In 2019, more than $30 billion in damage was done to utility infrastructure across the United States – to natural gas lines, telecommunication facilities, and other public assets – by wayward excavation work. Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a partnership of utility providers spanning the breadth of the nation, released its […]
Home Improvement
Photo: istockphoto.com In the past few decades, manufacturers have developed products to help people with impairments live active, varied lives. And the benefits from these innovations aren’t limited to daily household activities! By equipping a home workshop or craft room with tools and equipment that simplify home improvement and maintenance […]
People tend to pick sides when it comes to the architecture of their home. There are traditionalists, who lean toward features like sloped roofs, dormers, moldings and symmetrically placed, framed windows. They use words like cozy, timeless and comfortable to describe what they like. Others prefer a more modernist approach: […]
Did you buy a new house that could use a few renovations but ended up paying more than you expected when the interest rates spiked? Or maybe you were hoping to buy a new house but decided to stay put and make your existing home more livable with a few […]
This article discusses the growing and important issue of the importance of proper disposal of hazardous materials. With the amount of people in today’s world, there is a greater need for professionals to find new ways to dispose of hazardous materials without creating pollution or harming wildlife. This article not […]
Popular Mechanics; Courtesy Crescent Along with a hammer, tape measure and screwdriver, a crescent wrench is an essential part of any well-rounded toolkit. These handy tools have two jaws—one stationary and one that can be moved back and forth—allowing you to adjust the size of the wrench’s opening to fit […]
Comment on this story Comment DIY home projects can save you time and money and can leave you with a sense of accomplishment. But if you stretch yourself beyond your abilities, they can also leave you with a big mess that you end up having to pay a professional to […]
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Do-it-Yourself Home Improvement Retailing Market in Europe by Product, Distribution Channel, and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025” report by Technavio expects the market size to increase by USD 26.42 billion between 2020 and 2025. The market observed a YOY growth of […]
Growth in home renovation spending is expected to soften next year as fewer property owners fix up their homes in preparation for sale, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University said. The study forecasts that year-over-year gains will slow to 10.1% by the end […]
aluxum This article was coproduced with Mark Roussin. Not long ago, the housing market was once the darling of the U.S. economy. It was an unstoppable force, with sellers making money hand-over-fist in ever-rising amounts. Now things are beginning to soften – though notice I didn’t say “decline” or “weaken.” […]
Photo: ronstik (Shutterstock) Owning your home is about more than just having shelter—it’s about managing an investments. A house or condo is often your largest asset, so instead of simply enjoying it, you have to worry about improving it all the time in the hopes you’ll be able to sell […]
Photo: A&E Networks It’s Tool Time… again! It’s been more than two decades since the television series “Home Improvement” left the airwaves, but fans of the popular sitcom will be able to see two of the show’s stars reunite for the new History Channel series, “More Power.” Known to fans […]