Just one month after getting married, Heather and Jim had sold their separate homes and moved into their new Edwardian property. With four grown-up children to host on weekend visits, the couple set about creating the perfect entertaining space , and achieving the indoor-outdoor link we all covet.

Lifestyle benefits aside, Heather and Jim were eager to inject interest into their spacious kitchen-diner, like the architectural oak beams that highlight the sloping extension roof. They reveal the steps they took to achieve their dream kitchen

If you're planning your own extension, we have masses of ideas and helpful advice on what to do and where to start in our feature on extending a house. For more real home transformations, head to our hub page.

French doors with glass panels maximise the light in the living area and give easy access to the side garden. French doors, Windowplus. Sofa, Sofa.com. Footstool, John Lewis & Partners. Cushions, Ikea. Pendant light, Wayfair. For a similar dining table, try Barker & Stonehouse. Pendant lights, Next

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The ownersHeather Stewart, a blood transfusion practitioner,and her husband, Jim, who runs a sales agency businessThe propertyA three-bedroom semi-detached Edwardian house in Giffnock, GlasgowProject cost136,250

We loved this house in the first 20 seconds we viewed it, Heather says, but we didnt appreciate how poor the light was in the kitchen until we moved in. At first, we were going to make do with the original layout as there was a big, serviceable dining room and separate kitchen, but having a utility room, toilet and outhouse between the kitchen and garden meant there was no connection to the outside space. We wanted to upsize as we needed space to seat ourselves, our kids and their partners when they visit. It was time to try modern, open-plan living.

With 23 steps to the top, splitting the garden into three tiers that follow the sun has made it much more usable particularly now its linked to the kitchen-diner with sliding doors. Anthracite Grey composite decking, UPM ProFi Deck. Glass balustrading, CTM Fabrications. Sliding doors, Windowplus

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Id worked with the architects twice before, so I knew theyd make a great team, Jim says. We knocked through the warren of rear rooms and extended one metre beyond the footprint. It required extensive groundworks to remove 200 tonnes of earth from the sloping rear garden and build a new retaining wall using bricks from the internal dividing walls wed knocked down. Luckily, there was a single-track road at the top of the garden for access, but the job required underpinning and specialist house insurance to cover us during the build.

Wood beams made on site support the new kitchen extension and frame a bespoke extractor made by Kelvent. Planar units and Maxtop worktops, Magnet. Bar stools, Atlantic Shopping. Flooring, Karndean. Appliances, AEG

(Image credit: Katie Lee)

Jim project managed the build, but I took control of the kitchen design, reveals Heather. I wanted a clean-lined look, so I picked high-gloss units teamed with Maxtop Quartz work surfaces to reflect the light. Its all drawers because I dont like cupboards and there isnt much wall space.'

The kitchen has a view of the raised garden. The green blind echoes the vibrant colours of the plants outside. Schock sink, Magnet

(Image credit: Katie Lee)

The project overran by a few weeks because materials were delayed, but we have nothing but praise for the builders, Heather says. I can enjoy my terraced garden now, and Im embracing open-plan living.'

(Image credit: Katie Lee)

The space has three distinct parts that follow the sun, which we call lower, middle and upper earth!' reveals Heather. 'Its taken a while to get used to cooking in an open space you have to be relaxed about mess but its great for parties and family gatherings. The only downside is that our beautiful front room gets neglected the last time we used it was on Christmas Day.

The living area is a cosy space where Heather and Jim can spend time curled up in front of a roaring fire. Stove, HWAM. Chair, Sofa.com

(Image credit: Katie Lee)

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Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year construction project on the Merritt Parkway. Work on a 5-mile stretch of the Merritt between Fairfield and Westport is 75 percent finished. The $57 million project has a contractually agreed end date of Aug. 8, and engineers said last week that the contractor, Manafort Brothers, is close to finishing on time.

Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year

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Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year construction project on the Merritt Parkway. Work on a 5-mile stretch of the Merritt between Fairfield and Westport is 75 percent finished. The $57 million project has a contractually agreed end date of Aug. 8, and engineers said last week that the contractor, Manafort Brothers, is close to finishing on time.

Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year

DOT: 3-year Merritt Parkway project coming to an end

After three years of work, the state Department of Transportation has announced the final stage of construction for the ongoing Merritt Parkway improvement project in Fairfield and Westport

During this stage, northbound and southbound traffic lanes will be placed into final alignment in preparation for paving.

The five-mile stretch of the Merritt Parkway included in the $56.7 million project will transition to full final alignment progressing east to west (Fairfield to Westport) as median reconstruction work is completed and temporary barriers are removed.

The first 1 1/4 mile section of parkway to be placed into final alignment will include the southbound and northbound roadway from the Congress Street overpass to where the parkway crosses over Cross Highway in Fairfield.

Check out the projects traffic cams here.

Construction activities will also include raising drainage basin tops to match final pavement, final paving over the entire width of the reconstructed roadway, installing final pavement markings (12-foot travel lanes), installation of median plantings, and establishment of the grass shoulder.

Stretching almost five miles from the Newtown Turnpike Bridge in Westport to just past the Congress Street Bridge in Fairfield, the project the seventh in a series of eight covering all 37.5 miles of the Merritt is creating 4-foot reinforced grass shoulders on both sides of the parkway, replacing existing guiderail with steel-backed timber railing, and installing a slip-lined concrete curb and gutter system along the median for improved drainage.

The project also includes work on 11 bridges uniquely designed for the Merritt in the 1930s by architect George L. Dunkelberger. While most of the bridges required minor cosmetic enhancements such as parapet work, graffiti removal, surface and crack repairs, and fencing others, like the Saugatuck River Bridge needed more work.

During the final stage, motorists can expect lane closures in the right and left lanes in both directions as construction continues.

Lane closures will typically occur during the evening and nighttime hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. northbound and southbound.

Due to a reduction in traffic volume on the Parkway daytime lane closures from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.can also be expected.

All motorists traveling on the Merritt Parkway are required to obey posted vehicle restrictions and are reminded that no vehicles over 8 feet tall are allowed on the Parkway.

The existing vertical clearance under the Newtown Turnpike Bridge is lower than the existing bridge height during construction.

The project consists of the rehabilitation of 5 miles (each direction) of Route 15 and 11 structures (over and underpasses) in the towns of Fairfield and Westport. Upgrades to pavement, guiderail, drainage and historic concrete are included.

The project awarded to Manafort Brothers, Inc. is scheduled to be completed Aug. 8.

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Shopping for a new roof is a rare experience for most of us, since roofs tend to last for 15 years or longer. And they're not something that is usually advertised in our local home center's weekly flyer.

So the first thing we're likely to ask when faced with the need for roof replacement is, "What's the cost of a new roof, anyway?"

In this spirit of inquiry, here are seven frequently asked questions about new roof costs, together with the answers you need.

1. How do I estimate the cost of a new roof?

The national average cost for a new roof is approximately $7,800 when you hire a reputable professional roofing contractor.

Roof replacement costs will vary according to the square footage of your roof, the material you choose (for instance, standard asphalt shingles are cheaper than architectural shingles), roof style and even the region where you live.

As well, you might have to budget for the cost of a permit - generally $250-$500, although not all locales require permits if you're reroofing - and for additional repairs (water damage remediation in your attic, say).

2. Is it better to repair or replace a roof?

Consider these factors when deciding on roof repair vs. replacement:

The age of your roof. A roof that is approaching the end of its expected service life is not a good bet for extensive - and expensive - repair. You'll be better off investing your money in a new roof.

The type and amount of damage. A small leak is usually a simple and affordable fix, but damage that encompasses the whole roof (such as sagging or granule loss from asphalt shingles) may not be worth the cost to repair.

Any plans to sell your home. When you put your house on the market, a "new roof" has much more buyer appeal than a "recently repaired roof." And the roofing will be an important item on a home inspection checklist.

3. What is included in roof replacement?

When you're comparing roof replacement estimates, it's essential to know exactly what you should be looking for. Roof replacement normally includes some of all of these services:

- Tear-off of existing shingles (unless new shingles will be laid over the old ones).

- Repair or replacement of roof decking

- New underlayment

- Flashing replacement

- Installation of new roofing material

- New drip edging

- Gutter and downspout replacement

- Ice dam protection

- Haulage of old roofing material

- Site cleanup

Be careful to sign a contract with your roofer, specifying all the components of your roof replacement and their price.

4. Does a roofer need a license

Yes, a roofer needs a license in most parts of the US, on the state or municipal level. Usually licensing involves training or on-the-job experience (often followed by an exam), as well as proof of insurance. Don't risk working with unlicensed roofers; consequences may include a fine, voiding of your roofing materials warranty and a major financial headache for you, the homeowner, if anyone is injured on the job.

5. Can I replace my roof myself?

Theoretically, you might want to try and save some money by replacing your roof yourself. The average cost of DIY roof replacement is approximately $4,000, or about half the average cost of $8,000 for professional roofers. However, roofing is a huge project with enormous potential to go dangerously wrong.

6. Will my homeowners insurance pay for a new roof?

Your homeowners insurance policy may pay for repair or replacement when your roof is damaged by an accident or a natural event, such as a hurricane or fire. It typically does not cover damage due to normal wear and tear or outright neglect, though. Read your policy carefully to find out the deductible and any exclusions, and contact your insurance provider ASAP.

7. Does a new roof lower insurance premiums?

Usually it will - the reason being that a new roof tends to reduce the risk of damage to your home. But don't take anything for granted. Be sure to speak with your local insurance agent before your roof replacement to discuss how it will affect your premiums.

Laura Firszt writes for networx.com.

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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.

This Week's Tip: Create a Home Hardening Project Plan

Now that the snow has melted, it's time to start planning and implementing projects that harden your home from embers to increase the chance of it surviving a wildfire.

"Home hardening" is the process of preparing your home for wildfire embers by addressing its most vulnerable components and retrofitting them with fire-resistant building materials.

If you haven't already, check out last week's article and learn how to identify where your home is most vulnerable to an ember attack.

How you prioritize home hardening projects may depend on your time and personal budget. Even if you can't do everything, anything you do to harden your home can increase its odds of surviving a wildfire.

Annual Maintenance

Routine maintenance to remove combustible materials is a good place to start.

- Remove combustible items such as firewood from underneath, on, or next to your deck.- Remove debris (pine needles, leaves or twigs) from your 5 foot non-combustible zone.- Remove debris (pine needles, leaves or twigs) from your roof, gutters, chimneys, and skylights.- Move combustible items (newspapers, photos, cardboard boxes) away from vents in attics and crawl spaces.

DIY Projects

- Replace 1/4-inch mesh screening with 1/8-inch noncombustible metal mesh screening on all vents.

- Replace combustible landscaping such as manzanita or wood/rubber mulches with fire-resistant landscaping such as herbaceous plants or rocks/gravel.

- Install a noncombustible gutter guard to reduce accumulated debris.Retrofits

If you have the time and budget, consider planning more involved projects that prepare your home's exterior for wildfire. Keep in mind some of these projects may require the help of a professional contractor.

Roof Covering

If you have a wood shake or shingle roof, replace it with a Class A roof covering.

Eaves

- Fill gaps in open eave areas with durable caulk, and enclose eave areas to create soffited-eaves.

Exterior Siding

- Replace wood shake or shingle siding with noncombustible siding such as stucco, steel or fiber cement.

Windows and Skylights

- Install or upgrade windows and skylights to multi-pane tempered glass.

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#1 - Create a Go-Bag#2 - Make a Family Evacuation Plan#3 - Talking to kids about wildfire#4 - Make a home inventory list#5 - Identify your home's ember vulnerabilitiesLearn more about preparing for wildfire - https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/.

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By ALLEN LAMANalaman@dcherald.comJASPER While parts of the world sit still, work on and around Jasper streets will soon ramp up.

Chad Hurm, the citys engineer, detailed two projects that are slated to kickoff in the near future. In addition to them, the Indiana Department of Transportations resurfacing of U.S. 231 through the city is still on pace to wrap up in early August, and a long list of miscellaneous road repairs will soon be made across the city.

U.S. 231 in JasperPavement rehabilitation and resurfacing work taking place on U.S. 231 in Jasper is still on schedule. Weather permitting, it will be finalized by the beginning of August.

As far as that project goes, were very fortunate, said Jason Tiller, a district communications director at INDOT. COVID-19 has not really presented us [with] a ton of challenges as far as contract work goes. Our message from the commissioner of INDOT has been that we will continue to deliver our projects in the same manner as if we were not under a stay-at-home order.

He said that the organizations employees and contractors are essential, adding that roadwork is something that we have to do regardless. Tiller detailed how crews undertaking the pavement rehabilitation project in Jasper are currently fixing areas where the pavement has weakened or deteriorated.

Once those have all been repaired, a new driving surface will be laid on the 2.8 miles between Bartley Street and 37th Street. Upgrades for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the installation of curb ramps, are also part of the project.

Total, the work is estimated to cost $3,071,656.

Those wanting to see the most up-to-date information about the work can do so by browsing the interactive project map at NextLevelRoads.com.

The highway is set to be resurfaced in Huntingburg from 19th Avenue to Sunset Drive beginning in the spring of 2021.

Jasper street projectsA widening project that will also bring other enhancements to Portersville Road on the citys north side is slated to begin in the coming weeks and wrap up before classes begin at the new Jasper Elementary School on Aug. 12.

Funded partially by a Community Crossings matching grant valued at $264,162.50, the endeavor will address the stretch of pavement Between Ackerman Road and 47th Street. Hurm said the opening of the new school kind of pushed up the timetable on it, incentivizing the project, which has been on the citys radar for years.

As part of the work, storm sewer improvements and replacements will also be made, and a 6-foot-wide asphalt walking path will be constructed along the east side of the widened road.

Just from a public safety standpoint, the roads narrow there, Hurm said. A lot of people walking up and down it, so theres been a lot of concern about that.

34th Street will experience improvements through a different project. Just off of Leslie Drive, a roughly 400-foot stretch of the road will be widened. In the future, it will connect to the Autumn Creek III subdivision currently being built by Kerstiens Homes.

Theres a section of roadway in there that, years ago, was never widened, Hurm explained. No curb and gutter. So, we are going to widen that section of that road, put in storm sewers, put in curb and gutter, and then match into the cul-de-sac that is being built for Autumn Creek.

Total, that work will cost $144,485. The 34th Street enhancements will be done in conjunction with the cul-de-sac construction, and Hurm estimated they will begin in mid- to late May.

Storm sewer projects will also start on Newton Street, between Eighth Street and Ninth Street, as well as at the intersection of Sixth Street and Newton Street, in the not-too-distant future. The goal is for both of those to be completed by early- to mid-June.

Sidewalk rehabilitation and additionsSidewalks are already being addressed in certain areas of the city. Hurm explained that crews will concentrate on improving the concrete paths along both sides of Newton Street, between 10th Street and 15th Street, through the early summer.

Some areas were going to keep, others were going to tear out and replace, he said.

In addition to that stretch, survey and design work is currently taking place along another stretch of Newton from Schuetter Road to Northwood Avenue. That area currently has no sidewalk, but city officials want to change that.

While the side of the road it will run on has not been determined, Hurm spoke of how the new path would further increase connectivity in the city.

That was a project that the mayor wanted to move to the forefront, he explained. So, were going to do that this summer. We have a lot of people walking up and down the highway there with no sidewalk.

Additional workThis summer, stretches of city streets will undergo various pavement preservation projects. They are detailed below.

According to Street Commissioner Jeff Theising, liquid road projects replenish binder that is lost through oxidation and weathering while providing a slip-resistant, durable surface treatment. The material has a black color that gives old, oxidized pavement a like-new surface.

Liquid Road Eisenhower Avenue from Brames Road to Justin Street

Schroeder Avenue from Brames Road to Justin Street

Giesler Road from Church Avenue to its dead end

Kaywood Lane from Second Street to its south end

Cambridge Court, both north and south of Second Street

Gatsby Court, both north and south of Second Street

Shelyn Drive from Kluemper Road to Sunshine Drive

Keystone Court from 15th Street to Valley View Drive

Brownstone Court cul-de-sac north of 20th Street

Theising wrote in an email that rejuvenating projects can delay the road aging process and reverse any premature aging that is caused by environmental damage from the suns UV rays and water intrusion. They can add between five and seven years to a roadways service life. This treatments agent is usually applied in the first couple of years of a new pavements lifetime.

Rejuvenating Meridian Road from Hemlock Drive to State Road 164

Hemlock Drive from Meridian Road to Maplecrest Boulevard

Holy Family Drive from Third Avenue to Holy Family Catholic Church

Main Street from Seventh Street to Ninth Street

Franklin Street from 13th Street to 14th Street

East 13th Street from Newton Street to Jackson Street

Emily Street from Sixth Street to 13th Street

West 10th Street from Dorbett Street to Carroll Street

Crestwood Drive from Gun Club Road to its dead end

University Drive from Gun Club Road to Grandview Drive

Dogwood Drive from 31st Street to Foxridge Drive

Foxridge Drive from 31st Street to Grassland Hills Road

Terry Lane from 25th Street to Cathy Lane

25th Street from Cathy Lane to Mill Street

The west section of 100 South

Portersville Road from 47th Street to the north city limit

West 13th Street from Newton Street to Bartley Street

Rees Street from 14th Street to 15th Street

West 14th Street from Brescher Street to Rees Street

Brescher Street

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TIMES might be extra tough in tourism, but a stream of funds will see some colourful inspiration flow on to Hastings St to brighten up the local outlook.

As the COVID-19 lockdowns play havoc with local visitations, Tourism Noosa has been backed by the State Government to install artwork at the Noosa Inspiration Centre to celebrate Noosa's indigenous history.

In shades of Expo 88 when technology wowed the crowds in Brisbane, the artwork features will feature a 6.5 x 3.5 metre wall mural that will become 'alive' with the help of augmented reality technology and visitors using a custom created app.

This will l showcase the dreamtime story of Noosa, the creation of Noosa and Kabi Kabi country.

"In the year of indigenous tourism, we are thrilled to receive this funding which was made possible by the Gambling Fund Grant through State Government," said Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson.

"The Noosa Inspiration Centre was refurbished in late 2019 and features the free water station from the 'O Initiative Water Fountain' which was painted by local indigenous artist Bianca Beetson, designed to celebrate Noosa's indigenous heritage via a Noosa essence water them. The new artwork which will be featured inside the centre will be designed by a young emerging Kabi Kabi artist to help build their profile while showcasing the history of the traditional owners of the Noosa region".

MP for Noosa Sandy Bolton said the grant will provide Noosa a wonderful opportunity to continue showcasing our traditional heritage.

"This time in such a high profile location. I look forward to meeting both the artist, and the works," Ms Bolton sid.

An announcement on the artist will be shortly announced.

The Noosa Inspiration Centre is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions but is looking to bounce back with the help of its dedicated band of staff and volunteers.

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Cleaning company owner offers tips on how to clean your home

Some tips on how to disinfect your home effectively in the age of COVID-19.

PHOENIX - Wipes and hand sanitizers are becoming a part of everyday life, and they are hard to find everywhere.

Fo home cleaning, however, people will need to do much more than just wipe it down.

Carnation Home Cleaning has been extremely busy during thepandemic, with new and current customers asking for thorough disinfecting of their homes.

Company officials saythey are different than other maid services,because they are certified technicians. Theyare also sharing some tips on how peoplecan clean theirhomes, like they do.

"If you are disinfecting, make sure you leave it on for proper dwell time. It can be anywhere from 45 seconds from the product we useto 10 minutes, so what that means it needs to stay wet for the entire time for it to inactivate the germs and viruses there,"said company owner Eugena Bring.

Bring says the proper way to wipe is by folding the cloth.

There are eightsides to a cloth, so if you are folding it correctly, you can clean all sides with this because when you are cleaning and removing particulates, you have one wipe per side then fold it,"said Bring.

Bring adds not to cross-contaminatethe cloth with other areas of the house, and says to always cleantouchpoints like handles, switches, or knobs.

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This correction adds the following companies: Benchmark Painting, Craftsman Collision, HD Top Building Maintenance, and MacLean Law. It also amends the name of Blue Sky Physio.

VANCOUVER, CANADA / ACCESSWIRE / May 4, 2020 / Consumer Choice Award is thrilled to announce the 2020 Top Service Providers in their respective sectors for the Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey Regions. We would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all this year's winners; your dedication to superior service has resonated with the people of Vancouver & Regions Area.

Each year across Canada, Consumer Choice Award gathers opinions, perceptions and expectations through the responses of thousands of consumers and businesses. All winners have gone through a rigorous selection process conducted by a third party research firm to ensure only the most outstanding service providers are the winners within their respective industry. Find the list of Award Winners below.

A Glass Act

WINDOW CLEANING | NORTH VANCOUVER155C Riverside DriveNorth Vancouver, British Columbia V7H 1T6https://www.aglassact.net/(604) 435-3550

Able Irrigation

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | VANCOUVER4450 Dawson StreetBurnaby, British Columbia V5C 4B9www.ableirrigation.com(604) 584-7676

Allegra Printing

PRINTING AND DIGITAL SERVICES | VANCOUVER1290 Venables St.Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 4B4www.allegra.ca(604) 875-1919

Alpha Carpet Cleaning Ltd

CARPET AND RUG CLEANING | SURREY19349 94 AveSurrey, British Columbia V4N 4S1alphacarpet.ca(604) 580-0009

Amherst Funeral and Cremation Services

FUNERAL SERVICES | VANCOUVER1209 - 207 West Hastings StreetVancouver, British Columbia V6B 1H7http://www.amherstcremation.com/(604) 831-3023

Anago of Vancouver

JANITORIAL SERVICES | VANCOUVER302 - 19292 60th AveSurrey, British Columbia V3S 3M2https://anagovancouver.ca/(604) 336-6211

Andrew Reid North Vancouver Realtor

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE | NORTH VANCOUVER241 West Rockland RoadNorth Vancouver, British Columbia V7N 2W2http://www.haddenproperties.com/(604) 618-1636

Arbutus Sundecks

DECKS AND PATIO CONTRACTOR | VANCOUVER1117 11871 Horseshoe WayRichmond, British Columbia V7A 5H5www.arbutusvinyl.com(604) 322-1059

Aroma Web Design

Web Design | VANCOUVER, NORTH VANCOUVER & SURREY73 Water Street, 6th FloorVancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A1https://aromawebdesign.com/(778) 387-3525

ARPAC

FORKLIFTS | VANCOUVER7663 Progress WayDelta, British Columbia V4G 1A2https://www.arpac.ca/(604) 940-4000(800) 946-8511

Avita Health & Massage Therapy Center

MASSAGE THERAPY | VANCOUVER407 - 1200 Lonsdale Ave.North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 3H6www.avitahealth.ca(604) 980-4491(778) 227-9662

Automation One Business Systems Inc.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT | VANCOUVER1365 Boundary Rd.Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 4T9www.automationone.ca(604) 255-6622(888) 652-9922

Beaver Landscape

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS | VANCOUVERUnit 4, 11720 VOYAGEUR WAYRichmond, British Columbia V6X 3G9www.beaverlandscape.com(604) 271-3060

Bella Turf

ARTIFICIAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF | VANCOUVER19347 24 Ave #107Surrey, British Columbia V3Z 3S9bellaturf.ca(604) 385-4727(888) 970-8771

Benchmark Painting

PAINTING CONTRACTOR | VANCOUVER17-3618 150 StreetVancouver, British Columbia V3Z 0W3www.benchmarkpainting.ca(604) 803-5041

Blue Sky Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre

PHYSIOTHERAPIST | NORTH VANCOUVER700 Marine Drive, Suite 120 & 130North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 1H3www.blueskyphysio.com(604) 988-7761

Brite Blinds

WINDOW TREATMENTS | VANCOUVER4275 Phillips AveBurnaby, British Columbia V5A 2G9briteblinds.ca(604) 420-8820

Broadway Station Dental Centre

DENTIST | VANCOUVER12 - 2495 Commercial Dr.Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 4B8www.broadwaystationdental.com(604) 874-6322

Burnaby Blacktop

PAVING CONTRACTORS | VANCOUVER4641 Byrne RdBurnaby, British Columbia V5J 3H6burnabyblacktop.ca(778) 855-0513

Burnaby Pro Driving School

TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL | VANCOUVER5004 Still Creek AveBurnaby, British Columbia V5C 5V1Burnabypro.ca(604) 291-2255(800) 808-2332

Cambie Roofing

ROOFING | VANCOUVER1367 East Kent Avenue NorthVancouver, British Columbia V5X 4T6www.cambieroofing.com(604) 261-1111

Complete Accounting Solutions

ACCOUNTING SERVICES | SURREY#100, 17619 - 96th Ave.Surrey, British Columbia V4N 4A9www.completeaccounting.ca(604) 498-2655(877) 783-0599

Craftsman Collision

AUTOMOBILE BODY SHOP | VANCOUVER810 West 1st StreetVancouver, British Columbia V7P 1A1www.craftsmancollision.com(604) 904-8886

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The Pineapple Inn and Housing Center is located on Richmond Road by TGI Fridays (WYDaily file)

Multiple industries have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the local hotel business is no exception.

As hotels continue to operate at very limited capacity, many are still finding it difficult to stay above ground. In a letter from the Williamsburg Hotel and Motel Association, the organization asked Gov. Ralph Northam to consider allowing tourism businesses to re-open under certain restrictions.

That means reducing maximum occupancy in hotels, maintaining social distancing protocols and creating new sanitary practices in communal areas.

The letter also asks for Northam to have more consistent dates in his executive orders as the dates from Executive Orders 53 and 55 have different expiration dates. Having a more consistent set of dates would help the industry prepare for reopening, according to the letter.

Were not putting economics before health, said Ron Kirkland, executive director of the association. Were appreciative of what the governor has done, but were just looking for some consistency.

In the meantime, hotels, motels and bed and breakfast businesses in the area have had approximately a third of their normal business, Kirkland said. And two dozen have temporarily closed altogether.

Kirkland said a few might stay open because theyve borrowed money to build their structure and require someone onsite at all times.

But for those that have remained open and accepting guests, theyre changing their practices. Instead of daily maid services, some only have cleaning happen after checkout. In addition, when guests check in and out of the facility, staff are wearing personal protective equipment to keep themselves safe.

As the state prepares to re-open, Kirkland said the industry wants to know what best practices to adopt when moving forward.

Even with the letter to Northam, Kirkland admitted theres no real assurance that business will bounce back.

Thats the million-dollar question, he said. Theres going to be a group of people still uncomfortable with traveling but theres also the fact that people have been cooped up in their homes, so theres a pent up demand.

Kirkland said it will depend on when other attractions, such as Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, are able to reopen.

In the meantime, some of those locations are using the extra space to house the local homeless population.

When the pandemic first came to the area in March, Barbara Watson, assistant social services director for James City County, said the county reached out to hotels to see if they would be willing to shelter homeless individuals. The concern came after the Community Faith Mission winter shelter closed and left people without a place to go.

However, while two hotels, Best Western Historic District and Holiday Inn Express Lightfoot, responded saying that they would be willing to house individuals, Watson said there havent been any who needed the resource.

The [Community Faith Mission] shelter was only 25 people, but we didnt know whether or not there would be people losing housing during the pandemic, she said. What occurred was the inability to evict people, which made a difference.

Those in the homeless population have returned to other hotels in the area that have been providing housing services for years, such as the Pineapple Inn, Watson said.

We have a significant number of people in our community who make hotels their permanent residence year round, so that hasnt changed at all, she said. Those people are still there.

Watson said there hasnt been any need to quarantine anyone in the homeless population so far, but the county is compiling a list of possible locations to do so should the need arise.

The countys main purpose is to ensure that people remain housed during this time, she said. We dont want anyone on the street so we are working to provide and fill in those gaps.

Amy Lee, manager at Pineapple Inn & Housing Center, saidthey have implemented sanitation measures such as wearing masks, gloves and using physical, social distancing.

We have a process, she said. Most of my residents are longer term, but when they check out, we do a deep clean, full sanitation of the room.

Besides 3e Restoration, Pineapple Inn is working with localities, including James City County, New Kent County and Williamsburg, to house people who are homeless during the coronavirus.

Most of the referrals have been from James City County Social Services as well as nonprofits such as Williamsburg House of Mercy and United Way.

As of Wednesday, the hostel has 64 out of 114 rooms occupied and they are expecting more people this week.

The first is Friday and a lot of people will get their money on Friday, she said. So we are expecting more people.

Lee is not sure if the property owner has applied for FEMA funds yet.

When asked if how they were handling people who couldnt pay rent and Northams executive order regarding evictions, Lee said she doesnt anticipate they would be asking people to leave and the hostel works with people who cant afford rent on a case-by-case basis.

Other than implementing the social distancing measures, limiting visitors and increased sanitation efforts, not a lot has changed for the hostels operations.

The biggest difference for us is the outpouring from the community, she said, adding nonprofits, church groups and restaurants are bringing hot meals to the families multiple times a week.Tonight, we have La Tienda coming.

Kids meals are delivered three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and night-time meals twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.

This is all a waiting game for everybody, its one a day at a time, she said. Its keeping peoples spirits up and reiterating why we have to follow the rules in place currently. Were trying to make sure everyone who is here is safe.

Life is hard, when youre living in a hotel, its really hard, she added. Inherently, most people are good and we have a good group here.

Tammy Harden, executive director of 3e Restoration, a nonprofit that helps the homeless population in the area, said they have two rooms at Pineapple Inn, part of the nonprofits emergency homeless shelter program, Restoration Place.

Harden said they recently received a $3,600 grant from the Williamsburg Community Foundation to add two more rooms at the hostel.

Right now, were taking more families with children, she said.

Before the coronavirus, three people and one family were being housed at the inn. Now, they have added one family with another family pending, Harden said.

The COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant covers rent and additional rooms for a few months and the goal is to extend it to the end of the year, Harden said.

In the meantime, the nonprofit has partnered with home health care providers so their clients can work during the coronavirus and once the pandemic is over, they can access services like childcare assistance.

In terms of FEMA funding, Harden said she feels its kind of a last ditch effort since there are certainly requirements such as individuals being COVID-19 positive or being considered high risk.

So everybody is just trying to navigate it and the layers of funding and how we access them, she said. What we are seeing is a lot of the families who have been in hotels, who have lost their jobs, are the calls we are getting right now.

People the nonprofit cant house are referred to the regional homeless hotline or depending on their needs, other resources like Avalon, Harden said.

Sadly, right now a lot of the shelters are closed, she added. They may even have to go to Newport News or Hampton or Norfolk unfortunately.

3e Restoration is collecting donations for their COVID-19 Recovery Sponsor A Neighbor Initiative to help people with medical health, employment work and housing related issues when the coronavirus ends. You can donate here to the fund here.

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