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Three trending home improvement options

Home improvements are back with a boom, with more and more homeowners doing up their properties. That hasn’t meant they’ve been focusing on the same areas as the last time there was a boom period with renovations. Instead, a few other home improvement trends have hit the market. Three particular options are quite popular, as they’re relatively inexpensive and have a large impact on your property. Not only do they make homes more appealing, but they could even have a […]

todayMarch 31, 2023 201

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Signs you need a new boiler

The kitchen is always considered to be the heart of the home, as it's where people socialize, cook, and clean. It's just where you sit where you want to have some peace. If you want to know where the true warp to the home is though, it's your boiler. Whether you keep your boiler upstairs in a cupboard for linen, or it's in a corner of your kitchen, you need to make sure that you understand how your boiler works.  […]

todayNovember 8, 2022 15

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Important steps to building a new home

Building your own home can no doubt be such an enjoyable and rewarding opportunity to pursue. However, it’s fair to say that there is a huge amount of time and money at stake whenever you choose to build your own property from scratch. Moreover, you need to make sure that you follow all of the necessary steps to ensure your build can be a complete success. Forgetting key features when you are attempting to build your dream home could leave […]

todayAugust 15, 2022 7

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New homes unavailable due to labor shortages

Millions of Americans looking to buy new homes over the coming months may find themselves disappointed. A shortage of workers, exacerbated by supply chain problems, means that some buyers might have to wait several months before moving into their new homes, despite already having put down deposits.  According to research by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), buyers are now waiting an average of eight months to move into new properties, up from six and a half months before […]

todayJune 21, 2022 8

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Costs of home kitchen and bathroom improvements increasing

Home improvements have typically been seen as expensive. Even the more affordable of these aren’t low-cost. According to a report by The NPD group, however, these prices are hiking. Much of this is due to the pandemic, with kitchen and bathroom improvements seeing the largest increase. As the report highlights, kitchen and bathroom improvement-related products have seen their prices increase 5%. Unit sales have seen an overall increase of 15%. These seem to be related, with the demand furthering the […]

todayApril 6, 2022 11

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Common home self-build mistakes to avoid

Most home building projects will come up against problems, but knowing the common pitfalls before you get started can help you to avoid these common mistakes and to stay on track. Pay attention to your HVAC system Poor planning with this can lead to issues with moisture and mold growth. This can then lead to great health concerns. Careful attention should also be paid to the size of the units. A model that is too small will underperform and won’t […]

todayMarch 6, 2022 20

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The best home improvement ideas for 2022

Despite the economy shrinking in recent years, the home improvement market has grown. According to studies, the market grew to nearly $420 billion as people upgraded their living quarters to accommodate remote work and learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Window upgrades With many homeowners looking to reconnect with nature, window upgrades are steadily rising, with many people changing their windows or fitting their walls with oversized glass. You can also install skylights that help to blend your home’s […]

todayMarch 6, 2022 13

Business & Lifestyle

Building the home of the future: three things you need to know

In these uncertain times, we need to consider extreme weather and changing climate patterns when designing a home. We now live in a world where a better future is a remote possibility, and so we turn to our private spaces for peace and comfort. And if we want to build a home that will give us the peace of mind we need, we need to anticipate tomorrow's challenges. Building greener and more resilient homes can help mitigate some of the […]

todayOctober 27, 2020 2

Business & Lifestyle

Despite COVID setbacks, construction industry is set to bounce back

COVID-19 took a sledgehammer to the construction industry, putting millions of people out of work, and bringing projects to a halt. But a new report from Research And Marketing suggests that the sector will bounce back once the pandemic passes, and set new records. Data from the research outfit suggests that the US construction industry will grow at 5 percent CAGR over the next four years, until 2024, reaching a total value of $1.428 trillion. Despite the need for social […]

todayJuly 29, 2020

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