House Renovation

White House Renovations 2017 – Trump White House Makeover

11/09/2024Prasetyo

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When employees returned to the White House, they were greeted by this welcome back sign, thanking them for their support during the time of transition.

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The most noticeable change in the Oval Office is the new wallpaper. Previously, the walls were covered in a yellow striped paper, and now a neutral gray pattern lets other decorative elements, like the gold curtains and American flags, take center stage.

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As for the Roosevelt Room, a new gray and white carpet was laid on the ground.

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The West Wing lobby

What renovations are worth doing?

10/09/2024Prasetyo

A few months ago, I received an email from a woman who had bought a 1964 ranch with all its original interiors: wood paneling, Formica countertops, a blue bathroom, the works. She hosted a housewarming party for her friends and relatives. Six different people at the party asked her The Question: “So, when are you going to flip this place?” When they heard that she had no desire to flip the house, which she found to be interesting and charming, her guests were shocked and tried to convince her otherwise. She should try for a return on her investment; the

Tampa Jackson House renovation slowed by property dispute

09/09/2024Prasetyo

“Whatever legal options we have from a monetary perspective, let’s get it done,” CRA board member Luis Viera said.

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa city leaders say they are committed to doing anything in their power to save the historic Jackson House on Zack Street.

Constructed in 1901, the building was once a boarding house in Tampa’s Central Avenue district, providing accommodations for African Americans during the Jim Crow era and segregation.

Legendary musicians, politicians and civil rights leaders visit the Jackson House, but now it’s in danger of collapse. At one time, the issue was that there wasn’t enough money

Scarborough house under renovation partially collapses: Toronto firefighters – Toronto

08/09/2024Prasetyo

Toronto Fire Services said a home under renovation in Scarborough partially collapsed on Saturday morning.

Firefighters said they were called to a home on Harding Boulevard near Kingston and Birchmount roads around 11:15 am

When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a house that had suffered significant structural damage.

Firefighters later determined that supports in the basement began to collapse before the first floor caved in.

A large portion of an exterior wall then also collapsed.

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Renovation boom continues amid coronavirus fallout

07/09/2024Prasetyo

While a number of people moved home last year to find bigger spaces, or opted for tree and sea changes, the vast majority preferred to stay put and work out how they could make better use of what they had.

More time spent working and learning from home this year has people wanting more space. Credits: iStock

The costs of moving home, plus stamp duty and agents’ fees, made many decide that money could be put to better use with renovations, says Belinda Botzolis, senior property strategist at Metropole Property Strategists.

Then there were the grants that many states offered

Great Ocean Road beach house renovation adds $2m in value

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Sea views take center stage at 725 Great Ocean Road, Eastern View, which is on the market for $3.4m-$3.7m.

A slick renovation has added close to $2m in value to a beachfront Great Ocean Road home that’s among the closest to the high water mark.

The tri-level house overlooking the surf in Eastern View has been transformed since it last sold two years ago for $1.6m.

Builder GD Construction and Surf Coast interior design studio hygge:liv worked together to reinvigorate the original home, known as Bills O Jacks.

RELATED:Beachfront Ocean Grove home listed for record price

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Lifestyle changes, aging homes, rising prices spur record spending

05/09/202428/10/2024Prasetyo

About a year after the onset of the pandemic, Kathy Lange-Novak and her husband, Frank Novak, decided it was time to update their Fitchburg home.

After 26 years, the floors, countertops and appliances were showing their age, and the couple thought they needed to upgrade before putting the house on the market.

“This is the first time we’ve remodeled anything,” Kathy said. “It needed an overhaul.”

Like so many Americans, the recently retired couple had spent most of the past year at home as COVID-19 health restrictions limited their social activities.

“It’s one thing when you go, ‘We could really

Home Renovation Grants : Which one suits you?

04/09/2024Prasetyo

What federal subsidies are available?

No matter where in Canada you live, your project might qualify for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, a federal program to promote energy efficiency. The program was launched in spring 2021 and will remain in place until 2028, providing more than 700,000 households with grants of up to $5,000.

You must use the money to make your home greener and lower your electricity bills and other costs. How? You can upgrade your insulation, replace your doors and windows, or even install solar panels. In certain provinces, such as Quebec, the grant must be combined with