The old bathroom, featuring avocado tub. (Photos by Susan Barnett) I hated our main bathroom on sight. We bought an old farmhouse in Delaware County three years ago, and there are a lot of things about it I love. It’s one of the prettiest little farmhouses I’ve ever seen. There are […]
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18 Cheap and Easy DIY Home Improvement Projects
Zivica Kerkez / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is larger than your bank account. Or, the home you bought years ago is looking a little dated, and you […]
Trio of Design Trends ‘Transforming’ Homes, Survey Finds
News IRVINE, CA — A trio of “overarching trends” that have emerged in the past year as a byproduct of COVID-19 has “transformed” the way U.S. consumers are viewing, using and renovating their homes, a major new nationwide survey has found. The research, conducted by The House of Rohl, the […]
How Much Does Toilet Installation Cost? A Budgeting Guide
Photo: istockphoto.com Typical Range: $224 to $531 National Average: $372 If it’s time for a bathroom remodel, don’t overlook the toilet. Even if it seems like the toilet works correctly, an older toilet will not be as efficient as a newer model. According to HomeAdvisor, toilet installation costs range from […]
How Much It Costs to Renovate a House
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Rebuilding Together seeks applicants for home repair projects in Nobles, Jackson and Cottonwood counties
WINDOM — Rebuilding Together is looking for a lot of applications, a lot of volunteers and a little money too, all for its mission of helping people in need with home repair and home safety projects in Nobles, Jackson and Cottonwood counties. “We are primarily in the business of helping […]
Home buyers rank top kitchen and bath features
By Michael Gruber, President, Building Industry Association of Stark & East Central Ohio New buyers have a variety of choices when it comes to modern home design. Two areas in the home, kitchens and baths, generally attract the most attention. While styles, sizes and décor can vary, there are certain […]
5 remodeling projects you should not do yourself
After everyone spent so much time at home last year, the home improvement industry exploded in popularity. Hardware store lines were out the door as people set out to make their dream homes a reality. Between March and August of last year, 61% of U.S. homeowners had taken on their […]
Home Improvements That Are Not Legal To Do Yourself
Neil Lockhart / Shutterstock.com Spending so much time at home during the past year has exposed the pluses and minuses of our properties. The main living space might shine and sparkle, but the bathrooms look old and dreary by comparison. You’ve probably also noticed deficiencies in some of its core […]
Franklin couple featured on home improvement show
Franklin residents Doug and Amy Heavilin, and their restored 1902 Victorian house, are going to be featured on a new HGTV show, “Cheap Old Houses,” which premiered on Aug. 9. The Heavilins’ episode will be out on Aug. 16 on discovery+ and Aug. 23 on HGTV. Scott Roberson | Daily […]
All About Kitchens Offers Premier Cabinet Refacing Services in Modesto, California
The Refacing Experts from All About Kitchens Modesto, CA – All About Kitchens is a home improvement company specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. They are a one-stop-shop for home improvement and remodeling projects. The company offers various home improvement services such as renovation, plumbing, carpentry, and flooring. Clients also […]
To pay with credit, cash, HELOC or other?
Tanisha A. Sykes Donald Olhausen Jr., a 34-year-old real estate flipper in San Diego, did a major home remodeling project on his 2,200-square-foot Mediterranean-style home in 2018. “We completely renovated the kitchen and bathrooms, replaced carpet, upgraded electrical and plumbing fixtures, and did carpentry work on the interior and exterior […]