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Weird Al Yankovic, 54, has once again blown us away with his comedic genius by parodying Iggy Azaleas summer hit Fancy with his version, Handy. Pulling out all the stops, including wearing a blond wig, we cant stop watching!

Weird Al has somehow made his song Handy even catchier than Fancy and we didnt think that was possible.

Sorry Iggy, it appears that you were not fancy enough to escape Weird Als parodies. The stunning singer is in good company though because the funny man has also targeted some of musics biggest stars, includingPharrell Williams,Robin ThickeandLorde.

In the hilarious video, Al sports a mullet-esque blond wig while donning some pretty impressive handy-man attire, including a fully-loaded tool belt.

He is seen fixing everything from broken windows, doors, remodeling kitchens whatever you need, Weird Al is your go-to guy. He even has prices that cant be beat, rapping Ill beat all price quotes, my hourly rates are low.

He certainly willkeep you entertained all day!

Click here to watch the super hilarious video andkeep readingfor the full lyrics to Weird Als Handy:

First things first, Im a craftsman (craftsman) Remodelling is my only passion (its my passion) And Im the greatest in the business Want referrals, yo My clientle will bear you witness (right, right) I can help when your door jamb sticks (heh?) There is nothing in the world I cant fix (yeah) I do tiles, I do stone, I do bricks Call me, Ill come rushing over with my bag of tricks (bag of tricks) Where you go when your disposal is rusted (rusted) Termite problem making you disgusted (yuck) When your front window is busted (hey hey hey) Just one man thats always trusted

Im so handy, you already know Ill fix your plumbing when your toilets over flows Im so handy, Ill bring you up to code When your dishwashers about to explode

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Officials said a fire broke out in the attic of a home Thursday evening in Hamilton that was in a middle of remodeling.

Firefighters were dispatched at about 8:15 p.m. to a two-story home in the 1100 block of Azel Avenue. The first arriving fire crews found heavy smoke on the second floor as they pulled the attic access stairs down to reveal the fire, officials said.

Hamilton firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic space and very little damage was done in the rest of the home.

The resident was working in the garage at the time and saw smoke, officials said. Authorities said the home was in the final phase of a total remodel.

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By YURAS KARMANAU and PETER LEONARD Associated Press

DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's president vowed vengeance in blood after 19 troops were killed in an insurgent rocket attack Friday, and residents of the rebel-held city of Donetsk began fleeing in large numbers for fear of a government siege.

The barrage of rocket fire just before sunrise at a base near the Russian border was a devastating setback for government forces, who had seemingly gained the upper hand last weekend when they pushed the pro-Russian fighters out of their stronghold city of Slovyansk. In addition to those killed, 93 soldiers were wounded, the Defense Ministry said.

"For every life of our soldiers, the militants will pay with tens and hundreds of their own," Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warned. "Not one terrorist will evade responsibility. Everybody will get what is coming to them."

Ukrainian government troops have been fighting for more than three months against separatists in eastern Ukraine, and in the last two weeks, they have cut the territory held by the rebels in half. Driven from Slovyansk, the rebels have regrouped in Donetsk, an industrial city of 1 million, and Ukraine has said it will cordon off the area.

In anticipation of a siege, leaders of the self-styled Donetsk People's Republic announced they will evacuate entire neighborhoods. Many residents have rushed to pack up and leave for fear of getting caught in the cross-fire, given the insurgents' strategy of using residential areas for cover.

"The militia has begun blowing up roads, so I want to get out while there is still time. I don't want to turn into a living shield for the militants," said 56-year old businessman Andrei Koziyatko.

High-end shops are boarded up, and many other businesses, including insurance companies, real estate offices, beauty salons and notaries, have closed their doors. "For sale" and "For rent" signs abound where there were none a few weeks earlier. Property values have collapsed, with one-bedroom apartments in the city center now selling for $15,000, or one-third of what they cost before.

Estimates of how many people have left vary. The mayor's office said 30,000. Donetsk People's Republic prime minister Alexander Boroday put the number at 70,000 and rising.

At the Donetsk train station, people waited in long lines at the ticket office. Four trains a day go to the capital, Kiev, and three others travel in the opposite direction, to the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don.

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By Eric Kurhi and Mark Gomez

Bay Area News Group

LOS GATOS -- After a two-alarm fire ripped through the roof of Manresa, the famous South Bay restaurant with two coveted Michelin stars, its chef and owner said he's "devastated" by the loss but made it clear that the vaunted eatery will once again plate its top-shelf fare.

As far as when diners can expect to see the return of a four-hour, 14-course tasting menu featuring items like abalone and local milk panna cotta or suckling porcelet with chanterelles, apricots and a courgette velout, that's a little less certain. While David Kinch would not put an estimate on how long the doors will stay shut at his famous establishment, one fire investigator estimated it could be several months.

"Absolutely, I think we're going to be a stronger and better restaurant," Kinch said after surveying the aftermath Monday afternoon.

It's a tall order -- Manresa was already the South Bay's premier dining experience, a gem that's earned the venue and superstar chef Kinch numerous accolades since it opened in 2002. The extravagant tasting menu earned raves from gourmets who came from far and wide to plunk down $190 per person for the experience -- and nearly double that for a premium wine pairing.

It was a repeat performer, nailing the two-star (on a three-star scale) Michelin rating for eight years in a row -- an honor held by only seven Bay Area eateries, and that's the most in any one region countrywide. And Kinch won the best chef in America award for the Pacific region from the James Beard Foundation in 2010, shortly after a major remodeling job that brought in a lounge, wine cellar and bar -- complete with concoctions worthy of accompanying the spectacular dishes.

Kinch, who flew in from the East Coast upon hearing the news that his pride and joy was damaged in Monday's early-morning blaze, was noticeably rattled and softly praised firefighters for their quick actions.

"They're about 200 feet away from us and they responded and did a magnificent job," he said. "It could have been a lot worse."

Fire officials gave an early estimate that the structure had about $300,000 worth of damage, but Kinch said it's far too early to make such claims and called it "speculation."

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By Eric Kurhi and Mark Gomez

Bay Area News Group

LOS GATOS -- After a two-alarm fire ripped through the roof of Manresa, the famous South Bay restaurant with two coveted Michelin stars, its chef and owner said he's "devastated" by the loss but made it clear that the vaunted eatery will once again plate its top-shelf fare.

As far as when diners can expect to see the return of a four-hour, 14-course tasting menu featuring items like abalone and local milk panna cotta or suckling porcelet with chanterelles, apricots and a courgette velout, that's a little less certain. While David Kinch would not put an estimate on how long the doors will stay shut at his famous establishment, one fire investigator estimated it could be several months.

"Absolutely, I think we're going to be a stronger and better restaurant," Kinch said after surveying the aftermath Monday afternoon.

It's a tall order -- Manresa was already the South Bay's premier dining experience, a gem that's earned the venue and superstar chef Kinch numerous accolades since it opened in 2002. The extravagant tasting menu earned raves from gourmets who came from far and wide to plunk down $190 per person for the experience -- and nearly double that for a premium wine pairing.

It was a repeat performer, nailing the two-star (on a three-star scale) Michelin rating for eight years in a row -- an honor held by only seven Bay Area eateries, and that's the most in any one region countrywide. And Kinch won the best chef in America award for the Pacific region from the James Beard Foundation in 2010, shortly after a major remodeling job that brought in a lounge, wine cellar and bar -- complete with concoctions worthy of accompanying the spectacular dishes.

Kinch, who flew in from the East Coast upon hearing the news that his pride and joy was damaged in Monday's early-morning blaze, was noticeably rattled and softly praised firefighters for their quick actions.

"They're about 200 feet away from us and they responded and did a magnificent job," he said. "It could have been a lot worse."

Fire officials gave an early estimate that the structure had about $300,000 worth of damage, but Kinch said it's far too early to make such claims and called it "speculation."

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(BPT) - Moving up vacating your current, smallish home for a larger, roomier abode was the American way before the Great Recession. Now that the economy is humming again, at least some of the people who stayed put during those lean years will be looking to move into larger, nicer homes this summer. High demand and low inventory, however, may leave many with nowhere to go. Some will rediscover a time-honored space-gaining technique: attic conversion.

As home improvements go, converting an attic into usable living space has a high return on investment about 84 percent at the time of resale, according to Remodeling Magazines Cost vs. Value Report. Thats if you use your unfinished attic to create a 15-by-15-foot bedroom and a modest 5-by-7-foot bathroom with shower. Create a larger, more luxurious and more elaborate space and the ROI could be even greater. If your family is bursting at the seams, the value of added space will be measured in comfort, convenience and peace of mind, rather than resale dollars.

As with any renovation project, achieving an attic conversion requires you to balance numerous factors, from budget and objective to space and architectural limitations. Some of your most-desired features such as ample natural light or a full bathroom may seem out of reach. They dont have to be, though, if you rely on some time-tested techniques to maximize the space.

Lighting the natural way

Typically, attics arent built with a lot of windows, and adding them may be difficult if the ceiling is sloped. Yet natural light is a highly prized feature in virtually any room, especially if youre converting your attic into a bedroom, family room or other public area. Traditional solutions include adding dormers, which can be costly and time-consuming. Whats more, windows and dormers can eat up wall space, which is often at a premium in attics.

Skylights or roof windows can be a better option in an attic space. They require less time and cost to install than dormers and can easily live on slanted ceilings. Choose Energy Star-qualified no-leak, solar-powered fresh-air skylights like those from VELUX America utilized in the OMore College of Design Alumni House, add solar-powered blinds, and you can achieve a light-filled attic room that is both beautiful and energy efficient. The cost of the products, including installation, are eligible for a 30-percent federal tax credit. And from now until August 15, theres also a $200 cash rebate from VELUX on solar powered skylights. To learn more, visit http://www.whyskylights.com.

Roof windows, which are less expensive than dormers, are another cost-effective attic conversion option. VELUX offers both a top-hinged model and a double-sash balcony model that open at the top and bottom to create a roof balcony that admits much more light than a dormer while offering access to the outdoors. Roof windows offer maximum ventilation plus the added advantage of meeting building code requirements as points of emergency escape and egress.

Heating and cooling

Attics are often the hottest or coldest room in the house, depending on the time of year and the quality of your homes insulation. Creating a comfortable atmosphere in a converted attic requires expert planning.

You may need to increase insulation. Because insulation has such a significant impact on a homes overall comfort and energy efficiency, it makes sense to invest in the best you can afford. Spray foam is often a good option for converted attics because it can go easily between existing joists and create a tight air barrier without losing the inches of space required for thick fiberglass batt insulation.

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JASPER, Ind. (AP) -- Love letters from a World War I soldier to his sweetheart have been found stuffed in the attic wall of a southern Indiana home.

An electrician pulled the yellowed letters from inside insulation while doing remodeling work in the Jasper home of Phil Mathies.

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5) -

A raging fire that destroyed the showroom of a south Scottsdale car dealership early Tuesday morning started inan unoccupied attic area above a hallway and bathrooms, fire investigators said.

The first-alarm fire began shortly after 12:30 a.m. at Mark Kia,1000 N. Scottsdale Rd., near the city's border with Tempe.The remodeled building was in the final stages of construction after a year of remodeling.

It will still be some time before the actual cause of the accidental fire is determined. Scottsdale fire personnel and the insurance investigators are working through the process of examining the damaged equipment and rubble of the collapsed area.

Mark Kia general manager JoshSpencer said there were no cars in the showroom, which passed its fire inspection Monday, and no cars damaged in the lots. He said they had planned to move the cars into the showroom Tuesday morning.

The building had not yet been cleared for a final Certificate of Occupancy by the Scottsdale Building and Fire Departments.

Spencer said the dealership had spent about $500,000 to $1 million on the year-long remodel leading up to Tuesday's "move-in date."

Damage estimates are placed between$800,000 to $1 million.

Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon said the fire inspectors check fire extinguishers, exits and some other items, and that the attic would be an electrical, mechanicalor air-conditioning inspection.

The fireburned throughthe main plastic pipe that fed the dealership'sfire sprinkler system, a typical event in a fire of this nature, the spokesman said.

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5) -

A raging fire that destroyed the showroom of a south Scottsdale car dealership early Tuesday morning started inan unoccupied attic area above a hallway and bathrooms, fire investigators said.

The first-alarm fire began shortly after 12:30 a.m. at Mark Kia,1000 N. Scottsdale Rd., near the city's border with Tempe.The remodeled building was in the final stages of construction after a year of remodeling.

It will still be some time before the actual cause of the accidental fire is determined. Scottsdale fire personnel and the insurance investigators are working through the process of examining the damaged equipment and rubble of the collapsed area.

Mark Kia general manager JoshSpencer said there were no cars in the showroom, which passed its fire inspection Monday, and no cars damaged in the lots. He said they had planned to move the cars into the showroom Tuesday morning.

The building had not yet been cleared for a final Certificate of Occupancy by the Scottsdale Building and Fire Departments.

Spencer said the dealership had spent about $500,000 to $1 million on the year-long remodel leading up to Tuesday's "move-in date."

Damage estimates are placed between$800,000 to $1 million.

Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon said the fire inspectors check fire extinguishers, exits and some other items, and that the attic would be an electrical, mechanicalor air-conditioning inspection.

The fireburned throughthe main plastic pipe that fed the dealership'sfire sprinkler system, a typical event in a fire of this nature, the spokesman said.

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Fire destroys debut of remodeled Kia showroom in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5) -

A raging fire that destroyed the showroom of a south Scottsdale car dealership early Tuesday morning started inan unoccupied attic area above a hallway and bathrooms, fire investigators said.

The first-alarm fire began shortly after 12:30 a.m. at Mark Kia,1000 N. Scottsdale Rd., near the city's border with Tempe.The remodeled building was in the final stages of construction after a year of remodeling.

It will still be some time before the actual cause of the accidental fire is determined. Scottsdale fire personnel and the insurance investigators are working through the process of examining the damaged equipment and rubble of the collapsed area.

Mark Kia general manager JoshSpencer said there were no cars in the showroom, which passed its fire inspection Monday, and no cars damaged in the lots. He said they had planned to move the cars into the showroom Tuesday morning.

The building had not yet been cleared for a final Certificate of Occupancy by the Scottsdale Building and Fire Departments.

Spencer said the dealership had spent about $500,000 to $1 million on the year-long remodel leading up to Tuesday's "move-in date."

Damage estimates are placed between$800,000 to $1 million.

Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon said the fire inspectors check fire extinguishers, exits and some other items, and that the attic would be an electrical, mechanicalor air-conditioning inspection.

The fireburned throughthe main plastic pipe that fed the dealership'sfire sprinkler system, a typical event in a fire of this nature, the spokesman said.

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