House Renovation

The Meaning and Significance of Home

10/12/2024Naya

The concept of “home” is far more than a mere physical space. It is a multifaceted idea that transcends the confines of walls, windows, and rooftops. Home is a sanctuary where one finds solace, belonging, and identity. Whether it’s a cozy apartment nestled in the heart of a bustling city or a quiet cottage on the edge of a sprawling countryside, home represents a deep emotional connection to place, people, and memories. But how do we define home in the modern world, where mobility and change are constants, and the very essence of home is increasingly fluid?

At its core, …

Home renovations that are worth the cost (and which one’s not)

04/08/2024Naya

Homeowners often spend a lot of money on renovations expecting to recoup more than they likely will. But some projects offer better returns than others.

What you get out of a renovation when you sell your home depends on the update’s universal appeal and how well it compares with similar properties, says Colleen Quinn, designer and owner of Red Bird ReDesign in Washington DC. For example, updated kitchens and master suites are often appealing to new buyers, she said.

“It is important to make investments that will be the best use of your money,” Quinn said. “We don’t want to

What Goes On Behind the Cameras at Home Makeover Shows?

03/08/2024Naya

Some plaintiffs, like Deena Murphy and Tim Sullivan, who appeared on HGTV’s “Love It or List It” in 2016, sued for breach of contract, saying that faulty workmanship had, according to their complaint, “irreparably damaged” their North Carolina home after they spent $140,000 of their own money. According to court documents, they settled, but not before being slapped with a lawsuit themselves, for libel, slander and product disparagement. The case, which went to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, was eventually dismissed. The settlement terms are confidential, and Mr. Sullivan declined a request to be interviewed.

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Billie Faiers’ fans react to home renovation news after neighbors reject plans

02/08/2024Naya

Billie Faiers and her husband Greg Shepherd have been in the process of renovating a new home from top to bottom, and a new post by Billie has revealed that work has officially begun.

The couple initially faced issues with planning permission after neighbors were concerned how the demolition would affect them, but they have since made the necessary amendments and are ready to go ahead.

SEE: Inside Billie Fairers’ beautiful current home

Billie Faiers and Greg Shepherd’s new home

Billie and Greg posed for a photo in front of the house which Billie shared on Instagram

Atlanta house renovation halted in Collier Heights

01/08/2024Naya

Atlanta City Hall blames real estate investors for the delays; the investor blames City Hall red tape; neighbors say they’re caught in the middle.

ATLANTA — Residents of a historic Atlanta neighborhood are caught in the middle of a stalemate between City Hall and a real estate investor.

Neighbors are stuck living next to an eye area of a vacant, old house that they say is also potentially dangerous.

And so far they haven’t been able to do anything about it.

The weeds and grass are knee-high. The large, construction dumpster in the driveway is overflowing and smelly. The house

Home renovation spending heats up again after COVID-19 pandemic led to deep freeze

31/07/2024Naya

After rising to a record high last year in Canada, spending on home renovations fell off a cliff in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But the months of lockdowns and the seemingly endless purgatory of working from home have Canadians once again opening up their wallets to make their temporary workplaces as tolerable as possible.

In a recent report, Toronto-based real estate consultancy Altus Group calculated that Canadians spent more than $80 billion on home improvements last year, a tally that outpaced growth in the overall economy.

And the year’s home reno boom was especially impressive, considering that

How This Home Renovation Netted a Whopping 350% ROI at Sale

30/07/2024Naya

First impressions matter in any housing market—but all the more so now that home sales are cooling. So, presale renovations may become more commonplace as home buyers, who are already stretching their budgets, seek move-in-ready properties. More renovation companies are partnering with real estate professionals to offer this kind of help. The companies work with pros to decide what home updates are needed based on the return on investment, handle the design and renovation work, and offer financing options so homeowners don’t have to pay up front. Owners can use the proceeds from the

Doing home renovations this summer? Consider new windows and doors, design consultant says – National

29/07/2024Naya

Hollie Cooper and her husband had just bought a new home and knew extensive renovations were in store. “Part of those renovations were that we wanted indoor/outdoor living. It was really important to us,” Cooper says.

To make that happen in their home, they began looking at window walls as an option. But early research showed that walls like these were out of the couple’s budget.

Then Cooper, an interior stylist who owns Toronto-based Hollie Cooper Interiors, heard an advertisement for a company called Magic that promised windows with retractable screens and folding window walls — exactly the kinds of