Ones to watch: Green
Ones to watch: Green Ned Bowen President Chris Donovan Associates Bowen runs this Shirley-based home remodeling company that last year began installing photovoltaic panels. While working in the residential remodeling business for more than 30 years, Bowen began doing energy conservation and green building. Although the firm only recently [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 15:11:01
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To Boston and beyond
This morning, we fly to Boston, MA and overnight before continuing to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. for a week's winter vacation ... and what doesn't.Good marketing, it turns out, revolves around some basics. Generally, residential contractors ... of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Through his relationships here, he has gotten to know many [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 07:41:00
Master carpenter for home repair and remodeling
Jim Vittitow, Master Carpenter Offering customized residential remodeling and repair services including but not limited to: basements finished, decks, doors, windows, bookcases, kitchens, baths [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:04:57
New Building Materials Go Green
The year’s newest home-building technologies are related to green building and reducing the amount of energy that is consumed every day, such as low-energy choices, including light-emitting diodes and manifold plumbing systems. Whether residential or commercial and remodeling, they are becoming prevalent in new construction [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:52:19
Why Not Remodel?
So Where Have I Been? As you may or not know..many, many, many..(OK, a long time ago) years ago I had a residential home repair and remodeling business. It was something I really enjoyed doing. However, not unlike the economy today, the work dried up for me to do ... [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 23:51:58
Standing Out in an Industry With a Bad Reputation
I recently tried to find movers for an upcoming move, and the experience left a bad taste in my mouth ... are leery — like residential moving, airlines, remodeling or health clubs. Make sure you have friendly [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 14:56:30
HBPI - 75% Pullback From Lows
Huttig Building Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes millwork, building materials, and wood products used in new residential construction, home improvement, remodeling, and repair work in the United States. It offers millwork products that include exterior and interior doors, pre [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 14:59:37
Palmer supervisor to seek third term
Republican David E. Colver, 41, of Palmer Township on Tuesday announced his bid for reelection to the township Board of Supervisors ... ," said Colver, owner of David E. Colver Inc., a residential and commercial remodeling company [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 15:55:29
RGLC - Running Up Briskly
Regal Life Concepts, Inc. engages in the marketing and distribution of bamboo flooring in North America. These products are used principally in new residential construction, as well as in home improvement, remodeling, and repair work. The company, formerly known as Regal Rock, Inc., was founded [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 14:50:06
Promise of Stimulus Lifts PowerShares Building & Construction ETF
After dipping to a 52-week low in late November, PowerShares Dynamic Building and Construction (PKB) rallied quickly in December, proffering a 36 ... and engineering services for the building and remodeling of residential, commercial and industrial [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 11:23:29
When the Economy is Down, Van Millwork is Up
BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a questionable economy with so many unknown variables, ... residential building and remodeling industry is down 30-40 percent. “We have held our own and have made [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 18:46:00
Tax Dispute Appraisal - Pinellas County FL
by Marten W. Davis, SRPA With current depressed property values in the Pinellas County Florida Area, ... for an appraiser with either the SRPA or SRA designation. Both are residential property specialists ... of recent renovation or remodeling completed. It is best to use those items completed in the past [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 15:08:45
When the Economy is Down, Boston’s Van Millwork is Up
BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a questionable economy with so many unknown variables, ... residential building and remodeling industry is down 30-40 percent. “We have held our own and have made [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 19:31:46
When the Economy is Down, Van Millwork is Up
BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a questionable economy with so many unknown variables, ... residential building and remodeling industry is down 30-40 percent. "We have held our own and have made [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 12:21:37
Top 10 Home Decorating Trends for 2009
Susan Felt Gannett News Service Remember flocked wallpaper? It’s back. But it’s not your mother’s wallcovering ... year. Whether you are designing a custom home, remodeling or simply looking for inspiration, here ... the residential-interior runway are moody shades such as charcoal, espresso and peacock blue. 3 Flocked [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:38:57
Arclinea Boston Wins 2008 Chrysalis Award for Best Kitchen Remodel
BOSTON, Mass., June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A North Kingstown, ... to recognize the nation's best work in seventeen general categories of residential remodeling [more...]
Date: 2008-06-23 12:17:04
Joe the Plumber
"We are a full-service contractor providing quality service to residential, industrial, and commercial clients in Amarillo TX. From remodeling to new construction, from a simple stopped up drain to a new bathroom in a historical property , our... read more [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 02:34:01
is that you, eero?
is that you, eero? posted January 19th, 2009 ... in the middle of a residential area? the store is currently closed for remodeling, so i can’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 12:16:30
Upcoming Events in the Twin Cities
Green Building? Healthy Living? Foreclosure Classes? It’s all real estate related ... , by the National Building Museum, is billed as “the first to explore the field of green residential ... . There isn’t much information available, but a four-part home remodeling and construction class called [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 13:00:48
Craftsman bungalow remodel in Salt Lake City
Renovation Design Group, a residential architecturel firm with offices in Seattle and Salt Lake City, ... art. This Craftsman-style bungalow remodel involved the entire house, from the landscaping and exterior finish to the addition of Craftsman detailing in every interior room. Some modern touches [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 20:08:05
Olympia Salvage
Olympia Salvage needs your help, and there are many ways you can provide it. Among them:·Donate Materials- We accept quality building materials ... commercial buildings as well as small residential homes. We also provide smaller scale non structural ... , etc. are removed before remodeling. ·Spread The Word- We hope to reach as many people as possible [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 20:50:00
Tax Dispute Appraisal - Pinellas Appraiser
by Marten W. Davis, SRPA Considering current depressed property values in the Pinellas County Florida Area, ... designation. Both are residential property specialists. The Appraisal Institute can be found ... of recent renovation or remodeling completed. It is best to use those items completed in the past 3 years [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 12:33:53
Read my griping: Win an award
Sometimes a girl just needs an award. And Alexandra over at Running Just As Fast As I Can must have sensed my need because she sent me just that ... out of her house to a residential facility for the duration of the project. But the scope and details ... her from remodeling her house to look dated before it is even finished. No on floral borders [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 17:23:00
Low Flow High Efficiency Toilets
WaterSense Labeled ToiletsToilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption. Toilets also happen ... toilets in consumer testing.Look for the WaterSense Label!Whether remodeling a bathroom, starting [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 15:39:00
Spen Your Money Wisely
For the second year in a row, Realtors® report that exterior remodeling projects return the most money as a percentage of cost, as detailed in the 2008 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. On a national level, wood deck ... Charles McMillan, a broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Dallas-Fort Worth. “ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 17:44:51
Saving a suburban supermarket
The Metro grocery store at Parkway Mall at Ellesmere and Victoria Park in Scarborough (Google Map |MSN Live Search Map) ... as a commercial, office and residential complex, dooming the rest of the indoor mall, but hopefully historical designation will protect the one element that has escaped extensive remodeling [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 06:46:58
Aloft to be built; different location NEW LOOK: This, maybe, instead of a seven-story hotel at Clinton and Commerce ... right of way for his Capital Hotel remodeling project.) Little Rock officials ran to cover after ... . When the economy justifies it and he has tenants, he'll use it for a retail and perhaps residential development [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 00:20:06
Turnabout Is Fair Play
The Casper Star Tribune reports from Wyoming. “Federal data show that southwest Wyoming is bearing the brunt of the state’s population growth ... we were at this point last year,’ he said.” “‘In June, there were about 300 residential lots ... thing with residential units already built,’ he said. ‘The inventory is increasing and demand seems [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 18:12:40
The First To Fall And The Last To Rise
The Manteca Bulletin reports from California. “In the go-go days of stratospheric housing price increases some newer neighborhoods - such as Woodward Park, Diamond Oaks, and Villa Ticino - were seeing prices jump as much as $5,000 a month. Now those neighborhoods have returned back to earth as closed deals so far this month signal that banks are [more...]
Date: 2008-10-11 18:59:11
Construction Remodeling is the Better Option in Current Financial Climate
Are you one of the lucky homeowners who did not fall into the trap set by unscrupulous mortgage lenders during the final bubble of the US housing ... your home. Building contracts can explain to you the costs of home improvement, and give you ideas on how ... for you. Now that you have a good construction remodeling plan and have the budget all in order [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 04:33:32
What is LEED®LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It was created and is administered by the U.S ... benefits such as reduced exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.LEED®-certified homes may also ... , use less water, are associated with fewer asthma attacks, and are at lower risk for mold and mildew [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 15:27:03
Learning Happens Daily - Laws Regarding Contractors/Remodelers
The weather in 2008 was hard on people and their homes all over our great Country from hurricane Ike, to deadly tornado’s and ice/snow storms ... today regarding remodeling projects and wanted to pass the information on just in case you had not heard ... that exceed a cost of $10,000.00 with the Texas Residential Construction Commission. The commission [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 04:24:43
Home Improvement
Home Improvement In these days with the improvement of people’s living standard, people pay more and more attention to their home design; therefore, ... can be done by yourself. Do I Need a Building Permit? (Residential) When building new homes ... Residential Code) 2006 defines the need for a permit as follows. Making Room - Taking Advantage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 19:30:15
Why Real Estate Tax Rates Will Likely Increase in 2009
Declining Property Assessments May Not Result in Lower Tax Rates While most people are hoping that real estate taxes decline in ... residential, and single-family residential) may change at differing rates, depending upon the local real ... (also remodeling, renovation, and similar improvements) or changes in the local zoning code or land [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 22:51:05
Bathroom Remodeling Project - Get Steamed About Prefabricated Shower Stalls!
The prefabricated shower is one of the better home improvement innovations to come to the aid of the modern weekend DIYer ... . Prefabricated shower stalls come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are ideal for both residential and commercial home owners alike. Most are square or rectangular in shape, have three walls with one ... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 05:44:46
Doug Kass' 20 Suprises for 2009
As promised, presented at TheStreet.com are Doug Kass' 20 Surprises for 2009; Doug is a hedge fund manager who I have been following for a long time and who excels in non Kool Aid analysis. Probably because his main hedge fund has had a short bias all these years, hence you tend to be more cynical when you need to fight drunk bulls every day [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 18:08:45
Ask the Industry Insiders: Dan Klusman of RightTimetoBuy.org
For the first interview in our “ask the industry insiders” series, we turn to Dan Klusman, Director of Communications for the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, the group behind the website Right Time to Buy. Rather than pick and choose what portions of the interview to share, I’m just going to include the full thing, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 18:55:36
Improvement Services Provide Varying Specialist Skills
When beginning your remodeling project, knowing which contractor to use can be overwhelming ... in that field. If you have a very large remodel planned, then it might be best to get a building ... or so. A large project will require the use of an improvement plan, which will allow you to live in your home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 04:33:30
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Date: 2008-08-02 02:15:38
Why Interior Design Has Solid Prospects
Interior design is the practice that deals with anything that might be found within the bounds of an interior space ... specific specialties like residential and commercial design for companies like hotels, restaurants ... to residential areas. Today, though, interior design is more noticeable in other spaces than ever [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:16:43
Terrific Real Estate Investing Articles - http://BusinessWeek.com
Category: Investing in Real Estate CalPERS Real Estate Investments Take A Beating Posted by: Chris Palmeri on November 13 The $189 billion California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the largest and most closely watched pension fund in the country, has revealed a huge hit to its real estate portfolio. Its… Is it Time to Buy REITs? [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 04:56:55
Concrete and Masonry Work OSHA’s Top Violations
What are the most ofttimes cited earnest violations of the objective and masonry standard? The mass are OSHA’s crowning quaternary followed by suggestions and conserving measures you crapper ingest to attain your jobsites safe. 1) Failure to protect employees from impalement - rebar not capped or covered [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 16:00:00
Wachovia Cuts HELOCs
While this is probably a good idea for the stated reasons, it’s also not a good sign: In the middle of remodeling the kitchen of their Gloucester County house, Paul and Julianne ... or reduce the size of home-equity lines of credit in response to the residential real estate downturn [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 15:51:50
The Rational Thing To Do In California
The San Francisco Chronicle reports from California. “In the Bay Area, mortgage companies recorded 18,516 notices of default, up more than 140 percent from a year ago. Foreclosures rose nearly 315 percent to 9,206. As the slowing economy made it more difficult for Carlos Amaya to find regular work as a truck driver, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 21:37:07
Institutional Investors Are Re-Entering Troubled Real Estate Markets
Predicting the bottom of the real estate market, or any market for that matter, is anything but an exact science ... . They have created a fund called the Florida Prime Residential Opportunity Fund, which plans to raise ... Prime Residential Opportunity Fund isn’t planning to just jump head first into the market, though [more...]
Date: 2008-06-23 03:45:16
Remodelling Your Residence
Buying a condominium is a pleasant thing to do because you will have another asset for your life and you can rent it for other ... . Then if you are trying to remodeling your condo, you have to see this information below which you can get much more information about remodeling your condo with many facilities. They provide commercial [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 03:06:51
Intelligent Risk Takers In California
The Press Democrat reports from California. “Exchange Bank’s top executive, J. Barrie Graham, resigned unexpectedly as president and chief executive officer of Sonoma County’s oldest and largest commercial bank. Exchange Bank has long been a key lender for local builders [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 19:33:25
Jarro Wins Nari Contractor of the Year Awards
(East Meadow, N.Y.) Jarro Building Industries Corp. has received two prestigious Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s New York City/Long Island chapter’ ... . The homeowners’ challenges were: A complete remodeling of the existing home to include large functional [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 15:39:17
Congressional Solar Energy Tax Credit Bill Creates Affordable Renewable Energy Systems for Homeowners
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A part of the bailout package recently passed by the U.S ... the cost and hasten the payback to homeowners for installing residential solar energy systems. A full 30 ... , one of the greater Boston area's premier residential renovation and custom home building companies, designs [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 16:23:53
How Culver’s plan works
Gov. Chet Culver’s $700 million infrastructure plan involves 20-year tax-exempt state revenue bonds secured and repayed with approximately $56 ... Improvements, Lake Restoration Improvements, Iowa Public Radio, and Iowa Veterans Home Master Plan ... ; $2 million would go to pay for the Rebuild Iowa Office to coordinate the day-to-day rebuilding plans [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:50:58
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