The Top Renovations That Increase Home Value In 2024

2024 might not be the easiest time to buy a new home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t invest in your property. With home prices at historic highs, many aspiring homeowners are willing to buy a place that needs substantial work if it’s the only way to make a purchase happen. Meanwhile, elevated mortgage rates are causing many current homeowners to not buy, but to stay put and upgrade their homes instead.

In fact, a survey by Discover Home Loans, released in early May, found that more than half (55 percent) of American homeowners would rather renovate their current home

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Patricia Richardson talks ‘Home Improvement’ reboot, co-star Tim Allen

If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. And that’s how Patricia Richardson feels about revisiting one of her most famous roles.

Richardson, who starred opposite Tim Allen on the ’90s sitcom “Home Improvement,” opened up about doing a reboot of the series during an interview on the “Back to the Best” podcast published Thursday.

The actress, who played Allen’s TV wife Jill Taylor, reflected that it was “so weird” to see news that her former co-star was discussing plans to revive the show.

"Home Improvement" star Patricia Richardson, top, is opening up about why she isn't interested in doing a reboot of the '90s sitcom starring Tim Allen.

“I would hear (Tim) was coming out publicly and saying this stuff about how everyone was on

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Energy-efficient home improvements that can help lower taxes in 2025 | News

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Energy-efficient home improvements that can help lower taxes in 2025

In 2021, Americans collectively paid $2.2 trillion in income taxes, according to the most recent data from the Tax Foundation. On average, individuals paid $14,279. Needless to say, the days leading up to April 15 can be expensive.

As this year’s tax season wraps up, people may be looking for ways to save when they file in 2025. One popular way to do that is through a tax credit, which offers taxpayers the opportunity to directly deduct from their tax liability, or the amount of taxes they

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2024 could be a good year for home improvement

(WTTV/WXIN) — If you’ve been putting off a home improvement project, 2024 could be the year to pull the trigger.

Industry experts expect prices on home improvement work to be lower this year. In fact, a new study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies is predicting a slowdown in home remodeling activity in 2024.

The report, called the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, indicates annual homeowner expenditures for home updates and maintenance will decline by more than 7% through most of this year. Part of that will be driven by ongoing weakness in the housing market in the

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DoorDash Enters Home Improvement With Lowe’s Partnership

DoorDash has entered the home improvement category with a new partnership with Lowe’s.

The on-demand delivery aggregator now offers gardening tools, spring cleaning essentials, do-it-yourself supplies and other products from more than 1,700 of the home improvement retailer’s stores nationwide, DoorDash said in a Monday (April 1) press release.

“Our partnership enables consumers with quick access to must-have tools and last-minute materials to complete projects of all sizes,” Fuad Hannon, vice president of new verticals at DoorDash, said in the release. “With Lowe’s on the marketplace, we add to the great selection of everyday essentials that consumers rely on for

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Can Home Improvement Retailers Shine After Home Depot’s Mixed First Quarter? By Benzinga

Benzinga – by Chris Katje, Benzinga Staff Writer.

Home improvement retailers Lowe’s Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) will report first-quarter financial results before the market open on Tuesday.

Here are the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying and key items to watch.

Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Lowe’s to report first-quarter revenue of $21.10 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

The revenue estimate is lower than the $22.35 billion reported in last year’s first quarter by the home improvement retailer. Lowe’s has beat revenue estimates in five of the last 10 quarters, with five quarters coming in below analysts’ estimates.

Analysts expect

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10 Best Digital Lockers for Home in India

Delve into the realm of home security with our curated selection of the best digital lockers, meticulously crafted to safeguard your valuables with cutting-edge technology and uncompromising reliability. In this article, we introduce a range of digital lockers designed to meet the diverse needs of modern homeowners, blending sleek design with advanced security features. From user-friendly pin code access to biometric fingerprint recognition, these lockers offer unparalleled convenience and peace of mind. Whether you’re safeguarding important documents, precious jewelry, or valuable electronics, our top picks cater to every aspect of home security.

List of the best digital lockers for home

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