Wood screws from the old deck. Who has the last laugh now, suckers? Photo: Mitch Teich May 29, 2021 — With great fanfare, the UPS truck delivered the sawhorse brackets this week. This was a surprise to me, as I was not expecting any sawhorse brackets, but as I got […]
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SAULT STE. MARIE — More city residents might consider doing some home improvement projects as the weather warms up, but here are some things you should be aware of prior to starting your project. Kelly Freeman administers the city’s zoning ordinance, which explains what land is developed and used throughout the […]
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TWIN PORTS — Home improvement season is among us, and hardware stores are having trouble keeping their shelves stocked. There is a nation-wide shortage on paint, and the price of lumber has sky-rocketed over the last year. Currently more people are working on home improvement projects across the country driving […]
Home renovation projects are significant undertakings. Working with skilled and experienced contractors can ensure projects go smoothly and are completed promptly. Timing is a big consideration for homeowners as they begin renovating their homes, and the home improvement experts at HomeAdvisor note that the following are some general timelines for […]
Former Nuveen chief equity strategist and senior portfolio manager Bob Doll discusses how worried investors should be about the markets in the coming months. Lowe’s Cos Inc reported on Wednesday a 25.9% jump in quarterly same-store sales growth that failed to match that of larger rival Home Depot Inc, signaling […]
If you found yourself housebound during the pandemic and staring at chipped kitchen cabinets and a yellow fridge left over from the 80s, you probably realized it was time to remodel. So you borrowed money, called a contractor and scheduled a date to start the work. Congratulations on your project. Now comes […]
For several quarters now executives at Home Depot HD 0.18% and Lowe’s LOW 0.30% Cos. have faced the same old question: Just how much more can consumers spend on their homes? The answer has been consistent: More than you would think. Home Depot’s comparable sales increased 31% in the quarter […]
Lately, the hosts of “Flip or Flop,” Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack, have been raking in the cash. With California’s real estate market booming, it seems every house they renovate is selling fast—and for top dollar. But alas, the latest episode of “Flip or Flop” suggests that their winning […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Many Utahns have used their time at home during the pandemic to make improvements to their abodes, and even small projects can save you a lot on home insurance. But as the KSL Investigators crunched the data, something surprising jumped out: Those insurance discounts do […]
Even in today’s hot real estate market, giving your home a touch-up before you list can help boost its selling price, according to experts — as long as you pick projects that offer the right bang for your buck. Buyers flocking to take advantage of low interest rates have created […]
Home Depot just announced yet another strong quarter thanks to the ongoing home improvement boom. The retailer saw average ticket sizes increase 10.3% year over year. According to CEO Craig Menear, the market remains an “unprecedented demand environment.” See more stories on Insider’s business page. The home improvement boom has […]
We plan to raise our $217 per share fair value estimate for wide-moat Home Depot (HD) by a mid-single-digit rate after incorporating robust first-quarter sales growth of 33% (to $37.5 billion), which outpaced our estimate by $4 billion. Strength came from same-store sales that rose a whopping 31% (on top […]
From crunk to caulk! Rapper Lil Jon will star in a home renovation show on HGTV. The show — “Lil Jon Wants To Do What?” — will follow the Atlanta hip hop artist as he “offers skeptical homeowners startlingly unconventional renovation ideas that seem impossible to execute,” according to a […]
Bath Expo and Window Expo announced Monday the consolidation of their two brands into one: Expo Home Improvement. “We are fueled not by growth, but how many lives we can transform,” said CEO Paul Dietzler. “We see this opportunity to be more impactful under one brand.” When Window Expo was […]
From expansions to new kitchen countertops, you’ll want to give your agent a call. Throughout the pandemic home improvement projects have gone through through the roof. Take the Levyn’s for example, the couple added a new deck to their back yard. “You want where you live, if you have to […]
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are […]
Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Many of us have been spending a lot more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, and that puts a magnifying glass on things we want to upgrade both inside and outside the house. For a variety of reasons — scarcity of materials, tariffs, rising wages, […]
When it comes to home improvements, I am generally methodical and conservative, agonizing over colors, researching materials and lining up contractors months in advance. Normally, I wouldn’t be the kind of person to gut the most critical room in my house in the midst of historic supply and labor shortages. […]
Supply-chain issues have made home-improvement projects more expensive. Shipping delays, as well as the Texas freeze, have emptied shelves at stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s. From refrigerators to cabinets and windows, here are some of the items that are getting pricier. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Many […]