Home renovation goes viral in West Vancouver

When Jenna Phipps started an Instagram site documenting the renovation of an abandoned house she and her boyfriend bought she never expected it to go viral.

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Since buying an abandoned house on a rocky bluff in West Vancouver in September,

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Looking to renovate your home? HGTV’s ‘Renovation Aloha’ hosts share their top tips

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama never dreamed they’d one day be hosting their own show on HGTV.

“It wasn’t on the goal board,” Tristyn said. “It wasn’t something we set out to do. And so having cameras follow your business and your journey is definitely all the things. It’s exciting, it’s stressful, it’s fun, it’s crazy.”

Their new series, “Renovation Aloha,” which premiered on Feb. 20, focuses on the Kalamas’ business of buying some of the grungiest, most rundown properties on Oahu and transforming them into beautiful homes for local families.

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It wasn’t always easy for Tristyn

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University of Missouri plans $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri is planning a $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium.

The Memorial Stadium Improvements Project, expected to be completed by the 2026 season, will further enclose the north end of the stadium and add a variety of new premium seating options. The field-level Bunker Club in the south end zone will be converted to a team recruiting center, with upgrades to restrooms, concessions and the sound system among other changes.

The university’s Board of Curators unanimously approved the hiring of Kansas City architectural firm DLR Group on Wednesday to handle the project.

The

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Photos: Inside the John Gumm Renovation and Improvement Project | News

There has been substantial progress in the John Gumm Renovation and Improvement Project. In preparation for a fall move Columbia County hosted a media briefing to provide an update.

The event featured speakers included Columbia County Commissioner Casey Garrett, St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl, Paul Vogel, Executive Director of the Columbia Economic Team, and Brandon Sundeen, Vice President of the Columbia County Museum Association Board of Directors. Each speaker highlighted the importance of revitalizing the John Gumm School Building, a vital part of the downtown St. St. Helens National Historic District.

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Support for renovation and reuse of historic airport hangars soars

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Historic airport hangars drew a crowd at the Airport Commission meeting. t

The General Western Aero Hangars Restoration Analysis Study was presented to the Airport Commission.

The commission learned about its environmental review, and efforts to include the public in the discussion.

Some people consider the original hangars part of local aviation history.

When General Western Aircraft Corp. moved to Goleta in the 1930s Frederick Stearns built the hangers.

Stearns is the namesake for the Santa Barbara Wharf.

Historians say the hangars were used to build the first propeller planes.

One of those propellers is by the old

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Furman Athletics Announces Major Renovations to Timmons Arena

Rendering of Timmons Arena at Furman University.

Furman’s Timmons Arena, the basketball home of the Paladins for nearly three decades, will undergo a major renovation and reopen in the fall of 2025, Furman Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Donnelly announced today at a news conference on campus.

The $40 million donor-funded renovation will transform Timmons Arena into a first-class, state-of-the-art facility that will dramatically enhance the game day experience for Furman’s loyal fans and students and stand among the best arenas in college basketball at its size and scale.

The renovations are scheduled to begin in April 2024 and

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Xfinity Live! in South Philly to undergo $12 million renovation – NBC10 Philadelphia

Major enhancements are coming soon to a popular sports bar in Philadelphia.

Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announced on Tuesday plans for Xfinity Live! in South Philadelphia to undergo a $12 million renovation.

The upgrades include, enhancing Xfinity Live!’s outdoor plaza for game days, festivals and community events, as well as improvements to the interior and exterior.

We are excited to announce several major enhancements to continue making Xfinity Live! and South Philadelphia a premier, dynamic destination for fans in Philadelphia to celebrate and experience the best in sports and entertainment,” President of Wells Fargo Center Phil Laws said

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Minneapolis American Indian Center ushers in new era after massive renovation

MINNEAPOLIS — Soulful pride bellowed along Franklin Avenue where a beacon for the indigenous community was reborn. A parade ushered in a new era at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.

It hosted a reopening celebration to commemorate the massive renovation project over the past few years. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan got a preview of the facility last week and was thrilled to welcome visitors Wednesday.

“This is an investment that will matter for generation after generation after generation,” she said before thanking the center’s executive director, Mary LaGarde, for her dedication to the project. “We are here for this ribbon

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