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Bouclair Announces the Renovation and Reopening of Four New Concept Stores That Will Completely Redefine the Home Decor Shopping Experience This Fall

MONTREAL, Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bouclair, the leading destination for home decor in Canada, is proud to announce the renovation and reopening of four new concept stores this fall. Customers in both Quebec and Ontario will now be able to enjoy a unique experience that features Bouclairs collections and exclusive decor finds of the current season.

Chicoutimi and Barrie, as well Mega Centre Sainte Foy and Les Galeries de la Capitale, both located in Quebec City, will all undergo a transformation of their current brick-and-mortar concept to one that offers a multi-faceted experience where customers can easily imagine recreating the looks in their own home, making it more enjoyable to shop for home decor pieces. Customers will surely enjoy the new Bouclair atmosphere and be inspired by decor accents displayed in a way that showcases each collections style, furniture displays full of arrangement ideas, rich visual tools that express the vibe of each collection, and decor experts available to help with any decor project. Each store has been revamped with the black store logo and storefront, along with natural woods mixed with greenery, adding to the brands new, sleek and trendy image.

The Canadian company is proud to be thriving and expanding its reach in the retail sector, especially in these unprecedented times. Their continued growth is largely thanks to their loyal followers from coast to coast choosing Bouclairs great value for all their stylish and modern home decor pieces. Supporting local businesses has never been more important, and shoppers will be happy to learn that Bouclairs products are all designed in Canada by their team of in-house designers.

Prioritizing its customers and staffs health, Bouclair is committed to offering a unique shopping experience in a safe and healthy environment. Stores enforce social distancing measures, heightened hygiene standards, strict cleaning protocols, and face masks are required upon entry.

The new Bouclair concept was first launched last year with the openings of the Brossard, Boucherville, Boisbriand, Mascouche and St-Jrme stores. Bouclair continues to grow and plans to open more new concept stores in 2021.

About Bouclair Proud to support Canadians in their efforts to decorate their homes with the latest trends at affordable prices, Bouclair continuously looks to develop and release new collections to offer their customers a wide variety of products, ranging from home decor accents to home furnishings. New Store Concept Video: https://youtu.be/MXess01vocY Media contact Cesar Morales Marketing Operations Manager Bouclair pr@bouclair.com (438) 227-5214

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With so many people tackling home renovations and improvements right now, its important to remember and prepare for the stress these activities can have on our pets. When planning your home repairs, be sure to take the comfort and safety of your pets into account.

Remember that pets love to climb, investigate and rub against things, so try to take a pets eye view as you search for hazards in your space.

Cleaners, chemicals and adhesivesPaint, insulation, spackle, glue Even minor home improvement projects use a ton of chemicals. Ingesting these products can not only cause gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting and diarrhea, but can also be toxic for your pet. Cats are at particularly high risk because they tend to walk through the construction area and then lick the chemicals off of their paws and coats later.

Construction hazardsHome renovations often involve sharp tools, stray nails and other hazards that pose a major safety risk to your pet. A curious pet in the construction area is a recipe for disaster, so be sure to keep them safely locked away while youre working. At the end of the day, carefully clean up the work area and check for any hazards that may be a risk to your pet.

Loud noises and strange smellsHammers, saws and power tools sound like a cacophony to your pets sensitive ears. Even pets that are not bothered by noise may react differently when faced with the additional stressors. Sawdust and chemical odors can also irritate the respiratory tract, which may affect pets with underlying health conditions like asthma or a collapsing trachea.

Escape routesOpen doors and windows during repairs may serve as an easy escape for a stressed pet. But dont overlook the less obvious escape routes that may emerge during a home improvement project. Homeowners should be especially cautious of open vents, holes in drywall and missing ceiling tiles. Pets may become trapped when the repairs are completed!

Keeping your pets safe during construction and renovationWhen youre working on major home repairs, sometimes it is best to put your pet in a calmer environment, like a boarding kennel or pet sitters home. If you do decide to keep your pet at home during the repairs, consider taking these steps to keep your pet safe:

Homerenovation projects are a challenge for everyone however, taking theseprecautions will help make the process go much more smoothly for both you andyour pet.

This article is provided by the veterinary medical professionals at VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital. For more information: 303-973-4200 or https://vcahospitals.com/deer-creek-littleton.

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MARION The groundbreaking ceremony for work on the entrance of the Town House is scheduled for Oct. 17. But its possible that it could be halfway done before it even happens.

At a Oct. 6 Selectmens meeting, Town Administrator Jay McGrail said he never would have imagined how fast its getting done.

He added that its unbelievable work crews have done to rework the entrance.

Its a huge facelift for town hall, he said.

McGrail also made a point to thank the Sippican Historical Society for being so willing to help with the project financially. The society has committed to donating upwards of $550,000 towards the completion of the renovation.

The society had set a project completion deadline for Thanksgiving, but McGrail said crews could probably beat that deadline.

Though the project is going ahead of schedule, the stairs of the entrance still need to be lifted in order to accommodate the columns at the front of the Town House.

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The state Department of Ecology on Wednesday, Oct. 7, announced the recipients of $22 million in grant funding to support projects protecting rivers and streamflows, and Nisqually-based projects are expected to take home at least $727,000 of that.

Sixty-three applications were submitted to Ecology this year for the Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grants, which were created in 2018 under the Streamflow Restoration law passed by the Legislature.

Though a total 21 projects were selected this year to receive funding, the Legislature intends to authorize about $300 million of funding over 15 years.

Local organizations that will receive funding include the Nisqually Land Trust and the Nisqually River Foundation, as well as Thurston Countys Community Planning and Economic Development and Water Resources Division departments.

The Nisqually Land Trust will receive approximately $296,230 for property acquisitions on the lower Ohop Creek preservation area and other sites.

On the lower Ohop Creek, the Land Trust is looking to acquire an 11.4-acre property along the south shoreline of the creek. The property includes roughly 4 acres of floodplain and 4 acres of valley bluff.

The Land Trust is also looking to collaborate with a local planning unit, regional conservation organizations and a water rights consultant to further investigate water rights identified in the Nisqually Rapid Water Rights Assessment. This project would also help the organization gage with landowners their willingness to participate in a water rights project to benefit streamflow.

The Nisqually River Foundation will receive roughly $431,000 for a streamflow restoration project to benefit the Muck Creek Watershed, which feeds into the Nisqually River.

Muck Creek is an important salmon-bearing stream in the Pierce County Prairie Tributaries Sub-Basin. This project is the first phase of a multiphase approach to identify, prioritize and construct projects that provide increased streamflow and net ecological benefit to the Muck Creek Basin, a project description reads.

Thurston Countys two departments will receive about $464,364.

One project aims to draft a feasibility study to redirect seasonal stormwater from the Hidden Forest system to a new managed aquifer recharge site to benefit the Little McAllister Creek.

The countys second project will draft a feasibility study to evaluate 22 potential water offset sites in the Lackamas and Yelm sub basins.

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I recently looked at a home in mid-renovation that is for sale. I dont mind taking on the work that needs completing, but how do I know if what has been done meets the different codes?

Thank you for your question. As many readers can attest, it is easy to get in over your head when taking on a home renovation.

But for someone who is open to picking up the hammer, a partially renovated property may give you the flexibility needed to customize the space to exactly what youd like it to be and to actually see how things have been done so far.

You are wise to have permit and code compliance top of mind. Completing a renovation without the required permits, or one that fails to meet municipal by-laws or provincial building, electrical and fire codes, can result in unanticipated expenses to cover the cost of bringing a property to code. In extreme situations, it can require major reconfiguration or even the removal of structures and liability for provincial fines.

Taking some time to verify and validate work started or completed to date is a good approach. Not sure where to start? Speak with your real estate salesperson. They can ask the seller to provide copies of such things as receipts, drawings, permits, municipal approvals and any inspection reports previously completed to verify that work already completed meets applicable by-laws and codes.

If supporting materials are not available from the seller, your salesperson can assist by advising on where information can be sourced, and they may even be able to recommend reputable inspection services to assess the work that has already been completed.

Depending on the extent of the renovation, you may want to consider getting an architectural or engineering assessment to confirm that the integrity of the structure has not been compromised.

For homeowners thinking of completing a home renovation before listing their home for sale, enlisting the services of a registered salesperson or brokerage can be of tremendous benefit. Real estate salespeople have usually seen hundreds if not thousands of homes and layouts and know design ideas that you may not have thought of. Seeking their advice about which renovations might provide the greatest value for your resale may even contribute to your home selling faster and potentially for more money. Of course, you want to balance what you want to enjoy in your home and what might maintain good resale value.

Regardless of which side of the renovation equation youre on, be sure to keep copies of all the documentation related to the work whether completed or in-progress. Doing so may save you a lot of legwork and expense during the transaction process.

If you have a question about the home buying or selling process, please email information@reco.on.ca.

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Renovation of the Bath House Cultural Center is nearly complete.

Workers have leveled and cemented a new walkway from the parking lot to the back of the building at lake level to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. They have also redesigned the bathrooms to ensure that people with disabilities have appropriate space.

Landscapers have leveled the area and improved the drainage to prevent flooding to make the outdoor theater more usable.

Its fun to see all the progress outside, said Teresa Bond, treasurer of Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center.

Construction crews are now starting to expand the upstairs kitchen, she said.

Renovations kicked off in May after being delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The project is still on track to finish in November, but the building probably wont open until March 1, when the City of Dallas reopens its arts and cultural centers.

Performances may resume in the outdoor amphitheater this spring, but that depends on the coronavirus situation in Dallas County, Bond said.

In January 2022, a seated pavilion will be available for public use. The pavilion, built with money from a previous bond, will provide shade in the summer and allow neighbors to practice yoga, draw or perform other activities at the lake.

Its artistic, beautiful and so functional, so were excited to have that, Bond said.

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Evelyn Pacheco, founder and president of Nevada Women in Trades, poses with a plumbers wrench and welding helmet in a park across from her home Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Women in Trades is a nonprofit organization that prepares women for jobs in the construction trades. Pacheco was the first Black female union plumber in Nevada, shesaid.

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Evelyn Pacheco thought there was an error on her paycheck. After her initial workweek with the local plumber and pipefitters union, she received a check for $1,400.

After years of working low-wage odd jobs to make ends meet, the single mother of three had found a career.

Jokingly she said, If this is not right, Im (going to) cash it and not giving it back.

Pacheco, seeking more stability for her family, enrolled in a five-year trade apprenticeship program in the early 2000s to become a plumber. She was the only woman in the class to take the licensing exam, which she passed.

In the field, more times than not, she was the only Black woman on the job site.

You have to pick your battles and adapt to your environment ... Its about survival. Its about your family, said Pacheco, who is believed to be Nevadas first female Black plumber.

But she didnt want to be the last.

Years later, Pacheco began to ask herself, What am I doing for Black women? What am I doing for women?

She had mentors who pushed her along the way and wanted to help other women boost their earning power.

In 2018, she started Nevada Women in Trades, a nonprofit providing a free pre-apprenticeship program to eligible women who want to become carpenters, plumbers, pipefitters and electricians. Nevada Women in Trades works with other nonprofits doing outreach with a mission to assist minority women, victims of domestic violence, veterans, the formerly incarcerated and the homeless.

I want to be the pipeline in helping women get into the trades, she said. Women need to be allies. We need to come together and support each other. Thats important. Lets walk side by side, Pacheco said.

Nevada Women in Trades offers a 190-hour pre-apprenticeship training delivered in small group classes 20 hours a week over a six-week period. Students receive OSHA, CPR/first aid, forklift awareness certifications and participate in trade facility visits and presentations by trade representatives. They receive help with their resumes, preparation for job interviews and certification exams.

Its a very competitive process to become a highly skilled, blue-collar trade worker, and these women were given a second chance at getting their lives together and had to go through the rigorous training and the classes and all the hands-on requirements to become certified, said North Las Vegas City Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown, who presented certificates at the groups graduation last January.

For her efforts with the nonprofit, the 55-year-old Pacheco has been nominated by the Las Vegas Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a Senior Citizen Recognition Award.

Nevada Women in Trades continues to overcome obstacles and empower women, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Gregory Gray, the city staff liaison for the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, who introduced Pacheco for the award.

Pacheco said she was surprised to be nominated not because of her credentials, but because of her age.

I was like, OK, I guess Im a senior now, she said.

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4 Fast Plumbers, Arlington has expanded their services to be able to solve more plumbing issues in Arlington. The company has listened to the feedback of their clients and have decided to expand their services. The company now offers services like bathroom remodeling, 24 hours plumbing services, tankless heater installations, plumbing leak detection, and lots more. Their services include repairs, installations, and maintenance.

4 Fast Plumbers has grown over the last few years, they went from the new guys in the block to one of the fastest rising plumbing services in Arlington. They have been rated as one of the most reliable and efficient plumbing services by a large number of Arlington residents. Their consistency in delivering quality and durable service has gotten the company a large number of loyal clients who continually bring more referrals. They are also known as one of the most efficient Arlington commercial plumbing contractors and also one of the most reliable Arlington 24 hours plumbing Services that is always available anytime, anywhere. They have indeed won the heart of many by merely keeping to their word of always delivering nothing but quality services across Arlington.

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4 Fast Plumbers Arlington is a locally owned company that is located in Arlington. The company offers a variety of services across plumbing, from maintenance, repairs, and installation. The company has continued to remain relevant in Arlington due to their dedication to excellence and professionalism. They have a team of professionals who put in their hearts to ensure every job is done well. The company has operated for quite a while and it looks like they are here to stay for a long time. Their contact details are shared below.

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Fifty-Five Students Awarded Scholarships Through the PHCC Educational Foundation | 2020-10-10 | ACHR News This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn MoreThis website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.

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The sink in my bathroom has developed a leak. I called in the plumber who said that there was a problem with the faucet assembly.

So I shelled out Rs 3,500 for a new faucet, plus Rs 500 by way of a service fee to the plumber. But the leak is still there, leaving a puddle on the floor. Now the plumber says there could be a crack in one of the water pipes feeding the bathroom, and hell have to break open a section of wall and try to locate it. Which will cost more money. A lot more money.

When I was a kid at school, I couldnt wait to grow up so I wouldnt be saddled with doing homework. Little did I realise that homework, of another kind, is something that many, if not most, people have to put up with for all their lives.

The grown-up homework we are subject to consists of doing endless house repairs and renovations. If we are lucky enough to have a roof which we can call our own which only too many of our fellow citizens lack we soon discover that this blessing comes with a hefty price tag by way of keeping things shipshape.

According to Murphys Law, if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. According to the Law of Homework, if nothing can go wrong, something will go wrong.

It can be a leak in the bathroom, a fault in the electric wiring which causes a short circuit whenever you try to turn on the TV, the fridge which for no discernable reason suddenly packs up.

Having to put up with this endless homework, I sympathise with those folks in Delhi who are having to fork out a whopping amount of money to completely remodel the place they occupy, and of which theyre not even the owners, but only tenants.

The House in question is called Parliament which is the home of our democracy and which is being redesigned at a cost of Rs 992 crore.

I just hope the bathroom sink doesnt spring a leak.

DISCLAIMER : This article is intended to bring a smile to your face. Any connection to events and characters in real life is coincidental.

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