Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: I watch a lot of home improvement reality shows and get a bunch of ideas for my house. How real are the projects on these shows? Answer: I am thrilled that you and countless other homeowners are inspired to start home improvement projects. There are some…
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – Think twice before hiring a contractor without reading reviews first. That’s advice from the Better Business Bureau. Whitney Quick has some tips to spot home improvement scams. “One common hook is when the scammer claims to be working in your neighborhood or on another project and has leftover supplies. Once…
chee gin tan / Getty Images Your home isn’t just a source of pride or a place where you can relax after a long day — it’s also an investment in your family’s future. SeeHome Renovations That Will Pay You BackBe Aware: 10 Signs You Should Not Buy a Home Right Now And while it’s…
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — As winter wanes and spring becomes summer, homeowners and do-it-yourselfers are eying improvements around their houses and on their properties. Within social media groups and neighborhood pages online, individuals and companies are posting their home improvement services – from electrical to plumbing to painting to landscaping to overall contracting and construction services. A…
Looking to make home improvements? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed by a contractor Updated: 10:24 AM EDT Apr 7, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript EXPLAINS HOW TO AVOID SCAM CONTRACTS.OR BRIAN: ’TIS THE SEASON FOR MAKING HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND ALONG WITH IT COMES THE SEASON FOR SCAM CONTRACTO.RS BEFORE YOU HIRE A CONTRACTOR PUT…
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2022) – U.S. households saw homeowners and families embark on a wide variety of renovations and remodeling projects over the past year. That is according to new findings in the 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, a joint study from the National Association of Realtors® and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. This…
T-L Photos/ROBERT A. DEFRANK St. Clairsville Council President Jim Velas, left, reminds everyone that future council meetings will be held at 7 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m. Safety and Service Director Jeremy Greenwood listens. ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The city is opening up new resources for homeowners of limited means who wish…
Renovation financing startup RenoFi raised $14 million in Series A funding led by Canaan, with Nyca Partners and CMFG Ventures participating. Why it matters: The company aims to make the surging demand for home improvements affordable by providing financing to its customers. Context: The renovation market is being driven by a combination of aging housing…
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Goldman Sachs will begin offering $10,000 home improvement loans, Blackberry shares fall after mixed earnings, and Activision’s CEO is under scrutiny. Video Transcript BRAD SMITH: Welcome back, everyone, to Yahoo Finance. It is time for the triple play today. Dave, Rachelle, and I have three tickers that we’ve been tracking throughout the day’s session. And…