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SHE SPRUCED up the garage with colorful parol and boughs of holly. INQUIRER/GRIG MONTEGRANDE

MANILA, Philippines Actress Tessie Tomas inexplicably shed tears when work was done on the heirloom home she bought and started restoring in June 2011. Designed by National Artist for Architecture Pablo Antonio, the two-story structure stands in a bustling neighborhood somewhere in Pasay City.

To cut down on costs, Tessie took a hands-on approach. There were at least 10 workers here every day for three months, she relates. In the home stretch, I was supervising the workers every day.

Six months later, during the blessing, Tessie found herself crying again, this time from sheer exhaustion.

Like a person

I would sometimes talk to the house as if it were a person. I felt so close to it, she says.

BREAKFAST nook by the waterfalls features more antique pieces. INQUIRER/GRIG MONTEGRANDE

She took a break from show biz to devote all her creative energies to the restoration.

Since the man who designed the house was a pioneer in modern Philippine architecture, Tessie made sure not to tamper with the original design. We didnt change the tiles; we just cleaned them. Some friends thought the flooring was vinyl; actually, they are stone tiles.

She was awed by the woodwork on the stairs, doors, beamsall narra. Even if you stomp your feet on the floor or bang the doors, you wont hear a thing, she insists.

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"I bowed down to the lord. Before, I was sleeping anywhere I could but I don't have to live like that, no."

Robert Lee Turner was sleeping in the gazebo at Pointdexter Park just a few weeks ago. Now, he lives in this house on Sunrise Drive. House of Restoration operates out of the home. The group provided Christmas meals to 45 homeless people this year, but it's a year-round effort that provides meals at Jackson-area parks and bus stops.

"We took them food and Christmas bags to show them we love them," Minister Ricky Canipe. The mission serves meals three days a week and they need your help to re-fill the food pantry, but the biggest need is for a stove to cook warm meals. The mission runs on donations.

Turner says finding this place changed his life, "Three weeks ago I was in the park and it was going to be 25 degrees and these people came and took my hand and said sir you're not going to sleep out here tonight."

You can donate to the House of Restoration at 4326 Sunset Drive in Jackson or by calling Minister Ricky Canipe at 601-260-9512.

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Members of the grassroots organization Ridgewood Eastside Development (RED) have been tackling the potential development of the Schedler property from various angles, with safety and planning taking the forefront. But the future of the site's most notable feature, the 1830s-style Dutch wood frame home, is drawing extra attention from the group as well as others outside of the area.

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The Ridgewood Council has started its discussions on future development of the Schedler property and the potential uses of the nearly 200-year-old house at the site.

Historians date the construction of the home's main section to the 1830s, though the existing kitchen wing might have predated 1825. The four separate parcels at the Schedler tract, in fact, played site to a Revolutionary battle and have yielded artifacts from that time.

Despite its seemingly historic significance, the house was not included in the discussions and the subsequent county grant application that Ridgewood filed as it was acquiring the property in 2009.

"The original discussion with the governing body was about adding to the open space inventory and a look toward active recreation at the time. It was also understood to put it into inventory because there was no money at the time," said Councilman Tom Riche, the council representative to the Open Space Committee.

Two conceptual baseball field proposals that have emerged in recent months for the Schedler site indicate no further use of the home, suggesting its demolition. That notion has raised both fear and anger among RED members, who claim its unique character and rare construction are a treasure to the town. Hoping to preserve the home, RED has been working with the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) and the Ridgewood Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).

The BCHS has expressed interest in using the Zabriskie-Schedler home, which was last used by Florence Smith Schedler until her death in 2007. Earlier this fall, the county group pitched to the Village of Ridgewood the idea of using the vacant structure for its library and archives, including historical manuscripts, maps, deeds, wills and books, among other items.

In an October letter from the BCHS' Board of Trustees, a copy of which was obtained by The Ridgewood News, the group indicated that it would fund an overall assessment of the home and is "willing to invest additional donations in its restoration." The historical society's board also passed a resolution declaring its desire to use the house.

But, according to board trustee and local historian Peggy Norris, the village's response to the group indicated that the proposed use of the house "was incompatible with the open space easement" that currently exists on the property. The easement suggests the building should be used either for environmental education purposes or as a complement to a sports facility, such as a field house.

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Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) December 23, 2013

This is the time of year when homeowners start planning for outdoor living spaces and how to upgrade them. The trend for lanais and decks is to bring the comforts of the indoors to the outside, according to Dave Baccari, president of SouthernStone Cabinets, Inc. However, amenities, such as outdoor kitchens complete with stonework ovens and stainless steel grills, require materials that offer the lowest possible maintenance and durability. For his 2014 outdoor cabinet collection, Baccari has chosen top of the line high density polyethylene (HDPE) and PVC materials in a selection of door styles. Vycoms Seaboard and AZEK material from its sister company CPG Building Products, provide great looks and also hold up to the harshest weather and temperature extremes.

Seaboard is an HDPE material that lends itself well to our designs, said Baccari. The material is low maintenance and easy to clean, standing up to the wear and tear of outdoor environments, he said. The AZEK material is made of cellular PVC and stands up to weather extremes. As outdoor living areas become larger and more elaborate, alternatives to wood and metal can provide long-term durability with beautifully crafted looks.

According to Baccari, Seaboard and AZEK provide weather-resistant surfaces that will not rust, rot, corrode, delaminate or splinter over time. They are the perfect replacements for wood and greatly contribute to a low-maintenance, easy outdoor lifestyle. In addition to using materials that do not absorb moisture, Baccari also uses stainless steel hardware for his cabinets.

SouthernStone features nine different door styles in eight colors ranging from a contemporary, slab design to a grooved panel, shaker style door, as well as complete customization of cabinet size and depth. With Seaboard cabinet box colors of Polar White, Mercury Gray, Black, Sandshade, and Seafoam, theres no need for painting. AZEK is available in standard white. All of our Seaboard doors are produced internally using CNC routing equipment for a long-lasting, well-designed look, said Baccari.

In SouthernStones market area of Florida and the Caribbean, it is evident that despite heat, sunlight and summer rains, they can deliver a product that will withstand all that Mother Nature can throw at it. But what do these alternative materials run in cost? Baccari sums it up: We need to educate homeowners that although HDPE and PVC may cost a bit more upfront, they will actually see a return on investment very quickly, because of the way wood deteriorates and becomes an expensive maintenance nightmare with labor, repair and replacement costs.

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Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) December 24, 2013

While Columbus, Ohio roofing contractors do a lot of work during the warmer months, many are called out throughout the winter. The winters here are mild compared to northern parts of the state, but the snow, ice, wind, and freezing rain can still hit pretty hard. Many homeowners are distraught when the winter weather damages their roof and they should be. However, they are far from powerless and at the mercy of the first roofer who shows up. Atlas Roofing is a roofing company in Columbus, Ohio that can provide customers with a fast and affordable fix. These tips should help to avoid some of the more common problems seen on the job, preventing the need to call a roofer this winter.

Keeping the roof clean and in good repair cannot be stressed enough. Homeowners need to inspect and clean their roofs at least twice a yearafter the snow thaws and before it falls. This is basic work that includes washing down the roof, removing any debris, fixing or replacing tiles and shingles, and cleaning the gutters. Missing or damaged tiles or shingles can allow water to enter into the inside of the roof. When the temperature drops, that water freezes. The ice then expands, pushing out and further damaging the roof. The same is true if the gutters are not clean. The water will back up, freeze and rip gutters away from the home or even just pushing ice into the underside of the roof which then travels down the interior walls creating water damage through the various levels of the home.

Better attic insulation is going to help by keeping the interior of the attic warmer. That means the interior of the roof is warmer. This then means that homeowners have less ice accumulating on their roofs through the winter.

It is also important to remember to keep an eye on branches near the roof. These often need trimmed back so that they are not scraping against the roof, dropping debris and sap onto the roof. When snow and ice accumulates on those branches, it also makes it more likely that the branches will snap, falling and doing damage to the roof.

In any event, if someone does have roof damage or a roof leak, they want to keep water off of it as best as possible. Invest in some blue tarps and bricks. The bricks can anchor down tarps that are spread out on the roof until an experience roofer can come out for the roofing repairs. This is only a temporary fix, though, and should not be used for more than a few short days.

Those in need of a new roof or roofing repair in Columbus, Ohio or the surrounding area should contact Atlas Roofing today for a free quote by calling (614) 420-2333.

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December 23, 2013 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) Philadelphia Wings The Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) will begin their 28th season of play on the road against divisional rivals the Buffalo Bandits at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY on Saturday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Wings look to achieve their record 7th NLL Championship after making the playoffs in 2013, for the second consecutive season.

The Wings made a number of moves this off-season, compiling a 20-man roster containing 10 new members and 10 hold-overs from last year's team. Veteran Forwards Ryan Ward and Tracey Kelusky along with Goalie Evan Kirk highlight the key additions. Ward and Kelusky were acquired as free agents. Kirk was the key return in a trade this Fall that saw Drew Westervelt dealt to the Colorado Mammoth.

Tracey Kelusky will be meeting his former team for the first time when the Wings take on the Buffalo Bandits in the season opener. Ryan Ward returns to the Wings, who originally drafted him third overall in the 2003 NLL Entry Draft.

"By acquiring Tracey [Kelusky] and Ryan [Ward] this offseason, we've brought in players with experience and a high lacrosse IQ," said Head Coach Blane Harrison. "This will only help us by having a strong impact on the rest of the team."

Philadelphia returns Captian Brodie Merrill, 2013 leading scorer Kevin Crowley, key contributors on offense in Forwards Jordan Hall and Kevin Ross and defensive standout Brett Manney.

Rookie additions, Garrett Thul, Don Alton, John Ranagan, Brian Megill and Michael Poppleton will all play in their first professional game during the season opener. Alton was selected in the fourth round of the 2013 NLL Entry draft. Thul, Ranagan, Megill, and Poppleton all signed following the Wings rookie and free agent camp in November.

"We were very happy with how our training camp turned out," said Harrison. "We have been able to incorporate skilled players from our free agent camp and teach them our system. This is a change for me to transition to head coach. There are plenty of expectations for the Wings with such a decorated team history, and we're ready for the challenge."

This game will mark the first of three contests this season between the Wings and their long time divisional foe, the Buffalo Bandits. Following the 2014 season opener at Buffalo, Philadelphia hosts the Bandits for their home opener at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, January 12 at 4 p.m.

Tickets for all Wings 2014 home games are available by phone at 215-389-WING or online at WingsLAX.com.

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(Reuters) - Swansea City striker Michu faces ankle surgery that will rule him out for six weeks and may push the injury-hit Welsh club to seek a replacement in the January transfer window.

The Spaniard underwent a scan on his injured ankle after missing Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Everton. The 27-year-old, who has scored six goals in all competitions this season, has had ankle and knee problems in recent months.

"It's not good news," manager Michael Laudrup told the club website (www.swanseacity.net) on Tuesday. "Unfortunately it has been confirmed that he will need an operation.

"The good news is that it can be done in the next week - and he should be back playing in around a month and a half.

"But what has happened in the last couple of weeks has changed things. We will probably do something now - in January - and try to add something that we don't have in certain positions," said Laudrup.

"The numbers are a bit down and that is risky for the last four months of the season."

Laudrup said he could sign Spanish forward Iago Aspas, 26, on loan from Liverpool.

"He is an interesting player but he is at Liverpool and they have injuries as well so that might not be possible," he added. "We are looking at other options."

Swansea, 11th in the Premier League, face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. They then travel to Aston Villa on Saturday before hosting free-scoring Manchester City on January 1.

The club have received a boost after Welsh defender Ben Davies, 20, signed a new contract until 2017.

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