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Home Depot is making big $500 million change and customers will see improvements on shelves

THE Home Depot is looking to save around $500 million as sales have slowed since the pandemic boom. But the changes will improve the availability of customers’ favorite products on the shelves. 1 The Home Depot is aiming to make $500 million in operations savings next yearcredit: Getty The Home Depot is taking major cost-cutting measures, the home improvement store’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Richard McPhail said June 13 at an investor and analyst conference. It comes after the nationwide retailer dramatically scaled up its stocking and delivery capabilities during a “rampant increase in transactions” in 2020…
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“Home Improvement” Star Zachery Ty Bryan Accused of Scamming Investors

Former actor Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of pocketing $50,000 as part of a crypto scam. The four people told The Hollywood Reporter that Bryan promised to invest their money. However, they say they have yet to see a return. loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app Former “Home Improvement” star Zachery Ty Bryan is accused of taking people’s money as part of a cryptocurrency scam, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bryan’s profile has resurfaced years after his popular show ended in 1999…
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Joanna Gaines Wasn’t Always a Home Improvement Star! Find Out Her Job Before ‘Fixer Upper’

While designing homes definitely comes naturally for Joanna Gaines, it shockingly wasn’t always her job. The Magnolia Network personality initially worked in a completely different field before skyrocketing to fame with her husband, Chip Gaines. Keep scrolling to find out more about her career path before Fixer Upper. What Was Joanna Gaines’ Job Before ‘Fixer Upper’? Prior to becoming an HGTV star, Joanna worked at her father’s tire shop. She opened up about her experience as an employee at the family business. “I always thought I would take over his shop when he retired, this was at least the plan,”…
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America’s home improvement boom appears to be over

New York CNN — Americans turned into DIY fanatics during the pandemic, beautifying their apartments, homes and condos while they were stuck inside and tired of looking at the same drab interior every day. But the Covid emergency is over, prices are (much) higher, consumers are growing fearful of a recession and people are spending less at Lowe’s and Home Depot. Lowe’s on Tuesday lowered its profit and sales outlook for the year, saying consumers were spending less on home improvement. It comes on the heels of rival Home Depot also posting disappointing sales and a somber forecast last week.…
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Renovation scam warning as shady and shoddy contractors step up game in Calgary

Another warning for consumers to be vigilantes of shady and shoddy contractors this renovation season is coming from someone who knows first hand. Elaine Coates is a Calgary homeowner who went through a frustrating reno job about 10 years ago. Her home was flooded with sewer water after a city line broke. She got a recommendation and hired a general contractor, who hired the necessary trades. But she said she soon started seeing major problems with the work. “One nightmare after the other you know. really. For at least a year. You’re so far into the renovation. How do you…
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The Best White Paint Color

The ‘Best’ white paint color. It’s really more a personal choice and what fits your home. But we definitely have some favorites that have been on repeat for a while now. And since I always get so many questions about what color paint we have in our home, I thought I would share why I love the color and sheen about it again today. The Best White Paint Color There was a time back in the day when I went to Home Depot to grab paint chips to refresh the house. I grabbed probably 3 dozen different ones. I chose…
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Fewer Americans are making home improvements after covid

Image: Mike Blakes (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. Quartz Smart Investing: Anna Han 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…