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Mud & Laundry Room Design | Build Blog - February 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

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The mud & laundry room is becoming more important to the overall function of modern homes, and the design of this space is no longer just an afterthought. Weve been seeing a trend for several years now, as the mud & laundry room ups its status and the trajectory has become so prominent that it makes a useful topic for todays post. No doubt, its on the duller side of design coverage, but when youve got to put pencil to paper (or mouse click to screen) its helpful to have guidelines, drawings, specs, and photos of the real deal even if its just the laundry room. While often dismissed as mere service space, wed like to point out that these rooms are only ugly when architects dont design them thoughtfully.

The primary design factor of most mud & laundry rooms is children. If the homeowners dont have kids (or if the kiddos have grown up and moved out) the space can be streamlined and minimal. However, if children are in the picture, the space takes the full range of tasks such as drop sort, locker room (for losing the dirty sports gear before entering the house), gear storage, sorting, washing, and keeping the dirt confined. For a young family, the mud & laundry room might just be the hardest working room in the house. And for all that, it gets very little credit (until now).

Todays post reviews three different scenarios and spells out all the details about the design and construction of mud & laundry rooms. Enjoy and, you know, dont track any dirt in the house.

The Innis Arden Remodel offers a great example of the mud & laundry room that does it all. A simple 9 x 11 room that includes a wall to wall bank of open cubby-style cabinets to tackle the sports gear needs of two boys as well as coats, shoes, and the household cleaning equipment (vacuum, brooms, etc.).

On the opposite side of the room are wall to wall cabinets with door and drawer faces that house the washer, dryer, sink, and household storage in addition to providing plenty of countertop space.

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Santa Ana police 'soft room' aims to comfort victims - February 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

Santa Ana police 'soft room' aims to comfort victims

Zonta Club of Newport Harbor volunteers Cris Peterson, from left, Susan Mounier, and Angela Whiteside help direct Bonny Schumaucher and Scott Walker, Santa Ana Police Foundation board member, level a picture. The woman's group refurnish one of the Santa Ana Police Dept.'s interrogation rooms and make it more welcoming to victims of domestic abuse at Santa Ana Police Department. Typically those victims are interrogated in the same room as the criminals.

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SANTA ANA What used to be a room equipped with only three chairs and a table the basics for a police interview room is now a comfortable space decorated with flower vases, brightly colored children's furniture, a coffee table and soft-toned couches.

Officials hope that the newly refurnished Santa Ana Police Department interview room will put victims of domestic abuse or human trafficking at ease while they are questioned about their cases.

The remodeling session took place Wednesday and was spearheaded by the Zonta Club of Newport Harbor, a chapter of Zonta International, which raises funds for projects aiming to advance the status of women.

Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said the room will offer a safe environment for victims.

Obviously, these are traumatic crimes, especially with victims of domestic violence or abuse. It makes it much easier for the detectives because they're (victims) far more relaxed, Bertagna said.

The Zonta Club focuses on human trafficking, and this project is the second of its kind. Last year, the club refurnished an interview room at the Westminster Police Department.

Club members are looking into remodeling other police department interview rooms.

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Old Chicago restaurant in Fargo debuts new look after major remodeling - February 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

FARGO Old Chicago is debuting a new look this month following the completion of a major remodel that began in September.

Changes include a new logo and signage, a bar expansion, relocation of the private meeting room and the installation of a permanent pizza bar for the lunch crowd.

Owner and operator David Forsythe said the restaurant, which opened in 2001, was simply in need of a facelift and it happened to coincide with a brand and logo redesign by the franchise.

Renovations were completed just in time for the annual St. Patricks Mini Tour that kicked off last week. Customers who drink all eight designated brews by St. Patricks Day earn a commemorative T-shirt.

Forsythe said beer tours like this one are popular with customers. He estimates 1,300 people will register, and at least 500 will finish.

He said North Dakotas only Old Chicago usually has the first- or second-most patrons finish among the 100 locations across the U.S.

While adding more seating to the bar was in response to customer demand, it isnt all about the drinks.

The restaurants lunch business has always been centered on a pizza bar serving pizza, pasta and choice of soup or salad weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. During the remodel, the temporary buffet was replaced with a newly designed permanent pizza bar adjacent to the bar and dining area.

The party room, which is available for private parties of up to 40 people, was also relocated during the remodel. Under the new layout, that space can now more easily be opened up for regular dining.

Forsythe said he is extremely happy with the remodel.

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City to accept bids on repairs to clubhouses - February 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

The city is seeking bids for repairs and upgrades to the clubhouses at Franklyn's Field and Pinti Field.

The Board of Estimate and Contract voted 5-0 Thursday to advertise for bids on the work. Bids will be due at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, in the Clerk's Office at City Hall. The bids will then be opened at the board meeting immediately after the deadline.

Franklyn's Field is located at 1106 N. James St. The clubhouse is located along the park's west side, fronting James Street.

The city wants to complete at least four aspects of the project, with other work available for optional bids. First is the replacement of six plexi-glass windows with fixed glass vinyl windows. The second requirement is the wrapping of porch posts. The contractor must also put in a concession window and replace the 36-inch entry doorway.

Additional items for which contractors can submit bids, but which the city can choose not to do, include insulation, metal facia repairs, drip edge work and upgrades to the attic stairway door.

At Pinti Field on Sixth Street, the city will remove siding and small gable trim, but will contract out installation of new siding and associated features.

The work for both sites is to be completed by May 15.

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UPVC ROOFING REPAIRS AT CHERRY TREE CLOSE, BEDWAS, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8HB – ROOFER IN CAERPHILLY – Video - February 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

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