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Atlanta residents spent this much on home renovations last year

Atlanta residents spent this much on home renovations last year

By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Homeowners were busy with DIY projects during pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves wanting to switch things up at home, whether that meant creating a new home office or finally tackling a project from their to-do lists. Recently, Houzz released a report of U.S. home renovation in 2020 and 2021. It found that the median home renovation spend has increased in 27 of the top 50 metro areas around the nation. “Home renovation spend has grown 15% in the last year to a median $15,000. Higher-budget projects (with the top…
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DIY Planter Rockets

DIY Planter Rockets

Troy Warren for CNT Make your own Fourth of July rockets with all the fun—and none of the pyrotechnics—of a real fireworks show! This quick and easy craft makes the perfect addition to a front porch planter. Use simple materials to craft an adorable set of paper rockets. Our free template makes it easy to make rocket shapes from plain poster board, and the finished product is adorable! Play around with different spray paint effects to get the perfect look for your front porch.   What you need     How to do it   STEP 1 Assemble Rockets  Use…
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