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Fire damage will not delay Toscana Park 

December 31st, 2006

“It put us back to even.” That is how developer Jerry Macri describes the results of a fire last week that caused as much as $150,000 in damages to his shopping center. Continue reading…

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Cheat Sheet | Carefully pack away those Christmas ornaments

December 31st, 2006

Philadelphia Inquirer - Want Alan J. Heavens’ advice on home improvement projects or purchase? E-mail him at aheavens@phillynews.com or write to him at The Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia 19101. More

Newsday - _ Ask neighbors for recommendations. _ Obtain references from contractors and inspect the work. _ Ensure that the contractor has a valid state registration for home improvement contractors. Licensed trades, such as plumbers and electricians, do not More

Palladium-Item - A Menards is currently under construction at the site The home improvement store is expected to open around spring 2007. While Richmond’s east side enjoys a building boom, the north side was experiencing growth, led by the new Reid Hospital expected More

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$1.1M grant for affordable housing: Cash to be used to renovate 11 Quincy Point units 

December 31st, 2006

Affordable housing advocates in the city have won a $1.1 million state grant to transform a Quincy Point apartment building into new housing units for poor residents. More…

140,000 sq. ft. home improvement planned off Rockaway Road A developer is seeking a commercial rezoning for a 51-acre tract off Ga. Highway 74 south in Peachtree City that would feature a 140,000 square foot home improvement store and a 65,000 soft goods store among others. More…

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Weirdness really did flow freely on their pages

December 31st, 2006

Los Angeles Times - In 2006, American magazines provided their readers with millions of words of advice about finances, home improvement, self-improvement and, of course, sex. New York magazine published a cover story called “12 Ways to Remake Your Boring Old Self.” Way Continue

WPVI - Fixit, this 6abc special takes a look at what’s new for your home and previews the latest in home improvement projects. The 1-hour special will be televised on Saturday January 20th from 7 to 8pm , from the floor of the Home Show at the Pennsylvania Continue

Philadelphia Inquirer - Want Alan J. Heavens’ advice on home improvement projects or purchase? E-mail him at aheavens@phillynews.com or write to him at The Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia 19101. Continue

ABC 4 - Police in Davis County say a man trying to burglarize a Centerville Home Depot, leads police on a high speed chase early this morning. It all started at the home improvement store at 50 North Market Place in Centerville, after the man got in his Continue

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Heineman unveils tax-cut plan 

December 30th, 2006

LINCOLN - Gov. Dave Heineman’s newly unveiled tax-cut plan could face an uphill battle in the Legislature in the upcoming session. The governor’s plan announced Thursday is targeted at the middle class and would provide more than $1 billion of tax relief over the next four years, Heineman said. …continued

As you clean out your house to make room for all your new holiday gifts, think about the Livingston Reuses Exchange. The Web site - www.livingston.reuses.com - allows people to sell, give away or trade items they don’t want with people who do. …continued

Scottsdale art gallery owner Craig Foote drops the names of well-known local artists as if they are old high school friends he’s keeping track of. “That’s Jim Kearns,” he says, pointing out paintings and sculptures as he gives the grand tour of his Scottsdale home. “That’s Travis Southworth.” …continued

On the cusp of a new year, Wall Street Journal reporters have mined their beats for ways to help you navigate life’s big and little problems. …continued

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Halifax launch home improvement advice website

December 30th, 2006

AboutProperty.co.uk, UK - Dec 4, 2006… delivery. The UK's biggest mortgage lender has launched a new website offering householders free advice on home improvement. The … …read more

Newsday, NY - Dec 29, 2006_ Ensure that the contractor has a valid state registration for home improvement contractors. Licensed trades, such as plumbers … …read more

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Spinlogic Technologies Inc. Announes that the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. Has Conditionally Approved its Qualifying … 

December 30th, 2006

Spinlogic Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce that the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has conditionally approved the qualifying transaction described in the press release issued by Spinlogic on July 27, 2006 regarding the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of Dynec Corporation . …continued

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Home improvement stores branch out

December 30th, 2006

Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - Dec 2, 2006… Home Depot and Lowe's are once again stocking their shelves with an array of gift items that have nothing to do with the traditional notions of home improvement … …continued

BuildingOnline, CA - Dec 14, 2006BEIJING and ATLANTA — The Home Depot has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Home Way, China's first home improvement retailer. … …continued

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Groundbreaking for prison is top news story

December 29th, 2006

Chillicothe Constitution Tribune,  United States - 1 hour ago… began this year as little more than idle acreage, soon became a bevy of activity with construction crews building a massive Lowe's home improvement store and … …continued

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Customer service survey names top companies 

December 29th, 2006

Olive Garden, Publix and Southwest Airlines can take a bow. They’re among the businesses that came in tops in a nationwide survey of customer service released today. …continued

Denise Brucker says missed payment was mere oversight that has since been corrected …continued

The Lowes Home Improvement Center Warehouse of Derby greeted the first of many little visitors Wednesday morning. Elaine Millers kindergarten class from Derby Hills Elementary were the first to visit Lowes, but eventually all USD 260 kindergartners will have the opportunity to take the tour. …continued

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