Tucson, Arizona (PRWEB) March 31, 2014

Even though Arizona is currently experiencing the most enviable spring weather in the country, the triple digits are just around the corner. ACS Air Conditioning Services, an HVAC company that provides service for air conditioning and heating in Green Valley Arizona, gives homeowners the following four reasons why now is the best time to install a new air conditioner:

1.Demand is low. Summer and winter are busy times for any HVAC contractor or home improvement store. Purchasing and installing a new air conditioning unit before temperatures soar allows for shorter lines at the store and more time for contractors to give customers personal attention.

2.Closeout deals. Manufacturers are trying to clear their warehouse floors of current models to make room for newer ones they will unveil in time for the busy season. This means steep discounts on perfectly good units will save homeowners lots of money.

3.Bundled services. Install a new air conditioner to be ready for summer, and at the same time have the contractor inspect your heating system for winter. Two seasons, one appointment - this bundled service saves homeowners both time and money.

4.Peace of mind. Installing a new air conditioning unit now gives savvy homeowners peace of mind knowing they will be ready when uncomfortable temperatures are expected in the coming months.

For more information on air conditioning services, call ACS at 520-399-6893 or visit http://www.acshvac.com.

About ACS

ACS Air Conditioning Services is a heating and air conditioning company located in Tucson, AZ that prides itself on being customer focused. The company originally opened in the year 1990 and specializes in the design, engineering, and installation of perfect climate systems for homes and buildings in the Southern Arizona area.

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Marie Zimmerman was a nationally acclaimed metal-craft artist in the late 19th century. In 2012, her house, located in Dingmans Ferry, was being restored by the Friends of Marie Zimmerman.Photo provided

April 01, 2014

The Marie Zimmerman House in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be closed this year, and the nonprofit group that restored it is ending its relationship with the National Park Service.

The Friends of Marie Zimmerman terminated a five-year agreement with NPS in January. The agreement, signed in 2010, should have gone to 2015.

"Further improvements to the site to meet legal requirements, such as accessibility, will be pursued before the site reopens to the public," said NPS spokeswoman Kathleen Sandt.

The house and farm are located off Route 209 near the former village of Dingmans Ferry. It cannot be seen from the road, but NPS signs point the way to the large stone home where artist Marie Zimmerman once lived.

Zimmerman lived from 1879 to 1972. She was born on June 17 and died on June 17.

The farm home was built in 1910.

In 1944, Zimmerman closed her National Arts Club Studio and moved away from the New York art scene to her family's vacation home near Milford, a NPS biography says.

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Carmel, Indiana (PRWEB) March 31, 2014

Spring is coming and with the spring one starts considering freshening up or changing important rooms of the home. The most valuable room to update in the home will be the kitchen.

Holly Denihan of the Indianapolis DirectBuy gives tips on three ways one can change the cabinets, based on a budget to add value to the kitchen.

For those on a really tight budget and with the interior of the cabinets still in good condition, the exterior of the cabinets could be painted. To begin this process it is very important to clean the cabinets thoroughly. Then rough up the surface with a 100-grit sandpaper to help the paint stick to the surface. It is best to use a sandable primer to fill the wood and even the surface, possibly using two coats of primer. Then add the color that will jazz up the kitchen; consider an accent color, grey, black or a brown as the most popular choices. Changing the hinges and the hardware will complete the new look.

Another option freshen up a kitchen would be to replace the cabinet doors. Again, this is decision should be based on the interior of the cabinets are in good condition. One will want to make sure the doors match the cabinet boxes. Then selecting the style of cabinet door for the new look; flat panel or raised panel doors. Again, changing the hinges and hardware can add to the new look.

If one is selecting to paint or reface the cabinets, these cabinets could be made more useful by adding some storage convenience to the inside. One of these services offered by DirectBuy of Indianapolis is Shelf Genie. Shelf Genie offers glide-out shelving to help organize and make it easier to use the cabinet space.

The third option would be a complete remodel, which is the best option if the kitchen has a poor layout, the cabinet construction is falling apart, or the current cabinets dont provide enough storage space.

DirectBuy of Indianapolis makes it easier to give a higher quality of cabinetry for the same amount of money for the kitchen remodeling project. Offering their in house kitchen designer, Holly, with over seven years experience, helping members with kitchen designing. She has over 2,000 kitchen designs in her portfolio. Holly has also contributed to 7 Steps to a Kitchen Remodel that can be found at KitchenRemodel101.com.

During the first meeting with Holly, a member will bring either the room dimensions or blueprints, their appliance model numbers and their budget.

Holly will give guidance in the cabinet layouts, choosing the door styles, as well as going over finish options and accessories. She will also go over the options for the countertops. Holly will then create a layout of the kitchen in the 20/20 computer software and provide a dimensional look of the new kitchen.

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Newport News, VA (PRWEB) April 01, 2014

Hatchett Design Remodel recently incorporated 3D model imaging, using Raytrace software, which provides a visual for clients during the design process. As a trending color in 2014, gray is a top choice for Hatchett Designer Jessica Altman, who is one of this year's National Kitchen and Bath Association's 30 Under 30.

Jessica feels that the popularity of gray is growing because it is versatile and neutral yet stylistic enough to add dimension to a kitchen design. In choosing the right shade of gray for kitchen cabinets, Jessica recommends that homeowners consider the size of the space, amount of natural light, the hue of accent colors and the overall design style of their kitchen. Previously, clients had to use their imagination when it came to kitchen design, but the company is now using software that provides that vision for the client.

Hatchett Design Remodel recently completed a kitchen renovation for their client, the Browns. The Browns knew they wanted gray but needed help deciding which shade of gray would look best on their kitchen cabinets. To facilitate the selection process, Jessica developed 3D renditions of the Browns' remodeled kitchen using Hatchett's Raytrace software. In each rendition, Jessica varied the gray from light to dark to show the effect the shade of gray has on the space as a whole.

"Hatchett's 3D models are so true to life that they almost look like photographs," says Meghan Hatchett, Design Consultant at Hatchett Design Remodel. The 3D models Jessica provided gave the client the ability to view the future kitchen and make the decision to incorporate a light gray color into their design.

About Hatchett Design Remodel Hatchett Design Remodel was founded in 1960 with a vision to provide exceptional construction services to Southeastern Virginia. Originally a siding and roofing company, Hatchett has evolved into a full service Design-Build Firm providing Kitchen Remodeling, Bath Remodeling, Additions and Sunrooms services from the design process through construction for homeowners in the Hampton Roads area.

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1:00 AM Builders say theyre on schedule as they face a tight deadline to deliver the contentious building.

By Kelley Bouchard kbouchard@pressherald.com Staff Writer

Construction will start Tuesday on a $7 million office building near the Portland International Jetport in South Portland thats on track to be leased to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services despite early controversy over the plan.

The contractor, Landry/French Construction Co. of Scarborough, expects to complete the two-story building by Dec. 31, which would give the DHHS one month to move its regional offices from downtown Portland.

South Portland officials issued a building permit on Wednesday and workers started digging the foundation soon thereafter, said Kevin French, vice president of Landry/French.

Workers will begin installing steel rebar in the foundation on Tuesday and finish pouring concrete by the end of the week, French said. Elevator pits will be drilled next week and steel beams and columns will start going up during the third week of May.

Were right on schedule, French said Monday.

Landry/French is working for ELC Management Inc. of Portland, which is led by Eric and Kenneth Cianchette. Landry/French is building a $19 million expansion project at OceanView at Falmouth, a retirement community, and recently completed a $2.5 million medical office building in Topsham for Mid Coast Hospital, French said.

State officials signed a contract with ELC in January to lease space for the DHHS and the Maine Department of Labor in the planned 75,000-square-foot building at 151 Jetport Blvd. in South Portland. The building has since won all necessary approvals, including a traffic movement permit from the Maine Department of Transportation, which was issued on March 10.

The lease required ELC to secure permits by March 15 and start construction by April 16. Site preparation, including tree removal and access road work, started several weeks ago.

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Construction Kicks Off Today on Montgomery County-Based RE/MAX Realty Group's Crown Farm Office

RE/MAX Realty Group begins construction on a new office in the Crown Farm development of Montgomery County, MD. This expansion will position RE/MAX Realty Group to expand into one of the hottest real estate markets in suburban Washington, DC. Realty Group currently has 130 agents and will seek to add an additional 60 to its sales force.

The leading real estate company will occupy nearly 5,000 square feet on the main floor of the Summit office building, 9711 Washingtonian Blvd., North Potomac, MD, located right off Interstate 270. The Class A office building offers an array of amenities to tenants, including an on-site fitness facility with lockers and showers; a full-service deli; and close proximity to shops and restaurants at the Washingtonian Center and Crown Farm.

Construction on the new RE/MAX Realty Groups Crown Farm office began Monday, March 31, 2014.

It will be a state-of-the-art facility that includes wireless, high-speed color printer and large screen monitors, said Broker/Owner Ken Crowley.

Three conference rooms and office capacity for up to 60 employees also outfit the new facility, which will be staffed with a professional receptionist 7 days a week, Crowley said.

Additionally, the Crown Farm office will include a RE/MAX Collection Division (luxury homes specialists) and RE/MAX Commercial Division, and agents will have an in-house title company, transaction coordinator, marketing assistant and much more available to them.

The new office is slated to open June 1, 2014.

We are excited about this new expansion for RE/MAX Realty Group, Crowley said. This represents the next generation in real estate offices.

Crowley said Crown Farm is "The most exciting new development in Montgomery County in 20 years. We are proud to be a part of it.

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OFFICIALS from the Cebu City Prosecutors Office requested the Cebu Provincial Government to help them acquire a lot for the construction of their new building.

Assistant Prosecutor Aida Sanchez, along with other city prosecutors, visited yesterday Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III at the Capitol and told him that the Department of Justice has set aside funds for the construction of their office building.

After the Chief Justice Marcelo Fernan Hall of Justice was damaged by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake last year, prosecutors and other personnel of the Office of the Regional State Prosecutor and Cebu Provincial Prosecutors Office have stayed at the Taft Commercial Center in Osmea Blvd., Cebu City.

The Cebu City prosecutors decided to remain on the ground floor while transactions are in tents placed outside the building.

Desire

Earlier, Cebu Provincial Prosecutor Pepita Jane Petralba also expressed his desire to meet the governor to request for a lot for the construction of the DOJ building that will house the offices of the regional, municipal and city prosecutors.

What I understand from the governor is he is willing to give us the usufruct of a particular land for the DOJ to build the building, but what we prefer, particularly the Cebu City Prosecutors office, is to stay there at our area, Sanchez said in an interview.

She said they can ask the DOJ for a budget for the repair of the upper floors for the other attached agencies.

Extension

Davide, earlier, expressed the intention of the Province to Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to use the condemned Hall of Justice as Capitol extension.

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MIAMIWere not at the bottom any more. South Floridas largest urban office markets are not only reporting increased leasing activitysome cities are pushing all-time pricing records. So says JLLs Spring 2014 Skyline Review.

Following four consecutive years of significant absorption, premium office space in Miamis Central Business District (CBD) are dwindling. At the same time, JLL is reporting five-year-low vacancy rates among Ft. Lauderdales premier properties. Further north, top-tier trophy assets in West Palm Beach are posting 13.1% vacancy rate, as suburban companies seize the opportunity to enter the class A downtown market without breaking the bank.

An influx of new-to-market tenants, scarcity of premium space, and an overall lack of new construction planned are contributing to a shift towards a more landlord-favored market. The bottom line: its a good time to own a trophy office building in South Florida.

Miamis CBD office market, which includes Downtown and Brickell submarkets, is flirting with some of the highest asking rents quoted since 2008, ranging in the neighborhood of $51 to $60 per square foot for premium office space. There are relatively few options for high full-floor offices with unobstructed views. Only four penthouse options remain. Strong leasing dynamics are helping to fuel sales activity, with 781,659 square feet of skyline inventory trading hands in 2013.

Its really a perfect storm for high quality office buildings in downtown Miami right now, says Scott Strickland, executive vice president for JLL in Miami. A combination of new corporate users entering the market and expanding here, a strengthening economy, and an overall dearth of high quality new space with desirable views on the immediate horizon is putting upward pressure on rents, downward pressure on landlord concessions, and leaving large tenants with few premium options to choose from.

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Sunroom Additions Available from the Best in the Business TEMO

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