Home Improvement Contractors News
- Kids trade pool time for hard work at Good Neighbors youth camp Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:25PMSomehow, Good Neighbors Home Repair Ministry founder Jay Malthaner manages to book the hottest week of the summer every year for their youth work camp.
- For Members Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:53PMMr. Chairman, I am former Senator Jim Talent, from Missouri. I served in the United States Senate from 2002–2007 and I was privileged to be a member of the House from 1993–2001. During my years of service, I was a member of the Armed Services Committees in both bodies.
- Shabby Shack Lures Illegal Home Improvement Contractors Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:10PMGet Business Mobile Text Alerts The house was a dump and needed "everything." But unbeknownst to dozens of contractors who submitted bids to do the work, this Waterford house was a decoy.
- North Wales father-son team launches business Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:02AMBill Lessa says his retirement, following an eight-year stint as superintendent of the Hatboro-Horsham School District, left him with a long bucket list and a fire in his belly.
- B-Dry® NEPA Basement Waterproofing Company Offers Advice To Homeowners With Wet Basements Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:11AMSCRANTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homeowners can help prevent basement water problems using these wet basement prevention tips. B-Dry System NEPA offers basement waterproofing and water prevention advice to consumers.
- Carter: Warfighter Support Needs ‘Fast Lane’ Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:41AMWASHINGTON | The U.S. Defense Department must institute a “fast lane” that is more agile than traditional requirements, acquisition and budgeting, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, tec...
- Refugee Capital Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:46AMThe UAE remains a sanctuary for many expatriates from troubled countries across the entire North Africa and South Asia landscape.
- ROME: New distribution center could employ hundreds Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:37AMContractors are reportedly being sought for a massive distribution center in the northwest Georgia city of Rome, which could bring hundreds of new jobs to the region.
- IRS to hold open house in city Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:05AMTaxpayers who would like face-to-face help with federal tax matters but can’t visit an IRS office during the work week will have an opportunity Saturday at the Chattanooga IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
- Longtime Hemet business to close Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:38PMGOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALE: Tim Heffley, owner of Sharps Ace Hardware, said the store will likely close in early September. JESSICA SELF / The Valley Chronicle
- Slow Start For State Program That Helps Buyers Purchase Foreclosed Homes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:01AMGet Business Mobile Text Alerts Three years ago, the state legislature created a series of home mortgage programs aimed at the foreclosure crisis.
- Bucks lawmakers havd big hand in new state laws Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:34AMIn late June, most of the news generated out of the General Assembly involved passage of the state budget and what impact it would have on the commonwealth.
- Boston Roofing Company United Home Experts Overhauls Warranty Program Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:07PMSignificant changes have occurred in the Roof Replacement Industry over the past 18 months. Local Roofing Contractors in Boston United Home Experts is following suit with a new warranty program designed to protect homeowners. (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Boston-Roofing-Contractor/07/prweb8638058.htm
- Hughes Police Chief tells council city needs to overcome racial problems Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:51PMA little more than a month on the job was almost enough for Hughes Police Chief A.J. Christian on Monday when he turned in his resignation before later deciding to remain on the job.
- Tons of tiles at ICAN Junction Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:19AMTons of tiles will now be available at ICAN Junction, the local environmentally friendly, one-stop shop for new and used home improvement materials. A big donation from an area business has just come through — with the literally tons of tiles.
- County board to award sewer extension job Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:35AMServices would reach farther up Northcrest Drive Del Norte County supervisors will vote Tuesday on whether to award a contract for a project that would extend sewer services on Northcrest Drive. Rosanna Bower, county assistant engineer, said the project has been in the works for years and will benefit residents and mobile home parks in that area. “That line will allow several low-income ...
- Tricare physician payments at center of contract dispute Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:37AMA GAO report finds that low levels are the main reason for lack of network participation by civilian doctors, which limits access to care.
- Martin Cahill: 1 On 1 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:42PMCahill Learns From Dad
- A Teen Dies Due To Menigitis Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:44PMA tragic loss for a local family, and the West Irondequoit School District. A deadly bacteria has claimed the life of a high school student
- Corn Hill Festival Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:43PMThis is the 43rd year of the festival in Rochester.
- Driver Indicted for DWI in Hit and Run Accident Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:28PMA Rochester man accused hitting a 5 year-old while driving drunk and then leaving the scene has been indicted. Charles Lombardo, 73, has been indicted by a Monroe County Grand Jury on vehicular assault and DWI charges.
- Four Years Later; Search Continues for Brian Sullivan Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:13PMToday marks four years since 19-year-old Brian Sullivan went missing from Chili.
- 2 contractors charged with bilking customers out of thousands Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:38PMMOUNT HOLLY — Two contractors were indicted on charges that they took money from Burlington County residents for home improvements but never performed the work.
- AMX Flexes Superpower AV Muscle -- Specified in U.S. Navy SPAWAR Contract Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:50AMWith Five AMX Dealers Named as Prime Contractors on a $500 Million U.S. Navy Audio-Visual Multiple Award Contract, Navy and Marine Corps Commands have Smooth Sailing to Install AMX SolutionsRichardson, TX (PRWEB) July 05, 2011 AMX®, the leading provider of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments, announced today a collection ...
- Savannah-Chatham schools seeking another education sales tax Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:25AMEnjoying the new $38.6 million K-8 school at Godley Station? Excited about the construction at Butler Elementary and Beach High schools? Eager for improvements at your neighborhood school? Savannah-Chatham public schools officials hope so. The penny sales tax collection for local education construction will conclude in December and public schools officials will ask voters to extend it for ...
- Murrieta temporarily suspends permit fees for house improvement projects Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:04PMOn this big do-it-yourself holiday weekend, homeowners in Murrieta have just over a week left to take advantage of a waiver on permit fees for house improvement projects. City officials hope the fee waiver will spur business for local contractors and home supply stores.
- Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Paul Glenn: Economy improving ‘slowly’ Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:33AMGlenn, who is based in Jacksonville, was appointed 18 years ago and has watched the factors that affect the decisions by people and companies to file for bankruptcy, whether it’s a Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 11 corporate or high-wealth individual reorganization, Chapter 13 wage-earner repayment plan or one of the other lesser-used plans.
- Care home closure fears in shake-up Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:55AMA MAJOR review of York’s care homes has been launched – with Labour councillors saying it should lead to modernisation but unions concerned that one or more might close.
- Governments unveil access upgrades Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:12AMAccessibility improvements worth $46,000 were officially unveiled at the Rockwood Centre in Sechelt during a ceremony June 28.
- Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:09PMRelease Time: For Immediate Release Private sector partners, local governments commit more than $500 million and 300 million square feet to improving energy efficiency WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in Chicago the 14 initial partners committing to the Better Buildings Challenge . The Better Buildings Challenge ...
- R-III Confirms New Alternative School Building Purchase Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:09PMThe Warren County R-III School District has announced the purchase of a building to be used as the new site of the Alpha Academy alternative school starting with the 2011-12 school year.
- Floor & Decor to Open 70,000 Square Foot Showroom in Orange County, CA Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:02PMAtlanta - Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and accessories, today announced its plans to open a new store in Orange County, California.
- Hollywood Park council addresses personnel policy Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:30PMshare: digg facebook twitter Sartor also took issue with the idea that the mayor, as chief executive officer in a general law city, may not be wholly involved when a department head considers promoting an employee despite pre-authorized funding levels and staffing patterns. Councilman David Swan said many residents have signaled a desire to see the city act on signs that contractors erect on or ...
- Floor amp; Decor to Open 70,000 Square Foot Showroom in Orange County, CA Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:43PMFloor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and accessories, today announced its plans to open a new store in Orange County, California. The new store, located at 1801 East Dyer Road in Santa Ana, is set to open September 1, 2011. This 70,000 square foot showroom will employ between 50 and 75 employees, bringing a significant number of jobs to ...
- All Aboard The Edinburgh Tram Gravy Train: Taxpayers Fund Lawyers And Bonuses Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:57AMSo, what are we to do with the news that the cost of the Edinburgh tram system is now going top £1 billion, by the time it is complete – if it ever is – more than double the starting estimate...?
- £575k facelift of Blackburn town centre streets Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:47AMA £575,000 facelift of several town centre streets in Blackburn will begin today.
- Michigan now getting back more money from Washington than it sends Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:28AMWASHINGTON -- Sometimes bad news begets better news.
- What about flooded basements? Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:36PMDAKOTA DUNES -- Levees in Dakota Dunes other low-lying areas of southeast South Dakota continued to hold back the swollen Missouri River last week.
- Gold Seeker Weekly Wrap-Up: Gold and Silver Fall Over 2% on the Week Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:21PMGold traded mostly slightly higher in Asia and London, but it then dropped throughout most of trade in New York trade and ended near its late session low of $1498.41 with a loss of 1.26%. Silver fell to as low as $34.467 before it bounced back higher, but it still ended with a loss of 0.97%.
- Foster Remodeling Solutions Adds Electrical Division Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:06PMFoster Remodeling Solutions recently announced that it has added an electrical division to its services. The Northern Virginia home remodeling contractor is now a licensed and insured electrical contractor as well.
- Pulling in the reins Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:16PMGiven the shock and awe policies that have been pelting down on it since the coalition came to power, housing must be well used to heavy artillery fire by now. But housing chiefs should know they’ve not seen the end of it yet if Paul Morrell, the government’s chief construction advisor, has his way.
- City sees increase in sales, use tax, building permits Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:25AMIn a time when most are talking about a double-dip recession, the City of Cañon City offered some positive news when it comes to sales and use tax and the number of building permits being issued.
- On the road to bigger, faster, stronger Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 10:07PMPAWNEE CITY—Until this year, athletes at Pawnee City Schools lifted weights in what is best described as a dungeon.
- Memorial Villages police report Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:52PMA residential burglary tops this week’s police blotter.
- Up to $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding will help health providers improve care Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:19AMThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that up to $500 million in Partnership for Patients funding will be available to help hospitals, health care provider organizations and others improve care and stop millions of preventable injuries and complications related to health care acquired conditions and unnecessary readmissions.
- City moves forward with Welnetz Road improvement project Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:15PMMICHIGAN CITY — Improvements to Welnetz Road in Michigan City took a step forward Monday, when the Board of Public Works unanimously approved a proposal for professional engineering and surveying services by John A. Doyle and Associates.
- Kathmandu Residents Face a Long Wait for Drinking Water Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 7:57PMKATHMANDU, NEPAL - Seven years ago, Mohan Pokhrel, 60, left his home in Biratnagar, a village in southeastern Nepal for Kathmandu, the capital city.
- No consensus on budget; Commissioners will miss July 1 deadline Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:47PMCOVINGTON — Commissioners have yet to reach a consensus on the fiscal year 2012 budget following a two-and-a-half-hour work session Thursday night.
- Police warn residents of home-improvement scam in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:21PMSuspects involved in the scam have recently approached residences in Schoolcraft and Three Rives unannounced and offered different services from spraying a roof, painting a house or barn or laying asphalt for a driveway or parking lot.
- Community calendar (June 16-20) Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:21AMThe Town of Silver City Community Development Department will hold two informational meetings regarding the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan 2013-2017 at 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. today at City Hall Annex/Bank of America building, 1203 N. Hudson St. Town staff will be available to answer questions and receive input. Info: Luan Mitchell, (575) 534-6349.
