Category: Home Improvement
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8 Award-Winning Kitchen and Bath Ideas
(Family Features) Kitchen and bath upgrades are among the most popular home improvement projects. While current design trends offer some inspiration, it can be easier to visualize those concepts in your own home when you see them applied in show-stopping, award-worthy designs. For example, these 2021 National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) National Contractor…
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Award-Winning Inspiration for Exterior Home Upgrades
(Family Features) From decks and outdoor kitchens to guest houses and whole-home makeovers, there are a variety of ways homeowners can enhance the look and feel of their outdoor spaces while also creating new ways to enjoy time outside with family and friends. “Upgrading your outdoor space has two benefits,” said Chris Egner, president of…
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DIY Home Upgrades to Add Style and Beauty
(Family Features) Home upgrades are necessary for a variety of reasons, but many homeowners look to update their homes to add comfort and beauty. While a complete renovation can be appealing, it can also be costly and time consuming. However, if you’re willing to take on some of the work yourself, there are ways to…
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Increase Your Home’s Value
5 practical upgrades to increase style, function (Family Features) Whether you’ve purchased a new house or are just looking to invest in what is likely your largest asset, home improvements can make your living space more comfortable, functional and stylish. Homebuyers are looking for practical home amenities that allow them to live, work and play…
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8 Family-Friendly Travel Destinations
(Family Features) From the sunny beaches of Florida to the mountains of Montana, there are many ideal locations across the country for families and friends to visit together. When traveling with a group, booking a vacation home in these popular destinations allows families to stay under one roof and provides privacy and other family-friendly amenities…
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Actionable Environmental Impacts at Home: Swap common household devices to curb your carbon footprint
(Family Features) In every room of your home, you’ll likely find numerous devices, appliances and fixtures that rely on the electric grid for power. Collectively, they affect your carbon footprint more than you may realize. Converting to lower carbon alternatives can help you be a better steward for the environment while reducing your reliance on…
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A Budget-Friendly Flooring Option with Vibrant Variety
Why resilient flooring may be right for your spring remodel (Family Features) Floors are an investment. When you’re sitting down to plan out a remodel, you don’t typically start with a designer lamp or a sleek lounge chair – you design your spaces from the floor up. As you’re planning out your remodel this spring,…
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The Home Depot Announces $150 Million Venture Capital Fund to Fuel Innovation in Retail and Home Improvement
ATLANTA /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot® today announced Home Depot Ventures, a venture capital fund created to identify, fund and partner with early-stage companies to accelerate emerging technologies that aim to improve the customer experience and shape the future of home improvement. The $150 million fund aims to invest in companies that advance The Home Depot’s ability to…
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Rethink Your Lawn
Use clover for a lush, green, eco-friendly, enviable yard (Family Features) Who has time to continuously care for that carpet-like, green grass almost everyone longs for? Nearly no one. Cultivating a lush, green lawn takes time, can be expensive and is a mainstay on weekend to-do lists spring through fall. Now that’s a serious commitment.…
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Jessica Litman, Founder of The Organized Mama, Releases Debut Book Home Sweet Organized Home
Nationally Recognized Home Organization Expert and Influencer Releases New Book of Tips and Tricks to Declutter and Maintain Homes CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — CEO and founder of The Organized Mama, Jessica Litman, announced today the launch of her debut book, Home Sweet Organized Home. The new book provides individuals and families with concrete strategies, tips and worksheets to organize their homes…