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Home improvement season is here, and outdoor spaces rule

Outdoor living spaces were prioritized during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when public gatherings were greatly limited and individuals were urged to stay home as much as possible. Such demands had a ripple effect on various industries, including home design.

According to a survey conducted by the New Home Trends Institute in collaboration with Pro Builder, 58 per cent of the more than 300 residential architects, designers, and design-minded builders who participated said the connection to the outdoors/nature will be an important influence on their design choices in the years to come. In addition, 45 per cent of

Here’s why the cost of home renovations are rising

Homeowners planning major renovations this year could face sticker shock.

The price of construction and building materials rose 3% in February from a year ago, labor data shows. But some items have skyrocketed. The cost of construction bricks has jumped 25%, while general contractors are charging more amid a shortage of skilled workers, Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe told CBS News.

“That has led to these projects just dragging out and dragging out,” she said, adding that some Americans are just “living in these half-finished houses among piles of construction debris because there just aren’t enough workers to finish

The Best Vintage Style Terra Cotta Pots

Can little terracotta pots and planters filled with blooming beauties bring joy?

I say yes. And according to the many of you who asked about the pots I shared yesterday – it seems you agree too. So today it is all about some of the best vintage style pots and planters.

Terra Cotta Pots & Planters

Something funny- every time I type ‘terra cotta’ it changes it to ‘terra cottages‘. Which I guess is kind of okay since these little vintage style terra cotta ( or terracotta depending on what you like) garden pots are perfect for cottage style.

Nearly 600 emergency home-improvement loans to be forgiven by Columbus

Columbus City Council Monday evening approved forgiving nearly 600 emergency home-repair loans that were given to residents to fix hot-water tanks, furnaces, roofs and foundations by removing liens on the properties, with a few conditions.

The loans total $7.6 million, putting the average loan at $12,860. All of the 591 are more than a decade old, and the requirements for them to be forgiven include that the homeowners involved with the loan still own the property, and haven’t declared bankruptcy or been foreclosed on.

Homeowners weren’t required to repay the zero-interest loans for property repairs until they sold the properties,

Wickes hails ‘bright’ outlook as young renters leading home improvement demand

March 23 (Reuters) – UK home improvement retailer Wickes (WIX.L) said on Thursday the outlook in its local market remains “bright”, buoyed by young renters spending more to spruce up their accommodation.

The outlook contrasts with other European and US home improvement retailers who have painted a dull picture for the sector amid elevated inflation and a cost-of-living crunch.

“People that don’t own their homes are actually improving the homes that they rent and live in, and we’re doing really well here as 18- to 35-year-olds are our fast growing cohort of customers,” CEO David Wood said in an interview

7 Ways to Use Dried Flowers in Decorating

While flower bunches are always beautiful – dried flowers bring charm to a room as well. Whether you’re using them to create a romantic, vintage-style mantel or a versatile seasonal centerpiece, dried flowers are the perfect finishing touch to any room and can be used in all types of designs. We just talked about how to dry flowers in this post Here – so today it’s all about how to enjoy those flowers in your decor.

Dried Flowers Decor

1. Create a floral arrangement

A floral arrangement is a beautiful way to display your flowers. Whether you place them in

Loan program helping Lethbridge residents afford home improvement projects – Lethbridge

Lethbridge has become the ninth community in Alberta to launch a program helping residents pay for energy efficient and renewable energy upgrades to their homes.

The Clean Energy Improvement Program through Alberta Municipalities helps to eliminate the upfront cost of installing items like new windows, doors, solar panels, lighting fixtures and more to residential properties by offering low-interest financing through the city.

Residents can pay off the loan for the span of up to 20 years — depending on the project — which is added to property tax payments. The cost of the improvement must be between $3,000 and $50,000

9 Invaluable Tips for Starting Green Home Improvement Projects

Are you worried about theenvironment? You aren’t alone. One recent survey shows that 93% of people are concerned about sustainability.

If you really want to help the planet, then sustainability starts at home. You need to embrace eco-friendly living practices whenever possible.

One of the most overlooked things that you can do is make sure that any home improvement projects that you work on are done in an eco-friendly manner. Keep reading to learn more.

Steps to Take to Make Sure Home Improvement Projects Are Eco-Friendly

If you are thinking about starting a home improvement project, you might be wondering