24-05-2012 12:19 Mold Damage in Mansfield Ohio. Shambaugh.s Cleaning & Water Restoration restored this home back to new. This home had water damage from a broken gutter. Toxic Mold was found through out this basement. Shambaugh's was able to bring back the home to liveable After the house was gutted ,cleaned and sanitized it was Tested and approved! Untreated water damage can not only cause severe health problems but mold damsge is about 5 times more expensive to repair over water damage.

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24-05-2012 18:16 - DIY Video demonstrates how to change a rusted wheel house on a 1966 Ford Mustang with basic hand tools. This video is intended for the DIY home project. I have other videos demonstrating how to use power tools. For more tips and videos, visit http

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DIY Auto Restoration Tips - How To Change A Rusted Wheel House With Basic Hand Tools - Video

23 May 2012 Last updated at 09:51 ET

A High Court battle over the former home of Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has begun.

Campaigners are opposing plans to part-demolish Undershaw in Hindhead, Surrey, and turn it into housing.

The Undershaw Preservation Trust wants Waverley council's planning permission for the development to be overturned.

Campaign lawyers said there were more than 1,300 objections to the development. The council said it was confident its decision was correct.

Grade II listed Undershaw, built in 1897, was where Conan Doyle wrote the Hound of the Baskervilles and The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

The author designed and lived in the property with his wife and entertained many writers there, including JM Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, and Bram Stoker, creator of Dracula.

John Gibson, founder of the Undershaw Preservation Trust, said campaigners wanted the building to be restored and had "many dreams" for the property, including that it could become a museum or literary centre.

Andrew Lockley, head of public law at Irwin Mitchell, solicitors for the campaigners, said the council had ignored public opinion and made basic errors.

He said: "It has agreed to a plan which involves the partial demolition, alteration, conversion and extension of the building instead of a considered restoration."

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Legal fight over Conan Doyle home

When Dennis and Nanette Burke lost their home at the corner of Collins and St. John in Biloxi to Hurricane Katrina, they thought their replacement house in Woolmarket would become their "forever" home.

Their first love -- their old Biloxi home -- was gone, but sometimes love comes a second time around.

There was a house on Seal Avenue that had been vacant since 2004; even then, the Burkes had seen something intriguing about it, but it wasn't available. It survived the storm, with damage but no water; the water stopped two houses down, Dennis said. Still, it wasn't for sale.

The Burkes settled into life away from their beloved downtown. Then the unexpected happened: The Seal Avenue house was available.

"We bought it Nov. 1, 2009, and in January 2010, we started on the demolition, the leveling and the exterior," Dennis said. "June 7, 2010, is the day John Miller showed up. He made all this happen. He would let us go full circle with an idea before he would tell us if it would work or not."

Miller, a contractor, guided the Burkes through the restoration of the ca. 1905 cottage-style shotgun house. They did the demolition themselves, with the help of family and friends.

"I don't know how many we filled," Nannette said, referring to portable trash bins. "You wouldn't believe all the mess involved."

About a year later, the restoration was complete, and the Burkes were living on Seal Avenue -- back home.

The Mississippi Heritage Trust recently acknowledged the diligence involved in bringing the house back, awarding the Burkes a Heritage Award for Merit for Restoration/Rehabilitation. The framed award now sits on the living room mantel.

The demolition work was interior.

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The eighth annual Taste of the World fundraising event, hosted by Pearl S. Buck International May 18 at the home of Pulitzer- and Noble Prize-winning author and humanitarian Pearl S. Buck, highlighted the sites on-going restoration efforts.

Located in Hilltown, the Pearl S. Buck House is a National Historic Landmark honoring the life of its former inhabitant. In addition to her accomplishments as a writer, Buck also founded the Welcome House at the site as the first international, inter-racial adoption agency in the United States.

In fact, the current chairman of the board, David Yoder, was the first Welcome House child in 1948 and was in attendance at the event May 18.

Ive watched this annual event grow from just 50 attendees to over 300 people this year, Yoder said. Its incredible the attention the work of Pearl S. Buck, whom I considered a grandmother, is getting.

Attendees of the event, ranging from board members to interested community members, could take tours of the house to view the restoration progress.

The restoration of the Pearl S. Buck House began in 2006, when the structure was considered in disrepair, according to the curator, Donna Rhoads.

Phase one involved sprucing up the envelope of the home, she said. Phase two focused on the structural issues, while the third and final phase focuses on the finishing touches from restoring the outdoor patio to re-painting the walls the exact color they were when Buck lived in the home.

The restoration is expected to be completed next spring, and the Taste of the World event, the largest fundraiser of the year, helps the nonprofit get closer to its goal.

In addition to enjoying international hors doeuvers, entrees and beverages from local restaurants, attendees could participate in live and silent auctions, while enjoying live music by a quartet. Continued...

Before her death in 1973, Buck gave her 68-acre Bucks County estate, Green Hills Farm, to the organization that formed Pearl S. Buck International. Many of the same fixtures that were in the house when she lived there remain today.

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The USS Iowa sits docked in Richmond, Calif. in May 2012 while workers, both volunteer and paid, work to restore the battleship. It was saved from the scrap yard when the Navy gave it to the Pacific Battleship Center last year. It will be towed to Los Angeles Sunday and is scheduled to be dedicated July 4.(Mark Benischek/The Gazette)

From the moment the Navy approved a plan to turn the USS Iowa into an interactive museum, veterans from around the nation who served on the battleship have been flocking to California to help with the massive restoration project.

Iowans are interested in seeing the ship saved, and they should be, said John Wolfinbarger, 87, who served on the Iowa during WWII. This ship is named after that state.

The restoration, which carries a price tag of up to $12 million, got under way shortly after the ship was moved from the ghost fleet of Suisun Bay to Richmond, Calif., in October.

Wolfinbarger has spent more than a dozen weekends on the Iowa while it has been docked at the Port of Richmond, where the first leg of the project is nearing completion. During weekend tours, Wolfinbarger served as the ship historian.

One weekend more than 3,000 people came aboard, he said. People want to see it.

On Sunday, the ship will be towed to the Los Angeles area. It will officially open to the public in San Pedro Bay in early July.

When the ship is towed into San Pedro Bay, three flags will by flying from her mast: The American flag, the California state flag and the Iowa state flag.

While the Navy still owns the vessel, the Pacific Battleship Center (PBC) will run, possess and maintain the ship. The PBC is a nonprofit organization established in 2009.

Its exciting, its stressful, its pretty much perseverance, said Robert Kent, president of the PBC. We run into blocks pretty much on a weekly basis, but we just punch through them and keep going.

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Veterans excited to see USS Iowa in new home

The eighth annual Taste of the World fundraising event, hosted by Pearl S. Buck International May 18 at the home of Pulitzer- and Noble Prize-winning author and humanitarian Pearl S. Buck, highlighted the sites on-going restoration efforts.

Located in Hilltown, the Pearl S. Buck House is a National Historic Landmark honoring the life of its former inhabitant. In addition to her accomplishments as a writer, Buck also founded the Welcome House at the site as the first international, inter-racial adoption agency in the United States.

In fact, the current chairman of the board, David Yoder, was the first Welcome House child in 1948 and was in attendance at the event May 18.

Ive watched this annual event grow from just 50 attendees to over 300 people this year, Yoder said. Its incredible the attention the work of Pearl S. Buck, whom I considered a grandmother, is getting.

Attendees of the event, ranging from board members to interested community members, could take tours of the house to view the restoration progress.

The restoration of the Pearl S. Buck House began in 2006, when the structure was considered in disrepair, according to the curator, Donna Rhoads.

Phase one involved sprucing up the envelope of the home, she said. Phase two focused on the structural issues, while the third and final phase focuses on the finishing touches from restoring the outdoor patio to re-painting the walls the exact color they were when Buck lived in the home.

The restoration is expected to be completed next spring, and the Taste of the World event, the largest fundraiser of the year, helps the nonprofit get closer to its goal.

In addition to enjoying international hors doeuvers, entrees and beverages from local restaurants, attendees could participate in live and silent auctions, while enjoying live music by a quartet. Continued...

Before her death in 1973, Buck gave her 68-acre Bucks County estate, Green Hills Farm, to the organization that formed Pearl S. Buck International. Many of the same fixtures that were in the house when she lived there remain today.

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VIDEO: Pearl S. Buck House renovations near completion

Severe Weather Awareness Severe Weather Awareness

Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 11:29 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:29:53 GMT

Severe weather can strike at any time. All week we're putting the focus on severe weather awareness.

Severe weather can strike at any time. All week we're putting the focus on severe weather awareness.

Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 11:17 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:17:49 GMT

Today we're thrilled to welcome Karen Stimpson, the executive director at the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, and some pets.

Today we're thrilled to welcome Karen Stimpson, the executive director at the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick, and some pets.

Updated: Monday, May 21 2012 11:06 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:06:26 GMT

Everyone knows that going green is good for the environment, but it could also save you some green. There are some simple things you can do around your house to make your bank account look a little better.

Everyone knows that going green is good for the environment, but it could also save you some green. There are some simple things you can do around your house to make your bank account look a little better.

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewing its longstanding commitment to improving the lives of America's military families, Sears has launched its annual spring renovation campaign with Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership. In the past five years, Sears Heroes at Home has raised more than $16 million and helped more than 62,000 families via Rebuilding Together. Now through July 28, Sears is encouraging Americans to give back and continue their efforts by donating funds to Heroes at Home at their local Sears store or via a link online at sears.com/heroesathome.

According to a recent survey conducted by Sears, nearly half of all Americans surveyed plan to volunteer, donate to a military-related cause, or thank a veteran this Patriot Season (Armed Forces Day, May 19, through Labor Day, Sept. 3)[i]. It's that spirit of appreciation that motivates hundreds of volunteers from Rebuilding Together and Sears to work in communities across America via the Heroes at Home program to address the urgent housing needs of veterans from past and present wars.

"As grateful Americans, we know the great sacrifices our military heroes make to protect our nation," said Ron Boire, Sears Holdings' executive vice president, chief merchandising officer and president, Sears and Kmart formats. "Sears' Heroes at Home program, teaming with Rebuilding Together, turns that spirit of appreciation into action that helps improve the lives of our veterans. We're proud to be marking five years and more than 1,100 rebuilt homes and owe this success to the generosity and dedication of our customers and associates."

Heroes at Home rebuilds vary in size and scope, but all strive to provide safe and accessible housing. Highlights of the 150 projects currently underway across the country include:

"We couldn't ask for better support than what we receive from Heroes at Home," said Gary Officer, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together. "Dollar-by-donated-dollar, hand-in-hand, we are able to make a difference in the lives of our veterans. We have the utmost respect for each and every American that serves our country, and providing them with a safe, accessible home that they can feel comfortable living in is our main priority."

In addition to working with Rebuilding Together to help veterans with home modifications, Sears has been recognized as one of the country's leading military employers. Sears currently employs more than 30,000 veterans, leading recruitment programs to place them in jobs within the organization as well as accommodations for their spouses who have relocated to be closer to them. The company also offers a military pay differential to its full-time associates who are reservists and serving on active duty, allowing each to continue participating in life insurance, medical and dental programs. Sears will also hold a comparable position for deployed employees for up to five years.

For more information about Heroes at Home, to make a donation and volunteer, visit http://www.sears.com/heroesathome.com.

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In an otherwise-well-kept Moline neighborhood, the house on the highly visible corner of 27th Street and 15th Avenue was an eyesore. It was in foreclosure, with trees growing next to the foundation and in the gutters, and a blue tarp was draped over the leaking roof.

Littered with debris and marred by mold, the for sale as-is home was more than a typical buyer would want to tackle.

But Shane Scott who makes a business of buying, fixing and reselling houses saw the otherwise-attractive 1930s bungalow as an opportunity. He bought the property and, with the help of three associates, restored it both inside and out over a four-month period in 2011.

Once it was finished, the home was certified mold-clear by RCM Laboratories Inc., a third-party mold-testing company in Moline, and it had a new roof, new windows, a new heating and air-conditioning system, a new kitchen and bathroom and new doors, trim and light fixtures.

In short, it was pretty much a new house.

Not only did the undertaking provide a home for a new family, but it also helped maintain the neighborhoods integrity.

In recognition of that important work, Scott and co-workers Heath Everson and Bob and Terry Cones received the Moline Preservation Societys neighborhood stabilization award in ceremo-nies held Wednesday at the Butterworth Center.

I live nearby and walk that area with my dog, and I was impressed with the work they did, said Tom Bracke, a member of the citys preservation commission. These guys made it a beautiful home again.

Eight other individuals or entities also were cited for preservation work at the event last week.

Rehabbing a way of life

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