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Shop the 30 best Amazon Prime Day furniture deals

  • July 16, 2022

Is your home feeling a bit drab? Maybe you’re ready to change things up, like a fresh coat of paint or a whole new set of new home decor. Or perhaps all you need is a few new key furniture pieces. After all, a new bed frame can completely transform your room and an additional rug can brighten up any space.

If this sounds like your situation, then you’re in luck.

In honor of Amazon Prime Day 2022, the online shopping mogul is dropping prices on both indoor and outdoor furniture.

This means your don’t have to choose between that new computer desk or the cute outdoor end table. Instead, you can score both due to their low prices.

We listed our favorite Prime Day furniture deals below to help you score the best offerings right now. Simply choose your desired section and get saving! Then head over to our other roundups for more deals on kitchen must-haves, beauty deals and more.

Indoor furniture Prime deals

1. Amazon Brand Rivet Goodwin Modern Sofa Couch, $747, original price: $878

Amazon couch
Amazon

Featuring a solid wood frame and strong legs, this Amazon couch will last for years to come. Better yet, it’ll stay looking great.

2. Modway Aveline Gel Infused Memory Queen Mattress With CertiPUR-US Certified Foam, $163, original price: $376

Aveline mattress
Amazon

Get comfortable with the Modway Aveline cooling mattress. Infused with gel memory foam, you’ll be counting sheep in no time.

3. SIMPLIHOME Hunter Solid Mango Wood And Metal Lift Top Coffee Table, $412, original price: $829

Natural wood rising center table
Amazon

Add a bit of luxe to your space with this sleek handcrafted coffee table. The top raises up to help clean up your space and adds additional

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Media Releases – City of Burlington

  • July 16, 2022

Posted on Monday July 11, 2022

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Burlington, Ont.—July 11, 2022— Burlington’s Heritage Advisory Committee has put together an exciting lineup of activities in honour of Heritage Week, taking place from Aug. 1 to 7, 2022. A variety of in-person and virtual events are planned, with a focus on sharing more about the happenings, issues and sites that have shaped Burlington throughout its history.

Schedule of events
A detailed schedule of all the events taking place during Heritage Week, including locations and how to register, is available at burlington.ca/heritageweek. All events are free, and registration is open between July 11 to 31.

Date

Event

Monday, Aug. 1 at
11 a.m.

Opening Ceremony at Centennial Square. In-person.
No registration required.

Tuesday, Aug. 2 at
6:30 p.m.

Aldershot West Bike Tour. In-person event. Maximum 20
participants. To register, email [email protected].

Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

Burlington Museums virtual lecture. Virtual event.
No registration required. Join the lecture at
museumsofburlington.ca.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Halton Freedom Celebration Virtual Festival. Virtual
event. No registration required. Visit HBHAS.ca.

Thursday, Aug. 4 at
6:30 p.m.

Burlington Public Library presents Between the
Lakes Treaty. In-person event. Register online at
bpl.on.ca.

Thursday, Aug. 4 at
6 p.m.

Laking Garden Heritage Walk at Royal Botanical
Gardens (RBG) In-person event. Maximum 20
participants. Registration is required at rbg.ca.

Friday, Aug. 5 at
6:45 p.m.

Burlington Historical Society Walking Tour of
Greenwood Cemetery. In-person event, maximum
25 participants. Register online at [email protected].

Saturday, Aug. 6 at
9 a.m.

Tour of Lowville. In-person event. Register online
at kilbridehistory.com.

Saturday, Aug. 6 at
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Freeman Station – Garden of Canada. In-person
event.No registration required.

Sunday, Aug. 7 at
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Maple Park Community

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Renovating During Inflation

  • July 16, 2022

With inflation at a 40-year high and mortgage rates more than 2% points higher than they were six months ago (and continuing to climb), you might find that now is not the right time to buy a new home. Instead, it might be time to love the one you already own.

Need a little help feeling good about staying put for the time being? Then perhaps, it’s time for a remodel project to turn your house into the home you’ve always dreamed about.

Before you run away screaming at the thought of renovating, hear us out.

A remodel could increase the overall value of your home, which would be beneficial if you consider selling in the future. (And maybe a home face-lift will make you want to stay put.)

“Renovation projects are a great way to retain the value of your money in a high-inflation environment,” says Rick Berres, owner of Honey-Doers, a Lakeville, MN–based company that provides residential remodeling services. “But you shouldn’t put yourself into debt doing so.”

While the prices for everything from lumber to labor might be higher, it’s still possible to embark on a home remodel project without draining your bank account. Here’s how.

Is a home improvement project worth it right now?

While the cost of renovating your home will depend on square footage, the region you live in, and what you’d like to get done, the average home remodel costs anywhere from $25,000 on the low end to $76,000 on the high end.

And the latest remodeling impact report from the National Association of Realtors® found that Americans spent about $420 billion in 2020 on home remodeling projects. The majority remodeled for the following reasons:

  • To upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes, and materials
  • To add features and improve livability
  • To simply make a
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