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Restoration Local, one of the leading providers of water damage repair and restoration in the United States, is offering tips to property owners on the best methods for avoiding water damage in their home. The winter months are the leading season for water damage problems, most of which can be avoided with a little proper preparation. Many of the problems associated with water could be easily rectified through the use of some pre-emptive action, taking the steps necessary to make sure water damage doesnt get a foothold on the home and start eating away at your most expensive investment.

Water damage is commonly found around household appliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators. These appliances should be checked regularly for leaks and any that are discovered should be promptly repaired. Remember that even a slight leak can cause serious damage if left untreated for an extended time. Proper water damage restoration services may be required to correct the problem.

The most frequent source of home water damage comes in the form of roof leaks, and these are more common up north where freezing weather is more common. Your roof should be inspected annually for signs of wear or damage, and any needed repairs should be taken care of promptly. The roof is the first line of defense against the elements, and as such should be taken care of with the utmost attention.

Property owners should also take the time to maintain their exteriors, such as gutters and downspouts, making sure they are free and clear of leaves and other debris which may impede the water flow. Downspouts should extend ten feet from the home to prevent groundwater from settling back in too close to the structure. Likewise, the angle of the yard should slope away from the home, draining water out and away from the property.

Water damage may also be cause by damage to seals around windows and doors. Most builders use sealants in doors and windows to prevent water damage, but these have a limited life span and after a few years will need to be replaced. Inspect all openings for signs of access by rainwater, and repair any seals that are in need of attention.

Restoration Local is one of the leading providers of water damage restoration and mold remediation services in the US, with providers in 30 states, 24/7 availability, and same day emergency service. They are certified by the Clean Trust (IICRC) and Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau.

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abes central government has dismissed Sundays Nago mayoral election results as meaning little, and vows plans for a replacement airfield in northern Okinawa will continue as designed.

Despite threats from newly re-elected Nago Mayor Susumu Inamine that he will make every effort to block landfill operations that will lead to creation of the Futenma Replacement Facility at Camp Schwab in his citys Henoko district, both the Tokyo government and Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima say theres really little that the mayor can do to stop progress. Inamine, a longtime opponent of moving Futenma Marine Corps Air Station to his city, Sunday defeated pro-base challenger and former Okinawa Assemblyman Bunshin Suematsu 19,839 votes to 15,684 in an election that brought a high 76.1% voter turnout.

Japans Defense Minister, Itsunori Onodera, has brushed aside the election results, saying this is a local election, so I dont think this will directly influence the issue. Yoshihide Suga, the Chief Cabinet Secretary, called the Nago result very regrettable but insisted the central government will continue working to patiently change Inamines mind. Suga explains there will be no change in going ahead, because Japan is a country ruled by law and we will carry this out based on legal procedures.

Inamine says thats simply not going to happen, insisting hes got the power to stop the project by blocking and refusing to sign documents needed for construction of the airfield and the military port. I will reject all procedures that are premised on the landfill project. Without the mayors approval and consent, this process cannot go forward, he says, noting in order to protect the future for our children, I will not allow a new base to be built. Inamine says Futenma should be moved outside Okinawa, and not to his neighborhood.

Government officials concede Inamine could hamper use of roads and other facilities, but cannot shut down the project. Governor Nakaima last month approved the project, after wrangling that lasted several prefectural administrations over a 17 years period.

In the weeks leading up to the Nago election, the central government had committed billions of yen at least 300 billion per year through 2021 to help Okinawa develop its infrastructure for the future, as well as billions more to pay for a second runway at Naha International Airport and expansion of the islands light rail. That pledge came shortly before Nakaima agreed to support the landfill project and construction of the new airfield in Oura Bay adjacent to the Marines Camp Schwab.

On top of that, the central government only days before the election promised Nago City more than a half-billion U.S. dollars to improve its future. That works out to more than $8,000 per Nago City resident. Inamine blasted that government move, calling it bribery and noting only Nago residents would decide the future of their city.

Observers say Abes government is not going to give up on the Futenma Replacement Facility project, or go away, either. The central government says the project is necessary in order to fulfill promises to Okinawa which will lead to a reduction in the number of U.S. troops on the island, and thus, reduce the burdens Okinawans face. We will steadily proceed, taking seriously the approval for our application for the reclamation, says Defense Minister Onodera, who stresses The Futenma base remaining in the current site cannot be accepted. We dont think the local election will directly affect the relocation to Henoko.

The alternative, a scholar notes, would be for Tokyo to sit back and wait four years for the next election in Nago, in hopes a more conservative administration will win. That wont happen, he says, because Futenmas a dangerous airbase in densely populated Ginowan City. At the same time, he explains, the world situation, with China flexing its military might in southern Okinawa, has Japan and other countries concerned about security, much of which is provided by the U.S. presence on the island. A government source echoes that, pointing out We have no choice but to unemotionally proceed with the relocation.

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WEST HARTFORD On Wednesday afternoon, Linda, 66, seemed cheerful and composed as she welcomed guests into her one-room apartment in the Frances Warde Towers at St. Mary Home.

But when she arrived there nearly six years ago, she had hit rock-bottom, she said, after struggling all her life with long-undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Linda asked that her last name not be used to protect her privacy.

She said she had gotten divorced, filed for bankruptcy and ended up crawling from her back door into traffic in a suicide attempt, which landed her in the psychiatric ward at the UConn Health Center for about a month. After that, her daughter and a social worker told her it would be best for her to live at the Frances Warde Towers.

The facility and its staff "saved my life," she said.

A $75,000 grant from Catholic Health East's Heritage Fund will be used to begin extensive remodeling of the apartments in Frances Warde Towers, a residential care facility with 97 residents. The towers, built in 1880, are the original building of St. Mary Home on Albany Avenue.

The apartments haven't been updated since the late 1980s, officials said. They expect to spend about $92,000 to remodel eight to 12 apartments this year.

Catholic Health East is a network of Catholic health care institutions, and its Heritage Fund helps with programs and projects at health care institutions that serve underserved and disadvantaged people.

The Frances Warde Towers also provides housing for up to 16 homeless people who are transitioning to independent living through a partnership with the Mercy Housing and Shelter Corp. in Hartford.

Maryann Loveland, director of Frances Warde Towers, said all the residents there need services, whether for physical, mental, financial or other problems.

"Usually the families realize they need a little extra care," she said.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 23, 2014

The Hanley Wood Media Network announced today the launch of its newly redesigned REMODELING magazine website, at http://www.remodelingmag.com. The site is now optimized for viewing on computers and tablets, and renders as a mobile site on smartphones. Additionally, the redesign provides more streamlined navigation, improved search capability, and is structured as a visual destination for high quality video and images.

Hanley Wood is investing in the resources our audiences need to succeed in the residential and commercial construction and design industry, said Peter Goldstone, CEO of Hanley Wood. This re-launch of our REMODELING website provides them with an enhanced user experience and expanded content offerings, along with access on any screen.

The new site creates new opportunities for marketers in the building products industry, including:

In addition to the redesigned REMODELING website, Hanley Wood has released its 27th annual Cost vs. Value Report, comparing construction costs with resale value for 35 of the most popular home improvement projects. The 2014 report provides increased coverage to 101 U.S. markets with an addition of 19 cities. The entire report including interactive infographics is available at http://www.costvsvalue.com and at the newly redesigned REMODELING website.

For the first time in four years, improved resale value of residential housing had more of an influence in the cost-value ratio than did construction costs, said Sal Alfano, Editorial Director of REMODELING.

In 2014, the top recouping projects were:

Under $5,000:Entry Door Replacement (96.6%); Garage Door Replacement (83.7%); Garage Door Replacement (82.9%) and Fiberglass Entry Door Replacement (70.8%)

$5,000 - $25,000:Wood Deck Addition (87.4%); Fiber-cement Siding Replacement (87.0%); Minor Kitchen Remodel (82.7%); Wood Window Replacement (79.3%); Vinyl Window Replacement (78.7%)

$25,000 - $100,000:Attic Bedroom (84.3%); Basement Remodel (77.6%); Major Kitchen Remodel (74.2%); Garage Addition (69.3%); Family Room (68.8%)

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Amid one of the most brutally cold winters in recent history, Madison-based Project Home is seeking additional community sponsors to help it fund an emergency water heater replacement program for low-income families in Dane and Green counties.

The new program, which uses an on-staff plumber to get installations done quickly, has completed two replacement jobs already this year, but that barely begins to address the need, group spokesman Jason Hafeman said. Members hope to install 20 water heaters this year, but only have funding for another eight, in part through current sponsors Madison Gas and Electric Foundation and The Evjue Foundation, Inc.

Best known for its Hammer with a Heart program, which helps low-to-moderate income homeowners make repairs such as new roofs and windows, Project Home decided to branch out into big-ticket water heater replacements because staff get "numerous calls" for help every year from low-income people with no hot water. Hafeman said no government program covers this emergency need, defined as a home being completely without hot water due to a non-functioning water heater, not one that's merely old or inefficient.

"It has to be not working, not just leaking," he said.

Water heaters that put the health and safety of residents at risk because they are no longer venting properly also qualify under the program, he said.

Hafeman called the lack of a functioning water heater a "huge safety concern," especially for the physically disabled and elderly, whose only alternative may be to carry pots of boiling hot water to fill their tubs.

Project Home is a nonprofit organization aimed at improving the quality and affordability of housing for low- to moderate-income residents of Dane and Green counties. The group helps residents save money and energy through its weatherization and home repair programs, typically at 7 to 10 homes each spring.

Typical projects in the annual Hammer with a Heart program include roof repairs and the installation of new windows, doors, siding and wheel-chair ramps for accessibility. The group also has replaced furnaces and "a few water heaters" over the years, Haveman said, but the increasing need for emergency water heater replacements now requires a more systemic solution.

For more information, contact Hafeman at 608-246-3737, Ext. 2104 or via email at outreach@projecthomewi.org.

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