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After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are being transformed into entertainment spaces and walls are being repainted. At the same time, increased demand and safety concerns can make the remodeling process much longer than before. Here are five trends to watch for this home-remodeling season. DEDICATED SPACES At the start of 2020, âthe most requested design concept was open space,â says Jimmy Dollman, principal of Dollman Construction in Roanoke, Virginia. âBut now, we face a different set of design implications because everyoneâs living conditions have changed.â ....
Meet the New NARI Board of Directors for 2021-2022. Pro Remodeler Staff | April 20, 2021 New officers from left to right: President Dennis D. Gehman; President-elect Chris Egner; Chairman Doug King; and Treasurer Andy Apter. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has announced the new officers of its Executive Committee of our Board of Directors for 2021-2022. “The NARI Executive Committee is vital to ensuring that we continue to meet our members’ needs, especially in the current economic climate,” says David Pekel, CEO of NARI. We are grateful for the commitment of our all-volunteer officers whose experience and professionalism represent the finest in the remodeling industry.” ....
WKBT April 17, 2021 11:45 AM CAROL J. ALEXANDER of NerdWallet Posted: Updated: H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images/TNS On June 25, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark Fair Labor Standards Act, which established a federal minimum wage of $0.25 an hour. That s the equivalent of $4.63 in 2021 dollars. Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images/TNS One year after it was established, the federal minimum wage was raised to $0.30 an hour. The value of that amount in 2021 is $5.64. The federal minimum wage remained $0.30 in 1940, amounting to $5.68 in 2021 dollars. Fred Ramage/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images/TNS In 1941, the value of the $0.30 federal minimum remained consistent. Adjusted for inflation today, it would be worth $5.60 an hour. ....
Pandemic changing home remodeling wish lists Transforming spaces for function, comfort trending By CAROL J. ALEXANDER, NerdWallet Published: April 10, 2021, 6:05am Share: 2 Photos A beam is measured and marked March 16 at a housing site in Madison County, Miss. After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are looking to adapt their spaces to their new realities. In 2021, expect to see more interest in creating dedicated spaces within the home. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press) Photo Gallery After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are being transformed into entertainment spaces and walls are being repainted. At the same time, increased demand and safety concerns can make the remodeling pr ....