Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 26, 2012

Today, the Bathroom Boss publicly announced an innovative approach to residential bathrooms, which aims to create a spa-like environment in the homes of their clients. Most recently, The Bathroom Boss made this experience possible by installing the state-of-the-art Kohler DTV shower system which includes smart features such as warm-up mode time and the ability to pause water flow.

The $25,000 bathroom remodel for Joe Marrone was located in the prestigious Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, named one of the top 25 “Top Earning Towns” by CNN Money and “The Best Place to Live in the Suburbs” by Philadelphia magazine.

“The Bathroom Boss came with a great reputation from people I knew,” says Joe. “He also had some great references on his website. The owner, Mike Treacy, did a total remodel from design to finishing work. He listened to my suggestions and I was involved every step of the way. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, clean, and very accommodating.”

The impressive three room bathroom featured an ergonomic hot tub, a Fresca modern glass vanity, polished porcelain floors, and textured porcelain tile in the 5’ x 7’ shower. In addition, the former old radiator was removed and a thin German designed Runtal radiator was installed. The bathroom was designed for simple living with a touch of class and modern charm.

“We realize that few spaces in the home are as personal and practical as a bathroom,” says Mike Treacy, owner of The Bathroom Boss. “We are very careful to understand our clients’ vision and work with them to make their dream a reality. In addition, we spend a great deal of time researching the latest bathroom designs, products, and interior decoration to keep up-to-date with all the trends.”

Although the Radnor project was an extensive remodel, The Bathroom Boss can create a personal space that is unique and within budget for any bathroom remodel, large or small. With a team of experienced home remodelers, they are able to care of all aspects of the remodeling process including the design, electrical, plumbing, tiling, lighting, and accessories.

What’s more, they treat their customers like royalty. With every complete bathroom remodel their clients receive a set of monogrammed bath towels and with every major master bathroom remodel clients receive a bottle of champagne and a gift certificate for dinner.

“I am very courteous about being in someone’s home,” Mike adds. “I realize this is not their workplace, this is their home where they live. I am meticulous about my work and handle all the finishing touches myself.”

To learn more about this impressive company, please visit their website, http://www.thebathroomboss.com.

About The Bathroom Boss

The Bathroom Boss has the manpower, knowledge, and experience to complete any bathroom remodel. They are careful to first understand a client’s vision, and then work with them for the entire project to make their dream become a reality. Their prompt, professional service at affordable prices has quickly earned them a reputation as one of the top bathroom remodelers in Bucks and Montgomery County.

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The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino says its revenue soared during the fourth quarter of 2011 on a year-to-year basis, but higher expenses resulted in a loss for the period.

The company, in a regulatory filing Wednesday, said net revenue in the quarter of $20.27 million was up from $14.22 million in the year-ago quarter.

The 2011 quarter’s net loss of $11 million was down from the year-ago period’s loss of $11.4 million.

With the reopening of 1,375 rooms and suites after remodeling and the opening of restaurants and clubs, business picked up but expenses increased for casino, room and food and beverage operations, and for depreciation and amortization.

The Tropicana, in its filing, said a $147 million capital improvement project that began in July 2009 had been completed and that it helped drive a 33 percent increase in casino revenue in 2011 along with a 96 percent increase in food and beverage revenue thanks to the opening of restaurants and clubs.

Room revenue increased 60 percent last year as more rooms were in service, occupancy improved and the average daily room rate increased from $55 to $69.

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FORT LAUDERDALE For the regulars at the Elbo Room, it's like Spring Break lasts forever, and that iconic song by Connie Francis never ends.

If "Where the Boys Are" is a question, the answer is here — right at the end of the bar.

"Is there any better place in the world than right here?" said Steve Geissler, 50, who downed his first beer here in 1979, before his freshman year at New York Institute of Technology in his native Long Island. "Live music, the ocean right there, pretty girls. When I moved here 12 years ago, this was the only place I recognized. It's home."

This week, as the first wave of stressed-out young scholars fans out for alcohol-therapy sessions in Cancun, Panama Beach and Puerta Vallarta, the beaches where an annual college rite exploded will be largely ignored.

And that's just the way city officials and Broward County tourism chiefs want it. The days when up to 300,000 revelers, inspired by the 1960 movie, swung from the lampposts on A1A are long gone.

Yet some of the boys from earlier generations are still here.

Next to Geissler on Wednesday afternoon was a shirtless Eddy Perez, 39, who said he was just 10 when his older brothers dragged him along from their home in Miami. He wasn't drinking then, of course. "I think I had my first beer at 12," said Perez.

On Perez's right was John Fortino, 47, a Fort Lauderdale native who went to Florida State University, brought his friends home for Spring Break, and soon after graduation came home again to begin a career in real estate.

"This place just sucks you in," said Fortino of the city's oldest bar, which occupies a prime chunk of real estate at the corner of A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. "You can stand here and see the ocean, feel the breeze and watch all the tourists go by."

Owner Michele Penrod, whose family bought the Elbo Room in 1981, describes the bar as "flip-flop casual." And that is what Fortino, Geissler, Perez and a handful of other 4 p.m. regulars are wearing: T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops.

They are among a group of 15 to 20 men and a few women, mostly middle age or older, who have stayed connected to their younger selves by turning a famous Spring Break mecca into their neighborhood tavern.

"When I was younger, I was more like a tourist here," said Fortino, a real estate broker who takes a water taxi to the bar from his nearby condo. "Now this is a place where I go to relax with friends."

Opened in 1938, the Elbo Room sits less than 100 yards from the surf. The ocean breeze makes air conditioning unnecessary, and the second-story balcony is perfect for people-watching.

Patrons dressed in nothing more than bathing suits can cross the street for a plunge in the ocean and return 20 minutes later to find their drink on the bar where they left it.

Tourists do wander in, of course, often to revisit a memory they made while in college. Penrod said a middle-aged woman stopped by the other day and found herself in one of the vintage photos framed on the walls next to movie stills of Connie Francis and license plates from all over the world.

"We have never been tempted to change the place," said Penrod. "People do like to come back here and find what they remember."

One of those who dropped in this week for a beer and a shot of nostalgia was Christine Freund, 52, who grew up in Fort Lauderdale, partied here as a teenager, and then moved to New York with her family.

Although far fewer people are on the streets outside, "this is the same atmosphere I remember," said Freund, who now lives in Sea Cliff, N.Y.

Freund had another reason to visit. Her son, Freddy, aka Fast Fingers Freddy, is one of the bar's regular entertainers, a singer-guitarist with a 200-song repertoire of rock, country and reggae tunes.

"I hear a lot of stories," said Freddy Freund, 31. "People walk in all the time and say they feel the same vibe they felt in the 70s."

The bar remains unchanged, except for bathrooms remodeled last year to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The most recent remodeling before that: 1956.

For Geissler, the Elbo Room offers a daily flashback to the days when he and five friends piled into a white Dodge van and drove straight through to Fort Lauderdale in 24 hours. On that first trip, they parked the van right in front of the bar and slept inside.

"I call this place the church," said Geissler, a technology consultant. "This is my home."

Staff researcher Barbara Hijek contributed to this report.

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NAPA -- Designed to bring as many Napa Valley College student services as possible together under one roof, Building 1300 is the final major bond project.

To complete the building, student services offices will be closed to the public during the last week of February.

The office of vice president of Student Services Oscar De Haro will close for moving Feb. 27-29, and reopen March 1.

The college's counseling offices will be closed through Feb. 28 and will reopen on Feb. 29. The counseling service's secretaries will be located in Room 1339A.

The Admissions and Records office will be also closed Feb. 27-28 for moving and will reopen on Feb. 29.

Meanwhile, the Transfer Center and Career Centers will be closed through March 1, and will reopen March 2.

Student Life and ASNVC (student government), and Student Support Services will be closed through Feb. 29, reopening March 1.

An open house will be planned later in the spring.

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CMS Builders and Restoration Explains Why Properly Removing Asbestos is Important.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Tina Shiachi, President of CMS Builders and Restoration, has been working in the construction industry for over 12 years and earned a reputation as one of the top general contractors in Los Angeles County. Her business offers new construction of custom homes, additions, remodeling, 3-D designing, and supports going green with a full range of solar and wind power solutions. Tina is also a busy mother of two with another one on the way.

If that weren’t all enough, this powerhouse woman also was recently certified as an Asbestos Abatement Professional.

Reports estimate that some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in homes, industrial sites, schools, and commercial buildings in the United States.

“Many houses constructed before 1978 were built using materials that had asbestos in it,” explains Tina. “Even if the house was built after 1978, there is a danger of being exposed to these fibers. During this time, China was exporting building materials with asbestos which was used for ducting, insulation, and popcorn ceilings. Exposure can happen if any of these materials are damaged or disturbed by demolition or repair activities.”

The fibers are too small to see with the naked eye, yet pose serious health risks to the lungs and organs. That’s why it’s imperative that any asbestos is removed before a home is renovated. Strict requirements are set by the federal, state, and local authorities regarding the proper handling, removal, and discarding of asbestos which makes it essential to hire a qualified asbestos removal professional.

Whether a client needs asbestos removal, construction of a custom home, or an addition, CMS Builders guarantees all their work and will match any competitors’ coupons or offer. They are currently offering a $1,500 discount on all kitchen remodeling projects over $15,000, a $750 discount on all bathroom remodeling projects over $7,500, and a $5,000 discount off all room additions over $50,000.

With an A- rating with the Better Business Bureau, this company prides itself on completing projects on time, on budget, and to their clients’ full satisfaction. To learn more about this CMS Builders and Restoration, please visit their website at http://www.cmsprobuilders.com.

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CMS Builders and Restoration is a full service general contractor that specializes in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions, general remodeling, custom cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, wrought iron, patio enclosure, and much more. Established in 2010, President Tina Shiachi has been working in the construction industry for over 12 years. CMS Builders and Restoration serve Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties.

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After a seemingly interminable fight against the effects of a crippling recession, the U.S. economy is finally beginning to show signs of recovery. But even as consumer confidence begins its slow upward climb, many individuals are still behaving cautiously when it comes to major spending. Over the past few years, many homeowners found ways in which to cut corners and save cash; and while some of their efforts, such as DIY home remodeling, have become full-blown trends, experts caution that there are some undertakings for which it is safer, simpler and ultimately more affordable to bite the bullet and hire a licensed and experienced contractor.

Some small-scale, one-room projects are the ideal proving ground for a DIY contractor in the making: and provided there aren’t too many technical details or supplies involved, homeowners can snag impressive savings sprucing up a room or two on their own. However, as noted in a recent article from the Chicago Tribune, there are plenty of factors – from labor coordination and tradesmen relationships to wholesale discounts, subcontractors, ready tools and supplies – that keep professional contractors in business. Simply put, a remodeling job can easily get out of hand without the organizational and industry expertise of a licensed expert. And not only that, some products (such as many carpet and flooring materials) may require professional installation in order to validate the warranty. Ultimately, the best way to avoid the pitfalls of both DIY errors and overpriced, multi-contractor projects is to find a company that provides both products and services under the same roof – and at Carpet Country Flooring, we do just that in order to keep your remodeling experience simple, affordable, organized and efficient.

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(Sentinel photo by Amy Erickson) Lonnie Bohlke, courthouse maintenance employee, is working on renovations in the former driver's license room at the Plymouth County Courthouse. The raised floor and horseshoe-shaped desk are gone to allow more uses of the new multipurpose room.

The former driver's license room in the lower level of the Plymouth County Courthouse is getting a facelift.

Gone is the raised floor -- reminiscent of the days when the board of supervisors met in that room -- along with the horseshoe shaped desk.

New carpeting will soon replace the orange and brown of years past while updated lights and ceiling tiles will add to the look.

"All the work is being done by the courthouse maintenance employee," said Auditor Stacey Feldman, referring to Lonnie Bohlke.

Material costs for the renovation are expected to be about $10,000, which is in this year's courthouse building repairs and updates line item in the county's general fund, Feldman said.

Remodeling the driver's license room is the next step in the project to help solve the county's space needs problem at the courthouse, she said.

Construction of the courthouse annex building, where the county's driver's license department moved to, was also part of that space needs project.

The remodeled multipurpose room will have new countertops, cupboards, a sink, a microwave and a refrigerator, Feldman said.

"Those (appliances) are currently in the courthouse and will be moved into the multipurpose room," she said.

The room will be available for a variety of uses including an employee break room, a conference room and a meeting room for various county departments.

"It can easily hold 50 people," Feldman said. "We already have tables and chairs that can be used in there."

Prior to and since the driver's license department moved out, zoning commission, board of adjustment and human resource meetings and others have been held in that room.

"We've used it but it's just not as convenient because the room had two levels," Feldman said, of the raised floor that covered half the room.

Jessica Trobaugh, the county's wellness co-coordinator, held a similar view noting that removing the raised floor will make the multipurpose room more user friendly.

"It will just be nice to have everybody on one level," she said. "It will be better equipped for more people to be present and actively participate."

Having a refrigerator, microwave and sink in the room will also be nice when it comes to employee lunch meetings, Trobaugh said.

"Sometimes we have everybody bring an ingredient for a salad or we have a potluck," she said. "Now we'll be able to keep everything in one location and not have to bring it in from other rooms."

The multipurpose room can also be used as a conference room, which will be beneficial because the other conference room on the second floor of the courthouse is very small, Feldman said.

"This will be the largest open meeting space available in the courthouse," she said of the new multipurpose room. "It will be open to whoever needs it."

Feldman said the location of the room in the lower level of the courthouse is a good one because it's easily accessible for the public.

"You come in that north door, go right down the ramp and it's right there," she said.

Jim Henrich, chairman of the county board of supervisors, said he, too, thinks renovations in the former driver's license room will make it more versatile.

"I just think it could be used for a lot of different things and I think it will be used," Henrich said.

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21-12-2011 10:51 Bob Vila and contractor Bob Ryley discuss remodeling ideas for the foyer, living room, and kitchen of a split-level ranch house in Massachusetts. For more video from this project, visit: http://www.bobvila.com

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