Transitional Style Kitchen Remodel in Laguna Niguel Orange County by APlus
This is a beautiful complete kitchen remodel in a transitional style with our custom cabinets that was done in city of Laguna Niguel. The custom swiss coffee finish cabinets and espresso finish...

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Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) October 02, 2014

Dedicated to providing unparalleled quality, the three new DURA cabinet brands are engineered with hand-crafted expertise, cutting-edge technology, and the finest custom-milled materials in the United States. Exclusively available from Mr Cabinet Care, this new cabinet line has been engineered to withstand time and elements, without compromising an exceptional level of excellence and unrivaled craftsmanship.

See photos of the DURA brands: https://www.mrcabinetcare.com/dura.html

DURAMAX Refacing is a special process that transforms any tired kitchen into a brand new design at a fraction of the cost. By upgrading old doors with custom, new doors and drawer fronts, refacing exterior cabinet structure, and adding new hinges and mouldings, this local process is quick and convenient for the customer. The door style, wood type, and color is completely customizable, yielding over 1,000 unique design options to choose from. Additionally, every DURAMAX Refacing project includes: custom crown mouldings, enhanced edge design, cornice under cabinet moulding, and custom-milled doors as a company standard, whereas other cabinet makers regard these as luxury upgrades.

Tested and engineered to withstand common household abuses and uses, Mr Cabinet Cares DURACORE Cabinetry boasts a strong and durable makeup. By exceeding the industrys standard build, Mr Cabinet Cares DURACORE Cabinetry is manufactured with a thicker, deeper, and sturdier structure, backed by their 20 year all inclusive warranty.

The DURASHEEN High Performance Finish is a 12 step process that masters the look of a fine furniture finish through a unique hand-applied sealing, lacquering, and staining system.

Our goal was to achieve a beautiful finish thats long-lasting and built to endure household chemicals, items, and uses, says Sid Jaridly, CEO of Mr Cabinet Care. The launch of the new DURA brands are part of our commitment to be the best in our industry. The quality and craftsmanship that has gone into the development of every DURA brand product is unmatched in our industry. No one else uses the materials and hands-on process that we do, which ensures an outstanding product and experience from start to finish.

The Original Mr Cabinet Care specializes in creating stunning kitchens and custom-made cabinets. Their services include kitchen remodeling, cabinet refacing, cabinet refinishing, granite and quartz countertops, and unique backsplash designs. Over the last two decades they have satisfied over 13,000 clients, and established themselves as the dominant pioneer in their industry. By offering superior service and unparalleled quality, backed by a 20 year warranty, they are the only company in their industry voted the Best Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Company in Orange County continually for 8 years. For video testimonials, photos, and more information please visit https://www.mrcabinetcare.com.

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Kitchen Remodeling Company Voted Best of 2014 Debuts New Cabinet Line: Duramax, Duracore, and Durasheen

Golden, Colo. (PRWEB) October 02, 2014

Recent home improvement data* from HomeAdvisor reveals the top kitchen and bath trends for 2014 including what projects homeowners are incorporating into their kitchen and bath renovations. According to the data, the No. 1 bathroom renovation is installing a new shower and the top kitchen renovation is updating the countertops. Updated countertops may include features such as backsplashes, sink cut-outs, custom colors, and high-gloss finishes.

The most popular kitchen improvement projects in descending order are:

Smaller-scale home improvements can still provide a return while working with a more moderate budget, said personal finance expert Leah Ingram. The price of a kitchen remodel can be difficult to recoup since the average cost is $22,233 according to HomeAdvisors Cost Guide. A minor kitchen improvement such as updating the countertops costs less, averaging $3,459, and can provide a higher ROI.

The most popular bathroom renovations in descending order are:

The average cost nationally of remodeling a bathroom is $10,274 according to HomeAdvisors Cost Guide, Ingram continued. A smaller-scale option that will still provide a high ROI is to install a new shower, which costs $4,381 on average.

To view HomeAdvisors complete list of kitchen and bathroom trends download the Top 2014 Kitchen & Bath Trends Infographic.

About HomeAdvisor HomeAdvisor is a leading website and mobile app provider offering resources for home repair and improvement projects. HomeAdvisors patented ProFinder technology matches homeowner projects to the nations largest network of over 80,000 pre-screened, customer-reviewed home improvement professionals. Homeowners can make informed home project decisions using resources including: Pro Reviews, featuring reviews from homeowners who have actually been connected with the service professionals they review; Cost Guide, providing average costs for projects coast-to-coast; DesignMine, providing inspiration and collaboration for remodeling projects; as well as robust home tips and project planning tools. Access to all of the sites features is free for homeowners, with no membership or fees required. HomeAdvisor is based in Golden, Colo.

Media Contact: Brooke Gabbert Senior Director, Corporate Communications bgabbert(at)homeadvisor(dot)com Direct: 303.963.8173

*This data is collected from homeowner service requests submitted on HomeAdvisor.com for kitchen and bath projects between January 1, 2014 and July 20, 2014. Additional cost information is from Cost Guide, which provides the average project costs locally and nationally based on data reported by homeowners through HomeAdvisor.

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By Leila B. Salaverria |Philippine Daily Inquirer

One of the parking areas of the Makati City Hall Building II. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / NIO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, PhilippinesAn initial Commission on Audit (COA) investigation found that the Makati City government implemented the P2.3-billion Makati City Hall Building II project with undue haste because it was done without construction plans.

The COA also found a P105-million difference between the approved budget for the contract of the buildings phase one and its approximate cost stated in the architectural and engineering contract.

These were among the red flags found in the COAs preliminary report on the parking cum office building being investigated by the Senate for alleged overpricing.

Other red flags were the following:

Improper negotiated procurement for the contract of architectural and engineering services;

Very small variance between the contract for the budget and the bids of contractor Hilmarcs Construction Corp.;

Unnecessary expenditures for mobilization of construction equipment; and

The building, built in five phases, was already habitable and ready for use by phase three.

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Trinity Capital unveiled plans Thursday for a 14-story office tower at Morehead and South Tryon streets, the latest sign of confidence in uptowns rebounding commercial real estate market.

The tower, to be called 1000 South Tryon Street, will feature 300,000 square feet of office space and clear views of the uptown skyline. It will also have ground-level retail stores and a 900-space parking garage whose Morehead Street facade will look like an apartment building.

Trinity Capital founding partner Gary Chesson said the time is right for a new office tower, citing growing economic momentum in South End and the central business district. Were confident that this will be a very successful office development, he said in a statement.

Construction wont start until the project secures an anchor tenant. Once that happens, Chesson said the development will break ground with a 15-month construction schedule.

Several small businesses operate in the small buildings currently on the site. Trinity officials said those businesses wont have to move until after an anchor tenant is named.

Not far from Chessons project, several other office towers have been announced this year:

Just down Tryon, Crescent Communities is also seeking an anchor tenant for its planned 27-story Tryon Place mixed-use tower at Stonewall Street, where a Goodyear auto service center now stands.

Portman Holdings, the Atlanta-based company that built the Westin hotel in 2003, also needs an anchor for the 15-story office tower it wants to build on top of the Westins parking deck at South College and Stonewall streets.

Groundbreaking is slated for this fall on a 25-story office tower Spectrum Properties and Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers are building at Tryon and Third streets. That timetable would make it the first tower to start construction in uptown since the end of the recession. Babson Capital Management will be the anchor tenant for the 634,000-square-foot building, to be called 300 South Tryon.

Trinity officials said their towers location just outside of uptown lets them offer more parking and easier access than many locations in uptown proper.

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The Commission on Audit (CoA) said yesterday that the Makati City Hall Building 2 was built with undue haste as there were no construction plans yet when it was bid out and awarded to Hillmarcs Construction Corp (HCC).

Speaking at the resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committees investigation, Alexander Juliano director of the CoA fraud audit office that conducted a special audit on the building said this is considered a red flag as the swiftness of the implementation of a P2.367-billion project requires careful conceptualization and planning before it is carried out.

Records, Juliano said, showed that the City of Makati had disbursed an aggregate amount of more than P2,367,679,633.95 as of December 31, 2013 for the construction of the parking building. All five phases of the project were awarded to HCC, though three bidders participated in the first phase, HCC, JBros Construction, and ITP Construction Inc.

A perusal of the records will show that Phase 1 was implemented with undue haste. Firstly, there was only a gap of one month from the passage of the appropriation ordinance on November 8, 2007, Juliano said, citing the CoAs nine-page preliminary report.

While the swiftness of the action taken by the city government may be considered as efficiency, the same could be also considered as a red flag because this project with such a huge budget will surely require a careful conceptualization and planning, Juliano said.

CoA Commissioner Grace Pulido-Tan earlier told the sub-committee it would conduct a special audit on the building after the Senate started investigating allegations that it is overpriced.

Juliano said that under the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act, the city is required to conduct a detailed engineering, including survey, site investigation, soils and foundation investigation, construction materials investigation, preparation of design plans, preparation of technical specifications, preparation of quantity and cost estimates, preparation of program of work, and proposed construction schedule.

According to Juliano, the procurement process for the contract of architectural and engineering services for the parking building started on November 12, 2007 or only four days after the passage of a supplemental budget that was the source of funding for the project.

On that date, City Engineer Nelson Morales requested for a negotiated contract with the Makati Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) justifying that the negotiation should be based on the unique experience and expertise of the consultant and the time constraint of a normal bidding procedure.

Two days later, the BAC, on November 14, 2007, found merit and approved Morales request for a negotiated procurement instead of a public bidding.

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Consolidated Properties has unveiled its $200 million Queen Street residential tower. Photo: Supplied

Brisbane's soaring office vacancy rates have claimed a major victim, with an approved 17-storey office tower scrapped in preference of a 39-level apartment building at the northern entry point to the CBD.

Consolidated Properties submitted its plans for the $200 million tower, to be called Spire, with Brisbane City Council on Wednesday.

Last year, Consolidated Properties had planned to build a $160 million 17-storey office tower at the site fronting both Queen and Ann streets, behind the Orient Hotel, at one of the high-profile gateways to the city.

The old Paramount Pictures building on Ann Street has been bulldozed. Photo: Supplied

Consolidated Properties executive chairman Don O'Rorke said Brisbane's dire office market prompted a change of plans.

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The Property Council of Australia's mid-year Office Market report, published in August, showed Brisbane's office vacancy levels had reached a record high of 14.7 per cent.

"We bought the site a couple of years ago and we got an approval for a 20,000 square-metre commercial building," Mr O'Rorke said.

A previous design for the site featured 17 levels of office space. Photo: Supplied

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The group hoping to restore Bettendorf'sold Forest Grove School is nearing itsaimof getting the building "buttoned up before winter."

That was the hopelast year, too, but this year the goal is within its grasp: An Adel, Iowa,roofing crew ishammering on a cedar shingle roof, and two volunteers are restoringwindow frames so they can receive new glass sashes by the end of the month.

As she prepared to drive to Dubuque earlier this week to pick up historically correct roof flashing, Sharon Andresen, a leader in the restorationefforts, summarized the progress made over the summer.

A big shot in the arm was the notification in July of a $50,000 project grant from the state of Iowa for additional work on the one-room school, which was built in 1873 and closed in 1957.

Of that amount, the group will receive $33,000 from the State Historical Society of Iowa, and members will have to raise the remaining $17,000 on their own, either in cash or in-kind contributions. Acommittee has been formed to organize fundraisers over the winter.

The money will pay for gutters, siding repair and replacement, the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, and rebuilding the bell tower. The deadline for that work is autumn 2016.

Andresen had hoped to find volunteers to install theshingles, but because working with wood is a special skill set, she had to hire out the work.

The shingles themselves cost about $4,000, but Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.of Charlotte, Iowa, donated a $500 credit and a former student donated two squares of the shingles, bringing the total to about $3,000, Andresen said.

And two volunteers are helping with the windows. Dennis Walters, a 50-year carpenter who owned Dennis Walters Construction, and John Overbeek are scraping, sanding, rebuilding and priming the window frames so that when the glass sashes are finished, they can be installed.

"I was told to do all I can to preserve any of the wood that is in good enough shape," Walters said. "But some will need to be replaced."

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