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Stuck at home? Might as well paint that room, tile that backsplash and fix that leaky sink. That’s the boredom buster for millions of Americans, according to a group that tracks what people talk about on social media.

 in discussions about home renovations in early March, right around the time most states put stay-at-home orders in place.

Many deciding it's a good time to spruce it up

Wondering how to get started? Need some advice on how to make your bathroom feel like the salon you miss? Want a man-cave, now more than ever? Friday, Brad and Heather Fox from HGTV’s “Stay or Sell?” joined us to answer your questions.

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Anecdotal reports suggest millions of Americans are tackling home renovations now that they are stuck there. Got a question about how to proceed with your project? We’ve got answers.

Renovation during isolation

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