By LAUREN SCRUDATO

lscrudato@njherald.com

VERNON -- Four-year-old Emily Bott has endured about 20 eye surgeries since she was born blind. But things at home will be a bit brighter for her and her family after a remodeling project to be provided by Dream Room Makeovers.

The New Jersey organization with a concept similar to the television show "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," chose the Bott family for its third project and will tackle a one-day house renovation project July 14.

The last four years for the Bott family have been a whirlwind of struggle and emotion. Emily, who is Jennifer and Jason Bott's youngest child, now 41/2, was born blind due to a rare disease called Peters anomaly that caused her to need corneal transplants in both eyes within the first five months of her life. At first, the transplants prevented Emily from going permanently blind, and she was able to function like any other child her age. However, complications developed, including an additional diagnosis of pediatric glaucoma, and the transplants had to be removed and replaced.

In March, the family continued to face hardships with Emily's condition and they needed something good to happen. They applied to Dream Room Makeovers, and in April, a day before Emily was scheduled for yet another surgery, they were told they had been chosen.

At that point, Emily had lost all vision in her left eye because her retina had torn and detached. Surgery to re-attach it had only a 30 percent chance of success. Ultimately, the tear was too severe for Emily to regain sight in her left eye. She still has partial vision in her right eye.

Robert Stern, founder and president of Dream Room Makeovers, met with Emily and her family to determine her interests in order to "dream out" her room, as Stern calls it. Emily loves bright colors and provided Stern with a broad spectrum of paint options for her bedroom, from purple and pink to green and red. She is also a fan of Disney princesses and Mickey Mouse.

Outside of Dream Room Makeovers, Stern is a real estate agent, which he said helps him come up with design ideas.

The Botts won't know the outcome of the makeover until it is unveiled to them on July 14. Stern will send the Botts, including sons Matthew, 9, and Tyler, 7, on a day-long vacation to an unknown location to keep everything a surprise. The rest of the house, including the boys' rooms, will get a makeover as well.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012

North Georgia Replacement Windows (NGRW), the window replacement company serving Atlanta, the metro area, and most of north Georgia, is proud to announce their certification as a Building Analyst by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). The certification means that North Georgia Replacement Windows meets BPIs rigorous standards for professionalism and commitment to energy efficiency and safety throughout customer homes.

At North Georgia Replacement Windows, we want to serve our customers by being the most educated home professionals in our marketplace, said Owner Ted Kirk. Our recent BPI Building Analyst certification is a commitment to this on-going process. By looking at homes through the methodical BPI processes we are able to provide much more insight to our customers about how their homes and buildings perform as systems for optimal comfort, health and safety, durability, and energy efficiency. Because of our reputation, superior workmanship and large base of customer relationships, NGRW has expanded in recent years to offer more complimentary products and services like insulation, air sealing, and now whole home assessments.

In accordance with BPI standards, North Georgia Replacement Windows experts examine various aspects of customer homes looking for ways to improve energy efficiency. Replacement window installation is one way customers can quickly and easily work towards reducing their annual energy bills. NGRW now examines all elements of a home, such as insulation and various sources of air leaks, looking for ways to improve overall home energy efficiency.

In addition to efficiency standards, the BPI certification means that NGRW experts have proven their ability to identify and avoid potential health and safety hazards. This is vital because retrofitting and weatherization can require changes to home electrical systems, air systems, and structures. By identifying issues before they become problems, NGRW ensures that homes remain safe for years to come.

About BPI Building Performance Institute, Inc. is a national standards development organization for residential energy efficiency and weatherization retrofit work. Over the years they have developed rigorous standards for home performance and weatherization that lower utility bills by an annual average of 20%. BPI standards are recognized by the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and many state organizations. You can find out more at http://www.bpi.org.

About North Georgia Replacement Windows North Georgia Replacement Windows (NGRW) is a fully licensed and insured home window replacement company serving Atlanta, metro Atlanta, and the entire north Georgia area. In addition to energy efficient windows, NGRW installs insulation, shutters, sunrooms, and decorative doors. NGRW has been recognized for their excellence in work and customer service. NGRW enjoys an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and 5 Star ratings with Guild Quality and Kudzu. Find out more and request a free proposal at http://ngwindows.com

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When considering new ideas for kitchen remodeling shopping around and working with a remodeler can lend new perspectives. If you are remodeling in the Boston area for example, Beantown Builders can give you ideas about area, color, and flooring. A good remodeler should have plenty of questions to ask about your home and preferences so you can end up with a space you can really enjoy.

Some of the questions Beantown Builders asks include how much space you have available to you, the form and layout of your home, and colors you have today and what is popular now.

You want to think about what type of atmosphere you want to create. For example the company states that dark color tiles creates a more cramped confined feeling but that floor tiles in whites and lightweight colors work best to make the space feel more open. The company also recommends cork flooring if you want to have a greater sense of warmth in your remodeled kitchen.

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Officials in Dumont are testing the air quality in police headquarters and determining what steps need to be taken to address issues found during an inspection conducted by the Bergen County Health Department.

The levels of carbon monoxide are very high in the police department, which require the air quality test, and mold and lead paint are additional concerns in the environment, according to officials.

"We've been dealing with this for a number of months now," Borough Administrator John Perkins said at a recent meeting.

"There are some issues that need to be addressed as the result of the inspection done by the county health," he said.

The cost of the air testing is not to exceed $9,500, according to a resolution passed by the governing body at June 18 meeting.

The testing is being conducted by Birdsall Services Group, which Dumont used several years ago when the borough hall needed testing and remediation for asbestos.

Following the inspection by the Bergen County Health Department, officials learned of the high carbon monoxide levels and presence of mold in the police department's area.

"It's not black mold," said Perkins. "It's the mold that makes you kind of sneeze and feel like you have allergies."

There are also a couple of rooms including the evidence room and a back room in the department where the paint on the outside walls is peeling.

Perkins said that, based upon the length of time the paint has been there, it is likely it is lead-based and thus requires testing.

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