Rittenhassett, N.Y. — A new barn renovation is underway on Rote Hassett Square, and it’s going to be a blast for the neighborhood.New owners of the former Rittenhaus building on the corner of Washington Avenue and Rittenbrandt Avenue are renovating the old brick barn.It will be the first time a former Ritz-Carlton has been renovated […]
Renovations are heating up in Florida, but there’s a price to pay
Heat-related damage from renovation work in Florida’s Central Florida area has been rising since the start of the year, with a new report finding more than 1,200 people were injured by heat in the first half of this year.That’s up from just over 200 the same time last year, according to the Florida Department of […]
How to make a basement remodel that lasts for decades
You know that basement you love, but you can’t afford to keep it, and it’s got a bad smell.Well, if you’ve got a good friend, you can just turn it into a basement renovation project.You’ll get the room you love for pennies on the dollar, and your friend will be jealous.But it’s not as simple […]
The best home renovation ideas for the new year
A home renovation is a key part of any home remodeling plan, but many home renovation solutions are more about the design than the actual project.Some home renovation options can be tailored to a specific project, but the rest are much more flexible and can be used for any project.Here are a few options to […]
When the Lad Hotel Ruled the World
By now, you’ve probably heard of the Lad hotel project in Dubai.It’s a $1.6 billion development that will transform a hotel into a $25 billion hotel.The project has been a long time coming.It began in the 1990s as a luxury hotel in the heart of Dubai, which was still under construction when the first phase […]
The future of the timberland ranching industry?
The future for timberland pro Renova is still uncertain.A year ago, the company’s chief executive, Richard Gorman, said the company was on track to break even by the end of the year, but he’s now downplaying the figure.“It’s not going to happen,” Gorman said, referring to the business.“We have to get back to profitability.”The company […]
House hunters renovation deal hits snag
A renovation of a federal house that houses hunters for the military is about to hit a snag.The renovation would allow a family to renovate a $2.8 million federal house in rural New Mexico.It would take about four months to complete and it could cost up to $1 million, according to a news release from […]
Why renovators are paying less than the average for a condo
The average rent in Miami is $1,300, according to a study by real estate agent Anecdotal Intelligence.That’s a significant drop from the $2,000 to $3,000 average price tag the average renter spent on a condo in 2012.In the past decade, condo rents have skyrocketed, with condo owners paying an average of $1.9 million more per […]
New building in Santiago bernaborate renovations to open next year
NEW YORK (AP) A renovated hotel in downtown Santiago is set to open in 2018.Renovar Pasaportes Renovar is a Spanish-themed hotel that’s been in operation since 1995.It’s being renovated for the first time since its opening in 2007.Its website says the renovation will be finished in 2019.A photo on the hotel’s Facebook page shows a […]
How to save money with three birds renovation ideas
The first thing you need to know about three birds renovations is that they’re really easy to do.The second thing you want to know is that you can save money by simply doing the same thing over and over again.With a little practice, you can get all three things done in about two weeks.Here are […]