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A free home rehabilitation program is now accepting applications for the next round of grants. Here's what you need to know
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (776+ words) After spending eight years bouncing from couch to couch, one" Elmer and Maria Orobio sit in their living room filled with art, some of which is made by Elmer. Their home was in need of repair, but they couldn't afford…...
Why mold might be growing in your Berkshires home
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (237+ words) Living in the Berkshires means experiencing all the beauty of four seasons " but with that comes the challenge of dealing with fluctuating temperatures and humidity. One minute, the snow is coming down hard in February; the next, you're dealing with…...
Burst Pipes and Busted Lights: Avoiding Holiday Home Repair Disasters
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (146+ words) (StatePoint) As the weather turns colder and the holidays draw near, many of us are making a home maintenance list and checking it twice. To help you stay ahead of holiday home headaches, T-Rex Tape is sharing insights on how…...
Selecting a gutter installation service? Here's what to know
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (872+ words) Time to get new gutters for your roof? Want to be on top of things before selecting a gutter installation service? See what our two experts recommend, so you are a more informed consumer. A reputable gutter company should also…...
Eagle Archives, July 22, 1972: Hobbyist's reputation for restoration work prompts him to switch to a new occupation
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) Francis T. Rodriguez of 64 Garland Ave., wrestled for many years trying to maintain an even balance between his vocation as a buyer-manager for Carr Hardware and his avocation'of working with fine woods. The scale got tipped recently and he has left…...
Home improvements that improve your bank account
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (760+ words) The right home improvements can boost the value and extend the life of your home. An upscale kitchen renovation can bring a return on investment of 38 percent, according to the'Journal of Light Construction's' "Cost Versus Value Report" for 2024.' As previously…...
Affordable ways to refresh your home
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (590+ words) Renovations around the house require an investment of time and often considerable amounts of money. Findings from the 2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study show that home renovations are becoming more expensive. The median renovation spending for homeowners has gone up 60 percent since…...