Category: Home Improvement

Fix a Week Leak: The Home Depot and WaterSense Show How to Check Your Home for Silent Water Leaks

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Published 17 hours ago Submitted by The Home DepotOriginally published on Built From Scratch As part of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing We’re for Water campaign, Fix a Leak Week takes place March 18-24, 2024. It encourages Americans to help put a stop to the nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year. The average home may lose almost 10,000 gallons of water every year, and 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. That’s enough water to wash 300 loads of laundry. As a WaterSense partner, The…

How to Recognize the Most Common Roofing Problems Early

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A roof is your home’s first line of defense against Florida’s intense sun, heavy rains, and tropical storms. But like any part of your home, it needs attention and care. Many homeowners in St. Petersburg only realize there’s a problem when leaks start or shingles begin falling off — by then, the damage can already be costly. The key to saving money and extending your roof’s lifespan lies in spotting issues early.In this guide, we’ll show you how to recognize the most common roofing problems before they become major repairs — and why working with professionals like Old Time…

Top Plumbing Disasters That Require an Emergency Plumber

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When it comes to home maintenance, plumbing issues can quickly escalate from minor inconveniences to full-blown disasters. Some problems simply can’t wait until morning—burst pipes, overflowing toilets, or backed-up drains can lead to severe water damage and costly repairs. That’s when you need an emergency plumber—a professional ready to respond 24/7 when things go wrong.At Family Rooter Drain and Sewer, our team has over 30 years of combined experience helping homeowners and businesses in Round Lake Beach, IL, handle urgent plumbing situations fast. Let’s explore the top plumbing disasters that demand immediate professional attention and why quick action can…

2024 Remodeling Trends To Watch For – Forbes Home

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With the current housing economy, multi-generational homes will be a prominent feature for 2024, as people are moving back in with their parents or having their parents or other family members move in with them. “Adding separate entrances, upgrading the basement to have a second kitchen, and closing off the open floor plan to create more privacy are all trending due to multiple families living under the same roof,” says Morgan Olsen, design expert at Thumbtack. With more grandkids living with their grandparents, the addition of custom playrooms and bunk rooms will be a must in 2024. “Having a space…

Clacks Council plans home improvement works in Clackmannan

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Clackmannanshire Council submitted planning applications to install replacement roofs and render and replace windows at various properties on High Street and Main Street, Clackmannan.If approved, the council will carry out the works across several properties in the town, before similar works are rolled out in other areas of the Wee County.The council confirmed to the Advertiser that these works are part of the planned capital investment program.In February, the council agreed on more than £18 million to be set aside and invested in the social housing stock, of which these improvements are just the start.A spokesperson…

Nearly Two-Thirds of Homeowners See Home Improvement Projects as an Alternative to Buying a New Home, According to CRAFTSMAN® Home Field Advantage Survey

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More than half of Americans are unwilling to put their homes on the market, fearful of giving up low-rate mortgages and being forced to take out loans that are much more expensive; however, 2 in 3 homeowners say they plan to make home improvements in the next six months to a year More than 2 in 5 homeowners, particularly millennials, admit they have given up on a project altogether due to a lack of necessary tools CRAFTSMAN is currently offering holiday deals online and at participating stores for homeowners looking to save on tools for their next project In addition,…

Two home improvement companies fined a total of £250,000 for making illegal marketing calls

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined two home improvement companies a total of £250,000 for bombarding people on the UK’s ‘do not call’ register with millions of unlawful marketing calls. Poxell Ltd, registered in Wood Green, London, and Skean Homes Ltd, based in Bournemouth, both made unsolicited marketing calls to people registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) while withholding their identity. Poxell Ltd has been fined £150,000 by the ICO for making over 2.6 million unlawful marketing calls between March and July 2022 to people who were registered with the TPS. This resulted in 413 complaints to the…

US Homeowners Double Down on Home Improvement Spending in 2023

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Angi Inc.Angi’s annual “State of Home Spending” report shows increased spending on home improvement projects in 2023Overall spend on home improvement grows 6% to $13,667 and an average of 11.1 projects per household in 2023Rising mortgage rates were a driver of home improvement spending: 40% of homeowners said they spent more on home projects as opposed to moving due to high interest ratesDENVER, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Angia leading and comprehensive solution for improving and maintaining homes, today released its 2023 State of Home Spending report which found that homeowners, despite a year of…