Published 17 hours ago Submitted by The Home Depot Originally 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…
How to Recognize the Most Common Roofing Problems Early
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…
Top Plumbing Disasters That Require an Emergency Plumber
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…
2024 Remodeling Trends To Watch For – Forbes Home
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…
Clacks Council plans home improvement works in Clackmannan
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…
Nearly Two-Thirds of Homeowners See Home Improvement Projects as an Alternative to Buying a New Home, According to CRAFTSMAN® Home Field Advantage Survey
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…
Two home improvement companies fined a total of £250,000 for making illegal marketing calls
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…
US Homeowners Double Down on Home Improvement Spending in 2023
Angi Inc. Angi’s annual “State of Home Spending” report shows increased spending on home improvement projects in 2023 Overall spend on home improvement grows 6% to $13,667 and an average of 11.1 projects per household in 2023 Rising mortgage rates were a driver of home improvement spending: 40% of homeowners…