:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/QXVGRLYNPVELDB2OZXLQWTV3FE.jpg "On Memorial Day weekend, volunteer carpenters build access ramp at Connecticut home of Vietnam War veteran – Hartford Courant")
LISBON — Several carpenters kicked off the Memorial Day weekend giving their time to build an access ramp at the home of a Vietnam War veteran. The project, part of a statewide effort, was organized by Connecticut House of Heroes, a 10-year-old nonprofit organization serving military and public safety veterans and their spouses who are…
Milwaukee, Wis. – Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor, especially following a major storm, flood, or other weather event when many homeowners are trying to repair their homes. However, contractor scams can happen at any time, so be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees, and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will take homeowners’ money…
1. The Home Depot Multiple locations; homedepot.com The challenge that comes with a trip to The Home Depot isn’t finding what you need. Rather, it’s trying to avoid the allure of the rows of colorful plants, aisles of sparkling home lights and walls of paint samples while you’re looking for that tool you think you…
4. Repair roofs Remove branches and other debris that collect on roofs, Graham recommends. Repair or replace loose shingles and deteriorating flashing seals around vents and chimneys to keep out water. If you have a flat roof, patch cracked or blistered seams. DIYers should be cautious about getting up on the roof and take safety…
1. HVAC System If your HVAC system is on the fritz, you may be tempted to diagnose and fix the problem yourself. However, check the details of your home warranty because you may be required to have the system evaluated and repaired by a licensed contractor. Even if the issue seems like an easy fix,…
When original “Tool Time girl” Pamela Anderson left the popular ABC sitcom Home Improvement due to scheduling conflicts with Baywatch, producers were quick to consider a previous guest star to take her place. Debbe Dunning, who had joined the cast for a week in the second season as the winsome and memorably named Kiki Van…
As the cost-of-living crisis ontinues to squeeze household finances, Barclays is to pay mortgage customers up to £2,000 to support energy-efficient home improvements. The Greener Home Reward provides cash upfront for mortgage customers that install any one of several home improvements, including an air-source heat pump, double or triple-glazed windows, solar panels, or home…
Recently I’ve been diving into home improvement projects. I like them on the border of loving them. They are fulfilling, because at the end of it all, you are left with a clean wall, newly colored cabinets or maybe even just a really frilly, upscaled dollar store soap dispenser. There’s something to be said of…
