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DECATUR A problem with moisture under the building at Eisenhower High School means that vinyl flooring may not be installed in the lowest level until spring.

At the end of the school board meeting Tuesday, board President Brian Hodges asked for a report on construction because an open house is scheduled for Dec. 18. Project Manager Phil Hazenfield and Mike Sotiroff, director of buildings and grounds, told the board that the moisture prevents the adhesive from setting up, and until the source is pinpointed and corrected, the flooring has to wait.

Hazenfield said the district should not have to pay for the increased costs of correcting the problem. The general contractor believes there is an underground spring causing the moisture, though Sotiroff said he doesnt agree.

The open house and the planned move-in process over the winter break will go forward, even if students have to contend with a concrete floor in the lower level for the spring semester, Hodges said.

In other business, the board approved a tax levy 10 cents lower than last years. Director of Business Affairs Todd Covault said that means that for a $100,000 home, the property tax bill will be $32 lower this year.

The board also voted to abate property taxes for the bonds issued in 2011 to pay for the high school renovations. Sales tax revenues are adequate to make the payments on those bonds, Covault said.

Robertson Charter School CEO Bishop G.E. Livingston and Principal Cordell Ingram gave their annual report at Tuesdays meeting, also. Enrollment is 332 students.

You have received our audit and can tell that we had a good year, Livingston said. We had a higher surplus, because in the previous year, we had a reduction in funding due to your budget cuts, so we budgeted very conservatively, and it turned out well for us. We had challenges this summer that we had to address.

The roof of the building on Geddes Avenue has to be replaced, he said, and because of their conservative budget, they were able to have the worst half replaced for about $200,000. The other half will cost a little more, and they are figuring out how to pay for it now, he said.

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Milltown, WI (PRWEB) December 12, 2013

So you've decided to invest in a home gym. Good for you! Before you start purchasing weights, equipment, etc., it's a good idea to decide what type of flooring you'll need.

If you're looking for a material to cover and protect your floors from free weights and heavy exercise equipment, rubber is the most popular product there is. Found in commercial and residential gyms around the world, rubber flooring is a relatively inexpensive and effective solution for your gym. However, it is extremely heavy and provides little to no cushion for aerobic activities. For weight rooms or treadmill areas, it will fit the bill nicely. For an aerobics area, you will want to consider a more ergonomically friendly solution such as high-density EVA foam.

The most popular rubber flooring is rolled because it tends to be the least expensive option available. Rolls are typically four feet wide and cut to various lengths depending on the manufacturer. Installing these rolls can be cumbersome and challenging because rubber is quite heavy. You will definitely want provisions in place before you tackle a rolled rubber installation. However, if you have the people to help you, this is the most economical option available.

Another option is rubber mats. These are available in a various sizes and thicknesses in both interlocking or straight-edge options. Rubber mats tend to be much easier to install but they are, as a general rule, more expensive than rolls.

Both of these rubber flooring options are an effective flooring for your home gym and will probably last you the life of your equipment.

Some additional points of note: Contrary to popular belief, rubber is not waterproof. Therefore, it is not an ideal product for outdoor use. It is also not the best product if you're putting your home gym in a garage. This is because rubber reacts to many solvents and liquids such as gas or oil. These can break down and destroy your floor. Car tires also tend to chew up rubber flooring.

For more information on rubber flooring or other specialty flooring, we recommend that you call one of our customer service representatives.

About Greatmats:

Headquartered in Milltown, WI, Greatmats is a leading online dealer of residential and commercial specialty flooring options. Greatmats is 100% solar powered and has been named one of Inc magazines top 500 fastest growing sites three years in a row. They hold a Triple-A rating with the Better Business Bureau. For further information, contact Greatmats at 877-822-6622 or visit http://www.greatmats.com.

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CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation's largest home remodeling companies, was ranked No. 32 on the Chicago Tribune's "Top Workplaces 2013" list. With 115 employees, the company's regional office in Rosemont, Illinois was ranked in the small business category (companies with fewer than 250 employees).

Employees in Power's Rosemont office completed a detailed survey about their jobs, including questions related to team building, job satisfaction, manager effectiveness and alignment with company goals. Employees specifically cited the company's mission, culture and ethics as the leading reasons why Power should be named one of Chicago's top employers leading Power to its first ranking in the Chicago Tribune's "Top Workplaces" program.

"We're extremely honored to be recognized as a top workplace in Chicago only a year after we expanded to the market," said Ty Peltzman, Power's Regional Vice President in Rosemont. "Our paramount goal is to create jobs here in the region that provide employees with an opportunity for great upward mobility while helping homeowners cut energy costs and enjoy their homes. Our employees have the chance to greatly impact the company's overall success by working their way into one of the many leadership roles at our Rosemont office and beyond."

After three expansions up and down the East Coast in 2011, Power decided to expand to the Chicagoland area in May 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin was the keynote speaker at Power's ribbon cutting and recognized the company's expansion into the Midwest that capitalized on federal energy efficiency programs to help boost employment and usher in hundreds of green jobs to the area which he coined the "jobs of the future."

Power delivers energy-saving and environmentally friendly exterior home remodeling solutions, including replacement windows, vinyl siding, roofing, gutters, attic insulation and entry and garage doors. All employees complete a variety of comprehensive customer service training programs that include site visits to observe customer installs and product manufacturing procedures. In addition, each new employee is assigned a mentor to ensure continuing guidance and growth. Power offers unique compensation models that reward employees beyond traditional salaries, including incomparable parties and events, generous bonuses and prizes and an end-of-year vacation to a tropical location for all employees and a guest. Through these combined efforts, Power strives to create an environment that encourages employees to feel connected and invested in the company while delivering an exceptional home improvement experience to customers.

For more information on career opportunities at Power Home Remodeling Group's eight locations across the country, please visit the company's LinkedIn page or WorkatPower.com.

About Power Home Remodeling Group Family-owned since 1992, Power Home Remodeling Group is the nation'sfifth largesthome remodeling company with more than 1,200 employees and $170 million in sales. Headquartered in Chester, Pa., Power provides energy-saving and environmentally friendly exterior remodeling solutions to residents across the country, including Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.AnInc. 5000company, Power has served more than 87,000 homeowners and is recognized as a home improvement leader by its two-time "Dealer of the Year" award fromWindow and Door Magazineand was named the top remodeler onProfessional Remodeler's 2013 Market Leaders Philadelphia list.For more information please visit PowerHRG.com, or follow the company on Twitter@PowerHRGand Facebook atfacebook.com/PowerHRG.

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December 5, 2013 | 6:38 p.m.

Newport Beach firefighters tore through the ceiling of a home near Coast Highway and Newport Center Drive to find out why smoke was wafting out of an attic Thursday.

About 12:15 p.m., roughly 20 fire personnel responded to the 1200 block of Seadrift, where there were reports of smoke coming out of the eaves of a home.

Firefighters saw light smoke and used thermal-imaging cameras to see unusually intense heat inside the attic, according to a Newport Beach Fire Department news release.

An appliance in the attic was heating up insulation and causing the material to smoke, but because the house was in the middle of a remodeling job, firefighters had to pull drywall from the ceiling to uncover the problem.

It took crews about an hour to find the appliance and stop the smoke, the department said.

The Fire Department did not provide damage estimates. No one was injured.

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The Columbus Dispatch Thursday December 12, 2013 6:00 AM

With the furnace on the fritz and a no-show by the repairman, Gaby and Adan Quintanilla decided to camp out in front of their fireplace on Tuesday night.

The couple and their three children roasted marshmallows, then snuggled up for the night in front of the hearth in their freshly renovated home at 68 S. Princeton Ave. in Franklinton.

For Mrs. Quintanilla, it seemed like such a perfect evening to spend with her family in the glow of a cozy fire and their Christmas tree. She loved this house, this moment.

Remodeling the house was a gift my husband gave us last year. It has new everything, Mrs. Quintanilla said. Everything in the house was remodeled.

The couple bought the house for $2,500 last year, fixed it up and moved in last February.

They talked about buying the vacant, boarded-up property next door and tearing it down to make a nice play area for their kids.

All the neighbors were so excited because that house had been like that for so long, Mrs. Quintanilla said.

The Quintanillas were a ray of hope for a neighborhood overwhelmed by blight, boarded-up properties and slumlords. A neighborhood that is mere blocks from the iconic towers of Downtown success but miles away financially. A neighborhood that Mayor Michael B. Coleman has targeted for renewal and rebirth.

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) December 10, 2013

Denver carpet retailer Sloanes Carpet Secret will sponsor a Facebook contest to give away carpet, pad and installation to the best story in the Denver area. A single winner will be selected to receive carpet, pad and installation at no cost.

The September floods got us thinking, said Sloanes Owner and President Scott Alban, about giving back to the community and maybe having some fun with it as well. Alban acknowledged that Sloanes might use the opportunity to publicize the entries it receives, to see if additional help is available beyond what a small Denver carpet store can offer.

Colorado homeowners, charities and nonprofits are invited to visit Sloanes Carpet Secret Facebook Page and submit their story. Each submission will be judged by Sloanes for need, creativity and Sloanes ability to impact the situation. The actual contest period is Monday, January 13, 2014, through Monday, February 10, 2014, but entries are being accepted now.

In order to participate, entrants must like Sloanes Carpet Secret on Facebook, provide basic contact information and submit a story of no more than 500 words. We will read each entry, said Alban, and we might publish some of them on our website, Facebook and Twitter, so we hope people get creative and have fun. Humor is encouraged!

Entries are expected to come from people with funny stories about ugly carpet, growing families, pet-related incidents and who-knows-what, in addition to enduring hardships. Submissions must be received by 5:00 PM MT on Monday, February 10, 2014. The winner will be announced on Valentines Day, Friday, February 14, 2014, on Sloanes Carpet Secret Facebook page. The winner will also be notified by email.

Over the decades, weve built our brand on helping people live well for less, said Alban. We hope this Facebook contest helps someone do just that.

About Sloanes Carpet Secret Since 1979, Sloanes Carpet Secret has been one of Denvers top privately owned carpet stores. Sloanes provides the largest collection of high-end closeouts and Grade A Irregulars in Denver, Colorado, at its secret warehouse, 13100 Albrook Drive, Dock #45, Denver, Colorado, 80239. For more information, please contact Scott Alban at (303) 300-9555, info (at) sloanescarpetsecret.com or visit http://www.SloanesCarpetSecret.com/e-contact-us/.

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Prince Georges County

These sales data recorded by the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation were provided by Lender Processing Services. For information about other residential real estate transactions, visit http://www.washingtonpost.com/homesales.

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Bealle Hill Forest Lane, 16701-NVR Inc. to Laura L. Riggins, $509,785.

Byron St., 1101-7401 Realty Corp. to Ryan Erickson, $228,000.

Devinger Pl., 14305-NVR Inc. to Serena Victorialou Anderson, $368,805.

Manning Rd. W., 16501-Dorothy Jean and Clyde E. Allen to Federal National Mortgage Association, $238,107.

Mockernut Ct., 16909-Eugene C. and Lavinia R. Pierce to Debbra J. Snow Cain, $335,000.

Saint James Rd., 1301-Christopher P. and Jennifer C. Ray to Robert T. and Debora A. McCarty, $460,000.

Trunnel Lane, 1105-GMAC Mortgage Corp. to Department of Housing and Urban Development, $235,636.

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