Home Improvement

6 Simple Home Renovations You Won’t Regret

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Your home is great, but you’d like to freshen it up a bit. While a major renovation isn’t part of the plan right now, you’re hoping to do a few small improvements that make a big difference.

Maybe you’re planning to sell your home in the not-so-distant future. However, it’s also possible that you just want to upgrade your space for your family.

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If this is your plan, you’re certainly not alone. Nearly 3

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People in Toronto are now boycotting Home Hardware

Dozens of Toronto residents are now boycotting Home Hardware due to the company’s “engagement” with a specific advertising company that advocates claim “lock out unionized performers.”

In a recent post to a local community Facebook group, one Toronto resident informed other members that the home improvement retailer was one of the companies named on ACTRA’s (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) boycott list.

“Did you know that Home Hardware is on a boycott list issued by ACTRA, the union of Canadian performers on TV and film? Why? Because they buy their ads from a company that has locked

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6 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle This Summer

Home improvement is something every American homeowner has to deal with at some point in their lives.

Nearly 15% of homeowners are expected to spend between $5,000 and $10,000 on home improvements in a given year. Some people might spend a lot more than that if they’re doing a kitchen remodel or putting an addition to their home.

The point is, home improvement costs a lot of money, so you want to be sure you’re spending your money wisely. Home improvement projects should add value to your home so that the ROI comes right back should you decide to sell.

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3 Home Improvement Stocks That Are Money-Eating Pits

Homeowners nationwide are feeling the pinch of stubborn inflation, resulting in decreased spending on home improvement and household furnishing projects. Given this backdrop, it might be wise to steer clear of struggling home improvement stocks Whirlpool Corporation (WHR), RH (RH), and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG).

The Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% for the month, putting the annual inflation rate at 6%. As inflation remained elevated, consumers pulled back on their spending last month, and US retail sales fell 0.4%. Spending on furniture and home improvement

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Avoiding Contractor Fraud and Home Improvement Scams

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — AARP Pennsylvania is urging homeowners to be vigilant against contractor fraud and home improvement scams as warmer weather approaches and homeowners begin planning for repairs and renovations.

(PRNewsfoto/AARP Pennsylvania)

(PRNewsfoto/AARP Pennsylvania)

Contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and leave them with shoddy workmanship, unfinished, or even damage to their homes. Scammers often target older adults who may be more trusting, but anyone can fall victim to these scams.

To help homeowners protect themselves, AARP Pennsylvania offers the following tips:

  • Do your research: Before hiring a contractor, check their

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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 2For 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

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3 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle this Spring Season

Written By
STOREYS Editorial Team

The days are getting longer, the snow is finally melting, and, according to the calendar, spring is officially here.

As we come out of hibernation, it’s time to tackle the tasks we’ve been putting off all winter.

While the classic spring clean never hurts, between a sunshine-related rebirth of motivation and, thankfully, last year’s supply-chain issues solving, now may be the perfect time to take on larger projects. Read: the kind that require acquiring materials or enlisting professional help.

Plus, starting these projects in the spring gives you ample time to enjoy the fruits of

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Home Depot flags profit hit from slowing demand, rising wages in 2023

  • Sees 2023 EPS to fall vs expectations of slight rise
  • To spend $1 month more in annual wages for workers
  • Macro pressures finally catching up to HD – analysts
  • Shares tumble to more than three-month low

Feb 21 (Reuters) – Home Depot Inc (HD.N) warned of slowing demand for home improvement goods this year as inflation dents the ability of customers to spend on remodeling projects, sending its shares down as much as 6% in morning trading on Tuesday.

The No. 1 US home improvement chain forecast annual profit below Street expectations as it increases spending on wages by $1

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