15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas
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15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

15 Inspired Easter Tables & Entertaining Ideas

It is hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner. It seems like just yesterday I was taking down Christmas and here we are talking rabbits and chocolate eggs and all kinds of Easter whimsy and fun.

Even if your Easter celebrations are on the small side, you can set a pretty table, add a touch of whimsy and charm and enjoy a lovely home celebration. And today for Friday Favorites- it’s all about a round up of on the table ideas- from flowers to place setting touches to a few tried and true nibbles that are always

Home improvement spending is up to 22%: How homeowners are paying
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Home improvement spending is up to 22%: How homeowners are paying

The best way to finance home improvements is to pay cash, but that’s not always an option. After all, home repairs and renovations aren’t cheap. The median amount homeowners spent on home improvements in 2022 was $22,000, according to a recent survey on home renovation trends by home design website Houzz. Even relatively contained projects can be costly: Bankrate says the average US homeowner spends about $8,600 on a new roof, and minor kitchen renovations can easily cost between $10,000 and $15,000. But with homeowners reluctant to give up the 3% mortgage rates they got during the pandemic housing boom, …

7 Home-Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Any Longer
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7 Home-Improvement Projects You Shouldn’t Put Off Any Longer

It can be easy to procrastinate when it comes to home-improvement projects, especially when the projects you’re considering don’t seem super urgent or necessary. But there’s a short list of updates that you can, and should, consider making, even if you’re able to convince yourself you can live without them.

“Think of it like going to the gym,” says Bruce Irving, a home-renovation consultant and real estate agent based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “It’s about looking good, but it’s also about enabling your body to do some jumping quickly, it should need to.” That is: No one wants to be caught

Pamela Anderson defends ‘Home Improvement’ star
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Pamela Anderson defends ‘Home Improvement’ star

Pamela Anderson is addressing a discussion about a story regarding her “Home Improvement” co-star Tim Allen that is part of her new memoir, “Love Pamela.”

In an excerpt from her book published by Variety earlier this week, Anderson alleges that Allen flashed her and showed her his penis while working on the sitcom in 1991, when she was 23 and Allen was 37.

Earlier this week, Allen denied the incident took place, and now Anderson appears to want to make it known that he has no ill will regarding what he says happened.

“Tim is a comedian, it’s his job

How to find a contractor for your home improvement project |  Home & Garden
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How to find a contractor for your home improvement project | Home & Garden

Embarking on any home improvement project can be intimidating — and even nerve-wracking. Many projects require a significant investment of time and money, and they can also impact your personal space.

Finding a contractor you trust is essential, but with so much information available to us today, where and how should you start?

Experts agree: Word-of-mouth recommendations and personal referrals are often a great option.

“The first thing I always tell people is to ask friends, family members, neighbors and people who might have had work done — people they trust and have personal relationships with,” says Gabriel Kienzle, president

6 Easy Home Improvement Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
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6 Easy Home Improvement Projects You Can Do in a Weekend

These quick and easy projects will leave your home feeling brand new.

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Home improvement projects are often synonymous with major renovations and high costs. And if you don’t have prior homeowner or handyman experience, overwhelming projects can take a significant mental and financial toll. But not every project needs to be a huge undertaking. In fact, a few minor DIY projects can make a big difference, leaving your home refreshed and ready for the coming seasons in just a couple of days time.

To brainstorm the easy home improvement projects you

Monroe County Home Builders Association show set for Feb.  24-26
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Monroe County Home Builders Association show set for Feb. 24-26

Monroe County Home Builders Association show set for Feb.  24-26

The 42nd Home Improvement & Outdoor Living Show will take place Feb. 24-26 at the First Merchants Bank Expo Center at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road. Times are 4 to 8 pm Feb. 24, 10 am to 6 pm Feb. 25 and 11 am to 5 pm Feb. 26.

The event is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Monroe County.

“This year’s show will host vendors in new home construction, home maintenance, remodeling, hobbies/crafts and outdoor living. Get ideas and bring them home for your upcoming projects,” the HBA said. “Spring is coming. Now’s the time

visiting the loire valley – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME
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visiting the loire valley – MY FRENCH COUNTRY HOME

For the first time this year, we are taking guests to visit the Loire Valley. This fertile region of France, best known for its spectacular chateaux, is also renowned for its pleasant climate and gentle living.

I wanted to design a tour for our guests that would include some chateaux visits, with a few gardens (of course!), some shopping, a cooking class and lots of good food and wine along the way. This is the foundation, and once I had that, I started adding in other ideas.

Last year, I drove down to the Loire with my husband, to test