Construction work has begun to restore the 2.5km path between Wyre Estuary Country Park, the Stanah and Skippool Picnic Area and the car park. The Wyre Estuary Gateway Project has received £243,099 from the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is being coordinated by Wyre Council in collaboration with Lancashire County Council… Continue reading Wyre Estuary restoration projects progress over winter – Wyre Council
Category: Restoration Techniques
A Cuban woman in Italy transforms her destroyed house after renting it
A Cuban woman in Italy posted on TikTok about the renovation process of her home, which was almost completely destroyed after three years of renting it out. In her videos, she shares the before and after of the house with her followers, showing the effort and investment that went into restoring her home. The user… Continue reading A Cuban woman in Italy transforms her destroyed house after renting it
Newmarket begins “remodeling” and restoration of historic Mulock House
$11.5 million project to transform the centerpiece of Mulock Park into a gallery and public space The City of Newmarket is preparing to breathe new life and design into the historic Mulock House. The city announced that contractor Clifford Restoration Limited will begin restoring and revitalizing the home starting this month. As part of the… Continue reading Newmarket begins “remodeling” and restoration of historic Mulock House
Your money goes far in the new Habitat for Humanity ReStore
*This article is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity* The grand opening of the new Habitat for Humanity ReStore is scheduled for Sunday, December 8th and to celebrate there is a 30 percent grand opening discount on everything in the new store. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the official… Continue reading Your money goes far in the new Habitat for Humanity ReStore
IFI will provide over €1 million in 2025 for transformative river restoration projects
INLAND Fisheries Ireland (IFI) will provide more than €1 million in 2025 to support healthy fish habitats in rivers across the country.In 2024, IFI awarded almost €985,000 to 32 community, angling club and national projects in 16 counties including Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Laois, Mayo, Meath, Offaly, Sligo, Tipperary , Wicklow,… Continue reading IFI will provide over €1 million in 2025 for transformative river restoration projects
The Ortona Armory arts center in Edmonton is reopening
The restoration of an historic Edmonton landmark is complete. The city officially reopened the Ortona Armory in central Rossdale on Thursday. The 110-year-old facility has been used as rented studio space for artists and art groups for 30 years. The city declared the red brick building a municipal historical monument 20 years ago. Renovations to… Continue reading The Ortona Armory arts center in Edmonton is reopening
California home repair costs rise 40% in 5 years – San Diego Union-Tribune
How Expensive tracks measurements of California's completely unaffordable real estate market. The pain: Home repair inflation in California has more than doubled in the last five years. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the California portion of the Verisk Remodel Index. These insurance industry advisors “track the cost of 31 different categories of home repairs,… Continue reading California home repair costs rise 40% in 5 years – San Diego Union-Tribune
The US Navy battleship USS Texas is homeless
Important points: The USS Texas (BB-35), a historic World War I and II battleship undergoing extensive restoration, remains without a permanent berth. – Despite nearly 300,000 man-hours spent on repairs and millions spent, debates about its future home continue. -Galveston is the leading contender, but local opposition and logistical challenges remain. -Seawolf Park, a popular… Continue reading The US Navy battleship USS Texas is homeless
Historian speaks about the restored Notre Dame Cathedral at the Sippican Historical Society
MARION – The Sippican Historical Society will host a historian who will speak about the restoration and reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Caroline Bruzelius first worked on the cathedral in the early 1980s during a lengthy interior cleaning. According to the Sippican Historical Society, since… Continue reading Historian speaks about the restored Notre Dame Cathedral at the Sippican Historical Society
Restoration of the 19th-century flour mill is getting closer, although additional funding is needed
WAYNESBORO – The multi-year restoration of the 19th-century Royer Flour Mill on the grounds of the Renfrew Museum and Park is nearing completion, although park officials say additional funding is needed for the mechanical parts. Becky LaBarre, executive director of the Renfrew Museum and Park, and Laurie Hovermale, Renfrew board president, reported to Wayesboro Rotarians… Continue reading Restoration of the 19th-century flour mill is getting closer, although additional funding is needed