Customization is vital when designing or altering a home or business. It’s the key to making one’s place of work stand out from that of the competition, and it’s the necessary ingredient in turning a house into a home.

Pro Build Hawaii Construction is home to an experienced team of craftsmen that are willing and able to make clients’ dreams a reality. Through its five years, the company has compiled a growing collection of satisfied customers and glowing reviews.

“Our company has a general contractor’s license, so we can handle everything from planning to plumbing and electrical,” said Ken Lau, chief of engineering at Pro Build Hawaii Construction. “It’s a one-stop shop.”

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Huntington house undergoing renovation catches fire, heavily damaged
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HUNTINGTON – A house on Pond Brook Road that was being renovated sustained heavy damage in a Friday afternoon fire, Fire Chief Gary Dahill said.

Firefighters responded to 28 Pond Brook Road at about 1 p.m. to find the right side of the 2-story home engulfed in flames, he said.

No one was injured, but the building sustained fire damage to the first and second floors and attic, he said.

It took an hour to knock down the flames and then another hour to look for remaining hot spots. Firefighters had to cut holes through the walls in search of flames, he said.

Dahill said the cause has not been determined officially but it looks to have been started by an electrical malfunction. The state fire marshal was expected on scene to held determine the cause, he said.

The building was midway through a renovation and was not occupied, he said. The owners were staying in a tent on the rear of the property.

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While most of my previous columns focus on residential new home construction and its impact on the economy, I think it’s time to take a look at some of the recent accomplishments of a very prominent industry affecting homeowners — home renovation.

It may surprise some of you, but the home-renovation industry is worth about $ 66 billion and accounts for 56 per cent of all residential construction investment across Canada — a fact that’s been overshadowed by the success of the new home construction market here in the GTA.

Much like new homes, though, the renovation industry is changing. Following the success of the highrise market in 2007, not to mention last year, homeowners and buyers in the GTA are shifting gears and embracing condominium living. But while the talk of the town focuses on new condo construction, condominium renov…………………continues on yourhome.ca
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Beach house renovation tips
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The Burns house in Bethany Beach, Del., needed updating for a new generation. Here are some remodeling ideas from Erica Burns, who served as project manager as well as designer for the project.

Prepare for the unexpected and figure out how to turn it into a plus. A discovery of water damage under the cedar siding forced the family to replace it. They chose an easy-care fiber-cement siding that will require no painting, a huge improvement. This offered a chance to reconfigure and enlarge a sundeck on the second floor, so now there’s a place to sit with ocean views.

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Wood County Board members will make the final decision Tuesday on clearing the way to borrow $ 3.6 million to remodel Edgewater Haven Nursing Home and refinance an outstanding loan.

In April, County Board members approved both borrowing issues during their monthly meeting. A resolution being considered Tuesday would give approval to the details of the borrowing, which will be available after the county puts the bonds out for sale today.

If the plan is approved, the county will borrow $ 2.855 million for remodeling Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, a project that includes demolishing the front portion of the building, built in 1928. The project also involves moving the therapy department out of the basement and building a new chapel on the ground floor. The current chapel is in the basement.

The remaining $ 800,000 of the $ 3.6 million borrowing would be to refinance a loan taken out to pay for a communications towers project the county completed in 2011.

Other issues being considered Tuesday include:

» Considering contracting with CAP Services to administer the county Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund

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ASU renovation projects both under way and in the works
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Though founded 190 years ago, the buildings and campus of Athens State University look remarkably good for their age.

Despite the aesthetic high points, the school is in the process of taking steps to ensure the school and its historic buildings are both beautiful and structurally sound for years to come.

Renovations are under way on the Beaty-Mason Home on Beaty Street and will be followed by extensive renovation work to McCandless Hall. ASU spokesman Guy McClure said while it may seem like there’s a flurry of work being conducted around the campus, renovations to the school are a continual work in progress.

The Beaty-Mason Home, built in 1826, also serves as the school president’s home. While viewed as an example of the Greek architecture found in many of the city’s historic homes, the home is also in need of repairs, including: stabilizing the brick foundation, exterior walls and roof; repaving driveways; repairing sidewalks; and installing new electrical wiring and HVAC systems.

Officials with the school’s foundation board estimate the repair work to cost about $ 1.8 million, though more than $ 500,000 has been raised for the project.

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EAST DOVER — In the small village where it seems everyone knows everyone, two residents are trying to revive its even smaller commercial district.

About a month ago, John Sprung and his partner, Amiee Pritcher, finalized paperwork for the purchase of two iconic buildings, the East Dover Post Office and General Store and the village’s Scale House.

As the unofficial entrance to Dover, the buildings have been part of life in the small community for more than a 150 years.

“If we lose what little we have, we’ll lose our community,” Sprung said.

Pritcher added, “If we hadn’t bought these buildings they would have just been condemned.”

The plan is to renovate the General Store as close to how it looked in the 1800s, and restore the foundation of the Scale House, transforming it into a local art gallery, putting both on the National Historic Register.

They also want to install a rock wall and flag pole and plant several gardens along and near each of the buildings. But Pritcher and Sprung said when they went before the town’s economic development committee to ask for $ 10,000 to help with beautificat…………………continues on Brattleboro Reformer
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Renovated historic El Paso home reopens Saturday
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Like a proud parent, Leslie Bergloff can’t wait to show off the new Magoffin Home.

After 15 months of being closed for renovations, the state historic site will open its handsome doors on Saturday with a free celebration. The opening is in conjunction with Texas Travel and Tourism Week.

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UVM’s presidential abode loses its ivy and ’70s kitsch
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It feels a little voyeuristic taking a pre-renovation tour of Englesby House, the 9000-square-foot mansion on Burlington’s South Williams Street that will soon be home to incoming University of Vermont president Tom Sullivan and his wife, Leslie. University presidents are the closest thing to crowned royalty in higher education. Accordingly, the masses always enjoy a peek behind the French doors to see how the sovereigns live.

Englesby House, which was built in 1914 for Burlington physician William Englesby, was willed to the university by his widow, Maude, upon her death in 1956. For two years the house served as a dorm for 27 women, before it was given over to the university president in 1958.

Today the house, which sits on 1.1 beautifully landscaped acres on the southeast corner of College Street, is in dire need of upgrades and repairs. Most have been deferred because the house hasn’t been used as a residence for more than a decade. In the interim, it’s served largely as a booze-and-schmooze venue for official ceremonial functions. Perhaps that explains the jumbo, subterranean hot tub. More on that later.</…………………continues on Seven Days
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            Modern Home Renovation received the Winner of Distinction Award at the Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence luncheon held Wednesday, May 2nd at the InterContinental Houston Near the Galleria.  This was Modern Home Renovation’s first time to be recognized by the BBB for service excellence.

            The BBB Awards for Excellence recognizes businesses and non-profits for their achievements and commitment to overall excellence and quality in the workplace.  Proceeds from the event help fund the BBB Education Foundation which educates consumers about scams and fraudulent business practices in the Greater Houston area.

            When asked what it means to Modern Home Renovation to receive this recognition, Tim Derr, Owner, states “We work hard to provide top notch service to our customers and clients and it is an honor to be recognized for our efforts.”

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Of the many advantages that come with living in the community of Sea Cliff, one aspect sets it apart from the rest.

“Sea Cliff is most known for its views,” said Max Armour of TRI/Coldwell Banker. “It is unusual because it’s on the outside of the (Golden Gate) Bridge, and when you eye the view, there is a feeling that you are truly on the ocean.”

The property at 738 El Camino Del Mar, priced at $ 6.995 million, provides an instant panoramic view of the bridge as well as Baker Beach, the Marin headlands and the Presidio.

“There are views from every floor,” Armour said. “Perfect and unobstructed on each level, they only get nicer and nicer. The view from the master bedroom is the nicest I have ever seen. You’re lying in bed, then wake up and there’s the bridge.”

Armour said the feeling becomes immediate when one pulls into the private driveway that leads into the back of the house and is soon exposed to the rear garden view.

“In San Francisco, it is hard to find a south garden with a northern view,” he said. “In most houses, the north side off the street is steep or the garden is usually facing far north. There are few h…………………continues on San Francisco Chronicle
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Vanilla Ice Talks Flipping Houses On CNBC (VIDEO)
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Stop, collaborate and listen, Ice is back with a brand new invention.

That “invention” appears to be that flipping houses is a great way to get rich right now.

Robert Van Winkle, better known as rapper Vanilla Ice, has a show on the DIY Network, “The Vanilla Ice Project,” where he renovates houses for profit. Today, he guested on CNBC to share a few pointers and insights regarding success in the home-renovation in…………………continues on Huffington Post
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Historic Ragdale House opens after $ 3.2M restoration
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LAKE FOREST — The Ragdale House, located at 1260 N. Green Bay Road, re-opens after a year-long restoration which has returned the historic structure to its 1926 elegance.

Howard Van Doren Shaw, noted architect in the English Arts and Crafts tradition, built Ragdale House in 1897 as his Lake Forest summer home. “Operation Renovation” was a $ 3.2 million restoration project undertaken to preserve the structural integrity and functionality of the home which serves as a year-round residence for artists. Writers, such as Audrey Niffenegger, author of ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife,’ and Nancy Horan, ‘Loving Frank,’ have been inspired to write best-selling novels in these rooms. The re-opening of the Ragdale House allows the residency program on…………………continues on Lake County News Sun
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MISHAWAKA, Ind. — Take a drive down Mishawaka’s Niles Avenue and see, on front porch windows, the three-word sign of hope for the fragile housing market: Notice of Permit.

In a short three-block stretch of street, three different houses have undergone or are going through major renovation — contractors replacing floors, removing walls and tacking on vinyl siding — all in the belief that the housing market is about to rebound.

“The market is opening up substantially,” said Kyle Bach, president of Mecca Companies, which mainly focuses on building affordable and student housing, and has recently begun renovating single-family homes. “But it’s still not anywhere near where it used to be.”

“Where it used to be” were the haughty years of 2005 to 2007, when even low-quality homes were snatched up by investors looking to flip them for a quick profit.

But then came 2008, the recession and a housing market generously described as soft.

Although most experts agree Michiana never truly saw a housing bubble — and therefore never a true bottoming out of the market — the recession and job losses still resulted in thousands of fore…………………continues on The Republic
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FedEx donates $ 2.5 million to University of Memphis to complete renovation at …
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx has donated $ 2.5 million to the University of Memphis to complete renovation of the video scoreboard and sound system at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

The school said in a news release Monday there is an August deadline for the project, in time for the Tigers’ first home game Sept. 1 against the University of Tennessee-Martin.

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