Photo: istockphoto.com There has been a gradual shift over the last decade or two from carpeted flooring to hardwood flooring as the most popular option for homes. The main reason for this shift is that hardwood is simply easier to maintain for a longer period, so homeowners can enjoy the […]
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WADENA – A health official visited the Wadena County Fairgrounds 4-H building and determined that updates are needed. The 4-H building was stated to have been built in 1982. Commissioner Bill Stearns said the 4-H group is creating a committee to plan and oversee the kitchen and bathroom remodel project. […]
Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project, and with good reason. Kitchens are the hub of home life and a source of pride. You can recover a significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs through the value the project brings to your home. A complete kitchen […]
A New Jersey man excavating debris around his house stumbled upon a mystery last week when he accidentally unearthed $1,000 worth of bills all dated to the year 1934. Rich Gilson was using a rented mini-excavator Friday to clear up the debris after he and his wife, Suzanne, updated their […]
Construction was to get underway next fall on the centerpiece of Rochester’s downtown riverfront improvement projects. But the city revised that schedule in recent days, pushing the expected construction on the Broad Street bridge and aqueduct back at least a year, to late 2024. Plans are to tear off the […]
The company filed a WARN notice, sending a letter to the state Department of Commerce explaining the layoffs. HIGH POINT, N.C. — United Furniture Industries is laying off nearly 300 employees from its High Point and Winston-Salem facilities. The furniture company is said to be one of the fastest growing […]
The Senior Services of Midland County renewal millage will be on the Tuesday, August 2 ballot. This millage supports programs such as: • Adult day services • Care coordination • Counseling • Education • Handyman services • Home care • Meals on wheels • Transportation About 30% of Midland County’s […]
In Renovator’s Notebook, homeowners open up about the nitty-gritty of their remodels: How long it really took; how much it actually cost; what went horribly wrong; and what went wonderfully, serendipitously, it’s-all-worth-it-in-the-end right. For more tips to nail your next project, follow @reno_notebook. Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Total cost: $25,000 […]
Photography by Aaron Usher Kitchens and bathrooms are the two largest selling points for a home. Red House Design Build tackled both to add value to this East Greenwich property. When Heather and Jay Duke moved back to Rhode Island in 2012, they had grand ideas to remodel their five-bedroom […]
Growth in home renovation spending is expected to soften next year as fewer property owners fix up their homes in preparation for sale, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University said. The study forecasts that year-over-year gains will slow to 10.1% by the end […]
