Amid housing crunch, Cuba cracks downs on illegal home remodels, streamlines building permitsHAVANA — Cuba has quietly made it easier to obtain state permission to build or remodel homes even as it pledges to crack down like never before on unlicensed residential construction, including routine do-it-yourself projects. Home improvement stocks slip after Lowe’s posts lower 2Q profit, scales back expansionNEW YORK — Shares of home improvement stocks declined on Monday after Lowe’s Cos. posted a 19 percent lower second-quarter profit and said it will curtail expansion plans. Every home should have a toolbox with the essentials; tips on how to pick themIf you’re looking for the perfect housewarming gift, check out a hardware store. People moving into a new place will probably want to hang a few things and change a few things. Lemons, vinegar, baking soda, olive oil: Recipes for mixing up some green household cleanersThese recipes were adapted from “Smart Mama’s Green Guide” (Center Street, 2009): Army Corps of Engineers takes on bold task: Moving flood-prone Ky. town to higher groundMARTIN, Ky. — The trucks have come again to haul away soaked sofas and waterlogged mattresses. Cars that weren’t moved soon enough have been towed away, their engines and interiors fouled. 4 simple ways to save pennies and get your house ready for summerCHICAGO — Flowers are blooming and the sun’s rays are streaming through your windows — making clear by the streaks on the glass and dust in the air just how dirty the house really is. UK opposition leader orders party leader to pay back excessive expensesLONDON — Britain’s primary opposition leader banned members of his party Tuesday from filing expense claims for food and household items amid public outrage after lawmakers sought reimbursements for items such as swimming pool construction and tennis court upkeep. |
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