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Bouges, who uses only one name, with Western Sky Woodworks, works to finish the lobby of the Holiday Inn & Suites on U.S. Highway 160. The new inn, along with Homewood Suites, which is being built in Bodo Industrial Park, will add 194 rooms to Durangos inventory.

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Bouges, who uses only one name, with Western Sky Woodworks, works to finish the lobby of the Holiday Inn & Suites on U.S. Highway 160. The new inn, along with Homewood Suites, which is being built in Bodo Industrial Park, will add 194 rooms to Durangos inventory.

Welcome to Durango signs greet the tourists, but the orange neon of No Vacancy probably sends them on their way.

Durango boasts some of the highest hotel occupancy rates in Colorado, reaching 85 percent and higher in August during the height of the tourist season, according to state lodging statistics, but 2013 should be a more inviting year.

For the first time since the Marriott Residence Inn opened in 1997, Durango is about to get a new hotel, according to the Durango Area Tourism Office. In the same period, Durango lost at least two hotels, both on North Main, while others have undergone conversions to condos.

The Holiday Inn & Suites, is set to open by mid-January, which in turn will be followed by another new hotel, a Homewood Suites, scheduled to open early this summer.

The two new inns would add a total of 194 rooms, increasing the citys inventory of 1,734 hotel rooms by 11 percent.

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Feinmann Inc., a Boston design and build firm wins three Gold 2012 Contractor of the Year Regional NARI Awards

Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 08, 2013

The Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards are given each year by NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Headquarters to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through their remodeling projects.

A dark kitchen becomes a showstopper with abundant natural light and task lighting, plus sleek white high gloss lacquer and maple cabinetry. An adjacent eating area features a faceted ceiling with soaring angles and skylights. The Milton kitchen that won the prize was also featured in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine Kitchens & Baths issue.

Innovative space planning gives a Beacon Hill home a modern urban revival. A new kitchen connects to the main living spaces and is the centerpiece of the home. The renovation included two bathrooms and the creation of a tatami room which serves multiple purposes as a guest room, meditation space and childrens play area.

Finally, past clients sought to create an outdoor room with access to their hot tub and a place to gather with guests. The clients loved the results: a screened porch for relaxation and entertaining, saying We called Feinmann, our trusted go-to company, to design and build a functional multi-season room, making this our third collaboration since weve lived in our house. The resulting porch is not only a beautiful space, but it met every one of our needs. Were honored to be longtime clients!

As specialists in whole house renovations, room additions, and kitchen/ bath remodels, Feinmanns award-winning design and build team offers all the services a client may need including architectural design and residential construction.

This is not the first time Feinmann has been recognized for their outstanding work in kitchen design and remodeling. Their Boston kitchen design for an Arlington, MA home won the Eastern Massachusetts Contractor of the Year Award Best Kitchen over $100,000. Feinmann has also been recognized for their Boston bathroom elegant design work, as well as their complete renovation of a Queen Anne Victorian home in Newton, MA. Their work on that home resulted in several awards as well.

Feinmann has previously been recognized by NARI and received several CotY Awards before, including the Eastern Massachusetts Contractor of the Year (CotY) Silver Awards in 2007, 2009, 2010 and Gold Award in 2011.

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The town is seeking pre-applicants for a state grant that could provide families up to $30,000 for major home repairs.

We need to show that theres a need, said Marilee Kenney Hunt, chairwoman of Bridgewaters Community Preservation Committee. If nobodys completing pre-applications, then the state is likely to think that theres no need.

The Community Development Block Grant would provide up to $30,000 each for six families in town, Town Planner Greg Guimond said.

The grant money would cover repairs including but not not limited to electrical, heating and plumbing work, roof or siding repairs, lead paint and asbestos removal, insulation and window replacement, and making a home handicap accessible.

The grants are actually zero-percent loans that would be forgiven after 15 years if the homeowner still met the financial requirements.

Filling out a pre-application does not mean the family would need to follow through with the project, Guimond said, but it would move them to the top of the list if the town wins it.

Bridgewater is working with Norwood to apply for the grant, Guimond said.

There are a lot of things that theyre doing or just finished that we need to do, he said, including downtown facade redevelopment and upgrades to Norwoods water and sewer systems.

The town applied for the grant last year in partnership with Middleboro, but did not receive it, said Hunt, who added that only five or six are given each year statewide. Last year, she added, the town of Norwood received five of the six grants given.

Pre-applications are online at bridgewatercommunitypreservation.org, or in Town Hall, the Academy Building, the public library and senior center.

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An Alberta man is perplexed after thieves made off with a large outhouse from his farm near Edmonton but he doesn't plan to take the crime sitting down.

I think at least four to six guys had to come here to do this two guys? No way they could do this, said Randy Nemirsky, as he stood at the edge of the hole where the outhouse used to stand.

The farm near Lamont, about 60 kilometres east of Edmonton, has been in the family for nearly 90 years. Last summer Nemirsky and his son Nick tore down the original outhouse, which had been built in 1936, and rebuilt it.

We planned this summer to rebuild the old outhouse there and we dug the hole and it was a whole summer project.

The new structure was meant to be a major improvement to the farm and was finished in August. But when the family returned to the property in the fall, they found the outhouse missing, with the hole in the ground and a few scattered boards as the only sign anything had stood there.

I got a phone call [from Nick] He said, 'The outhouse is missing,'" said Nemirsky.

I said, 'What?'

He says the outhouse wasnt just a flimsy structure it was bolted to the ground and weighed between 350 and 450 kilograms. A large picnic table was also taken.

Nemirsky says while the theft may be unusual, its not a laughing matter. Between building, painting and siding the outhouse, he suspects he's out about $1,000.

You spent time building it, and where do you go now?

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Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. ( BECN ) has promoted Rick Welker to the position of acting chief financial officer (CFO), replacing David Grace who retired at the end of last year. With this news, shares of Beacon Roofing hit their 52-week high of $34.45 on January 2, 2013.

An executive recruiting firm is assisting the company in finding a permanent replacement for David Grace. Welker joined Beacon Roofing as Corporate Controller in 2004. He has been serving as the company's vice president since February 2006 and as the chief accounting officer.

Rick Welker has the experience and technical abilities suited for the role during the transition period. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. Welker holds a BSBA degree from Western New England University and was awarded with outstanding accounting major by the WNEU faculty and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. Welker also holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Connecticut.

During his tenure in Beacon Roofing, Welker has helped build a capable finance team, including the divisional and regional controllers across North America to execute acquisitions. He has played an integral role in Beacon Roofing's transformation to a successful public company and in its substantial growth over the years.

Acquisitions are an important part of Beacon Roofing's growth strategy. The company's prime focus is to target market leaders in geographic areas where it does not have a presence. Beacon Roofing also acquires companies to supplement branch openings within existing markets. Beacon Roofing remains fairly active on the acquisition front and we expect the acquisitions to continue at an accelerated pace in the near term.

Both U.S. residential and non-residential construction sectors are finally stabilizing and are on the road to a much-awaited recovery, which bodes well for the Beacon Roofing. Demand for re-roofing is also on the rise given an aging U.S. housing stock. Beacon Roofing currently maintains a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) over the short term.

This move has been appreciated by the market as is evident from the recent rise in shares. The selection of an able candidate as a permanent successor will surely lend support to the stock and improve investor sentiment.

Beacon Roofing is a leading distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products. It currently operates 229 branches encompassing 38 states in the United States and Canada. Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. ( LL ), Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. ( TTS ) are other Zacks #3 Rank stocks in the same industry.

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Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN) has promoted Rick Welker to the position of acting chief financial officer (:CFO), replacing David Grace who retired at the end of last year. With this news, shares of Beacon Roofing hit their 52-week high of $34.45 on January 2, 2013.

An executive recruiting firm is assisting the company in finding a permanent replacement for David Grace. Welker joined Beacon Roofing as Corporate Controller in 2004. He has been serving as the companys vice president since February 2006 and as the chief accounting officer.

Rick Welker has the experience and technical abilities suited for the role during the transition period. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. Welker holds a BSBA degree from Western New England University and was awarded with outstanding accounting major by the WNEU faculty and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. Welker also holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Connecticut.

During his tenure in Beacon Roofing, Welker has helped build a capable finance team, including the divisional and regional controllers across North America to execute acquisitions. He has played an integral role in Beacon Roofings transformation to a successful public company and in its substantial growth over the years.

Acquisitions are an important part of Beacon Roofings growth strategy. The companys prime focus is to target market leaders in geographic areas where it does not have a presence. Beacon Roofing also acquires companies to supplement branch openings within existing markets. Beacon Roofing remains fairly active on the acquisition front and we expect the acquisitions to continue at an accelerated pace in the near term.

Both U.S. residential and non-residential construction sectors are finally stabilizing and are on the road to a much-awaited recovery, which bodes well for the Beacon Roofing. Demand for re-roofing is also on the rise given an aging U.S. housing stock. Beacon Roofing currently maintains a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) over the short term.

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Premier Sacramento Roofing Company Says Winterize Your Home Now from Wind Gusts and Rain

Yancey Home Improvements, a Sacramento Roofing and Remodeling Company, Encourages Being Prepared for Mother Natures Harsh Winters in 2013.

Too many times people wait until the last possible second to get their roof fixed, President Tom Yancey said. This can lead to a total roof replacement and thousands of dollars in cost.

Homeowners should check on their roof at least once a year for common problems. Areas where the shingles are loose, chipped or gone need to be replaced before water seeps in and causes damage to the inside of their home. The California winds are notorious for contributing to a roof's demise by ripping shingles off or loosening nails.

Homeowners need to keep an eye on the inside of the home as well. Dark spots on the ceiling, drooping ceiling tiles and leaks can mean major problems to not only the roof, but the ceiling and support beams as well. Over time, they can begin to rot, become moldy and eventually collapse.

People don't often look at the roof, and so they think everything is all right until something begins to happen inside the home, Yancey said. Even then, they may wait weeks or even months before calling a roofing contractor.

The key to superior roof repairs is to hire a contractor with a good reputation that you can trust. Always look for Sacramento roofing contractors established in the area with decades of experience.

A reputable company will visit the home and provide a free estimate on what the homeowner needs and how much it will cost. They'll sit down and go through the estimate with a fine-toothed comb to make sure the customer understands every aspect of the repair. Yancey also guarantees its work and will always listen to any complaints and problems that homeowners may have.

Customer satisfaction is our greatest achievement, Yancey said. We have people that come to us for roof repairs and end up choosing us for various remodeling tasks because they know and understand our pledge to our customers.

For more information about Yancey Home Improvements, visit their website at http://www.YanceyHomeImprovements.com, or call (916) 262-7116 if you are thinking about roof repairs.

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Street improvements, changes at the Hillcrest Park Zoo and the first phase of the effluent reuse project are city projects on the horizon for 2013.

Here is a general summary of whats coming up for the year ahead:

n Norris Street project: A request to go out for bids on improvements on Norris Street between Llano Estacado Boulevard and Wilhite Road are on the agenda for todays Clovis City Commission meeting.

City Engineer Justin Howalt said the work, with construction set to start in March, will take Norris from a two-lane rural road to a three-lane urban setup a northbound lane, a southbound lane and a central lane for left turns.

The surface will be hot mixed asphalt, and other work will upgrade the curb and gutters, sidewalks and drainage.

Work is expected to take 300 calendar days.

n Martin Luther King Boulevard project: Howalt said the scope of work is exactly the same, with the only difference being the timeframe.

That means the city commission will be asked to approve bidding the project in March, with the 300 days of work to begin in May.

Work will take place between Llano Estacado Boulevard and 21st Street.

n Effluent pipeline project: A bid was awarded at the last city commission meeting of 2012 to construct Phase 1A. The phase cost is $4.8 million.

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