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Energy Efficiency

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Business
How To Get Free Coffee, 99 Cent Ice Cream Scoops At Newly-Remodeled Wyckoff Dunkin' How To Get Free Coffee, 99 Cent Ice Cream Scoops At Newly-Remodeled Wyckoff Dunkin'
How To Get Free Coffee, 99 Cent Ice Cream Scoops At Newly-Remodeled Wyckoff Dunkin' A Bergen County Dunkin' store just got even better. The newly remodeled 2,400-square-foot store at 525 Cedar Hill Ave., in Wyckoff, which also serves up Baskin Robbins ice cream, is reopening on Friday, Sept. 13. To celebrate the grand reopening, guests can enjoy a single scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream for just 99 cents from 9 a.m. to noon on the day of the grand reopening, and are invited to spin a prize wheel for free Dunkin’ merchandise and giveaways, while supplies last. Dunkin’ is also offering 100 Days of Free Coffee to the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members in line at store b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ossining, NY
Real Estate
Ossining Resident Cited For Efforts To Make 'Ultimate Energy-Efficient Home' Ossining Resident Cited For Efforts To Make 'Ultimate Energy-Efficient Home'
Ossining Resident Cited For Efforts To Make 'Ultimate Energy-Efficient Home' A Northern Westchester resident has received national recognition for his efforts to create the ultimate energy-efficient home almost completely from scratch.  Ossining resident Daniel Colombini was honored with a 2024 US Department of Energy Housing Innovation Award for his "passive house," according to Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm where he is a Principal.  Colombini's house is one of only 24 in the country to receive the honor and one of only two in New York. The other is located in the Ulster County town of Esopus.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
Hamilton Township, NJ
Real Estate
Ultra-Modern Sustainable Home Hits Princeton Market For $3.4M Ultra-Modern Sustainable Home Hits Princeton Market For $3.4M
Ultra-Modern Sustainable Home Hits Princeton Market For $3.4M An ultra-modern five-bedroom home with eco-friendly construction built in 2021 is up for sale for $3,388,800 in Princeton. The home at 4 Garrett Lane boasts 4.5 baths and is situated on 3.2 acres. It's listed by Nicole Wolf of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach Realtors. The home's contemporary design is crisp, functional, and open, making it the perfect home for someone who loves to host, according to the listing. Fortified with recycled materials including cars, the home is a unique addition to the Princeton Ridge neighborhood, minutes from downtown Princeton. Highlights in…

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by Jon Craig
Yonkers, NY
Real Estate
New $48M Affordable Housing Building Opens In Yonkers New $48M Affordable Housing Building Opens In Yonkers
New $48M Affordable Housing Building Opens In Yonkers Federal, county, and city officials celebrated the grand opening of a new four-story affordable housing building in Westchester that boasts energy-saving features.  The $48 million building, known as La Mora Senior Housing, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, July 9 at 23 Mulberry St. in the Hollow neighborhood of South Yonkers.  The project features 60 affordable apartments for seniors and was built by the nonprofit Mulford Corporation.  In addition to giving seniors access to affordable units, the building was also built using Passive House design, a standard for ener…

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by Ben Crnic
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
Work Begins On Affordable Apartments In Hudson Valley Work Begins On Affordable Apartments In Hudson Valley
Work Begins On Affordable Apartments In Hudson Valley Construction has begun to rehabilitate 212 affordable apartments in three cities and towns in the Hudson Valley. According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, all three properties are in Ulster County in the cities of Kingston and Saugerties and the town of Ulster. The properties will undergo extensive capital improvements, including sustainability upgrades and the introduction of new energy-efficiency measures. “To make housing more accessible and affordable, we need to increase supply and preserve the homes we already have,” Hochul said. “This project in the Hudson Valley provides over 200 ho…

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by Kathy Reakes
Kingston, NY
News
Airport In Region Undergoing Upgrades, Modernization Airport In Region Undergoing Upgrades, Modernization
Airport In Region Undergoing Upgrades, Modernization Construction has begun on an international airport in the region to modernize and create state-of-the-art gateways. The Sullivan County International Airport in Swan Lake is receiving a facelift and modernizations to increase tourism and fuel economic growth, said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, March 22. The project, which was awarded $18.5 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, will replace the original 55-year-old terminal with a spacious, new 15,000-square-foot, energy-efficient building that will become both a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
News
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a new set of affordable and energy-efficient housing has been completed at what once was a dilapidated complex. Laurel Homes, located in the North Hempstead hamlet of Roslyn Heights, has officially finished its “major redevelopment,” Hochul said on Monday, Dec. 11. As part of the renovation, the original development was expanded upon and revitalized starting in 2019, according to the North Hempstead Housing Authority. It now features 74 apartments across eight two-story buildings, a step up from its original 66 units when the development was built in 1958.…

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by Sophie Grieser
Albany, NY
Real Estate
Construction Begins On 60-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Capital Region Construction Begins On 60-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Capital Region
Construction Begins On 60-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Capital Region Some relief is on the way for vulnerable residents looking for more budget-friendly housing in the region. Construction crews broke ground on a new 60-unit affordable housing development in Schenectady’s Mont Pleasant neighborhood, at 918 Crane Street, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Once completed, the Mosaic Apartments will feature one four-story building with 46 apartments and one three-story building with 14 apartments, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced. The all-electric, energy-efficient development will include 30 apartments with onsite support services for seniors and those with disabilit…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford, CT
Politics
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Connecticut’s Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont will spend a second term in the governor’s mansion after defeating Republican Bob Stefanowski, ABC News projects.  Lamont was leading Stefanowski by five percentage points, 52 to 47 percent, as of 11:35 p.m. with 31 percent of the vote reporting. A former Greenwich selectman, Lamont first ran for Connecticut governor in 2010, but lost in the Democratic primary to former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, who went on to win the general election. He ran again and defeated Stefanowski in 2018. Among his most noteworthy accomplishments in office,…

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by Michael Mashburn
Yonkers, NY
News
Construction Begins On $44M Housing Development In Yonkers Construction Begins On $44M Housing Development In Yonkers
Construction Begins On $44M Housing Development In Yonkers Construction is now underway on a $44 million housing development in Westchester County. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the groundbreaking for the La Mora Senior Apartments in the Hollow neighborhood of South Yonkers took place on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The four-story building will be constructed on a property acquired by the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers, officials said.  TODAY at 2pm join our Facebook Live Town Hall where we will break ground on our new La Mora project 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ The project will create 60 new affordable housing apartments for low-income seniors and…

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by Nicole Valinote
White Plains, NY
News
Con Edison Projects How Much Heating Bills Will Increase This Winter Con Edison Projects How Much Heating Bills Will Increase This Winter
Con Edison Projects How Much Heating Bills Will Increase This Winter Con Edison has shared how much the average customer's heating bill is expected to increase this winter.  The average residential gas-heating bill is projected to be about $341 per month between November and March, according to an announcement from the company on Monday, Nov. 1. That's an increase of about 24 percent from last winter's average monthly bill of $275, Con Edison said.  The company said the price increase is mainly due to supply costs, and the projection also reflects the increase in delivery charges. Con Edison urged customers to use the following tips to save money…

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by Nicole Valinote
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
News
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public $2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public Officials have announced the opening of a $2 million plaza outside of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The East Gate Plaza is located outside of the Poughkeepsie entrance of the walkway, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state said the new space more than doubles the size of the pathway at the top of the Washington Street Stairs, and it can be used for community events. "Parks remain an incredible resource for families and friends to stay connected safely and The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is no exception," Dutchess County Execut…

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by Nicole Valinote
Springfield, MA
News
Gas Rates May Increase In Massachusetts This Winter, Eversource Warns Gas Rates May Increase In Massachusetts This Winter, Eversource Warns
Gas Rates May Increase In Massachusetts This Winter, Eversource Warns Eversource customers in the region could see a small spike in their bills this winter as the utility company contends with rising natural gas prices. This week, citing rising gas prices around the world, Eversource filed its proposed winter natural gas rate for Massachusetts residents with the Department of Public Utilities that would include rate increases for customers beginning on Monday, Nov. 1. According to Eversource, during the pandemic, the price of natural gas rose by approximately 20 percent as the demand increased in 2020 as many sheltered in place for upwards of a year and some…

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by Zak Failla
Lakewood, NJ
Business
Jersey Shore ShopRite Reopens Following Renovations Jersey Shore ShopRite Reopens Following Renovations
Jersey Shore ShopRite Reopens Following Renovations A Jersey Shore ShopRite has reopened following a series of renovations. The Lacey store in Lanoka Harbor features a remodeled health and beauty department, a new fresh produce section complete with a broad selection of local and organically grown options.  The store also reset center aisles to allow for better traffic flow and new product selections. The remodeled store includes new LED lighting as well as upgraded refrigerated cases that are environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient.  With these improvements and a more streamlined layout, the renovated store enhances t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Construction Starts On New $51 Million Housing Development In Northern Westchester Construction Starts On New $51 Million Housing Development In Northern Westchester
Construction Starts On New $51 Million Housing Development In Northern Westchester Construction has begun on a new affordable housing complex in Northern Westchester with 82 energy-efficient apartments. According to Governor Andrew Cuomo's office, work on the $51 million dollar development in downtown Peekskill at 645 Main Street began on Wednesday, Sept. 9.  The project is a part of his five-year, $20 million dollar affordable housing plan, which began in 2016 and is carried out by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. "Every New Yorker deserves a safe, decent and affordable place to call home," Cuomo said. "This new, energy-efficient development builds upon …

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by Christina Coulter
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
Energy, COPD, Pollinators, Contact Lenses Among Award-Winning Student Research In Greenwich Energy, COPD, Pollinators, Contact Lenses Among Award-Winning Student Research In Greenwich
Energy, COPD, Pollinators, Contact Lenses Among Award-Winning Student Research In Greenwich Lung disease, pest control and energy conservation are challenging concepts for leading scientists, but four teens from Fairfield County took them on, earning high marks. The local scholars are seniors at Greenwich High School and among 300 of the country's top participants in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, 2020 announced Jan. 9. They are Cynthia Chen for her project titled A Green Nanotechnological Approach for Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Tungsten-doped Vanadium Dioxide Thermochromic Smart Windows; Hiba Hussain for Non-invasive, Low-Cost Diagnosis of COPD (Chronic O…

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to grow. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Westchester County Legislator and Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Parker of Rye announced her candidacy for Congress. Parker officially launched her campaign at an environmentally friendly house being renovated in Ossining.  “This building is emblematic of my commitment to the environment,” Parker said, “a home that can create as much energy as it uses. We have started down this path in Westch…

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by Jon Craig
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Lifestyle
Overdue? Public Library Collects Nearly $400,000 In State Grants Overdue? Public Library Collects Nearly $400,000 In State Grants
Overdue? Public Library Collects Nearly $400,000 In State Grants Hundreds of thousands of dollars can buy much more than a collection of Dr. Seuss or Roald Dahl children's books.  Kidding aside, Mount Pleasant Public Library is the recipient of nearly $400,000 in state grants for renovations to its popular children's room and energy-efficient lighting, heating and air conditioning throughout the library in Pleasantville.  At a press conference on Sept. 12, state Sen. Peter Harckham and Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti announced they had secured a $250,000 State and Municipal Facilities Program grant and a $140,591 library construction grant from the…

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by Jon Craig
Somers, NY
Business
Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers
Here's When New DeCicco & Sons Store Will Open In Somers DeCicco & Sons, a Westchester staple, is spreading its footprint in the county with a new location featuring new options that is opening in Somers. The newest DeCicco & Sons location is scheduled to open its doors to the public for the first time at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3 at 266 Route 202, featuring grand opening specials throughout the store. The 20,000-square-foot Somers store will join other popular locations already in place in Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood and Pelham. It will be the largest of the eight stores. It will also continue the chain's b…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Politics
Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says
Cuomo To Blame For Westchester Gas Crisis, NY Post Editorial Says There has been plenty of finger pointing and proclamations made since Con Edison announced its planned gas moratorium in Westchester. Now one of New York’s biggest newspapers is turning its gaze toward Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post Editorial Board released an opinion piece over the weekend, stating that the proposed moratorium - which takes effect on March 15 - is the fault of the governor. “Let’s face it: Even if the state forced Con Ed to sign up new customers, the utility still couldn’t deliver gas it doesn’t have,” the Post wrote. “Yet this disaster is entirely self-inf…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Politics
Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action
Gas Moratorium Prompts Westchester Leaders To Urge Cuomo Take Action Con Edison’s announced gas moratorium has sent many municipalities into a panic, prompting local lawmakers to encourage New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take action against the utility company. More than two dozen officials put their name on a letter to the governor, in which they ask Cuomo to expedite the New York Public Service Commission proposal called “Smart Solutions for Natural Gas,” and to introduce incentives for those using clean energy sources. “Smart Solutions for Natural Gas,” proposes increasing the use of geothermal heating and air source heating pump solutions are currently pen…

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by Zak Failla
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Comfortably Historic: Energize Bedford Helps Modernize Local Home Comfortably Historic: Energize Bedford Helps Modernize Local Home
Comfortably Historic: Energize Bedford Helps Modernize Local Home There are countless reasons to consider improving a home's energy efficiency: decreased heating and cooling costs, helping the environment and creating a better, more civic-minded community are just a few. But for one Katonah family, going green also meant being able to love the winter again. "We live in a very old house, built in 1902," said Andy Chintz, a Katonah resident. "The house was not well insulated and in the dead of winter there were drafts and heating bills that sometimes totaled over $1000 a month." Realizing something had to be done, both for their comfort and to reduce their d…

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Hackensack, NJ
Business
30 Under 30: Meet The New Jersey Trailblazers Named To Forbes' Prestigious List 30 Under 30: Meet The New Jersey Trailblazers Named To Forbes' Prestigious List
30 Under 30: Meet The New Jersey Trailblazers Named To Forbes' Prestigious List There are music moguls, social entrepreneurs, fashion bloggers and venture capitalists. The common thread between eight of the 600 trailblazers named to Forbes' latest "30 Under 30" list is New Jersey. Below are the "bold risk-takers  putting a new twist on the old tools of the trade," Forbes says. And, certainly, the future looks bright. Rutherford native Mark Shami, 27 of Fort Lee, Founder, The M Jewelers:  "The M Jewelers sells gold and silver nameplate jewelry from a website where customers can design and visually render their own pieces. The Manhattan-based c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson
Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed a local man as president and CEO of the Poughkeepsie-based utility. Charles A. Freni, of Rhinebeck, will succeed Michael L. Mosher, who has served in the position since 2016, effective Sept. 15, according to the Central Hudson Board of Directors. “Charlie’s extensive background in utility management and operations makes him an ideal leader for Central Hudson,” said Margarita K. Dilley, chairman of the board. “We are confident that Charlie will guide the organization well and maintain its longstanding commitment to excellent custome…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Here Comes The Heat: Eversource Says It's Ready For High Electricity Demand Here Comes The Heat: Eversource Says It's Ready For High Electricity Demand
Here Comes The Heat: Eversource Says It's Ready For High Electricity Demand Are you ready for a summer heat wave? Regardless, your local energy provider announced its utility company workers are ready to handle increased demand on the electric grid to cool things off. With the first heat wave of the year expected over the next several days, bringing sweltering temperatures to Connecticut and the Northeast, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime. Though high electricity usage during a heat wave can put a strain on the electric system, Eversource said it prepares year-round to meet that increased demand and is offering tips on how customers can save energ…

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by Jon Craig
Port Chester, NY
Schools
Port Chester Approves $11M Middle School Repairs On Second Bond Vote Port Chester Approves $11M Middle School Repairs On Second Bond Vote
Port Chester Approves $11M Middle School Repairs On Second Bond Vote Port Chester voters passed the school district’s $11 million bond project with 60 percent of the public's support. Tuesday's approval allows the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District to begin emergency safety improvements at Port Chester Middle School. With more than 1,600 residents voting, 966 were in favor and 646 were opposed to the bond. “We are thankful and express our sincere appreciation for the community’s support of this repair bond,” said Superintendent Edward Kliszus. “Your support permits us to bring the middle school into the 21st century with new windows, the removal of …

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by Jon Craig
Port Chester, NY
Lifestyle
Port Chester Earns Clean Energy Community Designation Port Chester Earns Clean Energy Community Designation
Port Chester Earns Clean Energy Community Designation Port Chester was named a "Clean Energy Community" by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. While making the designation on Wednesday, May 23, NYSERDA recognized the village's leadership in reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy locally, according to Port Chester Mayor Richard “Fritz” Falanka's office. First announced by Gov.  Andrew Cuomo in August 2016, the $16 million Clean Energy Communities initiative supports local government leaders across the state by providing grants to eligible municipalities to implement energy efficiency, ren…

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by Jon Craig
Somers, NY
News
Northern Westchester Residents Want Rate Hike Details From NYSEG Northern Westchester Residents Want Rate Hike Details From NYSEG
Northern Westchester Residents Want Rate Hike Details From Nyseg This story has been updated. Residents across parts of Northern Westchester and Putnam County are looking for an explanation as to why their energy bills, in some cases, quadrupled between the months of December and January.  A quadrupling of energy bills far outpaced this winter's unusually cold weather, according to two Hudson Valley lawmakers who are turning up the heat on New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) to get the answers customers deserve. State Sen. Terrence Murphy said, "Hudson Valley ratepayers are strapped with some of the highest energy costs in the nation. They de…

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by Jon Craig
Hackensack, NJ
News
Residential PSEG Customers Could See Increased Utility Rates Residential PSEG Customers Could See Increased Utility Rates
Residential Pseg Customers Could See Increased Utility Rates Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) filed its first regulatory rate review in more than eight years last week, asking for a small adjustment in electric and gas base delivery rates. If approved as filed, the typical combined residential electric and natural gas customer will see an approximate 1 percent increase or about $19.70 in their annual bill.  Even with this proposed increase, bills for the typical residential customer are expected to be more than 15 percent lower than they were in 2010. "Our customer bills are already among the lowest in the state – and that won't …

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
Real Estate
Home Sweet Home: Tips On How To Increase Resale Value Home Sweet Home: Tips On How To Increase Resale Value
Home Sweet Home: Tips On How To Increase Resale Value FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- With a great home, comes great responsibility. In order to maintain your home's value and keep it looking up to date, there are a few updates to consider every few years. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties explains four updates a home needs every 10 years. Adding these cost-efficient updates to your home will save you money by not having to replace items when something breaks or gets worn out, and also increases your home's value for the future. Invest in a New Carpet The average carpet has a life expectancy of approximately 10 years. Although, that …

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