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Toronto tenants were told they could move back in after renovations. 3 years later, they’re still waiting

Delroy Curling just wants to return to the downtown Toronto apartment he has lived in for 47 years. The long-time renter was told he had to leave 11 Walmer Rd. in Toronto’s Annex neighborhood, where he was paying about $1,300 a month, three years ago for a renovation. Curling, 85, is on a fixed income. He’s now paying about $400 more monthly for a smaller unit on the same street as he waits out a project that has dragged on for years, despite all external signs of it being complete and many new tenants moving into the building. “Since the…
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The Block’s Shaynna Blaze calls out a major renovation mistake

The Blocks judge Shaynna Blaze has revealed what she believes to be the number one mistake Australians are making when they renovate their own homes. The popular interior designer, 60, told The Australian she dislikes the lack of originality people have these days thanks to social media. The Block’s Shaynna Blaze has revealed the number one renovation mistake Australians are making. Photo: Instagram/shaynnablaze “We’ve lived in this Instagram and Pinterest world for so long that people are just completely copying and pasting what someone else has done,” she said. “There’s a lack of soul in a lot of things people…
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Radical renovation upgrades aging bank HQ into energy efficient office

UNStudio recently completed an extensive renovation of a former bank headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The firm has vastly improved the aging building’s energy efficiency while rearranging its interior layout to be suitable for use as a modern office. The building, named Fellenoord 15, could no longer accommodate an expanding workforce due to an outdated interior layout that meant colleagues had to work apart from one another. Though a new building was considered, on inspection UNStudio realized that the basic structural shell itself was sound and could be retained and improved. According to the firm, carrying out a renovation produced…
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Upcycled Cutting Board Craft Picture Frame

Modified: Dec 19, 2022 by Katie Hale · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comments Looking for a unique way to display your family photos? Check out our cutting board craft picture “frame”! This one-of-a-kind frame is made from a real cutting board and can be personalized with your family name, favorite saying, or special message. It’s the perfect way to show off your cherished memories and make a unique statement in your home. Cutting Board Craft Picture “Frame” I love a decorative frame that is more than just a square or rectangle that hangs on the wall.…
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Conventional Decor: Vicksburg Convention Center celebrates renovations – The Vicksburg Post

Conventional Decor: Vicksburg Convention Center celebrates renovations Published 12:55 pm Friday, January 27, 2023 A ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Vicksburg Convention Center on Tuesday celebrated the completion of new renovations for the facility. Almost all flooring surfaces have been replaced and walls have received a fresh coat of paint. New water fountains with bottle fillers were installed. Pictured from left to right are Don Hill, Sales Manager for VCC; Joyce Blue, Chair of the VCC Advisory Board; Alderman Michael Mayfield; Erin Powell Southard, VCC Executive Director and Major George Flaggs Jr. (Photo by Ben Martin | The Vicksburg Post)…
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Sweet Revolution reopens its doors after a month of renovations

Sweet Revolution reopened after a remodel. Photo taken, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Lafayette, Ind. LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Fans of the downtown bakery Sweet Revolution may have noticed that the doors have been closed for the past month as the family worked on renovations. As of a snowy Thursday, the owners were happy to announce that they had officially reopened their business – this time with a brand-new look. Now when customers walk in, they are greeted by two large bakery display cases full of pastries once hidden in the back, a large shelf displaying all of their croissants, a…