Feb 5, 2023 | 4:00PM
Damon Ryan, Local News
Now that we’re down to the final full month of the winter season, it might just be time to start planning for spring home improvement projects.
Paul Braun, owner of Braun Building Center in Manitowoc, was the guest this week on WOMT and WCUB’s “Welcome Home” with builder Brandon Bartow.
“It’s cold, it’s windy, the sun is shining, and you are stuck inside. Let’s think about what you want to do,” Braun said. “You want to put in a new patio door, you want to remodel your kitchen, you want
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Home renovations can be expensive. But the good news is that you don’t have to pay out of pocket. A loan for home improvements lets you finance the cost of upgrades and repairs to your home.
Specialized rehab loans like the FHA 203(k) mortgage exist specifically to finance home renovation projects. And there are also second mortgages — home equity loans and HELOCs — that can provide cash for a home remodel or any other purpose.
So, what is the best loan for home improvements? That depends on your needs. Here’s what
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REGIONAL—The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for residents to be wary of a summer “home improvement” scam that has been circulating around the county and the surrounding area.
In a recent incident in Sioux County, individuals were offered to paint a building on a farm property.
The individuals then claimed to have run out of paint and said they would be back the following day to finish the job but wanted to be paid that day.
After receiving payment for the full job, the individual left and never completed the job and left the building in subpar
Oh bathrooms and remodeling projects. They are a fun aren’t they? Right up there with kitchen remodels. The bathrooms and kitchens are rooms that are used daily several times and so, when you are remodeling those spaces, it really impacts your day to day while the dust is flying. So, I say, when you tackle a big remodel- do it right the first time to minimize the do-overs. Did I do that? No. I learned the hard way.
Anytime you are renovating a space- it is exciting and an opportunity to do something different, something unique or
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.