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These Were the Most Popular Home Improvement Projects of 2023, According to BobVila.com Readers

A set of home improvement tools are laid out on a concrete floor.

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There’s no shortage of tasks to do and projects to tackle as a homeowner. From necessary repairs big and small (cracks in the ceiling, roof repair, appliance repair, and more) to renovation projects (kitchen and bathroom remodeling, among others), many homeowners are trying to make their houses more than just a place to live—they’re trying to turn them into homes that are a source of shelter, security, comfort, enjoyment, and perhaps most importantly, a sense of belonging.

Homeowners invested more in maintenance than improvement in 2023. Home buying cooled as mortgage rates rose. Paired with a low housing

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‘Home Improvement’ star hops behind Michigan bar during surprise visit

FLINT, MI — It’s not every day that a celebrity stops in at your local watering hole.

And this time, it was none other than actor Richard Karn at Churchill’s Food and Spirits in downtown Flint.

Most well-known for his role as Al Borland in ‘Home Improvement’ or also hosting one of America’s beloved classic game shows Family Feud, Karn was in the mood for good bourbon and a good meal while in Michigan on Monday, Feb. 12.

“He’s a whiskey guy, so I was told, so he was in the right place,” said John Saites, managing partner at Churchill’s.

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Best of Butler County 2023 winners: Home Improvement

Here are the winners and placers in the Home Improvement category:

Categories Winner
Best Bathroom Remodeler AllGood Home Improvements
Best Commercial/Residential Landscaper Goins Landscaping
Best Door & Window Replacement LE Scofield Window & Door Co.
Best Drywall Services Pure Drywall
Best Garage Door Company Scofield Garage Doors
Best Nursery/Garden Center Berns Garden Center
Best Pest Control Affordable Pest Control, Inc.
Best Place to Buy Cabinets Craftsmen Home Improvements, Inc.
Best Place to Buy Heating & Air Conditioning Bartels Heating & Cooling
Best Place to Buy Lawn & Garden Equipment
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6 home renovations that don’t need planning permission

Not all home renovations require planning permission. In some cases, the rigor of applying to your local authority for planning permission would be out of proportion with the impact of the works carried out.

These projects fall under what are called permitted development rightswhich allows for the improvement or extension of homes without the need to make a planning application.

So, do you need planning permission for a garden room, porch, conservatory, kitchen extension or loft conversion? Or even for new windows or doors? Read on to find out.

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