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Leafs have lots to work on for Game 2, including home improvement

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So much for all the advantages the Maple Leafs brought in Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. Now it’s about getting even.

Extra rest, home ice, more power plays and the momentum from their first series win in 19 years all evaporated when the Cats disrupted their system and the Leafs couldn’t re-adjust in time during a 4-2 loss.

Wednesday was all about repair work, with almost the entire team reporting for an optional skater and coach Sheldon Keefe gathering with his staff in the video room.

As Game 1 progressed, he went back

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8 simple ways to add old world charm to the kitchen

We’ve been working on all kinds of updates out in the cottage -from painting the built-in bookcases to changing some of the lighting. And the cottage kitchen got a fresh kitchen look recently too with a new kitchen island and lower cabinets.

We didn’t remove those original old cupboards – don’t worry. But since this photo was taken- the counters and sink might have changed just a bit. We now have butcher block counters and an antique farm sink in here. it is all about 3 easy ways to add some of that lovely old world charm to a kitchen.

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The Cheapest Alternatives to Expensive Home Improvements

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Photo: Bogdan Sonjachnyj (Shutterstock)

Home improvements are alluring, as they can add convenience as well as value to your home—but they can also be expensive. While certain repairs such as roofs and siding are often necessary to prevent damage, others can wait if you’re on a budget. Here’s a few of the most expensive projects, and some lower cost updates you can do in the meantime to freshen up a tired room.

Kitchen remodel options on a budget

It might not surprise you that kitchen renovations are the most expensive improvements to make on average. With

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10 ways to add spring sunshine to your home in just a few minutes

It is March 1st and I am definitely thinking spring over here. Especially after the recent storms and damage that we are sorting now. We are staying out of the area currently because of storms and damage- so it’s all about today’s favorites and 10 simple, easy and quick ways to add a bit of spring warmth and sunshine to your home.

10 Ways to Add Spring Sunshine

#1. Clip a Few Branches

Adding spring to the house can be as easy as wandering outside to clip a few branches with blossoms from the yard. Though these are mostly just

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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

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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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DIY Dutch Door – French Country Cottage

There is just something about a dutch door that has a whole lot of charm.

Dutch Doors

Dutch doors have long been something I have loved-

I think the love affair with them probably started with an illustrated storybook that was a favorite to look through when I was little.

And that love has continued along with my obsession with all things home.

and I can’t tell you what a difference it has made in how our home feels.

Though we aren’t opening the top currently since it is a bit chilly to have the doors or windows open in

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Christina Hall Reveals One Popular Home Feature That Isn’t Worth the Money

Christina Hallthe host of “Christina on the Coast“, knows how to create the perfect main suite–but she warns that it might cost an arm, a leg, and a spare bedroom.

In the Season 5 episode, “Vacation Vibes,” Hall helps homeowners Terri and Sam make over their main bedroom, redo their main bathroom, and turn their daughter’s old bedroom into a luxurious closet. The couple allocates a hearty budget of $125,000 for the project, but with spa-worthy finishes and stylish additions, Hall ends up spending a steep $179,200 on the project.

But by the end, Hall proves that blowing the

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