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How a data nerd approaches DIY home improvement projects
January 11, 2023 - 7:45 AM
I started 2021 by buying an 1885 hulk of a home, sight unseen, with visions of restoring its earlier grandeur. In almost two years, I’ve restored three of many rooms and tackled multiple smaller projects, by myself.
Hurricane Ian closes some Florida schools indefinitely
October 05, 2022 - 2:46 AM
The devastation from Hurricane Ian has left schools shuttered indefinitely in parts of Florida, leaving storm-weary families anxious for word on when and how children can get back to classrooms.
Shortages of supplies and workers will delay Gulf rebuilding
September 06, 2021 - 7:06 AM
Joe Sobol, owner of Big Easy Construction in New Orleans, has bad news for homeowners who've been calling about roofs damaged by Hurricane Ida or to get an update on renovations that were scheduled before the storm ripped through the area.
DIY work on older houses takes extra know-how, flexibility
March 07, 2017 - 6:54 AM
Dwain Livengood can save money on his home renovation project by doing the work himself. But he also knows that do-it-yourself projects in historic homes like his 100-year-old farmhouse require extra planning and research, and that mistakes can be costly.
Bryan Baeumler shares tips to avoid common DIY blunders in book 'Measure Twice'
February 25, 2015 - 1:51 PM
TORONTO - "Disaster DIY" host Bryan Baeumler has helped many do-it-yourselfers learn from the errors of their home reno wrecks.
If asbestos is detected in home, consult a professional about having it removed
August 07, 2014 - 11:30 AM
VICTORIA - Renovations can be stressful for a homeowner, especially when dealing with an older home where asbestos may be hiding under old flooring or around heating ducts.
Pre-assessments, proper gear, sealing spaces among key safety tips for home renos
January 15, 2014 - 5:00 AM
TORONTO - You may have selected paint colours, tiles and finishes, but plans to gear up for a home renovation can quickly grind to a halt if you haven't ensured key health and safety measures are in place.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo
Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit
Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same
Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r
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Princess Anne to visit BC next month
VICTORIA - Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to visit British Columbia next month. The p
April 25, 2024 3:14 PM
UPDATE: 'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd
CHETWYND, B.C. - British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but lo
April 25, 2024 3:07 PM
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least
April 25, 2024 2:15 PM
Resident evacuated due to UBCO highrise construction in Kelowna has died
An evacuated resident of a supportive housing complex in downtown Kelowna passed away earlier this week. Jim H
April 25, 2024 2:14 PM
Celebrate Shuswap trails with food, drinks and Shred Kelly
The Shuswap Trail Alliance is throwing an event to celebrate everyone who makes trails in the Shuswap enjoyable for
April 25, 2024 1:42 PM
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