Home improvement, DIY and construction projects are getting more expensive and taking longer in France due to a lack of supplies and rising prices, with industry professionals advising extra caution. Half of home projects are experiencing delays of 10-30% due to difficulties in sourcing raw materials, the architecture association le […]
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THINK carefully before diving into a DIY project or your dream home renovation could turn into a nightmare, an expert has warned. Last year, almost half of UK homeowners made improvements to their property, it’s claimed. 1 These mistakes could make your DIY more DI-why?Credit: Getty But without the right […]
Placeholder while article actions load Embarking on a kitchen renovation can be a daunting endeavor. There is the scope of your project and the layout of its design (these are the nuts and bolts of your renovation), but then dozens of selections follow, each with hundreds of options. The Internet, […]
Photo: istockphoto.com While some industries are beginning to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, the home improvement trade continues to struggle. Between ongoing labor shortages and supply chain issues, prices for home renovation projects keep rising. According to the recent consumer price index released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Photo: depositphotos.com Typical Range: $1,893 to $12,000 National Average: $6,300 The cost of hiring an interior designer can start relatively low but get extremely pricey, with the average cost ranging between $1,893 to $12,000 and most people paying $6,300 on average. Of course, these cost factors can go up or […]
The high inflation rate has slammed Americans in the pocketbooks as basic costs of living – such as food, electricity, gas, and shelter – have skyrocketed during Joe Biden’s presidency. Inflation hit a 40-year high in January, with prices rising 7.5% from last year. That number was driven by higher […]