DIY Work Gains Momentum Among Home Improvement Intenders

As the calendar flips toward summer, we enter peak home improvement and renovation season. Better weather and longer sunny days give way to easier project completion. But how are Americans planning their renovations this year amid cooler but still high inflation? According to the most recent CivicScience data, nearly half of US adults (48%) have […]

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Leechburg contractor charged with home improvement fraud of Unity couple

A Leechburg contractor was charged with home improvement fraud this week following an investigation by Westmoreland County detectives. Dawayne W. Redmond, 42, was charged with failing to perform a service after receiving payment in advance, according to court documents. A Unity couple who hired Redmond to remodel the exterior of their home in August 2022 […]

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Lower costs, rising demand lift home improvement sector, but valuations raise concerns

The home improvement sector is experiencing significant growth, with Polycab leading the charge. Polycab India, a prominent player in the electrical sector, has achieved impressive earnings in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 (Q1FY24). Notably, their cables and wires business witnessed a 60 percent increase in volume during this period. The Polycab’s stock […]

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B&Q owner cashes in as Britons improve homes rather than move | Kingfisher

British consumers are continuing to spend on improving their homes and gardens as an alternative to moving home amid soaring mortgage rates and a surge in household bills, according to the owner of B&Q and Screwfix. Sales at Kingfisher’s UK and Irish business rose 1.7% in the six months to the end of July as […]

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Renovate your home or buy a new one? Here’s what experts suggest

The choice between renovating your home or buying a new one depends on a mix of financial and personal considerations. Getty Images/iStockphoto Homeowners looking to change up their living space face the dilemma of renovating vs. buying a home. At times, renovating can make more sense, such as if you love your location and just […]

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Home Improvement Grants Help Crystal Residents with Aging Housing Stock

4:27 PM | Thursday, September 28, 2023 Homeowners in Crystal can fix up their house for less thanks to a program that’s been around for years, but one you may not know about. Crystal’s Home Improvement Grant program allows homeowners to fix up their house at a discounted price, thanks to funds collected through taxes […]

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PA Households Spend This Much On Renovation Projects, Study Finds

PENNSYLVANIA — Working towards your dream kitchen or a bathroom oasis in the Keystone State? From major renovation projects to small repairs around the house, home improvement costs can add up quickly – with a new study showing Pennsylvania residents spend more than $3,400 each year on home renovations. This study, by real estate experts […]

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