STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit in 2020, people have been staying home more than ever, largely because they had no choice in the matter. And all that time spent at home spurred a burst of remodeling. As many homeowners turned to remodeling to build their […]
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Homebuying in the digital ages means the first impression is usually a photo. Even in a seller’s market homeowners need to make sure their house looks picture perfect. The National Association of Realtors released its 2022 Remodeling Impact report ranking the exterior projects that gave homeowners that added curb appeal. […]
LAKE STEVENS — By February, interior designer Kelly DuByne’s home remodeling calendar was already booked for 2022. “When COVID-19 got here, I didn’t know what to expect, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised,” said DuByne, the owner and lead designer of Distinctive Interior Designs in Lake Stevens. “The rest of 2020 […]
2 years of COVID-19 In this multi-day series, the Telegraph Herald is examining COVID-19’s local impact two years after its presence was confirmed in the tri-state area. These stories will chronicle the pandemic’s reach into numerous aspects of life, while also examining the lessons learned since March 2020 as well […]
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Scot Stone and his wife, Carrie, loved the house in Meadowbrook where they moved in 2018, but the 1990s decor just didn’t fit their style. About two years later, they began an extensive renovation, gutting much of the home to create the modern design they wanted. “The pandemic forced us […]
