Renovation during isolation
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Stuck at home? Might as well paint that room, tile that backsplash and fix that leaky sink. That’s the boredom buster for millions of Americans, according to a group that tracks what people talk about on social media. It saw a dramatic spike in discussions about home renovations in early March, right around the time most states put stay-at-home orders in place.
Wondering how to get started? Need some advice on how to make your bathroom feel like the salon you miss? Want a man-cave, now more than ever? Friday, Brad and Heather Fox from HGTV’s “Stay or Sell?” joined us to answer your questions.
Guests:
Brad and Heather Fox, owners of Fox Homes and hosts of HGTV’s “Stay or Sell?”
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