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ATLANTA, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Storage Post Self Storage, a storage provider on the East Coast, hired Joseph Lyons as director of construction for the operations team. Lyons' main responsibilities include refreshing the appearance of store locations, managing building renovations and revitalizing real estate as marketing tools.

Lyons is a construction expert with more than 30 years of experience in the retail and storage industries. He is familiar with all aspects of construction, including ground-up construction and complete renovations. Previously, Lyons worked with nationally recognized florist, 1-800-FLOWERS, building the company 50 stores over 10 years.

"Joe comes to Storage Post with an impressive and successful real estate revitalization and construction past. He has a remarkable eye for turning a building into a branded, smooth-operating marketing and operations asset," said Jack Chaney, Storage Post's chief operating officer. "With Joe joining the team, we know we can increase our visibility and attract more customers with our properties."

Storage Post is committed to rebranding assets by hiring exceptional talent and leaders in the industry. In addition to location updates, strategies for online marketing, the website, graphics and messaging have been revisited in order to further develop Storage Post's brand and consumer recognition.

Lyons lives in East Northport, New York with his wife and five children and will work from Storage Post's northeast regional office in New York.

About Storage Post

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Storage Post is a leading self storage company that focuses on quality products, operational excellence and positive customer service. Storage Post has locations throughout the East Coast and is actively pursuing self storage acquisitions. For more information on Storage Post acquisitions and its executive leadership team, visit http://www.storagepost.com.

SOURCE Storage Post Self Storage

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It's the magic phrase uttered by almost anyone who's ever considered the cost of home remodeling: "We'll get it back when we sell."

Unless you keep those projects practical, though, you might just be kidding yourself.

For example:

Steel front door: Good.

Master-suite addition costing more than the average American home: Bad.

Every year, Remodeling magazine looks at the hottest home upgrades and renovations and calculates how much owners get back when they sell.

Upkeep is more popular than upgrades these days, says Sal Alfano, editorial director for Remodeling. These are the projects that often recoup the biggest slice of expenses at resale. But prices and returns do vary regionally, he says.

Ever wonder what brings the lowest return when you plant that "for sale" sign? Think high-dollar, high-end and highly personalized add-ons that make you drool. Like a totally tricked-out garage built from the ground up. Or a superluxe master-suite addition. Or the home-office redo designed just for you.

Here are the six improvements that rank dead last nationally when it comes to getting those renovation dollars back at resale.

1. Home office

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The future for backyard decks has never looked better. Finally, a lifetime paver deck that does not require maintenance or replacing is available at a price that competes with a traditional cedar or composite deck.

Sault Ste Marie, ON (PRWEB) March 09, 2012

"The Paverdeck system is a game-changer that simply exceeds all other decking systems currently in the marketplace, said John Naccarato, president of Evolutiondeck Inc. The galvanized steel platform is designed to last at least 60 years and supports a wide range of stone or concrete pavers, readily available at any budget. Customers want affordability and confidence in their deck investment, which drove us to develop a more affordable concrete paver deck.

When you factor in the lifespan of the Paverdeck system, this type deck is actually less expensive than any traditional deck, and will hold its value over time because it does not need replacing, said Joe Severini, Evolutiondeck Vice President. The Paverdeck system is made with recycled steel content, is the only deck with a zero-carbon footprint during use, and is itself 100 percent recyclable. The Paverdeck system has the potential to save millions of acres of forests and will never see a landfill or incinerator.

Concrete or stone pavers can be applied in any pattern to provide a truly distinctive look at any budget, and generally concrete pavers come with a lifetime warranty. Concrete, stone and steel are the only materials with a proven history of surviving decades of exposure to the sun and weather note the Coliseum in Rome is over 1900 years old with walls made from stone held together with iron clamps. Backed with the industrys only 30-year structural warranty, there is not a traditional or composite/PVC deck that can outlast or outperform a Paverdeck.

Evolutiondeck Inc., an engineering company founded in 2007, has roots from the automotive and steel industries, and manufactures the Paverdeck system for custom and DIY installations. Material kits are available online or from regional dealers. For more information about the Paverdeck system, visit http://www.paverdeck.com, http://www.facebook/paverdeck, or contact mail(at)paverdeck(dot)com. Paverdeck is a registered trademark under license to Evolutiondeck Inc.

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Back in the day, when I delivered newspapers on porches, driveways and peoples mailboxes, I had no idea Id spend a life pursuing the dream of writing in those things. As I began to work myself into the mix school publications, internships with the dailies, college and, eventually, hooking on with a full-time job I had to laugh at the irony of the business.

There were war correspondents risking their lives, political beat writers battling the back-and-forth misery and hypocrisy of those serving in office, not to mention cop reporters scanning the daily police logs in search of stories throughout all those naked cities.

Back at the office, there were people selling advertising, backroom workers piecing together newspapers, plus the ink-stained pressmen risking mangled fingers in all that machinery.

All those people college-educated, lifelong technicians and trained sales people were each in pursuit of the same goal: To develop and publish a daily newspaper, which one former editor used to call, History on the run.

Those days? Gone forever.

Thats why Im on the fence about the way pro football teams might be viewing the candidacy of Ronnie Fouch, the ex-Redlands East Valley QB, whos seeking a career in the National Football League.

In the old days, guys scouted kids playing a college game, try and size them up and bring them along slowly if they got drafted and eventually made an NFL roster. Today, its a whole new game. Anyone hear of the scouting combine?

On the surface, after viewing Andrew Luck and Heisman Trophy winner Ryan Griffin III, most casual observers would say, Ronnies got no chance.

Luck and RG II are trailed by the new hot guy, Ryan Tannehill.Brandon Weeden of Oklahoma State, Brock Osweiler of Arizona State and Michigan States Kirk Cousins, who threw well at the combine, are more pro-ready right now. Tannehill could go as high as eight to Miami, to be reunited with his former college coach at Texas A&M, Mike Sherman, on Joe Philbins new Dolphin coaching staff.

Among the NFL combine experts we heard from, Tannehills got some gaps in his game and could be picked higher than he should go, the same way Christian Ponder and Jake Locker went higher than most football people expected last April.

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See how this list compares to last year'sremodeling projects with big payoffs.

Most homeowners know exactly what they would do to change their current home into their dream home: gut the kitchen, reconfigure the bathroom or repaint the entire exterior. But what if you're ideal renovations don't yield any return?

The key to investing in your home is doing it wisely, making sure you recoup at least some of the cost upon the sale of your home. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Remodeling Magazine recently released their 2011-2012 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, and the findings prove you don't have to spend a ton of money to add to your home's resale value.

Exterior renovations dominated the list of cost-effective projects. "This year's Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report shows the value of putting your home's best facade forward, so to speak," said NAR President Moe Veissi. "Inexpensive exterior replacement projects are not only crucial to a home's regular upkeep, but are also expected to recoup close to 70 percent of costs."

So, without further ado, here are some of the home improvement projects which will get you the most bang for your buck:

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PollyBro Home Remodeling shares expertise with homeowners and makes a donation to The Wounded Warriors Project in the name of all new clients.

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Homeowners use their bathrooms as a way to relax and wind down after a hectic day, says Andrew Parrott, owner of Pollybro Home Remodeling which primarily focuses on bathroom remodels and tile work. Master bathrooms are becoming sanctuaries. People want luxury. They want to feel like theyre going to a spa.

The following are some new trends to help make a bathroom a quiet, peaceful place to unwind:

Large and luxurious walk-in showers

Larger shower stalls with rain showerheads and multiple body jets, as well as steam showers, are becoming more popular. Custom shower systems outperform other areas in the bathroom in terms of where people are spending money, Andrew says. With homeowners planning to stay in their homes longer, some clients are even opting for the European doorless showers that allow a homeowner to continue to use the fixture as they get older and lose mobility.

Bring in the light

Many homeowners are adding windows and skylights to bring in the sunshine and make a bathroom brighter. A less expensive option: adding a bit of glamorous lighting such as a small hanging crystal light feature. For the truly luxurious experience, add a fireplace or open flame fire feature.

Make a bathroom into a mini-den

Framed mirrors, remote control TVs and stereos, and in-floor heating are making bathrooms feel as comfortable as other rooms in the house.

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MYFOXNY.COM - John Street between Broadway and Nassau Street in Lower Manhattan has five major construction projects all going on simultaneously. The trucks, saws, and cement mixers are loud.

Barbara Minsky's apartment building has a crane next to it. Pace University is building a dormitory on the corner of John Street and Broadway. Across the street the MTA is restoring a landmark building connected to the future Fulton Street transfer station. A hotel is under construction on John. Con Edison is putting in new gas lines beneath the street. And the city is putting in new sidewalks and water lines by John and Nassau.

Who allowed so many projects? Answer: the city's Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center and Department of Buildings. A spokesman said DOB gave permission for construction work from 6 a.m. to midnight at 182 Broadway by John Street. But the spokesman claims DOB has received no complaints.

Catherine Hughes, the vice chair of Community Board 1, said dozens of people angrily complained at Tuesday's board meeting. Hughes said some concessions have been made. Con Ed will finish in two weeks, and deliveries will begin at 7 a.m. -- not 6 a.m.

Local small businesses are hurting. Roxy Diner has been on John Street for 40 years, and now the construction has driven away customers. Thomas Tsolomytis, the owner, said he worries he may have to close the shop. He said business is worse than after 9/11.

Some construction workers say these projects means hundreds jobs for them and when completed would aid in he economic recovery of Lower Manhattan after 9/11.

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GLENWILLOW, Ohio, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --As American families are focused on taking care of their homes now more than ever, Hoover and Dirt Devil - America's top brands in home cleaning - are leading the charge with new products and high-tech tools showcased at the 2012 International Housewares Show, taking place March 10-13 in Chicago.

According to recent reports, sales of existing homes are ticking up and home-improvement projects are on the rise.(1) For families across the country that means taking more time to care for and clean the house themselves, according to Stephanie Begley from TTI Floor Care, the company behind the iconic cleaning brands Hoover and Dirt Devil.

"People are looking for affordable innovations to help them clean and take care of their homes," said Begley. "As trusted American brands, Hoover and Dirt Devil are excited to offer the latest technology across an array of products to help families clean their homes faster, easier and better than ever before."

From disinfecting steam mops to ultra-lightweight vacuum cleaners to portable hand vacs, Hoover and Dirt Devil use their in-house experts to help families keep their homes fresh and clean. Harkening to their legacy of cleaning and American roots, all products are designed by U.S. engineers, designers and technicians based at the Ohio company headquarters. This year the company took the unprecedented move to pull customer service in-house for both Hoover and Dirt Devil brands as well.

"It's important to listen to our customers and work with people one-on-one to continually provide not only the products people want, but the best service to help use them most effectively," said Begley. "Hoover consistently receives top product ratings, including high marks for quality and reliability."

Hoover. Nobody does it like you.At the 2012 International Housewares Show, Hoover is showcasing three products every family needs to help keep their homes fresh and clean.

Dirt Devil Fights DirtyFrom hand vacs to compact uprights, Dirt Devil is introducing the newest members of its Fight Dirty line-up for 2012.

For More Information To learn more about innovative Hoover products visit Hoover.com or connect with us at Facebook.com/Hoover. To learn more about Dirt Devil products, visit DirtDevil.com or connect with us on Facebook.

About Hoover and Dirt DevilFrom the first Hoover vacuum launched in 1908 to the Hoover WindTunnel MAX Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Upright in 2011, the Hoover brand continues a tradition of innovation through a comprehensive line of floor care products, including lithium-ion battery powered cordless vacuums, full-size, bagged and cyclonic upright and canister vacuums, carpet cleaners, hard-floor cleaners and central vacuum systems. Dirt Devil is known for fully featured lightweight, powerful vacuums, available in a signature red color. It derives its heritage with the launch of the first corded handheld vacuum with belt driven brush roll more than 20 years ago, and today offers a full line of vacuums and accessory cleaning products. Part of the TTI Floor Care family, Hoover and Dirt Devil appliances and accessories are available at major retailers and independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada.

CONTACT: Etosha Moh emoh@talktocurrent.com 312-929-0513

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FREDERICTON It's a dispute that no one wants to resolve.

It's been more than a decade since Neil Lemon climbed a hydro pole outside his Lower Durham, N.B., home in a desperate attempt to draw attention to his feud with NB Power a dispute over an unpaid bill that led to his power being disconnected.

Nearly 13 years later, Lemon's small weather-beaten bungalow still has no electricity.

"They've just got no feelings whatsoever for what they've done and don't even try," Lemon said this week. "Over the simple thing of what happened here; it just boggles my mind how it could get this far for something as simple as that."

In 1999, Lemon's home was disconnected five times during the height of the dispute, but four of those times he reconnected the power himself.

The last time the stoppage was permanent.

At the time of the final disconnection, Lemon claimed he'd offered half of his $746 income to the utility toward the $850 he owed, but was told to pay the total amount.

"This is not the way to go through the last years of your life," Lemon said, "You've got no power and you die of old age and never had power because of something stupid a mix-up in a bill."

Lemon said his life now consists of lugging several gallons of water for a flush, pets, washing and cooking every day. He has done that for 365 days a year since the plug was pulled.

Lemon, 57, heats his house with wood.

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Collections of things are fun. Collections of things that serve a purpose are even more fun.

Collections of things that serve warm baked breads and savory cheeses are my favorite.

Perhaps that's why I've begun my hunt for vintage breadboards, both for their design and function.

Whether hanging from hooks above your stove or propped up against the wall on countertops, breadboards are becoming an unassuming design element in many kitchens.

They are subtle and unobtrusive, always ready to be put to work. Without calling attention to themselves, they unpretentiously make a space warmer simply by their presence.

Come to think of it, sounds a lot like my grandma.

Consider using breadboards as a backdrop on open shelves or behind dishes in a china cabinet.

These boards also create excellent wall art. Group different shapes and sizes together as an alternative to artwork, or mix various items in with the boards: paintings, rolling pins and other serving dishes.

Breadboards are available in an assortment of shapes and sizes, making them the ultimate serving platter. Here's how:

Group a variety of sizes and shapes for use as serving dishes on your next buffet, simultaneously providing a visual feast.

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