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Make Your Own Whirlig Toy

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Post Date August 23, 2024

What is a Whirligig Toy? The word whirligig derives from two Middle English words: whirlen (to whirl) and gigg (top), or literally “to whirl a top”. So the gist of the whirligig toy then is basically to use a scientific force (in our case we create it) to get the thing whirling and then we seek to keep it going. That’s all pretty fancy to say a disk on a string. This simple pleasure of both making and playing with whirligigs provided hours of entertainment for the children of early America and still does today. Native American whirligig toy Whirligigs…

Victoria retirement living options: how home renovations can help retirees maintain an independent lifestyle

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Post Date July 4, 2023

Here are the key considerations that you should address if you are considering a future-facing renovation to accommodate this phase of your life A rapidly changing economic landscape has raised questions about how and where we age, posing new challenges around retirement. People are living longer — especially in Greater Victoria, where the fastest growing age category is the over 65 demographic — and retreating later. More and more Canadians across the country are making the choice for age in place — a whopping 86% of baby boomers favor that to move out, according to a recent survey by Mustel…

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Renovation permit numbers are still strong in Windsor-Essex

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Post Date May 29, 2023

For the first time in three years, Ontarians are spending less money on home improvements after reaching all-time highs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Officials with MPAC told CTV News that home renovations are down across the province, but note that doesn’t appear to be the case in Windsor-Essex. “Although we’re seeing about a 12 per cent decrease in residential permit activity overall in Ontario, [in the] Windsor-Essex area, what we’re really seeing there is a decline of about 6 per cent,” said Carmelo Lipsi, MPAC vice president and chief operating officer. Lipsi…

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Is a Zero-Waste Home Renovation Possible?

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Post Date April 24, 2023

Whether the prior owners of your home didn’t update the kitchen since the 1960s or the layout just doesn’t work for you, chances are your home will need to undergo a renovation or at least a minor makeover at some point in your life. And over the past few years, homeowners have doubled their remodeling efforts, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. But all the waste associated with a renovation—from old appliances and leftover materials to broken drywall and an abundance of packaging—feels inevitable and, for an ardent environmentalist, like a barrier to aesthetically upgrading…

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Will SC teachers, state employees get anticipated raises? What’s in store as Senate adopts budget

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Post Date April 19, 2023

South Carolina’s state employees would see more money in raises under a spending plan approved by senators Wednesday. The Senate’s $13 billion budget includes spending $155.6 million on state employee raises. That is $31 million more than the House budget allocated last month. How much money the state will ultimately spend on state employee raises along with a host of other spending issues — from teacher pay to Medicare expenses to construction projects at colleges and state agencies — will depend on negotiations that will now happen between the Senate and their counterparts in the House. Both chambers must come…

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Spring is Scam Season for the Latest No. 1 Scams

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Post Date April 4, 2023

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 • Last updated Mar 20, 2023 • 5 minute read The importance of doing thorough research about a company before undertaking home renovations or repairs can’t be understated. Take the time to look at reviews about any company that offers its services. Photo by monkeybusinessimages /Getty Images/iStockphoto Article content Q: My wife and I bought our first house last year. It needs some fixing up but the price is right and…