Room additions are a fun and unique way to increase the visual appearance, functionality, and value of your home. During our in home consultation, our experts aim to best educate our customers on the many options that are available and to eventually plan and budget an addition that best fits your needs. Promotion applies to any addition over 450 Sq. Ft. at ground level. $99 Sq. Ft. Room Addition Promotion- What is included:

What is excluded existing utilities relocation, city fees, interior finish, high ceiling and interior remodeling, demolition, plumbing. ( available for additional cost ) Extended Picture Gallery for Room Additions

3,400 Sq. Ft. New Construction Second Story Addition - Before building a 2nd story addition, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration. Local codes must be thoroughly reviewed to make sure that it is possible to build a second floor addition to your home, laws may prohibit the building of second floors because they can create shade issues for neighboring homes, or they may impact the general aesthetics of the area. In any case, keep in mind that second story additions are always a little bit more expensive than a first floor addition due to additional reinforcements that need to be done and permits which must be attained. If you need help figuering out whether or not it is allowed to build a second story addition in your zoning, we will be glad to do the research for you at no cost or obligation. Requirements will usually differ depending on the type of home. For example, a second floor on a ranch style structure will create much more stress on the footings and foundation than some other styles of building. Because of this, footings and foundations are usually built much stronger and wider for two story buildings and some foundation work might need to be done before the addition can begin. 420 Sq. Ft. Garage Addition Master Bed Room Addition - this is one of our favorite type of addition as it normally involves a large number of different design factors, building a master bedroom suite does include some additional expense, some plumbing might need to be done in order to be able to add fixtures such as sinks, shower, bathtub, and toilet. The fixtures themselves can also increase the cost of the addition dramatically, especially if you choose fixtures such as a spa tub or a custom shower. However, these fixtures will also increase the value of your home, so more often than not, it is a worthy investment. 820 Sq. Ft. Room Addition and complete remodeling Bathroom Addition - When building a bathroom addition, it is important to review your existing homes plans to make sure that nothing will impede the room additions construction. We will need to make sure to check items such as the location of underground utilities, the drainage easements, septic tank and leach field if there is one. Although in some cases it is possible to move existing pipes, the location of all these items could impact the total cost of the addition. Family Room Addition- Building a home extension for the purpose of adding a family room is a great way to increase both the value and functionality of any home, a family room when designed correctly, can be the focal point of a home, it is a space where anything goes allowing flexibility unlike any other type of home addition. Adding a family room is normally cheaper than other kinds of additions since they dont usually require much work other than the basic foundation, framing, roof and finishing work. What is the average cost of a room additions in Los Angeles? The average room addition cost is anywhere between $100 to $130 per Sq. Ft., that being said, the cost of a typical room addition can obviously vary greatly depending on the quality of materials used and the purpose of the addition. If a bathroom or a kitchen is to be included in the addition then there are a number of additional expenses such as plumbing. The easiest way to calculate it is by starting with just a basic addition which is $99 per Sq. Ft. then start adding to it, so say we are going to build a 400 Sq. Ft. addition, thats going to be a total cost of approximately $40,000 plus city fees, if a kitchen is going to be added on then on average the cost would go up by an additional $15,000 $40,000 (Again, depending on the price of the materials used.) Keep in mind that home addition plans and blueprints are also an additional cost no matter the type of addition being built. So in conclusion, the average typical cost is anywhere between $100,000 to $130,000 for a 1,000 Sq. Ft. home addition, but the only way to get a more accurate estimate is to have a contractor survey the land on which the addition is intended to be built on and determine the all the necessary work that will need to be done in accordance to code.

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Sebastian, my tuxedo cat, dashed through the living room, with me in hot pursuit. He went into capture-and-conquer mode every time I used the feather duster. His fascination for it grew beyond merely taking it from me. Finding its newest hiding place had become one of his favorite pastimes.

I caught up with him by the sofa and grabbed the duster. "You can't have this." I sat on the sofa and dropped the tempting cleaning tool next to me.

He hopped up and swatted at the feathers.

"No." I shoved the duster under my sweatshirt. "I don't have time for this."

In addition to my regular house-cleaning chores, this was Halloween. I had to finish dusting, sweeping and mopping before I could set out the pumpkins, scarecrows and candy.

Sebastian flipped his tail expectantly.

I laughed and stroked his black and white forehead. "You understand every word, don't you, boy?"

I carried the duster, still hidden within my clothing, from room to room, searching for a nook or cranny my clever cat hadn't yet discovered.

"Aha. He'll never think to look in here." I glanced back into the living room. Sebastian sniffed and pawed at the sofa, where he had last seen his catch of the day. I tossed a couple of toys in his direction, hoping to distract him. It worked.

"Now," I said to myself, "time to finish my chores. Trick-or-treaters will be here before dusk."

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Inside the new London hedquarters of the GSMA, the international mobile operators' organisation, which has been designed by Engine Room, based at Martlesham Heath.

Sunday, October 19, 2014 1:00 PM

The GSMA, the London-based association representing mobile network operators worldwide, has moved into a new headquarters designed by Engine Room, the architecture and design group based near Ipswich.

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Engine Room, from Martlesham Heath, secured the project with initial designs that answered the GSMAs brief to develop a more flexible and agile working space.

Michael OHara, GSMA chief marketing officer: We are absolutely delighted with our new London Headquarters. Engine Room have exceeded all expectations and delivered an amazing environment for our staff.

In addition to being visually stimulating, our new offices accommodate many different workstyles and encourage greater collaboration across the entire organisation.

Patricia Bessey, Engine Room founder and director, said: Our goal was to create an inspirational space that draws on advanced technological cues from within the mobile industry and build an exciting, vibrant workplace for GSMA staff.

Based on the feedback that weve received from the GSMA, Id say that we hit the mark.

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ALBANY At a private service on the College of Saint Rose campus, students prayed Saturday for the safe return of the freshman mathematics major who vanished earlier this week.

Connor Trapatsos, 17, of the Rochester suburb of Fairport, was isolating himself in his dorm room at Brubacher Hall in the weeks before his disappearance, his roommate told NewsChannel 13.

"He didn't really leave the room much, and it seemed like he was very withdrawn," freshman Tiernan Foley said. "He wasn't getting out of bed. He wasn't leaving at all. He didn't go to the dining hall."

Foley last saw Trapatsos on Wednesday morning. He reported the teen missing on Friday, noting that Trapatsos left his cell phone, keys, wallet, and prescription medication in the room.

"Within an hour, [authorities] were doing full sweeps," freshman Kaylee Nassiri said. "They searched my room, searched the closet, under the bed, as well as everybody in my hall."

In addition to searching St. Rose, UAlbany, and the surrounding neighborhood, authorities issued a NYS Missing College Student Notification to law enforcement agencies and hospitals statewide.

POLICE: FOUL PLAY NOT SUSPECTED

Investigators believe Trapatsos "decided to leave" for some reason, Deputy Chief Aran Mull of the NYS University Police Department told NewsChannel 13. Foul play is not suspected, he said.

Trapatsos may have been walking west on Route 5 or Route 20 toward Rochester, Mull said. Roadside messaging has been activated to notify the general public about his disappearance.

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Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis-Carver Public Library Director Margaret Hinchee displays some of her favorites book Thursday from the Librarys Southwest room.

By Aubry Buzek Correspondent

In the Clovis-Carver Public Library, tucked down a long hallway just past the fireplace, is the Southwest Room.

In this quiet room one will find a desk, historic maps hanging on the walls and many shelves of books devoted to preserving the stories and voices of the region.

Its important to show how proud we are of the part of the world we live in, said Margaret Hinchee, the library director. And its nice to have it separated into this collection because then people wanting to research anything in the Southwest can just come in here.

Some of the expected titles in the room are related to cattle, railroads, travel guides and regional art, but this room also features books that preserve diverse voices and debate politically charged subjects such as border patrol, water politics and crime.

One intriguing title a library patron may stumble upon is by anthropologist Alice Marriott, written in 1953 The cow business is a damn fine business for men and mules, but its Hell on Horses and Women.

I think in addition to the history of the Southwest we have a commitment to the history of the founding of this part of the country, and I dont think people realize that our collection is that diverse, Hinchee said.

Some of the most frequently checked out books in the room are travel guides, picture books and tales of ghost towns, she said. But for her personally, a particular kind of book stands out.

One of the things that I have checked out of here are biographies of people who have traveled the Santa Fe Trail. And I think thats kind of fascinating, Hinchee said. I think I was a pioneer in a former life.

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1. Ebola and malpractice tort reform:

As we all now know, the death of Dallas Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan was preceded by what might have been a fatal mistake made by emergency-room doctors or nurses at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Although he showed up at the hospital complaining of Ebola-like symptoms and reportedly told a nurse that he had just arrived from Liberia, he was sent home with antibiotics.

That mistake has already sparked widespread speculation about a malpractice suit that Duncans family could bring against the hospital and its staff.

However, in addition to the conventional legal questions about whether Duncans family could prove that his release and the delay in his treatment caused his death, the family has another problem: the law governing malpractice cases in Texas.

As this Reuters report notes:

In other words, tort reform in Texas means you cant sue a doctor or nurse for making a mistake, even a stupid, fatal one. Or even one that might end up causing multiple fatalities if Duncan gave the virus to others after he was allowed to leave the emergency room.

For me, that makes this case a great way to take another look at tort reform, from lots of angles.

Would polling tell us that most people think the erring doctor or nurse should be able to be sued? Or would polling tell us that people think Texas legislators were right to protect doctors, nurses and their hospitals from legal harassment by reining in the trial lawyers?

Indeed, the facts of this case seem to present a fresh way to debate whether doctors or nurses, who make honest mistakes under pressure in an emergency room, should be shielded from suits. Because for every suit involving an awful mistake like this one, there could be more suits involving honest judgment calls that turn out to be wrong. Or even turn out to be right but are brought because the outcome was tragic and the lawyers think they can force a settlement?

Texas tort-reform law has been on the books since 2003. Has emergency-room care in the state declined in any noticeable way because, as the plaintiffs lawyers always claim in fighting tort reform, doctors know they are not nearly as likely to be held accountable in court?

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Mid Plains Construction of Grand Island was officially awarded the contract to build a 10-room addition to Engleman Elementary by the Grand Island school board Friday morning.

Mid Plains said it could complete the job for $2,640,650, which includes alternate additions of a fence and replacement security cameras for the existing building.

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Marriott Hotels Expands in Hainan Chinas International Tourism Island

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today celebrated the opening of its first hotel under its flagship Marriott Hotels brand in Haikou, Hainan Province. This impressive 386-room business hotel is an exciting addition to the iconic Marriott Hotels brand. Under a long-term management agreement with the owner, Shenzhen Tiley Real Estate Group CO., Ltd., Haikou Marriott Hotel joins the other three Marriott International properties, adding to the company's fast-growing portfolio of four hotels in Hainan province. [Download images.]

Haikou, the provincial capital of Hainan Province in southern China, renowned as China's International Tourism Island, is home to elegant seascape and historical sites as well as dozens of newly-developed tourist regions and attractions. Located in the front area of South China Economic Development Zone, the area is warm all year round, making it a perfect travel destination.

"At Marriott International we are very proud to be launching our 73rd Marriott International Hotel across six brands in China, taking the total number of properties in China under the iconic Marriott Hotels brand to 17 properties. This occasion also marks our very first hotel in Haikou and the first Marriott International business hotel to open in Hainan Province, continuing our rapid expansion throughout China." said Henry Lee, Greater China Chief Operations Officer for Marriott International.

Added by Mr. Tony Cai, Chairman of Tiley (Hainan) Tourism Development Co. Ltd, "It is our honor to partner with Marriott International. We are confident that with the blend of thoughtful design, professional management under Marriott International and attentive service, the Haikou Marriott Hotel will elevate international business hotel standard in Haikou and in the region to the next level."

Haikou Marriott Hotel is situated on a magnificent scenic section of the shoreline, with spacious guest rooms offering breath-taking tropical ocean views and private balconies. The international award-winning architecture studio WATG drew inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of China to create the eight majestic buildings within the hotel premises, blending traditional oriental architecture elegantly with the natural and scenic surroundings, creating a Zen-like environment.

Just a short walking distance to the Hainan International Exhibition Centre, the Marriott Haikou Hotel is 45 minutes away from Haikou Meilan International airport, a 10-minute drive to the railway station, and a 15-minute drive away from downtown providing easy accessibility.

Haikou Marriott Hotel offers over 4,000 square meters of meeting space. Its unique features include a magnificent pillar-less Grand Ballroom and a beautiful seaside lawn that can accommodate up to 800 guests, making it a very desirable venue for weddings, meetings, conferences and events. A professional event planning and catering team coupled with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment ensures all functions are handled with expertise and efficiency.

Haikou Marriott Hotel lobbyThe hotel is also home to some of the finest dining outlets in the area, offering a diversity of choices with three restaurants, four lounge and bars. Island Bistro All Day Dining is designed with a resort-like feel where diners can enjoy sumptuous buffet spreads as well as Western and Southeast Asian delicacies along with local Hainan delicacies. Man Ho Restaurant serves authentic Cantonese flavors and houses 10 private dining rooms boasting a private balcony with garden views and exclusive entrances. The Big Fish Bar features a 360-degree open kitchen and offers fresh seafood harvested from the nearby oceans, whereas The Helicon Bar & Music Room is an interpretation of the classic hotel bar compete with four private Karaoke rooms, two mahjong rooms and a billiard table. The Greatroom lobby and lobby lounge is a cozy space ideal for work, meetings or causal social gatherings, enhancing the lifestyle of the next generation of travelers who seamlessly blend work and play. The Pool Service Bars are perfect for enjoying a selection of cocktails and champagne whilst enjoying the exotic tropical scenery.

For ultimate comfort, the Executive Lounge, located on the 8th floor of the hotel's west wing, offers business services as well as complimentary food and drinks for Executive Floor guests.

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Murtaugh, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KSVT-TV ) The Murtaugh school district is making room for the future, which involves demolitions and new construction.

To make room for a new elementary school addition to the middle and high schools, the old agriculture shop had to come down.

The new shop will be home to all AG Science and mechanical classes.

"Here in Murtaugh we do a combination of mechanics and science, so currently I teach animal science, plant science and introduction to agriculture. And on the other end, mechanics, we have small engines, beginning welding, advanced welding and agriculture fabrication, said Tyler Johnson, the schools AG Science teacher.

When entering high school, Murtaugh students can choose one of two directions.

"The students have the option to take the business track or AG track, we're probably split down the middle. The introduction to livestock and introduction to plant science are those introductory classes where they find out if that is their passion, or that is something they want to do for a career, so it gives them the opportunity to try all sorts of things out, said Johnson.

The old AG shop was built in the early 1940's and served its purpose.

"Served a lot of people and its done well for us and you always hate to see old buildings go, but it's nice to have new buildings come up and facilitate even more, Said Rod Jones, the schools IT director.

The new AG building is larger than the old one and has room to grow so the school may offer more classes in the future.

"All the science stuff will happen inside the actual classroom. The best part about this is hopefully we will have a greenhouse in a couple of months. Next semester we will change a little bit, we'll have landscape management and we'll have introduction to greenhouse, said Johnson.

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