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Rooftop snow still a hazard - February 19, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

Frozen pileup adds weight to stressed tops

Although roof or building collapses are rare, they do happen. On Monday afternoon, this roof collapsed on Kavalec Road in Warwick. Experts say homeowners should make an effort to remove the accumulation on their roofs, especially the flat ones.Robert Breese/For the Times Herald-Record

Published: 2:00 AM - 02/19/14 Last updated: 8:30 AM - 02/19/14

As snow continues to pile up on the ground, on roofs and anywhere else it can find a spot to land it's creating dangers high and low.

We're maybe more aware of the ground-level dangers the growing lack of visibility at many intersections and exits.

But experts say don't ignore that mounting snow on your roof, especially with warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast in the coming days.

What is the danger level?

About 20 pounds of weight per square foot.

How much does snow weigh per square foot?

Fresh snow, 10-12 inches: 5 lbs

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HandyPro to Provide Handyman Services in Palm Beach, FL With Opening of New Franchise - February 19, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 19, 2014

A new HandyPro franchise is now offering handyman services in Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding areas. The handyman services provided at this location have been chosen specifically for this market. The HandyPro chain offers handyman and senior modification services providing a wide range of options to make the home fit senior needs. This includes services such as installing wheelchair ramps and bathroom remodels.

The company will also provide most handyman needs for homes and businesses. This includes minor tasks, such as painting and plumbing, to more advanced tasks such as electrical and even tile and grout. HandyPro has been in business since 1996 and has grown continuously since then with 34 other HandyPro franchises, with most of them in the eastern United States. The company has also helped more than 20,000 people in their 18 years of business. Each handyman is carefully chosen, required to go through a HandyPro certification process after meeting all the standard qualifications. This ensures that customers only receive the highest quality of service.

The new HandyPro location in Palm Beach, FL will offer the popular one-hour guarantee provided by other locations. The offer guarantees that a technician will be at the client's home within one hour of the scheduled appointment.

HandyPro also offers a free, no obligation quote available to customers in Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas. They will travel to the customer's home, discuss the needs of the homeowner, and then present a quote for the job. If the homeowner chooses to accept the quote, the technician will book an appointment. If the homeowner does not want to accept the quote, the technician will simply leave - no obligation required.

About HandyPro HandyPro Handyman Service, Inc. serves Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding area providing handyman services that include painting, carpentry work, bathroom remodeling, gutter cleaning, home repair and improvements, and drywall work. Over 1600 affordable handyman services are covered including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, siding, windows, masonry, yard work and more. HandyPro specializes in work for homeowners, property managers, and businesses by offering timely repairs. HandyPro Handyman Services is made up of a group of trustworthy and dependable contractors, is a member of the Better Business Bureau and has been featured on Rachel Ray and Fox News.

Contact Don Malone http://handypro.com/southeast-florida-handyman.html

HandyPro of SE Florida 2357 SW Antiquera St Port St Lucie, FL 34953 (561) 402-8838

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Jones named GISD teacher of the month - February 19, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

By Cathy Mounce, Register Staff Writer The Daily Register Wed Feb 19, 2014, 09:09 AM CST

Gainesville The Gainesville Independent School Board (GISD) convened Monday for the February meeting at which Robert E. Lee Intermediate teacher Ashley Jones was named GISD teacher of the month.

Jones was nominated by Lee principle Dee Dosher who said that Jones innovative approach in teaching English second language students (ESL) has shown a positive increase in fourth grade reading from 8.45 percent to 43.48 percent during the last six weeks.

In other GISD news, Heartland Park & Recreations Mike Hill reported to the board regarding the continuing efforts by the contractor to complete the new baseball field at the high school.

Hill said that the weather has again caused some unforeseen delays but that he anticipates everything ready to go in two weeks.

Gainesville will have a great facility that will serve the community for many years, Hill said.

Two 30 x 40 foot concrete pads on the north side on the concession stand and one on the south side are being poured this week, light poles are being placed, dugout roofs are being finished and the grass sod is being placed in the outfield, he continued. Infield red clay will be added to the infield and bases will be set soon.

Hill said that the sod would need two weeks to root and the players should be kept off it during that time.

This means a completion date of March 3 now, said GISD board president Will Presson. We are looking forward to the completion of this project.

Hill also said that the new bus barn pad is done and once inspected it would be 20 days to construct the new bus building that will be located off Radio Road in Gainesville.

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Letter: Cruise ships - February 19, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

We had another cruise ship in port on Monday but if I hadn't seen it I would be none the wiser. Why isn't it reported/advertised before the arrival so locals and businesses can get involved?

I was lucky enough to be in Akaroa over Waitangi Weekend and in the four days there they had five cruise ships in and the locals went to much effort to welcome the visitors.

There were a number of gazebos on the wharf and waterfront with information and tour opportunities for the visitors and nearly every shop in the town had welcome signs in their windows and there was a market with locals selling their wares.

There were also local limousine rides, vintage car rides even motorbike sidecar rides - all of which were extensively used as a novelty ride around the town.

Having been on cruises myself I know first hand that you don't always book your excursions before arriving in the port, rather wait and see what the locals offer on arrival.

I see Aoraki Tourism has an extensive list on its website welcoming the visitors and listing things to do but after speaking to a few visitors down the street, they were completely unaware of this.

My question is: Who is responsible to advertise the arrival and allow locals to promote Timaru and wider South Canterbury, and why don't we (Timaru) do more to welcome visitors?

Some examples: Approach schools, charity or sporting groups to raise extra money by selling items direct to the tourists.

Approach the vintage car or local car clubs and giving them the opportunity of providing rides.

Advertise that a ship of visitors is due a few days before it arrives and encourage local business to welcome them.

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Wholesale Opportunities for Architects & Contractors with Stackwall – Concrete Precast Fences – Video - February 19, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

Wholesale Opportunities for Architects Contractors with Stackwall - Concrete Precast Fences
http://www.stackwall.com Stackwall Manufacturing specializes in manufacturing prefab concrete fence and wall systems as well as other decorative outdoor cement prod...

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