Many projects around the home are undertaken to add value to a property, but without careful consideration, they may do the opposite. Obtaining consent to materialise projects can prove a big waste of time. It may also cover up areas of the home that were integral to the character of […]
Improvements
Credit: Jeffrey B. Banke/Shutterstock While most home improvement projects yield generally positive results—increased home values, more usable spaces, improved enjoyment of the property—there are never any guarantees a project will work out the way you hope. While bad execution—the wrong materials or finish, for example, or hiring the wrong contractor—doesn’t […]
A home should be a sanctuary, a safe place to feel sheltered against the chaos and threats of the outside world. But with the recent onslaught of record-breaking natural disasters, many Americans are feeling increasingly vulnerable. In the past year alone, we’ve endured the hottest summer on record, devastating wildfires in Canada […]
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Many people are hoping to tackle some home improvement projects this year. Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Angi Inc., formerly known as Angie’s List, breaks down the trends for 2024 and shares tips for planning and budgeting your updates. “We recently published the Angie State of Home […]
Great Day Improvements, LLC, a residential home remodeling company, announced last Friday it had acquired Florida-based Home Performance Alliance, a remodeler working in the window replacement, bath remodel and roofing solutions space. In a Dec. 22 news release, Great Day said its latest acquisition “further diversifies the company’s offerings for […]
Phillips Home Improvements announced last week that it had been recognized as one of America’s “elite home improvement contractors,” earning a spot at No. 185 on Qualified Remodeler’s National HIP 200 List for 2023. In a Dec. 1 news release, Phillips said the HIP 200 list, compiled by industry trade […]
Veterans and first responders are invited to stop by the OHi warehouse to receive a free remnant area rug on November 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. OHi will also have discounted remnants available for the general public to purchase. On Nov 11, veterans and first responders will need […]
Key takeaways Borrowing from tax-advantaged accounts may end up costing you more than your original contributions. If you lose your job or move on to a different opportunity, you’ll have to pay your entire loan balance back by the due date of your federal tax return. You can borrow up […]
