Those who remodel kitchens and baths in homes across the nation enjoyed a solid first quarter and are on track to a strong full year despite buffeting headwinds, according to new data. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has released its Kitchen & Bath Market Index for the first […]
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CINCINNATI — New U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics show inflation cooled in April. Still, some drivers are spending half their paychecks at fuel pumps. “I’m discouraged,” said Marie Grooms, co-owner of Hi-Tech Handyman Services. Grooms’ crew of contractors survived near ruin when the pandemic forced Amazon to suspend home services. […]
About a year after the onset of the pandemic, Kathy Lange-Novak and her husband, Frank Novak, decided it was time to update their Fitchburg home. After 26 years, the floors, countertops and appliances were showing their age, and the couple thought they needed to upgrade before putting the house on […]