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Ring In the Spring With These 3 Home Improvement Projects

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The spring season brings with it longer days, warmer weather, and a newfound desire to get the best out of our homes. For many, this means putting some time aside for a deep spring clean. For others, it’s a great time to get the ball rolling on big-ticket home improvement projects that have piled up over the winter months.

And there’s a pretty strong case to be made for tackling home improvement projects in the spring. Many contractors will tell you that it’s actually the optimal time to renovate, with its mild temperatures and the

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Home Improvement’s Zachery Ty Bryan Opens Up About Arrest, Fraud Claims – The Hollywood Reporter

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Every episode of ABC’s blockbuster 1990s sitcom Home Improvement ended with a life lesson. For eight seasons and 203 episodes, Americans tuned in weekly by the tens of millions to watch Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, wife Jill and their three sons wrestle with dilemmas typical of middle-class American households, only to discover solutions and restore peace in a tight 22 minutes.

“What a Drag,” a season seven entry that aired Feb. 24, 1998, focused a lens on eldest son Brad, played by Zachery Ty Bryan, as it’s discovered he stashed marijuana in the family’s backyard gazebo. When confronted, Brad

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With home improvement projects down, it’s Ikea’s moment

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Aspiring home owners are finding the housing market to be pretty grim lately. With record-high mortgage rates, expensive insurance, and a limited selection of pricey homes, many are staying put — whether they want to or not.

But the bleach outlook could be a boon for Ikea, a budget furniture seller that appeals to people who need to furnish small spaces, can’t spend much and don’t expect products to last very long.

With “people maybe not being able to get into that dream house right now, whether for affordability or availability … they’re looking for solutions

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20 minute Decorating Ideas for the 4th of July

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red truck for 4th of July

Today it is all about simple 20 minute decorating ideas- and with this being the week of the 4th of July- I thought I would share a few ideas for adding a bit of red, white and blue to your home and table for any get togethers you may be planning.

4th Of July 20 Minute Decorating

First up- Let’s talk decorating. The best thing about the 4th of July for decorating? It is SO EASY. All you need to do is grab a few of those $1 tiny flags at the market and place them nearly anywhere for instant

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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023

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Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your property.

With the sunny weather and longer days, you have the ideal conditions to complete projects efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore five home improvement projects to consider this summer, with a particular focus on heavy-duty tasks where you need help from professionals.

Basement Waterproofing

One of the most critical home improvement projects is basement waterproofing. Moisture infiltration in basements can lead to mold growth, structural damage, compromised indoor air quality and can even impact the value of your property. Waterproofing

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Home Hardware is permanently closing a Toronto store for Ontario Line

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Greektown residents will have to bid farewell to a local haven for all things home improvement, as the Danforth Pape Home Hardware in Toronto is set to officially close its doors this summer to make way for the future Ontario Line.

News of the impending closure circulated among loyal customers first, who heard first-hand from employees that the store was due to depart from its beloved home.

“Pape/Danforth Home Hardware at 680 Danforth Ave. is closing permanently soon for Metrolinx Ontario Line construction. Adjacent businesses are also affected,” one resident wrote in a community Facebook group.

“So very sad. One

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The pandemic-era mania for home improvements is over

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Image: Mike Blake (Reuters)

Image: Mike Blake (Reuters)

America’s obsession with renovating homes is finally coming to an end.

The trend that took over during the pandemic-triggered lockdown is now fading away, thanks in part to volatile economic conditions. The shift has started to impact companies such as Home Depot, one of the largest retailers in the US, which reaped the benefits of the trend over the past few years.

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Americans’ love for improving homes helped Home Depot’s revenue climb to a record $160 billion for the quarter ended on Jan. 31, 2023—up from $70 billion for the same period in 2008-2009.

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