=== Home Improvement Theme ===
Contributors: alleythemes
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 1.0.1
Requires PHP: 7.2
Version: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready


Home Improvement is designed specifically for businesses and professionals involved in home improvement, renovation, and repair services.

== Description ==
Home Improvement is a versatile WordPress theme designed specifically for businesses and professionals involved in home improvement, renovation, and repair services. 

This theme caters to a wide array of service providers including plumbers and plumbing companies, electricians, general contractors and construction services, professional cleaners and cleaning service business, carpentry, workshops, HVAC specialists and technicians, roofers and roofing service providers, moving companies, handyman, and gardeners and landscapers, kitchen and bathroom maintenance specialists, home remodeling service professionals, pest control services, locksmith services, window and door service providers, security system installation and maintenance companies, solar services and more. With its dynamic homepage sections and custom post types, Home Improvement and renovation theme provides a powerful platform to showcase your services, projects, and testimonials ensuring the website is conversion friendly.

The Home Improvement Theme is not just about aesthetics; it's a comprehensive tool designed to elevate your business online presence and help you stand out in the competitive home services market. With its professional layout and intuitive features, it's the ideal choice for any home service business, professionals, and contractors looking to make a lasting impression on the web.

== Key Features ==
- **Customizable Dynamic Homepage Sections**: Tailor your website's main page to highlight your specific services and expertise, ensuring clients can easily navigate and find the solutions they need.
- **Specialized Custom Post Types (CPTs)**: Showcase your portfolio, special offers, client testimonials, and team profiles with dedicated sections that enhance your credibility and display your professional achievements.
- **Responsive Design**: Enjoy a seamless display across all devices, providing an optimal viewing experience for your clients on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.
- **SEO Optimization**: Benefit from a theme structured to improve your search engine rankings, making it easier for potential clients to discover your services.

== Installation ==
1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Themes and click the 'Add New' button.
2. Type in 'Home Improvement' in the search form and press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard.
3. Click on the 'Activate' button to use your new theme right away.
4. Navigate to the Customizer to start customizing your homepage sections and setting up your post types.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= What is the Home Improvement Theme designed for? =
The Home Improvement Theme is crafted for a wide range of home service businesses, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and many other service providing businesses, contractors, and service providers. 

= Does this theme support dynamic homepage sections? =
Yes, our theme features dynamic homepage sections that you can customize and rearrange to suit your business needs. These sections include hero section, services, testimonials, team profiles, promotions, portfolio, and more.

= Can I showcase my portfolio with this theme? =
Absolutely! The theme includes a Custom Post Type (CPT) powered with its companion plugin for Portfolio, allowing you to display your projects and work prominently on your homepage and dedicated portfolio pages. 

= Are there any special offers or promotions features? =
Yes, the theme comes with a CPT powered with its companion plugin for Promotions, enabling you to highlight special offers and discounts effectively on your site.

= How can I display testimonials from my clients? =
With the CPT powered with its companion plugin for Testimonials, you can easily showcase client feedback and build trust among your audience by highlighting positive experiences.

= Is there a section to feature my team members? =
Indeed, the theme includes a CPT powered with its companion plugin for Team, where you can feature your team members and their expertise, fostering credibility among your clients.

= How do I get support for the theme? =
For any support-related queries, please reach out to us at **support@alleythemes.com**. We're here to help!

= Where can I find the theme documentation? =
Detailed documentation for the Home Improvement Theme can be found here: https://alleythemes.com/docs/overview/.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.2 - April 25 2024 =
* Change theme description
* Added upgrade to pro

= 1.0.1 - April 23 2024 =
* Fixed header site title

= 1.0 - April 15 2024 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0.0 =
Welcome to Home Improvement! Enjoy our feature-rich theme for your business.

== Credits ==

* Based on Underscores https://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2020 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2018 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* BreadcrumbTrail - https://themehybrid.com/plugins/breadcrumb-trail, http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html
* Font-Awesome https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome FontAwesome 4.7.0 Copyright 2012 Dave Gandy Font License: SIL OFL 1.1 Code License: MIT License http://fontawesome.com/license/
* Slick Slider - MIT License, https://github.com/kenwheeler/slick/blob/master/LICENSE


== Images License ==
Image for theme screenshot image
License: Creative Commons CC0 license.
License URI: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/542563


== Theme Support ==
For any questions or issues, please reach out to us at **support@alleythemes.com**.

== Documentation ==
You can find detailed documentation for the Home Improvement theme here: https://alleythemes.com/docs/overview/ 
