Top stories for today’s home improvement News Fix include Women in Construction Week and what homebuyers don’t want to see during walkthroughs. Plus, FLEX Power Tools premiered its new battery tech last night with massive battery improvement claims.
In Real Estate News
An outdated kitchen is the top turnoff for home buyers, according to Opendoor’s 2022 Decor Report. 71 percent of those surveyed said that an outdated kitchen is a turnoff while an outdated bathroom is a turnoff for 66 percent. And 74 percent said that rattan furniture is ‘cringe.’
In Tool News
FLEX Power Tools premiered its new line of Stacked Lithium Advantage last night.
The company says the new line of cordless tools offers 200 percent more power, 300 percent longer battery life, 100 percent faster charging, and operates with all of the brand’s 24-volt chargers.
Did You Know?
This week is Women in Construction Week. Head over to the National Association of Women in Construction – NAWIC.org – to participate in events all week and to learn about the history of women in construction.
What do you think about the new batteries from Flex? Are they worth the investment?
Is one week that’s devoted to Women in Construction enough? What kinds of topics should they include in next year’s online webinars?
And is an outdated kitchen a turnoff or an remodeling opportunity?
