Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to start. These tips can help.
Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.
To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:
July 9, 2023
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How is everyone? It’s super busy for us at the moment. School is coming to a close for the summer holidays, and just as it feels like it’s a good time to pull on those shorts and have an ice cream… working is hugely slim up as we head into the busiest time of the year. Ekk!!
This week I’m linking
Project cost was increased without following due procedures, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva said on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA
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Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva took on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a day after the Directorate of Vigilance (DoV) issued show-cause notices to Public Works Department (PWD) officials over the renovation of the CM’s official residential complex at 6, Flagstaff Road, Civil lines.
A total of ₹52.71 crore was spent on CM’s official residence, as per a DoV report commissioned by Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena.
The DoV was asked to investigate the renovation project by the LG after
June 25, 2023
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Is anyone else melting?? In true Brit style I can’t wait for summer, then when it arrives in all it’s sunshine… I hide. Behind my fans!
I’m not sure if this makes sense, but in London it’s super stuffy with the heat at the moment. Not like the clean heat you get when you are on holiday, but more the kind that feels heavy and full
When it comes to home renovations, some projects like homemade shelves are more do-it-yourself-friendly than other upgrades like electrical work. Stone veneer installation is one project that passes the test for a gorgeous update that you can do on your own – you only need a few items and tools on hand to help the job go smoothly.
Here’s what you need to know:
Stone veneer basics
Stone veneer is a decorative slice of stone most often created from molded concrete, natural aggregates and iron oxides for color. It’s great for providing a beautiful, authentic-looking stone effect anywhere in your
Galey Alix of “Home in a Heartbeat” is a refreshing departure from other HGTV shows in a variety of ways. For one, we admit we’re a bit tired of the designer-wife-contractor-hubby schtick—Alix does it all on her own. Two, she pulls off her renovations in just one weekend (although there’s a huge asterisk to that, which we’ll elaborate on in more detail below).
“I’m a DIY renovation expert who’s passionate about changing people’s lives by transforming their homes,” she says. “The catch is, I have to do it all on the weekends, because Monday through Friday I’m an executive at
“If you are specifically looking to maximize your potential payday from an imminent sale, it’s really important to do plenty of research before committing and a good place to start is by looking at similar homes in your local area”
When it comes to maximizing the value of your home in current market conditions, not every renovation project will add as much value as you might think, particularly when balancing the value added against the cost of completing the work.
Barrows and Forrester have looked at 15 common value-adding renovation projects that homeowners could undertake and how much value each
March 12, 2023
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This week I’m linking up with a five fab things post. If anyone wants to give it a go, definitely do it. It’s fun, easy *most of the time, and a great way to look back at all the twinkly bits in your week.
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