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    Fire destroys fairgrounds building - April 30, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    MARIETTA - A smoking frame and hunks of charred aluminum siding were all that was left of the former home of the River City Farmers Market Monday after an early morning fire ravaged the Washington County Fairgrounds' Rabbit and Poultry Building where the weekly market was held.

    An insurance policy will cover the cost of replacing the building, but it will not cover the thousands of dollars of merchandise that was stored in the building by the market's vendors.

    "About everybody kept their stuff in there," said River City Farmers Market President Gary Smith.

    Photo courtesy of Marietta Fire Lt. Mike Dietsch A fire engulfs the Washington County Fairgrounds Rabbit and Poultry Building Monday morning as first responders from the Marietta Fire Department arrive on scene shortly after 6:20 a.m.

    Photo by Jasmine Rogers Marietta firefighters Scott Casto, left, and Chris Hall spray down the soaking remnants of the Washington County Fairgrounds Rabbit and Poultry Building after it was consumed by a fire early Monday.

    Between 60 and 70 vendors set up shop inside the building every Saturday, selling homemade items such as jewelry, wood working, home furnishings, candles, decorative iron working, and more, said Smith, who had the unfortunate task of calling vendors and informing them of the calamity.

    "We have a guy that makes clocks valued at $300 to $400 a piece. I just talked to him and he lost pretty close to $7,000 worth of stuff," said Smith.

    The losses will likely add up to be in the $100,000 range, he said.

    The Marietta Fire Department, Warren Volunteer Fire Department and Devola Volunteer Fire Company responded to the fire around 6:20 a.m. Monday.

    Most of the building was aflame by the time Marietta firefighters arrived on scene, said Chief C.W. Durham.

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    Single-Family Home – Springfield, MA 01118 Real Estate 1293 – Video - April 27, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


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    Siding Replacement and Repair Houston – Video - April 27, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


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    Ebey's Forever Fund helping home owners - April 27, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    In just three years, the Ebeys Forever Fund granted $200,000 to help preserve history on Central Whidbey.

    Having just released the names of the 2013 grant recipients, new projects are already underway.

    Ebeys Forever Fund was able to issue double the funds than in previous years.

    This year $100,000 is being divided between 13 projects aimed at preserving the historical integrity of buildings in Ebeys Reserve.

    Were really seeing a significant amount of support ripple across the island, said Mark Preiss, reserver manager.

    Projects include replacing roofs, windows and siding on many structures including the Comstock Barn, located on Ebey Road near Hill Road, and the Old County Court House on Madrona Way.

    Projects help sustain that building for future use, for future generations, Preiss said.

    One project already underway is the Perkins House, which was built in 1890 on Ebey Road.

    Through new ownership, the house is getting a major makeover to revert it back to its original appearance.

    Annie Kidd Matsov, historical architect for the reserve, said the Perkins House had some modifications to windows and doors over the years as well as additions.

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    Contractor Rush Informational Video | Contractor Management Software – Video - April 24, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


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    Window Pros Prepares for the Possibility of Hurricanes in Florida - April 24, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    OCALA, FL--(Marketwired - Apr 24, 2013) - The last three years brought 19 named storms off the east coast with only 10 being named hurricanes. Hurricane Sandy was the only storm in 2012 to reach a category three-hurricane status, demolishing anything in her way and leaving several towns in rubble. Window Pros of Florida knows how lucky Florida residents have been over the last 8 years with no hurricane's hitting Florida land and have stock piled a ton of quality replacement windows and energy efficient windows to prepare for this year's possibility of Florida being hit hard.

    The storms in 2012 struggled to develop in the deep tropics due to very persistent, dry and stable air. These hurricanes did not get going until they hit the sub tropics, an area that is much less favorable for tropical development. With big storms we can expect big impact and with big impact comes the need to rebuild and replace lost personal items, such as your roof, vinyl siding, pool enclosures, cars and of course your old windows.

    Window Pros team of professional installation experts are the finest craftsmen in Florida. Window Pros ensures professional installation to maximize both esthetic quality and energy savings potential.

    Rick Deeley, the owner of Window Pros, had this to say:

    "We have stocked up on our materials and installers to prepare for the worst of conditions for this year's hurricane season. I was told by my father to always be prepared, not scared."

    Being prepared every year has given Rick a sense of relief and gratitude for his father teaching him to do things right the first time. Be prepared and protected during this year's hurricane season. Give yourself peace of mind with hurricane proof windows today from Window Pros located in Ocala Florida and serving the great state of Florida.

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    China Ceramics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results - April 24, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    JINJIANG, Fujian Province, China, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China Ceramics Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Market: CCCL) ("China Ceramics" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and for the full year ended December 31, 2012.

    Fourth Quarter 2012 Summary

    Full Year 2012 Summary

    "We recorded disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter of the year due to continued challenging market conditions in China's real estate and construction markets. These conditions resulted in significant decrease in the sales volume of our ceramic tile products for the quarter. We also experienced a decline in our average selling price in the quarter due to intensified price competition in our sector that caused us to reduce the price of our products to retain market share," said Mr. Jiadong Huang, CEO of China Ceramics.

    "Despite the quarter's results, we believe that the operating fundamentals of our business are sound. In order to adjust to current market conditions and reduce operating costs, we shut down some plant capacity during the fourth quarter. We are currently utilizing production facilities capable of producing 46 million square meters per year out of a total annual productive capacity of 72 million square meters. We will continue to monitor the macroeconomic environment and act prudently in terms of utilizing our full production capacity. We are cautiously optimistic about an increase in demand and a rebound in pricing beginning in the second quarter of 2013 that would enable us to increase the utilization of our new and modern production capabilities."

    "We will continue to enhance our ceramic tile product offerings and competitive profile in order to reach more customers in China and abroad. We continue to be strategically positioned as a producer of high-end ceramic tiles that are becoming standard in many new construction and development projects. We are confident that our modern technologies and cost efficiencies will enable us to adapt to the operating pressures of today's challenging market environment and successfully execute upon our long-term strategy, which is to be a market leader in producing specialized building materials products," Mr. Huang continued.

    "The urbanization and demographic trends in China are a long-term phenomenon that will lead to future demand for our products as current real estate fluctuations moderate over time. Even as we adopt measures in the short-term to enable us to reach our customers more effectively, we are confident that the branding and market positioning that enabled us to become a premier ceramic tile producer will generate sound financial metrics once the building materials sector returns to more normalized conditions," CEO Jiadong Huang concluded.

    Fourth Quarter 2012 Results

    Revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 was RMB 245.3 million (US$ 40.0 million), down 39.3% from RMB 404.5 million (US$ 63.8 million) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. The year-over-year decrease in revenue was primarily driven by a 29.8% decrease in the sales volume of ceramic tiles to 8.7 million square meters in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 12.4 million square meters in the fourth quarter of 2011. The decrease in revenue was also driven by a 13.8% decrease in the Company's average selling price, which decreased in the fourth quarter of 2012 to RMB 28.2 per square meter compared to RMB 32.7 per square meter in the comparable quarter of 2011. The Company attributes its reduced sales volume to the continued challenging business conditions in China's real estate sector. Beginning in December 2012, the Company reduced the selling price of its ceramic tile products to be competitive in the market and maintain its market share. The Company believes that the decrease in the pricing of its ceramic tile products is temporary and that product pricing will revert to normal levels once business conditions improve.

    Gross profit for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 was RMB 29.3 million (US$ 4.9 million), down 79.0% from RMB 139.4 million (US$ 21.9 million) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. The year-over-year decrease in gross profit was attributable to lower sales volume and the decrease in the average selling price of the Company's ceramic tiles in the quarter. Gross profit margin was 12.0% for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 compared to 34.5% for the same period in 2011. The year-over-year decrease in gross profit margin for the fourth quarter was caused by a decrease in the average selling price of ceramic tiles in the quarter.

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    Tips for Des Plaines residents navigating flooding cleanup - April 21, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Floodwater from the Des Plaines River has started to recede in Des Plaines and was at 10.67 feet as of 8:45 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

    The river crested at 10.92 feet Friday, the highest on record.

    As the cleanup begins, garbage collection in the city will be unaffected and resume as normal starting Monday. However, the collection of yard waste has been suspended until further notice.

    Public works crews will help ARC Disposal with debris collection, along with the collection of sandbags in flood affected areas. Sandbags should be placed at the curb separate from other debris. Collection will continue until all bags have been recovered. Once the sandbags are removed, the streets will be swept to remove any remaining debris.

    Residents are asked to put flood-damaged items out at the curb, but no household waste or electronic waste will be collected.

    Residents should be aware that a permit is required for nearly all construction work, even if related to post-flooding repairs. That includes: electrical wiring, panels, conduit, or junction boxes; insulation; wall framing; windows; exterior doors; roofing; siding; fireplaces; boilers; water heaters; generators; fences; decks and stairs; concrete, asphalt, or paver brick driveways, sidewalks, patios, stoops, and stairs; demolitions; extensive interior remodeling work; fire sprinklers; grading changes, retention walls, or other landscaping involving topographical changes; low voltage alarms and phone wiring; mechanical systems (heating and air conditioning); new structures and any structural changes; plumbing (water heaters, etc.); sewer repairs or clean-outs; sheds; shoring and foundation repairs; signs, banners, and tents; swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.

    The only work that does not require a permit is removal/replacement of carpet or tile, replacement of drywall (unless insulation also is being replaced), or replacement of cabinetry (unless plumbing or electrical work is involved).

    For more information, call the Community Development Department between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (847) 391-5380.

    City officials are urging residents to report flood damages to their insurance companies, and to be careful when choosing contractors to clean up or repair their homes and businesses.

    To avoid contractor fraud, residents should use reliable, licensed contractors, ask to see a license, or call the Community Development Department to find out whether the contractor is licensed to work in Des Plaines.

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    Construction Begins on Gini’s House – a $7.2 Million Development That Will Bring 18 Supportive Housing Units to Norwalk - April 20, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

    Community leaders and project partners joined today to celebrate the start of construction on Ginis House, an affordable supportive housing development in Norwalk that will bring 18 quality one-and two-bedroom apartments to the Norwalk community.

    The $7.2 million project is a substantial rehabilitation of a vacant four-story building previously used as a skilled nursing facility. The building will be completely redesigned to incorporate a new interior layout including an elevator, all new mechanical and electrical systems, roof replacement, new windows and exterior siding.

    Once construction is complete in spring of 2014, Ginis House will consist of 17 two-bedroom and 1 one-bedroom residential units. Amenities include central air conditioning, refrigerators, ranges, furnished units, security cameras, security staffing, an exercise room and a community room with computers and Internet access.

    The property will also house on-site case management offices and support services for the residents that include education, job training and employment assistance. Additional support services will be provided to residents with special needs who are formerly homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

    Safe and affordable housing for our workforce, the elderly, and our most vulnerable individuals and families is crucial to a healthy state economy and specifically to a diverse, stable workforce, said Connecticut Commissioner of Housing Evonne M. Klein. And when combined with the on-site services that are integral to Ginis House, this project promises to provide an example of what truly supportive housing looks like.

    New Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI), a Stamford-based nonprofit developer, is general co-partner and property manager for the project.Liberation Programs, a Norwalk-based behavioral health organization, is also a general partner and will be the service provider for the project. Enterprise Builders is the general contractor.

    Ginis House will help provide affordable housing and critical support services for people with some of the greatest needs in our community, said Ross Burkhardt, president and CEO of New Neighborhoods Inc. We are so grateful for the support from our partners and the community in making this project a reality.

    This project is an important part of a larger revitalization effort in Norwalk designed to create more affordable housing opportunities, said State Senator Bob Duff, who also attended the ceremony along with Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia and State Representatives Chris Perone and Gail Lavielle. We are appreciative to all the partners for their commitment to our community and willingness to help people have a place they can call home.

    UnitedHealthcare, through a partnership with Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. (Enterprise) has committed to provide $5.2 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity for the project. The investment brings together one of the nations top health and well-being companies and a leader in the affordable housing and community-development industry to provide innovative financing solutions for community development projects. UnitedHealthcare, through its Affordable Housing Investment Program, has provided more than $100 million in financing for community development projects throughout the United States, $54 million of which is in partnership with Enterprise.

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    AISD bonds would pay for short-term fixes - April 20, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    by ANDY PIERROTTI / KVUE News and photojournalist ERIN COKER

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    Posted on April 19, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Updated yesterday at 12:21 AM

    AUSTIN -- As Jon Baney's home ages, he knows he'll pay for needed repairs.Some neededmaintenance includes fixing old doors, windows and replacing hissiding.

    "We've been doing it over the years as we've had the money for it," Baney said.

    While Baney says he'd never take out a second mortgage to pay for the minormaintenance, some say that's basically what Austin ISD wants to do to fund similar expenses.

    Next month, Austin voters will decide whether to fund $890 million in bonds to pay for long-term capital projects at Austin ISD, like new schools.

    Over the next few years, property taxes would increase to pay for it. The owner of a $200,000 home could pay about $70 more a year if passed.

    According to Austin ISD financial records,the bond money would also pay short-term fixes.The KVUE Defenders found bonds payingfor items like removing "tree limbs and debris" from roofs; "replacing grass in play areas," and fixing a toilet -- funded with bonds that will take decades to pay off.

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