Popular Mechanics; Courtesy Crescent Along with a hammer, tape measure and screwdriver, a crescent wrench is an essential part of any well-rounded toolkit. These handy tools have two jaws—one stationary and one that can be moved back and forth—allowing you to adjust the size of the wrench’s opening to fit a wide range of fasteners….
aluxum This article was coproduced with Mark Roussin. Not long ago, the housing market was once the darling of the U.S. economy. It was an unstoppable force, with sellers making money hand-over-fist in ever-rising amounts. Now things are beginning to soften – though notice I didn’t say “decline” or “weaken.” Only “soften.” That might sound…
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Homes and Condos Homes Author of the article: Linda White • Special to Postmedia Network This project by MGB Construction Group Ltd. won the 2022 BILD Renovation Award for Best Kitchen Renovation over $100,000. ROBERT HOLOWKA | BIRD HOUSE MEDIA Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia…
As far as home improvements go, sex rooms are not generally considered smart financial investments. What future buyer would want anything to do with someone else’s adults-only romper room? But practical considerations did not deter Brody Danger, an artist’s manager by day and burlesque drag dancer by night, from appearing on the new Netflix home…
Growth in home renovation spending is expected to soften next year as fewer property owners fix up their homes in preparation for sale, the latest report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University said. The study forecasts that year-over-year gains will slow to 10.1% by the end of the first half of…
Rising interest in DIY home improvement projects has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market. However, increasing threats from the DIFM market might hamper market growth. Competitors have to focus on differentiating their product offerings with unique value propositions to strengthen their foothold in the market. Market vendors also have to leverage the…
Vesnaandjic / Getty Images When it’s time to remodel, many homeowners head to home improvement stores like Lowe’s to buy the supplies they need to complete their home projects. It’s a smart idea, especially since the right projects can put more money back into your pocket. Find Out: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food StampsSave…
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/pmn/GXAUUFFGVZDAPIQL33UVAQRHJI.jpg "Most popular home remodeling projects and how much they cost")
When the pandemic hit in 2020, people had no choice but to stay in their homes. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of employees working from home nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising to 42%. All that time spent at home led to a burst of pandemic remodeling—home improvement spending rose…
When the show returns for a 44th season, the master carpenter, whose retirement was announced in May, will be missing from the cast of experts. But his influence will surely live on. “Norm is a living legend that helped create the home improvement television genre, and entire networks are now in existence because of the…
Home improvement companies benefited significantly from surging consumer interest in renovation and remodeling activities amid the pandemic-led remote lifestyles. However, sowing home sales this year with soaring mortgage rates amid the multi-decade high inflation is hurting the industry’s growth. Many home improvement companies have witnessed sales declines lately. However, since many economists believe inflation has…