When considering investments in the bustling home improvement sector, two behemoths stand out: Home Depot and Lowe’s. These retail giants not only offer products essential for construction and renovations but also serve as a barometer for the real estate and homebuilding industries. With the landscape of 2024 unfolding, investors are […]
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Mark Durkay put a new front porch and steps on his Latrobe home a few years ago, but his family wasn’t able to fit a replacement for their weathered front door and broken storm door into their budget. “We had a new porch made with bricks, but the door was […]
Home Improvement actor Zachery Ty Bryan was arrested once again, with police records noting that the 42-year-old was charged over the weekend for alleged contempt of court and an alleged felony DUI. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s records, the actor was taken into custody Saturday in La Quinta, Calif., […]
Vince Staples is not someone you would describe as “excitable.” During a recent conversation about his new Netflix sitcom, “The Vince Staples Show,” his deliberate drawl remained steady throughout. But his clear pride in the series, out Thursday, broke through his placid exterior a few times, such as when he […]
Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color of the Year, Upward (SW 6239) is described as a “denim blue with calm gray understones” as well as a “breezy, blissful blue,” according to the company. Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams High traffic areas in your home should get a paint refresh every three to five years, so […]
Key takeaways There are multiple renovation loan options for people who want to borrow money to improve or renovate their home. Loans that use your home as collateral, including home equity loans and HELOCs, can have tax advantages. Loans that don’t rely on home equity are also an option, but […]
In just a few short weeks, EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair will kick off in Cologne, Germany. From March 3-6, the fair will bring together over 3,000 companies from 51 countries to share their products and innovations in home improvement, building materials and DIY. As an international platform for industry exchange, […]
Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. Key takeaways Prequalify with multiple lenders to get the best terms when looking into different loan options to finance your next home improvement project. Financing a […]
In the current economic climate, many households are actively seeking effective methods to curtail their energy expenses. With energy prices soaring to unprecedented heights and the burden of the cost of living crisis intensifying, it has become imperative to find solutions that combat the forthcoming wintry temperatures without straining one’s […]
Photo: Stokkete (Shutterstock) President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law last August, but it wasn’t until Jan. 1 that Americans became eligible for its money-saving tax credits on environmentally-friendlier home improvements, appliances, and electric vehicles. Now that the new year is upon us, let’s look at what […]
An independent carpenter is going into 2023 striving to make modern improvements to homes throughout Racine County and Southeastern Wisconsin. Aric Langley, owner of Midwest Modern Home Improvements, a company that focuses on carpentry-based home improvement projects. – Credit: MMHI Aric Langley opened Midwest Modern Home Improvements in September of […]
If you’re looking to upgrade your home, you may be able to save thousands of dollars by taking advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes tax credits and cash rebates for certain energy-efficient purchases. When Paul Hope renovated his home, he tried to make eco-friendly choices. That included switching […]