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The top 10 things to do before starting a home renovation project

Anyone who has been through a renovation knows how many moving parts there are, and that timelines and scheduling play a big part in a project’s success.

There are actually a few things we should all be doing well in advance of starting any big home renovation project. Village Media spoke to Richard from Heritage Home Hardware in Sault Ste. Marie to find out how to lay the groundwork for a successful home reno.

You need to know where to start, he says. Identify your objectives and make a plan—whether the space you’re renovating is a single room, a full

Investigators say acetone couple is used for home improvement project led to explosion

LAYTON, Utah — A young couple is recovering in the hospital after their home exploded during a home improvement project on Saturday.

The couple suffered severe burns from the explosion, with Shea Kinsey, suffering third-degree burns on over 50% of her body. Her husband of six months, Brandon Kinsey, who works in construction, carried her up the stairs to safety despite his own injuries.

“They’re in very difficult circumstances right now,” said Shea’s father, Kevin O’Brien. “Shea has burned 50% of her body. Brandon still has very significant burns and will be in the burn unit for an extended period

Investigators say acetone was used for a home improvement project that led to an explosion that injured a couple

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LAYTON — A young couple is recovering in the hospital after their home exploded during a home improvement project on Saturday.

The couple suffered severe burns from the explosion, with Shea Kinsey receiving third-degree burns on over 50% of her body. Her husband of six months, Brandon Kinsey, who works in construction, carried her up the stairs to safety despite his own injuries.

“They’re in very difficult circumstances right now,” said Shea’s father, Kevin O’Brien. “Shea has burned over 50% of her body. (Brandon) still has very significant burns and will be (in the burn

Here’s where to find everything home improvement this weekend in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, SD– Rapid City’s annual one stop shop for everything home improvement is now open for the weekend. The 47th annual Black Hills Home Builders Association Home Show opened Friday morning at The Monument.

Homeshow 2 For anyone looking at home repairs, upgrades or leisure items, this is the place. 400 vendors ranging from roofers, plumbers, siding specialists, spas and more are on hand throughout The Monument an in the Summit Arena.

And if talking gutters and shingles isn’t your significant other’s thing, 80 small business vendors are set up in the pop-up market place in the Barnett Field House.

The

Spring Porch Decor – French Country Cottage

Something inspired by lavender and lovely today. And the best part is- this new look on your porch for spring can be put together in just a few minutes.

First up- Thank you for all your lovely comments and thoughts on my post about ideas for adding a sun porch/room. You are definitely my kind of folks! 😊 I will share your notes with my husband as we chat about the possibilities and will keep you posted if that is the direction we go in.

Spring Door Decor

I’m all about simple and easy when it comes to decorating right

Got home improvement projects? Check out the library’s list

Need a hand being handy? Know a Mr. Fixit who doesn’t live up to their name? Did DIY turn into “Ahh, I have a spring in my eyes!!!”?

Don’t despair at the failure.

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) may have the list for you.

They came up with a list of 20 books to help people help themselves. And a DVD.

“Don’t despair if you are aghast at the state of your home, or have a need to make improvements. These books (plus one DVD) will provide you with all the tips and tutorials you will need,” says the library

Tim Allen denies Pamela Anderson claims that he flashed her on the ‘Home Improvement’ set

Pamela Anderson said “Home Improvement” star Tim Allen once flashed her on the set of that longtime hit television show, in an explosive allegation he vehemently denied.

In her upcoming book, “Love, Pamela,” Anderson recounted a day in 1991 when she was 23 and working on the new ABC show, which would go on to be one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s.

Tim Allen and Pamela Anderson on the set of "Home Improvement" — Tim Allen and Pamela Anderson on the set of “Home Improvement” in 1992. ABC Photo Archives / Getty Images

“On the first day of filming, I walked out of my dressing room, and Tim was