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Are your carpets and upholstery filthy from dirty pets, hyper children, and everyday life during the summer?

Randy's Carpet Care, voted "Best of the Best" by readers of theHolland Sentinel for 14 years, can help make your carpets look almost as clean as they day you bought them.

Jeremy Strickland, Marketing Director from Randy's Carpet Care, says that their method is much more efficient than trying to clean up extreme stains and excessive amounts of filth out of the carpet yourself.

When attempting to clean a stain out of the carpet yourself, over-the-counter chemicals are "one size fits all," meaning that the chemical is used for every type of stain like coffee, wine, or another liquid. Whereas Randy's Carpet Careuses cosmetic treatments for different stains on carpet; they go through every nook and cranny to make sure all the filth is out of the carpet, giving it that like-new look and feel.

Randy's Carpet Care recommends in order to keep the carpets looking clean, vacuum as often as you can. Jeremy says the most common problem they see in homes is visible traffic paths on carpet from constant dirt build-up, damaging the carpet. Vacuuming not only keeps the carpet clean, but makes it last longer along with getting rid of bacteria, germs and allergens.

For homes with hardwood floors and carpet, put a run on the hardwood floor to capture the dirt before walking onto the carpet. It's important to point out that this method is not recommended for all carpet homes. Jeremy says that if a rug is put on top of carpet, the weight from your feet will rub dies from the rug into the carpet, staining the carpet (which is what you're trying to avoid.)

Following these tips will keep the carpets in your home feeling soft and new, but for those tough stains and big clean up jobs, call the professionals at Randy's Carpet Care.

Randy's Carpet Care is located at 131 Coolidge Avenue in suite 2 in Holland.

To schedule an appointment and to find a phone number for your area, visit randyscarpetcare.com.

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Does your upholstered furniture look dingy and tired? Is your couch in desperate need of a clean? What about your car? Upholstery, like carpet, needs regular attention, says Shawn Bisaillon, owner of Professional Carpet Systems of North Denver. As an industry consultant for cleaning and restoration, he's sharing insider tips for keeping upholstery looking great.

1. If you're going to hire a professional: Bisaillon recommends having upholstery cleaned by a certified cleaning technician every 12 to 24 months more frequently in households with small children or pets.

To assure that youre getting a qualified cleaner, look for certification by International Cleaning and Restoration Association or International Institute of Cleaning and Restoration. Before booking an in-home cleaning, request the name of the technician and his/her ICRA or IICR registration number.

2. Vacuum: Use upholstery and crevice attachments (they make a huge difference!) to pick up crumbs and dust on a weekly basis.

3. Clean spills immediately: Blot them up ASAP. If the spill leaves a spot, follow instructions on the fabric care label. If its safe to use water, blot the area alternately with a damp towel and a dry towel to remove it.

4. Treat the stain: As always, follow cleaning instructions on the fabric care label. For stains on silk and antique fabrics, consult a professional, otherwise if the stain is from an organic source, like mustard, coffee or other foods, Bisaillon suggests lightly misting it with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.

Pro tip: Always test in an inconspicuous place first to make sure the fabric is color-safe.

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For other stains, Bisaillon uses a CRI-approved spot remover like Benefect Impact Cleaner for Carpet and Fabric. Test it first in a hidden spot, then follow manufacturers directions. After working on the stain, leave a towel on top of the treated area as well as on the underside of the fabric to absorb residual liquid.

What to do:

1. Start by thoroughly vacuuming, using the upholstery and crevice attachments.

2. If using cleaning products to break up soil, remember to lightly mist them onto the fabric. (Overspraying can cause the cleaner to seep into cushions.) Then, with a gentle touch, groom the fabric with a soft sponge or brush.

3. Rinse the fabric by lightly spraying with warm water and suctioning away moisture with a wet/dry vac. Blot with an absorbent towel. Allow furniture to dry completely before using. To hasten the drying process, use fans or place the cushions outside to dry.

Those vacuum attachments make a huge difference!

What to use:

For touch-ups, look for professional-grade home products like Stain X Pro Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo or any other approved upholstery product listed on the Carpet and Rug Institute website. Never use bleaches or de-greasers.

For pet messes, use a wet/dry vac to vacuum up as much of the urine as possible. Apply a bio-enzymatic urine digester, such as Urine Off or Nilodor, according to package directions.

A word to the wise: Be proactive!

You can spare yourself a lot of work and expense by applying a fabric protector to new or newly cleaned upholstery, especially if the upholstery is made of delicate, soft fibers like silk. For such fabrics, professionally applied Fiber ProTector repels stains, adds UV protection, reduces static electricity and inhibits growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.

For family-friendly fabrics, professionally applied, high-performance 3M Scotchgard does the job. Regular 3M Scotchgard, while not as powerful, is a good DIY option.

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PHOENIX It is simply the end of a chapter for a Peoria library. The wait for the next one will be short.

Peoria Main Library will be closing from Sept. 4-8 for interior renovations.

Routine enhancements with new furniture, carpet cleaning and reconfiguring of key areasare all planned, with a re-opening date set for Saturday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m.

We havent updated the Peoria Main Library for a number of years and it is one of the busiest libraries in the community, said Nathaniel Washburn, Peoria library & cultural services manager, in a press release. This renovation project allows us to make improvements to the library to enhance the experience for our patrons. We cant wait to share the new and improved library with the public.

Although the library will be closed, the book drop will remainopen. Services will still be available from Sunrise Mountain Library, along with the website.

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When we do a move-in or move-out cleaning, we are very detailed in what we do, especially in high important areas, such as the interior of kitchen cabinets, inside bathroom drawers, and inside and outside of kitchen appliances.

Norcross, GA (PRWEB) August 15, 2017

Traditionally, the month of August has been the most popular time of year to move to a new apartment or house. To help Atlanta area residents get ready for their big moves, EMJ Cleaning Services, an Atlanta-based maid company, is offering a 20 percent discount on move-in/move-out cleanings and any extra cleaning services. This special is good through August 31.

Moving to a new home can be very exciting, but it can also be a very stressful time because there is so much that needs to be done, notes Eric Cano, owner of EMJ Cleaning. In addition to things like packing, calling utility companies to end or start services, and perhaps enrolling your kids in a new school system, you have to make sure the home youre moving out of is clean so you can sell it or so you can get your security deposit back, and you also want to make sure your new home is ready for move-in day. With this special, were trying to ease some of the transition of moving, by taking care of the house cleaning for you.

EMJs move-in and move-out house cleaning services include a thorough cleaning of all rooms, hallways and entryways. Hard-surface floors will be swept and/or mopped; carpets will be vacuumed; patio doors and interior windows will be cleaned; bathroom fixtures, sinks and tubs will be scrubbed and sanitized; and door frames, baseboards, window sills, window blinds, ceiling fans and built-in shelving will be dusted or washed.

Extra services offered by EMJ include services such as cleaning inside the refrigerator, scrubbing out ovens, cleaning the inside of cabinets, cleaning the interior of the garage, picking up the carpets, sweeping the porch or patio, and cleaning the basement.

When we do a move-in or move-out cleaning, we are very detailed in what we do, especially in high importance areas, such as the interior of kitchen cabinets, inside bathroom drawers, and inside and outside of kitchen appliances, says Cano. All of our services are backed by a 24-hour warranty in case of any dissatisfaction.

To take advantage of EMJs move-in/move-out cleaning specials, please call (678) 966-9469 to schedule a cleaning appointment. Alternatively, appointments and cleaning estimates can be requested online at http://www.emjcleaning.com/free-estimates, or by sending an email to services(at)emjcleaning(dot)com. In order to qualify for the August discount, customers should mention this promotion when they call or email EMJ to make the cleaning appointment.

About EMJ Cleaning Services:EMJ Cleaning is a licensed, bonded and insured professional home cleaning service in Atlanta, Georgia. The company has been in business for over 10 years, and provides cleaning services to residential and commercial buildings six days a week throughout metro Atlanta. EMJ Cleaning provides specific services such as window cleaning, carpet cleaning, heavy duty cleaning, weekly deep cleaning and move-out cleaning; these are offered in both EMJs office cleaning service and home cleaning service. For more information, visit http://www.emjcleaning.com.

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Semihandmade started out as a Los Angeles cabinetmaker called "Handmade," but when they got a commission to design aftermarket doors for a cheap and surprisingly robust set of Ikea kitchen cabinets, they realized that they could supply excellent-looking, high-spec kitchens at a tiny price by just manufacturing replacement doors for Ikea's ubiquitous cabinetry.

I happened on the company's showroom this weekend in Palm Springs and was blown away by the quality and aesthetic properties of the doors, which are made from a variety of materials, including some great molded fiberglass pieces that were really kick-ass. The company also sells aftermarket wheels, legs, and other hardware that can transform the identikit Ikea staples into striking and pleasing home furnishings. They've expanded beyond kitchens into bathrooms, bookcases and other furnishings.

It's a great way to capitalize on the economies of scale that Ikea gets in designing its hardware without subjecting yourself to the compromises it makes on finishes and materials for the exteriors.

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The mystery of yesterdays India-wide censorship orders which blocked the Internet Archive from the worlds largest democracy has been solved: it was the result of complaints by two Bollywood studios, Prakash Jha Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment, who chose to target infringing copies of their movies by securing an injunction at the High Court of []

Five years ago, a patent troll called Personal Audio started demanding money from podcasters, claiming that their patent on mailing cassette tapes of people reading magazines (a ridiculous patent on its face) also covered podcasting.

In 2016, CBS/Paramount brought a lawsuit against Axanar, a very successful group of fan-film producers whod crowdfunding more than $1M to make a kick-ass Star Trek video.

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Some White House and Republican officials are exploring the idea of putting West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin in charge of the Energy Department, according to four people familiar with the discussions, a move that could boost President Donald Trumps stalled legislative agenda.

If Manchin were offered and accepted the position, that would allow West Virginias Governor Jim Justice -- a newly minted Republican -- to appoint a GOP successor and bring the party a vote closer in the Senate to being able to repeal Obamacare. The idea is in the early stages of consideration, and its unclear whether it has support within the administration, according to the people, who described the conversations under condition of anonymity.

A spokesman for Manchin declined to say whether the senator would take the Energy secretary job -- currently held by former Texas Governor Rick Perry -- if offered.

Senator Manchin has not had any recent conversations with the Administration about the Secretary of Energy position. He remains committed to serving the people of West Virginia, said Jonathan Kott.

Manchin, who faces a tough re-election battle in 2018, was considered for the post after Trump won election in November. His nomination fell through in part because Trump wouldnt assure him he could pick his own staff, according to two people familiar with the staff selections, who described them on condition of anonymity.

Perry was named Energy Secretary instead, and its unclear whether he would be open to taking another position in the administration. He has been among the candidates considered to replace John Kelly at the Department of Homeland Security, according to three people familiar with the deliberations. Kelly, who became White House chief of staff last week, and Trump havent yet decided who should succeed him as Homeland Security secretary.

Perry has not been a seamless fit with the Energy Department, where the two most recent secretaries had Ph.D.s in physics. Perry was an animal science major at Texas A&M, and he advocated abolishing the department during his own presidential bid. The Air Force veteran was initially under consideration to lead the Pentagon under Trump.

With an annual budget of about $30 billion, the Energy Departments work ranges from safeguarding nuclear weapons to the research into carbon-capture technology and maintaining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Perry has expressed a deep interest in the nuclear security and intelligence aspects of the post, and has become a vocal advocate for the national laboratories and for U.S. energy exports.

The ultimate goal of such a Cabinet shift would be to jump-start Trumps agenda in Congress, particularly repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act.

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Yet to execute the idea and pass an Obamacare repeal, Republicans and the administration would have to pull off a highly choreographed series of events. Perry would have to agree to take another job, the Senate would have to confirm Manchin as Energy Secretary, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would then have to bring a repeal bill back up without losing any of the 49 Republican senators who voted for the so-called skinny repeal.

Some of those senators, however, like Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, said they were only voting for the bill to bring it to negotiations with the House. Other Republicans, like Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, are working on a bipartisan fix.

Moreover, Manchin would face intense pressure from fellow Democrats not to leave the Senate and bear some personal responsibility for a repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Manchin has said in interviews that he warned Trump personally that people in his state who gained insurance under the law dont know who gave it to them, but would surely know who took it away.

Earlier this month, Trump appeared at a political rally in Huntington, West Virginia, where Justice announced that he was changing parties from Democrat to Republican.

Manchin has sought to position himself as a political independent. In a recent interview with the Charleston Gazette-Mail that he wont commit to Democratic policy positions just to win re-election.

The bottom line is, if it doesnt help West Virginia, it doesnt make sense to me,Manchin told the newspaper. Just because theres an election doesnt mean I sign on or dont sign on,

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Posted on 14 August 2017. Tags: boating accident, kingsland news, Lake LBJ

STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY

KINGSLAND Texas Parks and Wildlife Department investigators are reconstructing a suspected accident scene on Lake LBJ where a Kingsland man died following a boat crash Aug. 13.

According to the report, the incident happened sometime around 11 p.m. in the Rock Bluff subdivision just off CR 127 in Burnet County.

Russell B. Bowman Jr., 68, of Kingsland was reported as both the driver of the 20-foot boat and the victim of the collision.

Investigators said the boat crashed into a concrete retaining wall.

The victim sustained a severe head injury and apparent internal injuries, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department news release stated.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Burnet County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Roxanne Nelson.

A 66-year-old female passenger in the boat was treated and released at the scene, the report stated.

Crews were scheduled to take measurements Aug. 14 to recreate the incident.

Were investigating what took place, Game Warden Cody Hatfield said.

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BELVIDERE Shovels will be going into the ground Tuesday to get the Park-and-Ride facility at the Crossroads Center underway, Allegany County officials said Friday.

The groundbreaking will be at 1 p.m. at the Crossroads Center, 6087 State Route 19.

With a grant through the Federal Transit Administration, improvements will include reconstruction of the existing driveway and parking lot, a new driveway to allow improved traffic flow and the addition of about 60 parking spaces. The work will also include new, dark-sky-compliant, outdoor LED lighting, enhanced landscaping, stormwater management practices and a new bus-stop area.

Thanks to the dedication and leadership of an active steering committee, state agencies and our consultant, we were able to secure funding through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for a parking facility and to receive long-term safety and significant infrastructure improvements, said Ardent Solutions Mobility Management Planner Larry Kaminski. As another example of economic development initiatives within Allegany County, this project not only serves to improve and enhance existing infrastructure, but will also be an asset and catalyst to encourage future community development activities and ultimately facilitate long-term economic growth.

The county Public Works Committee on Aug. 2 approved awarding a bid for the Park-and Ride project to Nova State Company, which submitted the low bid of $621,606.

At the committee meeting, committee member Judy Hopkins asked whether the project is on target for completion by the end of October.

They (Nova representatives) believe that we have established an aggressive schedule, but they believe its doable. Thats what theyre telling us, Superintendent of Public Works Guy James replied. I think we can extend it a little bit. We dont want to go too far behind.

The blacktop plants are really the critical thing. Once they close, the availability of material, thats the problem, he said. You can put topsoil down later on after the blacktop plants close if you want to, but thats the real critical element that needs to be done.

In response to a question, James said blacktop plants usually close around Thanksgiving, so the project should be OK time-wise.

James noted the Park and Ride project has already been approved and that Public Works Committee approval is all the bid needs. He said this will enable the project to move ahead.

Were looking forward to getting that project going and getting dirt turned black up there, James said.

Kaminski said, All that I can add is its under our budgeted amount that we had anticipated.

Committee member Karl Graves asked if the Department of Public Works was familiar with Nova State Company.

They actually worked for us before. They did a small project, James said. It was the retaining wall on the exit ramp going out from the back parking lot. They did the gutter system, the curb, the gutter and the retaining wall and then the black fencing thats along there. They did a good job. Theyve done a lot of municipal work, so theyre familiar with the procedures that have to be done.

Hopkins asked if the project being under budget means there will be leftover money in the grant.

This isnt the only component of that budget. This is just the construction portion of it, James said. There was the design that we already paid for and then we have construction inspection the people who are doing the inspection of the work thats going to be done. All in all, its going to be very close.

Ill tell you better in a little bit whether theres going to be a surplus, he said.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. - A new middle school is Columbia should hold 700 students for classes, according to the architects who designed it.

PWArchitects showed off its work on a southwest middle school Monday night. Firm president Chris Davis said the school should hold 700 students for daily classes, but could fit 800 students in total.

CPS moved up the opening date of the middle school to 2020 as overcrowding continues to be an issue at its one middle school south of Stadium Boulevard. The district is targeting land on Sinclair Road for the new school.

The half of the building nearest the parking lot will feature the gym and performing arts center. Two stories of classrooms are further back, and staff will have the ability to close off that half after hours. Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said that allowed for a more accessible feel to the public, allowing easy access to the popular facilities, while also protecting the class space.

Davis said a "flex room" near the gym will serve as one of the building's two storm shelters. Columbia city rules require schools to have them. The school's classroom for students with physical and mental disabilities will also double as a storm shelter. Davis said that stops students who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices to get across the entire building in case of an emergency.

"Columbia Public Schools probably isn't too unique from other school districts," Davis told ABC 17 News. "They started taking into account electronic cameras and surveillance, as well as lockdowns, and control of the door systems, so we incorporate those things, too."

Matt Pitzer, a Columbia City Council member, said he enjoyed the simplicity of the school's design. The three main hallways make it seem easy to navigate, and allow for safer navigation of the school, Pitzer said. The city councilman said that he still wanted to accelerate improvements to Sinclair Road ahead of the school's scheduled opening, including sidewalks and bicycle lanes.

"We don't want everybody in their cars, we want to get people out of their cars and be able to bike and walk, and right now, Sinclair is basically an unimproved road," Pitzer said.

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The old warehouse building at 211 Main St. in North Tonawanda was not built to last.

According to Joy Kuebler, one of two women with plans to bring new life to the building, the structure was made with cheap materials when it was built nearly 90 years ago. The fact that its still standing, she said, is unusual.

Were looking at a substantial reconstruction, but we want to maintain the historic integrity, Kuebler said, adding that theyd like to create a 21st century building that lasts another 100 years.

Kuebler, owner of Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, P.C., has teamed up with Kelley Culp-Burton, owner of KCB Architecture, P.C., to convert the building into new office spaces for their growing businesses. They plan to move their businesses to the space and expect to have 10,000 square feet left over which can be rented out to other tenants. They plan to use movable walls to allow the space to be reconfigured, as needed, over time.

Under the name Enterprise Lumber and Silo, the two have applied for assistance through the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency. Theyve been approved by the NCIDA for a 10-year tax abatement, a sales tax abatement and a mortgage recording tax abatement to help bring the $3.1 million project to fruition.

Thats just one piece of a handful of things we need to get in place to make this project happen, Culp-Burton said.

She added that theres also the possibility of additional funding from the state Department of Environmental Conservation if they get approved to be part of the brownfield program. Theyve also received a $300,000 Restore New York grant and Culp-Burton said there are programs through both National Grid and National Fuel that help with the restoration of abandoned buildings. She said theyve also received support from state Sen. Robert Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, and state Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, D-Kenmore.

The project is expected to transfer 11 jobs to the new facility, with Kuebler saying they expect to add four to five employees each over the next 10 years. The project summary issued by the NCIDA says they plan to create seven new jobs.

As with any building as old as 211 Main St., there is substantial repair work to be done before theyre ready to open for business. The big issue is the roof, which needs to be replaced, along with the windows and the exterior walls of the structure. Whats still in good shape, Culp-Burton said, is the timber frame. She said thats part of the historical feel to the building that theyd like to preserve.

In addition to enhancing their businesses and providing space for new businesses, they also plan to utilize the space in ways that benefit the community. They plan to use a portion of the building to create a space that can be rented out for community events and theyre also working with students in North Tonawanda High Schools Academy of Engineering and Architecture, who will use their project as a learning opportunity.

The project is expected to enter the construction phase during the spring of 2018 and, if all goes according to plan, open for business by late 2018 or early 2019.

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