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Wickes hails ‘bright’ outlook as young renters leading home improvement demand

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  • Post Date March 29, 2023
March 23 (Reuters) – UK home improvement retailer Wickes (WIX.L) said on Thursday the outlook in its local market remains “bright”, buoyed by young renters spending more to spruce up their accommodation. The outlook contrasts with other European and US home improvement retailers who have painted a dull picture for the sector amid elevated inflation and a cost-of-living crunch. “People that don’t own their homes are actually improving the homes that they rent and live in, and we’re doing really well here as 18- to 35-year-olds are our fast growing cohort of customers,” CEO David Wood said in an interview…
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House Renovation

Americans Spent Record $567 Billion to Fix Their Homes Last Year

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  • Post Date March 29, 2023
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 for Housing Studies. Homes in the US are older today than ever and need critical repairs and maintenance, according to the study. They also need more investment in energy efficiency, disaster prevention and accessibility to prepare for climate change and accommodate an aging population. Also driving renovations is the rise of remote work. Key Takeaways Americans spent a record $567 billion improving their homes in 2022. At least 3 million…
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This Valentine’s Day, Shop Made in the USA

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  • Post Date March 28, 2023
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 and you are supporting communities and small businesses throughout our nation. Instant love fest! We have Valentine ideas for your love, your kids, even your dog and yourself! Every single one honors America in some way and is made in the USA and is considered an American Small Business. Without further Ado… Valentine’s Day, the made in the USA way!!! You’re gonna LOVE IT! Valentine for your Dog- Made in…
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Renovation

Minnesota sisters tackle flood, fire and storm damage on HGTV’s ‘Renovation 911’

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  • Post Date March 28, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — In one episode, a fire destroys a Twin Cities area family’s kitchen, living room and garage. In another, a washing machine floods a home. Then there’s the one where a tree falls through the roof, bursting the radiators and backing up the sewer. [–Those are just some of the disasters that emergency restoration experts and sisters Lindsey Uselding and Kirsten Meehan tackle in a new HGTV series, “Renovation 911,” which is set to debut Tuesday. [–The siblings, who grew up in Edina, have come a long way since their early days answering phones at a property…
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3 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle this Spring Season

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  • Post Date March 28, 2023
Written By STOREYS Editorial Team The days are getting longer, the snow is finally melting, and, according to the calendar, spring is officially here. As we come out of hibernation, it’s time to tackle the tasks we’ve been putting off all winter. While the classic spring clean never hurts, between a sunshine-related rebirth of motivation and, thankfully, last year’s supply-chain issues solving, now may be the perfect time to take on larger projects. Read: the kind that require acquiring materials or enlisting professional help. Plus, starting these projects in the spring gives you ample time to enjoy the fruits of…
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House Design

Josh Groban Delivers a Kinder Serial Killer

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  • Post Date March 27, 2023
Opera lovers know how to deal with these situations in the theater. They go to hear the music – more specifically, they go to hear the voices – and they know how to block out or, at least, ignore elements of the production that don’t bother with what they hear. All those things that are important to the seasoned theatergoer, like acting and direction and a cogent plot, are just icing on an evening in the opera house. Which brings us to the strange but wonderful hybrid that is “Sweeney Todd.” Despite being performed in opera houses around the world,…
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Coastal Interior Design: Everything You Need to Know

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  • Post Date March 27, 2023
As Solis added, modern coastal design as we know it today has been architecturally driven through an emphasis on large scale windows that expand the view and bring the outdoor landscape into the home. “The style has traditionally framed the landscape as part of the art within the home,” she explains. “Sophisticated materiality choices that beautifully complement and don’t compete with the view, alongside thoughtful architectural details that elevate the relaxed experience are all the key tenets of this tradition.” Some people will also use “coastal” as a catch-all term for any interior design style that draws inspiration from or…
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Chilmark supportive of Howes House renovations

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  • Post Date March 26, 2023
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 Up-Island Council on Aging, is located in West Tisbury, but it also serves Chilmark and Aquinnah seniors. All three towns contribute to the costs for services and programming. Officials from all three towns have discussed renovation plans since 2021, after acknowledging the buildings’ need for significant improvements. The project is planned to be split equally among West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah, mirroring the funding formula of the Tri-Town Ambulance service…