Image: Stokkete (Shutterstock) President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law past August, but it wasn’t right until Jan. 1 that Us residents grew to become qualified for its income-preserving tax credits on environmentally-friendlier household improvements, appliances, and electric autos. Now that the new calendar year is upon […]
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That kitchen remodeling you’ve been saving for? It may not add as much value to your home today as it would have three years ago. That’s because, generally, returns on investment in home improvement projects are lower now than pre-pandemic. But there are still several upgrades—including a kitchen remodel—that can […]
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 […]
Photo: ronstik (Shutterstock) Owning your home is about more than just having shelter—it’s about managing an investments. A house or condo is often your largest asset, so instead of simply enjoying it, you have to worry about improving it all the time in the hopes you’ll be able to sell […]
As a locally-owned company since 2006, Expo Home Improvement knows the heart of every Texan home is a family. They understand better than the national chains which replacement windows, doors, and shower solutions are right for Texas and our unique climate. “At Expo Home Improvement, our heart is boldly part […]
APEX, N.C. (WTVD) — New details into an I-Team Troubleshooter investigation involving a contractor turned convicted felon. The law is catching up with him again. Apex Police Chief Jason Armstrong tells Troubleshooter Diane Wilson his department obtained warrants against Roger Dale Simmons for jobs that involved Apex homeowners. Armstrong said […]
Renovating a home is no piece of cake. Renovating during an unending pandemic? That’s another challenge entirely. Tradespeople are overbooked. Supply chain shortages abound. But you can get the job done—especially if you know the new rules of the road. If you’ve been thinking of tackling a home improvement project […]
Homeowners looking for ways of increasing their house’s value need to look no further than the floor beneath their feet. Refinishing a home’s hardwood floors will bring the largest return on investment among the most common renovation projects undertaken by homeowners since the pandemic began, according to the National Association […]
Consumers got serious about their to-do lists in 2020, and Ace Hardware had the sales to prove it. The retail chain, ranked No. 4 on the Franchise Times Top 400, grew systemwide sales 21.1 percent, to $20.5 billion. That demand spike also helped drive a 26 percent increase in same-store sales. […]
