Best of Dayton 2023 winners: Home Improvement

Here are the winners and placers in the Home Improvement category: Contest Winner Best Basement Remodeler Craftsmen Home Improvements, Inc. Best Bathroom Remodeler Zengel Group Building & Remodeling Best Building Contractor JEM Designs Best Commercial/Residential Landscaper Grandma’s Gardens Best Door & Window Replacement D&G Roofing and Restoration Best Garage Door Company Dayton Door Sales Best Kitchen Remodeler JEM Designs Best Nursery/Garden Center Knollwood Garden Center and Landscaping Best Pest Control A-1 Able Pest Doctors Best Place to Buy Cabinets JEM Designs Best Place to Buy Heating & Air…

NJ Households Spend The Most On Home Renovation Projects, Study Finds

NEW JERSEY— Working towards your dream kitchen or a bathroom oasis in the Garden State? From major renovation projects to small repairs around the house, home improvement costs can add up quickly – with a new study showing that New Jersey residents spend the most in the nation on home renovations.This study, by real estate experts at AgentAdvice.com, examines Census data on how much the average household spends on renovations each year – as well as social media data on which room of the house is most commonly made over. Renovations have “gained massive popularity” since the global pandemic…

6 home renovations that don’t need planning permission

Not all home renovations require planning permission. In some cases, the rigor of applying to your local authority for planning permission would be out of proportion with the impact of the works carried out. These projects fall under what are called permitted development rightswhich allows for the improvement or extension of homes without the need to make a planning application. So, do you need planning permission for a garden room, porch, conservatory, kitchen extension or loft conversion? Or even for new windows or doors? Read on to find out.Be inspired to make home improvements. Sign up for our Home…

Home Improvement spinoff: Tim Allen comments

(WJW) — Actor Tim Allen, famous for his role as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor on the hit sitcom “Home Improvement,” is hinting at the potential for a spinoff of the beloved show. While no official plans have been announced, Allen revealed that ideas had been discussed among the original cast members.Shakira settles tax fraud caseDuring a conversation with The Messenger, Allen shared his interactions with his former co-stars, mentioning that he frequently sees Richard Karn, who played Tim’s sidekick Al Borland. Additionally, he stays in touch with the actors who portrayed his on-screen children, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan…

5 Signs of a Home Improvement Scam

As home improvement demand remains strong for kitchen and bath remodels, as well as for outdoor renovations, reports of contractor scams are increasing. These schemes are potentially costing homeowners thousands of dollars in losses. About one in 10 Americans have been a victim of a contractor scam, losing an average of $2,426, according to a new study of about 1,000 Americans from JW Surety Bonds. The study uncovered the following most common contractor scams:Baby boomers were the most likely to fall victim to contractor scams (15%), followed by millennials (13%), the survey shows. Red Flags to Watch The study…

Weekend Planner: Home improvement, oddities, golf, and more

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We made it to Friday and that means looking ahead to the weekend as well as making sure you’ve got plans! We’ve got plenty of fun events going on around the region this weekend. The Block Home Show The Block Northway is playing host to a home show this weekend. Starting on Friday afternoon and rolling through Sunday evening, you can check out indoor exhibits, seminars in home remodeling, and several how-to clinics. There will also be jewelry, crystals, minerals, and natural art for purchase that you can decorate your home with. Today’s hours are 2 pm…

Home Depot sales continue to slide but the biggest home improvement chain still tops expectations

Home Depot sales continue to slide as Americans wrestle with persistent inflation and the company narrowed its outlook for the year. But the nation’s biggest home improvement retailer still topped expectations for the quarter and shares jumped more than 5% Tuesday. Home Depot now expects earnings per share to decline between 9% and 11% in 2023 and same store sales to fall 3% to 4%. The company previously anticipated an earnings per share drop between 7% and 13% and a same-store sales decline of 2% to 5%. It’s the first time that Home Depot has projected a decline in annual…

America’s home improvement boom appears to be over

New York CNN —Americans turned into DIY fanatics during the pandemic, beautifying their apartments, homes and condos while they were stuck inside and tired of looking at the same drab interior every day.But the Covid emergency is over, prices are (much) higher, consumers are growing fearful of a recession and people are spending less at Lowe’s and Home Depot.Lowe’s on Tuesday lowered its profit and sales outlook for the year, saying consumers were spending less on home improvement. It comes on the heels of rival Home Depot also posting disappointing sales and a sour forecast last week.…