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“The Hilarious Adventures of the Home Handyman” (ISBN 1468057928), a book by Jerry Hibbs, explains the phenomenon of the home handyman and the difficulty of seemingly simple home improvement projects.

The book offers a series of anecdotes based on Hibbs’ experience as a general contractor, demonstrating that even the simplest job can lead to surprising consequences. Loosely structured around the misadventures of a few neighbors who engage in projects ranging from the remodeling of a basement to painting the house, the book describes seemingly endless trips to the hardware store and the dawning realization that some jobs are better left to the professionals.

Then I realize all I need to complete the project is $200. And that attractive expert to help. Gratis.

These attractive experts do not yet live in one’s mobile device, but apps are doing an increasingly good job at taking their place — even offering step-by-step video instruction. And some of them actually are free.

Lowe’s has acquired Kirkland-based ATG Stores, which operates the LightingUniverse website.

Jeanne Lang Jones Staff Writer – Puget Sound Business Journal

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Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW), has acquired ATG Stores, a Kirkland-based online home furnishings retailer, to help expand Lowe’s online sales.

A gauge of U.S. home-builder confidence showed improvement for the fourth consecutive month in January. 

The housing market index, produced by the National Assn. of Homebuilders and Wells Fargo, rose four points to 25 from December  to January. That was the highest level the index has reached since the start of the credit crunch in June of 2007. Any number under 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than good.

The 50th annual Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show will be held Thurs., Feb. 9 – Sun., Feb. 12, 2012, at the Wisconsin Exposition Cetner at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. It is an opportunity for Milwaukee/NARI members to demonstrate the theme of the Show, “Celebrating 50 Years of Ideas for Your Home.”

More than 700 booth spaces will feature providers of thousands of home improvement products and services, including kitchens, decks, cabinets, windows, bathrooms, siding, lighting, landscaping, media rooms, wall covering, rec rooms, roofing, fireplaces, and more.