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Induction Cooking's Rise in Kitchen Design
Fueled by regional gas bans, environmental concerns, and increasing familiarity, induction cooking is rapidly gaining popularity among kitchen designers and homeowners, surpassing gas ranges in many new constructions and renovations.
Induction Cooking's Rise in Kitchen Design
Fueled by regional gas bans, environmental concerns, and increasing familiarity, induction cooking is rapidly gaining popularity among kitchen designers and homeowners, surpassing gas ranges in many new constructions and renovations.
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40% Bias Score
DIY SOS rebuild allows disabled teen to return home after three years in hospital
Daniel Flemen, a 16-year-old severely disabled after brain surgery, is returning home after the BBC's DIY SOS team completed an eight-day renovation of his Lancashire house, making it fully accessible; the project involved hundreds of volunteers and tradespeople.
DIY SOS rebuild allows disabled teen to return home after three years in hospital
Daniel Flemen, a 16-year-old severely disabled after brain surgery, is returning home after the BBC's DIY SOS team completed an eight-day renovation of his Lancashire house, making it fully accessible; the project involved hundreds of volunteers and tradespeople.
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48% Bias Score
Energy Upgrades Boost Greek Home Prices Amidst Upcoming EU Carbon Tax
Analysis by ReDataset shows energy-efficient homes in Greece command significantly higher prices, with differences reaching 76% in some areas; a new EU carbon tax on fossil fuels from January 1, 2027, will further incentivize such upgrades.
Energy Upgrades Boost Greek Home Prices Amidst Upcoming EU Carbon Tax
Analysis by ReDataset shows energy-efficient homes in Greece command significantly higher prices, with differences reaching 76% in some areas; a new EU carbon tax on fossil fuels from January 1, 2027, will further incentivize such upgrades.
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32% Bias Score
London Warehouse Apartment Renovation: Industrial Chic Meets Modern Living
South African interior designer Veronique Hopkinson renovated a Grade II-listed Victorian warehouse apartment in London's Wapping, blending industrial and contemporary styles with custom-made features, exposed brick walls, and statement lighting, creating a unique family home.
London Warehouse Apartment Renovation: Industrial Chic Meets Modern Living
South African interior designer Veronique Hopkinson renovated a Grade II-listed Victorian warehouse apartment in London's Wapping, blending industrial and contemporary styles with custom-made features, exposed brick walls, and statement lighting, creating a unique family home.
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24% Bias Score
Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Maximum Savings
Upgrading a home's energy efficiency requires prioritizing envelope improvements (windows, insulation) before system changes; a 120 sq m apartment may need 10,000-12,000 EUR for windows and 50-60 EUR/sq m for insulation; combining heat pumps and photovoltaics offers the greatest long-term savings bu...
Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Maximum Savings
Upgrading a home's energy efficiency requires prioritizing envelope improvements (windows, insulation) before system changes; a 120 sq m apartment may need 10,000-12,000 EUR for windows and 50-60 EUR/sq m for insulation; combining heat pumps and photovoltaics offers the greatest long-term savings bu...
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36% Bias Score
Greece Offers €13,500 Home Renovation Subsidies
Greece's "Renovate-Rent" program, launched Friday, provides up to €13,500 in subsidies for property renovations intended for rental, with a 60% subsidy rate, benefiting thousands of property owners meeting specific income (€40,000 max) and property value (€300,000 max) criteria; applications are sub...
Greece Offers €13,500 Home Renovation Subsidies
Greece's "Renovate-Rent" program, launched Friday, provides up to €13,500 in subsidies for property renovations intended for rental, with a 60% subsidy rate, benefiting thousands of property owners meeting specific income (€40,000 max) and property value (€300,000 max) criteria; applications are sub...
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32% Bias Score
German Home Renovations: Crucial Insurance Adjustments
Homeowners in Germany undertaking renovations must review insurance; larger projects necessitate builder's liability insurance; failure to inform insurers of changes may void coverage.
German Home Renovations: Crucial Insurance Adjustments
Homeowners in Germany undertaking renovations must review insurance; larger projects necessitate builder's liability insurance; failure to inform insurers of changes may void coverage.
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32% Bias Score
France Restricts MaPrimeRénov Program Amidst Fraud and Budget Concerns
The French government will partially reopen the MaPrimeRénov program on September 30th, accepting only 13,000 applications from very low-income households, due to budget concerns and 5,000 cases of fraud detected among 16,000 suspected ones, while lowering the work ceiling for subsidies.
France Restricts MaPrimeRénov Program Amidst Fraud and Budget Concerns
The French government will partially reopen the MaPrimeRénov program on September 30th, accepting only 13,000 applications from very low-income households, due to budget concerns and 5,000 cases of fraud detected among 16,000 suspected ones, while lowering the work ceiling for subsidies.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin tackles home renovation waste with zero-waste model apartment
Berlin's Kunst-Stoffe association combats the growing waste problem from frequent home renovations with a zero-waste model apartment, showcasing sustainable practices and advocating for policy changes to reduce waste generated by returned goods.
Berlin tackles home renovation waste with zero-waste model apartment
Berlin's Kunst-Stoffe association combats the growing waste problem from frequent home renovations with a zero-waste model apartment, showcasing sustainable practices and advocating for policy changes to reduce waste generated by returned goods.
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28% Bias Score
Using HELOCs to Combat Inflation: Strategies and Risks
Amid slightly rising inflation in early 2025, financial experts advise using HELOCs to consolidate high-interest credit card debt (average 21% vs. 8% HELOC), fund home renovations before prices increase, and avoid tapping retirement accounts.
Using HELOCs to Combat Inflation: Strategies and Risks
Amid slightly rising inflation in early 2025, financial experts advise using HELOCs to consolidate high-interest credit card debt (average 21% vs. 8% HELOC), fund home renovations before prices increase, and avoid tapping retirement accounts.
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48% Bias Score
Italy Offers Tax Credits for Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Italian government offers tax credits up to 50% for home insulation projects in 2025, incentivizing energy efficiency improvements through certified materials and professional installation.
Italy Offers Tax Credits for Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The Italian government offers tax credits up to 50% for home insulation projects in 2025, incentivizing energy efficiency improvements through certified materials and professional installation.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Energy Efficiency Program Prioritizes Coldest Regions
The Greek government's new "Exoykonomo" program prioritizes homes for energy efficiency upgrades based on location's coldness, measured in "degree-days". The program allocates €396 million, with portions reserved for vulnerable groups, and applications are due March 20th.
Greek Energy Efficiency Program Prioritizes Coldest Regions
The Greek government's new "Exoykonomo" program prioritizes homes for energy efficiency upgrades based on location's coldness, measured in "degree-days". The program allocates €396 million, with portions reserved for vulnerable groups, and applications are due March 20th.
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36% Bias Score
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