Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.
Category: Home Repairs and Improvements
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Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
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Casa, a Handyman Start-Up, Aims to Automate Home Maintenance
The New York Times – Business:Casa, a company founded by former Uber executives, says it uses artificial intelligence and a stable of handymen to take care of members’ homes.
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America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
The New York Times – Business:Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
The New York Times – Business:Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
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Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures
The New York Times – Business:Sales fell at the home-improvement retailer, as homeowners shied away from big-ticket home improvement projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.
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Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.
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A San Francisco Renovation Inspired by ‘American Gigolo’
When an interior designer and a software engineer set about renovating their new house, they had no idea what it would ultimately involve.
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Mamdani’s Aspiration for Gracie Mansion: Bidets
The mayor’s hope to install bidets in his official residence reflects a growing acceptance among Americans of a tool that has long been unusual in the United States.
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Mamdani’s Aspiration for Gracie Mansion: Bidets
The mayor’s hope to install bidets in his official residence reflects a growing acceptance among Americans of a tool that has long been unusual in the United States.
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What Trump’s East Wing Demolition Says About Our Preoccupation With ‘Renovation’
The gutting of the East Wing of the White House and our national preoccupation with “renovation.”
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Home Depot Cuts Forecast as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
The big box retailer said tariff costs and elevated mortgage rates have slowed consumer spending on new homes and remodeling projects.
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A BlackRock-Backed Roofing Conglomerate Goes Bust
Investment firms are buying and bundling contractors, leaving some workers and customers worse off.