house one day and thought it was pretty amazing I guess because he loves hopping on the porch and making some noise until we open the door. He usually wanders in for a few blueberries or spinach

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How to Create a Beautiful Floating Floral Arrangement
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How to Create a Beautiful Floating Floral Arrangement

Layers of lovely is one of my favorite things. From layers of decor in a room to layers of beauty on a table. And for a special gathering – layers of magic join in. From twinkle lights to candles to flowers. And this floating floral arrangement is such a simple and easy way to add even more ambiance and charm. I promised to share the easy how-to on creating this look- breaking it down in today’s post and don’t miss the video that shows more details as well.

What is a ‘floating’ floral arrangement

A floating floral arrangement is just

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Does Team Leave Tool Time?
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Does Team Leave Tool Time?

in 1991, Tim Allen had yet to become the household name behind the voice of Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear or Saint Nick himself in The Santa Clause. Then he was a standup comedian who had worked his way up to earn his own sitcom. when Home Improvements debuted on ABC on September 17, 1991, audiences immediately connected with the antics of Allen as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, a Detroit area man with his own home improvement show called Tool Time. The series was about more than the guy who constantly accidentally destroyed something or hurt himself in

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Horoscope for Sunday, April 16, 2023
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Horoscope for Sunday, April 16, 2023

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions on shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will enjoy working alone or behind the scenes in a gentle, quiet way. You’re in a positive frame of mind and will like to reorganize things at home. You might spontaneously buy something, especially on the Q T.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might meet someone unusual or someone you know might surprise you. Or you might encounter a group of interesting people. Be open to whatever happens because you have the social energy and disposition to interact

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