Champaign residents may be eligible for $60,000 home-repair grants | Housing

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CHAMPAIGN — Next week, Champaign homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to apply for up to $60,000 in funding for home repairs.

“Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic” might sound like a wide net to cast — and it is, according to Jennifer Carlson, neighborhood programs manager for the city.

“When I heard about this program, I was like, ‘How does someone say they’ve been

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6 Reality Home Shows That Aren’t Real (& 6 We Think Are)

Summary

  • Renovation shows can be overly produced and exaggerated to create excitement for viewers.
  • Some reality home shows like Million Dollar Listing may involve reshooting scenes or forced scenarios.
  • Authenticity varies among reality home shows, with some like My First Place providing more realistic content.



Home renovation shows like Million Dollar Listing are fun to watch, but some shows are more fake than others. The world of reality television can be pretty confusing, but that doesn’t keep fans from indulging in their favorite shows, no matter how unrealistic they come across. Sometimes, lovers of the best reality TV shows can’t

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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist for Every Season

Like a regular health check-up, a home maintenance schedule is important for every house’s upkeep. Continuing to check on your exterior, appliances, heating and cooling, plumbing, security, and electrical systems will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best.

Use this home maintenance checklist to help schedule seasonal updates, repairs, cleaning, and a handful of monthly tasks. Revisit the list monthly and at the beginning of each season to keep your home in prime working condition. If any recommended home repairs and maintenance go beyond your skill level or lead to more complicated projects, consider hiring

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Paramus NJ home repair program helps seniors, lower-income residents

A longstanding Paramus program that helps lower-income residents repair their homes is getting a renewed push from the borough.

“It’s a good opportunity for us to help,” Mayor Chris DiPiazza said, adding that applicants to the program are typically senior citizens on fixed incomes. “It’s a good program to help people stay in town and give them tools that they need to fix their homes if they are not capable themselves.”

The Community Rehabilitation Program is run by the Paramus Affordable Housing Corp. and is supported by developers’ fees. The fund is expected to increase in the coming years

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Home repair scam artists targeting senior citizens in Queens

Authorities are issuing a new warning to seniors in several Queens neighborhoods, after people were targeted by home repair scammers who pose as contractors offering to do repairs.

However, instead of fixing the homes, the scammers make off with thousands of dollars from unsuspecting owners. 

Kathryn Saffran,

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