Home Improvement Contractor News
- Contractors net most consumer complaints Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:25AMThese tools would put Bob Vila to shame. Home improvement contractors who screwed over consumers top the list...
- Board OKs new facility designed for contractors Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:55PMBY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The township has recently given the green light to offices that will be dedicated to independent contractors. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted approval March 4 to applicant Geo Properties Inc. for a site plan that includes a 12,600- square-foot office and warehouse building intended for small contractors with manual trade businesses. read more
- Kenner 4th District incumbent, challenger disagree on economic development, other issues Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:55PMThe two candidates for the 4th District seat on the Kenner City Council have a strikingly different view of the landscape in the district. Incumbent Maria DeFrancesch looks out and sees improved business relationships and projects accomplished during her tenure....
- Scamming Home Contractor Off To Jail Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:37PMA home improvement contractor will spend the next four years in prison after scamming 23 homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for sunrooms that were never built.
- North Andover sunroom contractor sentenced to 4 years in jail; must pay $365,586 in restitution Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:24PMA North Andover man was sentenced on Tuesday, March 9 to serve four years in the House of Correction in connection with his company taking payments and then failing to construct sunrooms for over 20 homes.
- Body found near shopping center Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:20AMThe body of a 44-year-old white male was discovered Saturday night in a grassy area between the North Plaza Shopping Center and Lowe’s Home Improvement. According to Faulkner County Coroner Pat Moore, no evidence was found at the scene to immediately indicate foul play.
- Facing tighter budgets, more homeowners are rethinking remodeling Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:25AM(ARA) - With more Americans downsizing their household budgets, larger-scale renovation projects are out and frugal remodeling is in.
- CHD moves into new quarters Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:09AMA stranger in town visiting the Center for Human Development’s new headquarters would have a hard time guessing the place used to be a bowling alley.
- Bayport residents to pay slightly less in property taxes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:31PMA small jump in the tax levy, combined with a larger drop in property valuations, should result in a drop in taxes for most Bayport property owners.
- Pt. Pleasant contractor pleads guilty to $20G theft in Toms River Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:27PMTOMS RIVER — Linda Sparrow said she has been sleeping on a folding cot on her porch for almost three years, since about May 2007, when she gave a contractor more than $20,000 to build an addition on her one-bedroom cottage so she could take in her elderly mother.
- Family Outings: Disney Magic on Ice Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:06AMThe Olympics are over, but you can still catch some ice princesses this weekend.
- 200 Workers Cut At Defense Contractor Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:56AMHundreds of workers for a defense contractor in Franklin County are losing their jobs.
- Your Town for March 3 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:25AMSt. Louis Recycling locations announced for light bulbs AmerenUE has announced several locations to recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs in South St. Louis and South St. Louis County.
- Storm of construction comes to Ross Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:07PMRoss is about to become the center of a perfect storm of construction from May to October.
- Bayport residents to pay slightly less in property taxes Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:59PMA small jump in the tax levy, combined with a larger drop in property valuations, should result in a drop in taxes for most Bayport property owners.
- Lease Up/Lease Down (Feb. 21-27): Largest U.S. Office Lease in Two Years Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:12PMCoStar compiles news of corporate expansions, relocations, extensions, closures, layoffs, lease cancellations and mergers in the weekly Lease Up/Lease Down news report, a concise read keeping you updated on major corporate moves affecting commercial...
- Winter leaves mark on bridge Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:02AMPotholes on the Lake Taneycomo bridge will be patched in anticipation of a new bridge this fall. Mindy Honey | Branson Tri-Lakes News The ride across the Taneycomo Bridge is usually quick, but for the past couple months, it has been all, but smooth.
- London mid-morning: Footsie holds on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:34AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Banks are among the stocks keeping Footsie in the blue as investors brace themselves for results from a couple of big hitters from the sector.
- Facing tighter budgets, more homeowners are rethinking remodeling Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:25AM(ARA) - With more Americans downsizing their household budgets, larger-scale renovation projects are out and frugal remodeling is in.
- London open: Early gains for blue chips Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:04AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Financials are keeping Footsie moving forward this morning. Standard Life , HSBC and Aviva are all in demand despite the 100-point fall on the Dow overnight.
- How to build a custom home Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:18AMMany are turning to custom-built homes, which offer the chance for a unique edifice.
- US, Cuba Hold Direct Immigration Talks In Havana Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:24PM(RTTNews) - High-ranking Cuban and U.S. officials held direct talks on issues related to immigration issues in the Cuban capital Havana on Friday, signaling an improvement in the long-strained ties between the two countries.
- Grant program helps homeowners repair leaky pipes in the Ross Valley Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 5:51PMA new grant program aimed at lessening the likelihood of sewer spills and easing the financial burden of repairing aging sewer connections on private property has been rolled out in the Ross Valley.
- Helping Kearny go green with energy conservation Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:13PMAs announced last month by the Public Service Electric & Gas Co., residential customers in Kearny – both homeowners and tenants – may now take advantage of free energy audits and free or low-cost energy conservation improvements to their homes.
- A subtle improvement Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:04AMFrom declining sales to falling prices, the housing industry has been hammered recently, and nowhere is that more evident than in Memphis Area Associa....
- Henrico business licenses for Feb. 15 Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:10AMThe following are recently issued business licenses in Henrico County. A Bella Services Inc. (accountant); licensee same, 6010 N. Crestwood Ave., Henrico 23230. Shahi Kitchen (restaurant); licensee Berachah Foods Inc., 7927 W. Broad St., Henrico 23294. Green Earth Cleaning Crew (cleaning services); licensee Dorothy E. Bennett, 1600 Fort Hill Drive, Henrico 23226.
- Chesterfield Business Licenses for Feb. 15 Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:09AMThe following are recently issued business licenses in Chesterfield County. Sun’s Cleaning (personal service); licensee Mi Sun Bock, 5753 Quiet Pine Circle #304, Chester 23831. Boka Catering LLC (personal service); licensee same, 8819 Andrews Ridge Drive, Richmond 23236. Boka Vending LLC (peddler-edible perishables); licensee same, 8819 Andrews Ridge Drive, Richmond 23236.
- Bayport residents to pay slightly less in property taxes Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 3:29PMA small jump in the tax levy, combined with a larger drop in property valuations, should result in a drop in taxes for most Bayport property owners.
- Urban Neighborhood Alliance program sells homes at cheaper rates Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:02PMWith foreclosure rates continuing to climb in the Springfield area, the Urban Neighborhood Alliance and the city have started a unique program to lower those rates and help people who might not be able to afford a home otherwise.
- UPDATE | Community effort credited with boosting school levy Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:46PMA thorough public-education campaign helped push two school ballot measures over the top this week, organizers say.
- Scam artists working in Bluffton area, police warn Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:10PMA scam that offers to do low-cost home-improvement work might be operating in the area, according to
- Facing tighter budgets, more homeowners are rethinking remodeling Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 5:25AM(ARA) - With more Americans downsizing their household budgets, larger-scale renovation projects are out and frugal remodeling is in.
- Helpful snow resources for protecting your family and home Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:54PMDuring a snowstorm, there are a number of steps you can take to keep your family safe and warm, and keep a storm from damaging your home. The following are tips and contact information to deal with many snow-related problems.
- Window Rehabilitation Workshops Teach Contractors to Repair Rather than Replace Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 10:02AMKALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The second of three workshops aimed at teaching contractors to repair wood windows begins today in Kalamazoo and continues through February 19. In Michigan, 20 percent of the housing dates from before 1950, therefore, a number of houses have wooden double hung windows.
- Iraqi group says it captured American Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 4:12AMAn Iraqi militant group said it had abducted an American contractor, a day after the U.S. military reported that a contractor had been missing since Jan. 23. It would be the first reported kidnapping of an American in a year in Iraq.
- Be careful when working with lead paint Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 2:14AMQuestion: I want to strip the woodwork in my older home. Do I really need to be concerned about it being lead-based?
- Reputable pro key to home project success Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:49PMHome improvement projects can either be a great experience or a terrible nightmare. Careful planning from start to finish, along with a reputable contractor, can help make your project successful.While you may be able to handle some home remodeling tasks yourself, major projects may require professional help. Selecting a good contractor is essential to the project’s success.
- Iraqi Group Says It Captured American Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 4:55PMAn Iraqi militant group said it had abducted an American contractor, a day after the United States military reported that a contractor had been missing.
- Crash blocks Cape Coral Bridge Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:14PMA crash has caused eastbound road blockage on the Cape Coral Bridge,
- Bayport residents to pay slightly less in property taxes Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 1:44PMA small jump in the tax levy, combined with a larger drop in property valuations, should result in a drop in taxes for most Bayport property owners.
- About the House: A Few Thoughts on Working With Contractors Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 12:22PMAs a longtime contractor and one who inspects the work of contractors, I have had the good fortune to see both sides of this curious and often heated area of commerce.
- Police: Another Darien sting nabs chimney sweep scammers Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 9:37AMTHURSDAY — For the second time in a week, a Darien Police sting operation caught two men accused of running a chimney sweep scam in town.
- German GP unlawfully killed patient Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 8:13AM• Inquest finds German locum GP was incompetent • Death of David Gray was gross negligence and manslaughter • Coroner demands review of EU doctor agreements A coroner today demanded a review of European Union agreements over the recognition of doctors as he ruled that the death of a 70-year-old patient administered a tenfold overdose by an "incompetent" German GP was "unlawful killing". William ...
- Ridley Township contractor may face new charges after continuance Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:35AMGLENOLDEN — The preliminary hearing for a contractor accused of defrauding his ex-girlfriend’s parents out of $30,000 was continued Wednesday as authorities learned of additional possible victims.
- Hillsborough permit fee reduction proposed Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:15PMHILLSBOROUGH — Permit fees for raised patios or other home improvement projects may soon decrease, according to Hillsborough township officials.
- John L. Wright, longtime pastor and civil rights activist, dies Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:42AMThe longtime pastor of First Baptist Church of Guilford was a civil rights activist and president of the state NAACP John Louis Wright, longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church of Guilford in Howard County who was an outspoken civil rights activist and former president of the state NAACP, died Thursday of complications from melanoma at St. Agnes Hospital.
- Rebuilding will mean reversing past failures Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:38AM"The government ministries — nearly all have been decimated," says Rajiv Shah, who is coordinating the U.S. relief and rebuilding effort as administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Dev...
- A Different Sort of Bowl Game on Super Bowl Sunday Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 11:24PMQuestions for Matt Muenster, a contractor and host of the DIY Network Toilet Bowl, a full day of shows about redoing bathrooms.
- Contractor takes a plea in flood repair charges Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 5:01PMCROWN POINT | A Lynwood contractor has pleaded guilty to theftcharges for not completing repair projects in Munster andSchererville.
- Attorney General suing local contractor Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 11:51AMAttorney General Lisa Madigan on Monday filed a lawsuit against a Williamson County contractor for allegedly soliciting home improvement contracts from area homeowners without the proper licenses and collecting more than $47,000 in fees for work that he failed to perform or completed in a substandard manner.
