Unrealistic HGTV Expectations, and Value of Arms?

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Do you know the value of arms change depending on where you live, and most homeowners say they were duped by unrealistic HGTV expectations. Find out how much your body parts are worth and how to enter to win a $1,000 REI gift card from Green Builder Media on today’s home improvement News Fix.

Tool News

Do you know the value of arms and how much each finger is worth when it comes to workers comp? Based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines, there is a “value” for body parts. And the values range widely based on the state. 

For example, losing your arm in Nevada is about $689,756, but losing the same arm in Alabama is only worth $48,840. Head over to ProPublica to check out how much your body parts are worth in your state. 

Design News

About 65 percent of homeowners say that HGTV sets unrealistic expectations, according to an Angi survey. Homeowners say that the HGTV shows misled them about how much it would actually cost for their dream home.

Planet News

Green Builder Media is giving away a $1,000 REI gift card in its Fall In Love With Nature Sweepstakes. To enter to win, head over to greenbuildermedia.com and submit a 30-second video telling them why you love the outdoors, and what you do to protect the planet. 

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