Home Improvement Contractor News
- Palmyra road project speeds toward starting line Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 10:26PMThe long-awaited Lingle Avenue project will not have to wait much longer.
- Contractor Fraud Investigation Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:05PMSheriff Newell Normand reports, on March 17, 2010, Burglary/Theft Detective Stanley Brown conducted a follow-up investigation into a Home improvement fraud case that occurred on March 15, 2010. Upon interviewing the victim, identified only as an 86 male from Jefferson LA, Detective Brown learned that on the afternoon of March 15, 2010, two unidentified W/M individuals knocked at his door ...
- Bayport residents to pay slightly less in property taxes Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 3:44PMA 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.
- North Central News Briefs – March 18 Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 3:41PMElection corrections Last week’s election filing article incorrectly stated that incumbent Jill Souter is running for Place 5 and incumbent Susan Harwell filed for Place 3 on the Alamo Heights City Council. Souter represents Place 3; Harwell serves Place 5. We apologize for the inadvertent error.
- Good timing for looking at home improvements Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 3:29PMIf you need advice on a home improvement project you are planning to do, stop by the 12th annual North Suburban...
- Contractor show is this weekend Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 2:45PMWant to spruce up your home with a bathroom makeover, a kitchen remodel or something for the yard to make the neighbors jealous?
- Rona nails opening day Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:08AMRona made the cut and is now open for business. The 4,680-square-metre store was opened Wednesday with a celebratory board-cutting ceremony. Doors to the store opened at 9 a.m., with hundreds of eager customers lined up outside the Primeway Dr.[...]
- Facing tighter budgets, more homeowners are rethinking remodeling Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:26AM(ARA) - With more Americans downsizing their household budgets, larger-scale renovation projects are out and frugal remodeling is in.
- Sylvan Pools settles with state; will pay $180G Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 10:09PMPool company Anthony & Sylvan Pools will pay $180,000 and make sure its subcontractors are registered as part of a settlement with the state announced on Wednesday.
- Market Commentary and Intraday News Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:10PM(RTTNews) - Police in Cuba on Wednesday stopped a rally taken out by female relatives of some 50 political prisoners being held in the communist country, and arrested about 30 women protesters participating in the demonstration.
- Contractor wanted for £25m homes repair and improvement deal Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:33PMWealden District Council is seeking a contractor to undertake repairs and improvement works to its housing stock in a deal worth up to £25m.
- Dr Pepper, Lennox, MGM, Sirius XM Radio: U.S. Equity Preview Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 12:01PMMarch 14 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 6:01 p.m. in New York on March 12.
- Wal-Mart expansion on council agenda Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:22PMThe City of Sonora is set Monday to consider a contract with an outside consultant to complete environmental impact work for the Wal-Mart expansion project. If the contract is approved, Augustine Planning Associates Inc. will work with the Wal-Mart consultant Michael Brandon & Associates to oversee the preparation of staff reports on the environment impact report process for the city Planning ...
- 86-year-old lost $7,500 to repeat scammer Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:17PMBy David Reynolds Dave.Reynolds@StarNewsOnline.com James Yost says he paid Clinton Timothy Reany, of Supply, $7,500 in summer 2008 to expand his shed. Reany, 54, had been released from prison six months before and was still on probation.
- State homeowners to receive money for faulty construction Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:31AMHARTFORD - Twelve homeowners who lost money to a Lisbon home improvement contractor will soon get some of their money back, Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. said today.
- Weak Economy Spurs New Business Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:32AMTwo brothers who were hit hard by the weak economy decided to start new a business in Oildale.
- Ballast Nedam Annual Results 2009: Results in Line With Latest Forecast Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:30AMOperating Result in Line With Expectation: EUR 17 Million (2008: EUR 42
- 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.
