Posted inHouse Renovation
What did people wear in the 1700’s?
Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101. What DID people wear in the 1700's? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk…
Posted inHouse Renovation
Spring is Scam Season for the Latest No. 1 Scams
Breadcrumb Trail Links columnists Fraudsters can arrive in any form; at your door, on the phone, or via email, online ad or even text message. Published March 13, 2023 •…
Posted inHouse Renovation
How protected are BC homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways? – BC
Months after he hired a contractor to renovate his home, Scott Leathem says he's still dealing with numerous deficiencies. “You're getting screwed by the people that you hired for lack…
Posted inHouse Renovation
3 suspects sought in allegations downtown Toronto home renovation scam
Toronto police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who are confidently convinced a homeowner their roof needs repairs before demanding cash. Police said an unknown man knocked…
Posted inHouse Renovation
Americans Spent Record $567 Billion to Fix Their Homes Last Year
Americans spent a record $567 billion on home renovations last year as owners shunned relocations amid rising mortgage rates and home prices, according to a study from Harvard's Joint Center…
Posted inHouse Renovation
This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA
This Valentine's Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It's a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens…
Posted inHouse Renovation
Chilmark supportive of Howes House renovations
The Chilmark select board welcomed West Tisbury select board members at their meeting Tuesday, to discuss the future of the Howes House in West Tisbury. Howes House, home to the…
Posted inHouse Renovation
Why High Interest Rates Have Transformed the Way We Renovate
Rising interest rates have not only thrown a wrench into home sales but have caused some pretty seismic changes in home renovation, too.According to the just-released 2023 US Houzz &…