Local repairs caution against unethical operators
A home improvement consultant urges buyers to deal with established lumber dealers and craftspeople to avoid fraudulent schemes common in spring and summer. Fraudulent tactics include phony bargains, misleading financing, unkept guarantees, misrepresented materials, and exaggerated performances by itinerant repairmen.
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John Concord
Consumer Advisory ‘Council Concord
Home Improvements Boost Comfort and Resale Value
A survey shows homeowners increasingly invest in remodeling and additions to enhance comfort and raise property values. Kitchens baths and bedrooms top remodel priorities. patios and garden spaces grow in popularity. wood finishes and locally built cabinets remain favored. Protection and curb appeal also drive exterior work.
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National Home Improvements Council
Council
Carpet textures and twists gain appeal in home decor
Textures like shag and twist pile dominate new carpet trends in decor. Shags with long pile offer versatility and easy care, while cut and loop patterns create two tone effects and varied moods. The choice remains personal, with options from plush to sculptured and random sheared textures.
Shade planning in gardens and landscapes
Landscape design experts from the American Association of Nurserymen outline three key shade questions Where to place shade When it is needed and What kind of shade to use They discuss shade for family spaces children's play areas roofs and paved surfaces and how tree placement changes by time of day to maximize comfort and cooling in outdoor living areas
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American Association of Nurseryiment
Suburban Pool Fence Built From Yard Materials
A suburban homeowner and a friend built a two weekend perimeter fence around a backyard pool using 4x4 posts set in concrete and cross 2x4 pieces. Grooved hardboard panels were added to both sides with alternating paint colors to ensure privacy and ventilation while concealing posts.
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