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ORLANDO – For a long time, amidst struggling to keep up with climbing lease charges in a smaller condominium and working with consistent housing uncertainty, Tanisha dreamed of owning a property for her and her 4 small children, wherever they could each have their individual place, participate in in their own property, and develop interactions with their neighbors.
Now, that aspiration is a truth.
Very last yr, the Orlando Magic and Habitat for Humanity joined jointly to develop a property for Tanisha and her relatives. On Tuesday, Magic President of Business Functions Charlie Freeman, President and CEO of Habitat Higher Orlando Catherine McManus, AdventHealth Community Relations Director – Central Florida Division Meghan Curren, Magic Group Ambassador Bo Outlaw, and Things the Magic Mascot joined Habitat home owner Tanisha and her little ones to celebrate that dream getting a actuality with a essential commitment ceremony.
“These are some of our beloved times of the year, acquiring to see Tanisha’s deal with and Stuff providing her the keys to the residence,” said Freeman. “It’s what it’s all about. It’s what we do. Neighborhood is just one of the core values of the DeVos family and the Magic.”
Her family’s residence is the 12th that the Magic have sponsored in partnership with Habitat for Humanity because 2010. The Magic’s sponsorship money are made use of for the building of the home, though Tanisha will pay back an equitable home loan that she can afford to pay for, like all Habitat home owners.
“One of the matters that will make our partnership with the Orlando Magic so specific is they really all get into it,” reported McManus. “It’s this large behemoth of an NBA workforce and nevertheless at the very same time we have these private connections and these friendships we have designed around the decades. I consider which is what truly tends to make it so special is that it is genuine, it’s genuine, and all people from the Magic pitches in and does their portion.”
Following having difficulties to discover a house she could pay for, Tanisha was in the beginning denied the 1st time she utilized for a Habitat house due to the fact she was just below the minimum amount credit rating rating prerequisite. In buy to qualify for the system, candidates should display they have the essential cash flow and credit history to pay back the regular monthly affordable property finance loan as perfectly as a housing have to have and a willingness to partner.
She was then offered a location in Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership mentor method, exactly where she was in a position to acquire direction and place with each other a prepare to increase her rating. Right after a month of participation, Habitat staff ran her credit report yet again and she was permitted.
“The Habitat method that all of our homebuyers go via is fulfilling to us because we know that they are acquiring their house knowledgeable, empowered and educated,” McManus defined. “That’s critical. Household ownership is a massive dedication. But we know that when they’ve long gone by way of the Habitat system that they’re all set. They know specifically what the future phase is.”
In addition to becoming chosen as the 2022 Habitat for Humanity Orlando & Osceola home owner, sponsored by the Magic, Tanisha and her household ended up honored by the staff as their 14th annual Major Give receiver on Dec. 23. Although attending the Magic’s activity at Amway Centre in opposition to the San Antonio Spurs, they had been brought out to center court and showered with a selection of holiday presents and other goods from the Magic and lots of of their corporate associates.
Amongst the gifts they obtained were a flat display Television, air fryer, a driveway basketball hoop, house add-ons, $5,000 of dwelling furnishings furnished by AdventHealth, a gaming equipment from Arcade1Up, six Disney Park Hopper Passes courtesy of Disney, $500 from Kroger, just one year offer of Papa John’s pizza, a $100 present card from PDQ, and a present basket from Magic Gaming.
“We’re so proud to partner with the Orlando Magic on one thing which is vital in the community like housing,” mentioned Curren. “It’s a big need in Central Florida and ended up happy to be able to give back in this way. It is main to both equally of our missions and our values to just take care of the neighborhood of Central Florida and to do a job like this.”
Creating her very own residence the place each of her youngsters could have their own area has been a extensive-time desire for Tanisha. And she was brief to convey her gratitude that it is now occur to fruition because of in aspect to assist from the Magic, Habitat for Humanity, and AdventHealth.
“They’ve been astonishingly just there each and every step of the way,” mentioned Tanisha. “I surely take pleasure in it. Getting one of the men and women to essentially create my own residence was just plenty of for me to say that I’m grateful.”
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Every successful home improvement project starts with a projected timeline, a target completion date, and a list of needed supplies. For those without a ton of DIY experience, though, it can be tough to figure out what’s needed and how much time the project may actually take without consulting detailed how-to guides that offer helpful materials lists. And that list of supplies is just half the shopping hurdle.
To make it over the other half of that hurdle, you also need to know the exact dimensions of the space you’re working on and have samples on hand to match colors, trim profiles, and hardware. The more you accomplish on that first trip to The Home Depot, the fewer times you’ll have to head back. The road to an easier, less stressful DIY project starts with making the most of that initial visit, so here’s a handy list of items many professionals wouldn’t head to the store without.
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The most basic and universally helpful item to have on hand is a tape measure. I keep a small one with me at all times in my purse, and in every vehicle we own, my contractor husband keeps one similar to this tape measure from Stanley—a favorite in our researched guide to the best tape measures.
Being able to quickly measure items in a store (and everywhere else) makes DIY life so much easier.
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Whether you are laying new flooring or adding wainscoting to a wall or two, there’s bound to be a few trim details—baseboard, shoe molding, or door casing—that will need to be fixed. Sometimes we get lucky and the trim easily separates from the wall and can be positioned back in place, but that’s a lottery-winning rare moment. For the rest of us DIYers, molding will need to be replaced, and many desire to replace it with trim that matches the rest of the house.
Before heading to the store with just the length of trim you’ll need listed in your mobile notes app, make sure to take a cut-off of the trim you want to match. Snapping a photo may be helpful, but it may not capture enough depth and detail to ensure a perfect match.
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Perhaps you have mismatched door hardware in your kitchen or want to update the interior door hardware throughout the home so it all matches. These sound like fairly easy DIY projects. Such projects can get frustrating, however, if you end up with bags of the almost-but-not-quite-right finish or profile. That’s why, if you have one knob or pull on hand that you like, you should be sure to take a sample with you to the store.
This same method works with fasteners like screws and nails. If you’ve lost a screw during a project—say you’re building furniture or hanging window treatments—it’s easier to find the right fastener at the store if you go with a sample in hand.
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It can be great fun for some homeowners and many of us designers to browse through a fan deck (paint chip book) or walk through the paint chip aisle in a store. Yet seeing the color in the store isn’t the same as seeing it on your walls at home. A color’s appearance changes depending on the lighting and the other colors in a space, and how a color looks in a photo is rarely an accurate representation of that color.
One way to expedite the paint selection process is to order a fan deck, like this color fan deck from Behr at The Home Depot and then try a few peel-and-stick samples at home. We like this 15-pack of 9-inch by 12-inch samples by SureSwatch at The Home Depot.
If you order a few online and live with the colors for a couple of days, it’s easier to make a decision and get exactly what you need when you are at the paint counter.
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Many first-time DIYers don’t know how much paint they’ll need to cover a wall or to paint an entire room from ceiling to baseboard. There’s a simple way to figure it out: Just use the length and width of each surface (wall or ceiling) to find the area of each wall, and then total them up. Be sure to subtract the areas of openings like windows and doors.
It’s also helpful to know the total length of trim that will need to be painted. Take those numbers with you when you head out to the store.
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Even if you know the name of the stain that was used on wood flooring, furniture, or trim, it probably isn’t the same hue now as when it was originally stained. Over time, colors can fade and change. It’s best to carry a cut-off of the stained wood you need to color-match to the store, and be sure that the stain will be applied to the same species of wood.
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It’s easy to hang artwork and mirrors when they are light, but it takes a whole other level of planning when they are heavy. Use a luggage scale to find the weight of the mirror or artwork, and then head to the store to buy hardware that’s appropriate for that weight. It’s particularly important to always make sure to hang a heavy object from a stud or use appropriately sized drywall anchors.
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Redecorating a home can be a lot of fun, but it becomes stressful in a hurry without proper planning and plenty of measuring. While it’s easy to start ordering furniture and appliances, it’s a good idea to plan the “bones” of the spaces first, before you make any purchases. For example, it can be extremely challenging to plan a kitchen around a suite of already ordered appliances or to plan a small room around an oversize sofa or giant dining room table that were recently purchased.
For those who have been tempted to purchase finishes before fixtures, be sure to have information about all of the appliance sizes (length, width, height, door swing radiuses, and needed clearances) before heading to the store to sit down with a kitchen designer who will help you plan the cabinet configurations.
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Whether you’re laying tile, putting up drywall, or putting down mulch, it’s important to figure out how much of these materials you’ll need before you leave home. To do this, you’ll need to take some measurements.
Without a fairly accurate estimate of the amount of tile, decking, pavers, or grass seed you’ll need, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll make a return trip to the store, either to pick up more material or return unused items. The Home Depot offers several online calculators to help guide you through the needed measurements.
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For frequent shoppers, The Home Depot mobile app is a helpful must. The app’s Store Mode lets users know what’s in stock and where in the store it’s located, down to the aisle, shelf, and bin. Use the app’s Image Search, Barcode Scanner, and Augmented Reality features to make shopping and designing spaces faster and easier.
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