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Kitchen Remodeling Testimonial Aliso Viejo, CA
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Gray walls and counters, beverage centers, distressed wood and appliances in orange, turquoise and other cheery colors are design trends in kitchens, according to ShopSmart, the shopping magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports.
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Shades of gray. All-white kitchens have been the rage and are still popular, but more designers are shaking things up by using grays and beiges (or greige, a combo of the two), according to the National Kitchen & Bath Associations Kitchen & Bath Style Report. Those neutrals look crisp and classic on their own and blend well with many other colors.
Get the look without remodeling. One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a cool and modern vibe is to paint the walls, backsplash or cabinets a neutral shade of gray.
But you have to do it right, or gray can end up giving your kitchen a chilly, industrial look. One way to warm things up is to pair gray with wood tones or energetic accent colors such as red, orange or yellow. And be sure to choose a semigloss paint, which is the perfect finish for a kitchen because it's easy to clean.
Built-in charging stations. With more people downloading recipes, using FaceTime with friends and reading their morning news on a tablet, the kitchen has become a hub for electronic devices. That has led to the rise of cleverly concealed charging stations showing up in drawers, utility closets or cabinets with built-in electrical outlets and USB ports.
Get the look without remodeling. To keep a tangle of cords from messing up your countertops, ShopSmart suggests looking for a freestanding multidevice charging station that looks nice when left out or that can be tucked into a cabinet. Or consider an electrical outlet with a built-in USB port, about $20 at amazon.com.
Distressed wood flooring. Traditional kitchen flooring tile, laminate and vinyl still has its fans, but hardwood floors are becoming more widely used in open-plan kitchens. They create a warm, seamless look between living areas. Whats new is that designers are using hand-scraped, grooved and other distressed floors because their dents and dings conceal wear and tear.
Get the look without remodeling. You don't have to rip anything out if you install floating floors. They fit together without being glued or nailed down to a subfloor and can be laid over an old, dingy floor as long as its flat and level.
Beverage centers. For people who entertain a lot, creating a designated spot where guests can hang out and help themselves to coffee, cocktails and more is catching on. It can be anything from a simple coffee station to the works: liquor cabinet, wine chiller, ice maker, sink, built-in coffee maker or espresso machine and cabinets for mugs, glasses and supplies.
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By Beth Sharp Thursday 15 January 2015 Updated: 16/01 11:40
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HUNDREDS of new Longbridge jobs could be created if a planning application for a headquarters-style office building is given the go-ahead.
The applicants St Modwen also submitted a separate proposal for up to 215 family homes, off Dalmuir Road, to support the new workers.
If approved, there will be a range of different types and styles of homes suitable for people on all stages of the property ladder, each property will also benefit from its own parking and cycle storage.
The office building application for One Park Square includes 105,000sq ft of grade A workspace over four storeys.
The proposal includes floor to ceiling windows and will overlook the three acre Austin Park.
It will also have a view of the second phase of the 1billion Longbridge Town Centre Regeneration Scheme where the Midlands largest Marks and Spencer store is currently under construction along with a retail, restaurant and cafe space.
The building will have its own car park with nearly 150 spaces and will be aimed at a major corporate occupier.
Mike Murray, St Modwens senior development surveyor, said the submission of the two planning applications marked the next phase of the project.
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The Sioux City Police and Fire Headquarters are facing continuing issues with water coming through walls and roofing and HVAC failures.
It has already had $1.9 million approved for the 2015 fiscal year and is now asking for an additional $1 million from the city.
"We have very little ventilation in there," said Sioux City Police Chief Doug Young. "There's pressure differences between the inside and outside and that's because the equipment is not functioning properly. So we have to find a means of replacing that to make sure that we don't have the water leak problems."
The one million would be used to replace or upgrade the HVAC system within the department.
A HVAC system has to do with heating, air conditioning and ventilation of a building.
"We have to get that building in compliance, said City Council member Rhonda Capron. "We have to- we're talking about health issues here too so you know when it rains and water comes in, it makes mold. So this is a huge priority for us to get that taken care of."
Chief Young says the initial money that has been allotted will be used for replacement on the outside of the building, as well as replacement of the roof and windows.
Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott says steps are already being taken to improve the situation.
"Presently seeking help from a consultant who will probably have a number for us within the next couple weeks and that number will have a reflection on this budget before we finalize it," said Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott.
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Belleville, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 16, 2015
GREENCROWN Energy and LVR Energy & Mechanical have announced a strategic joint partnership, which will apply the experience and expertise of both organizations to deliver a full array of emerging energy solutions to properties nationwide, while bridging the gap between Energy and Mechanical Services.
Were very proud that LVR Energy & Mechanical has chosen to partner with us, said Paul Errigo, director of energy projects at GREENCROWN Energy. Its a fantastic fit that complements each of our companies strengths in offering nationwide end-to-end energy solutions including turnkey energy conservation measures (ECMs), emerging energy technologies, energy procurement, mechanical and electrical, and cogeneration systems.
GREENCROWN is a leading full-service energy advisory firm specializing in energy supply cost-reduction and energy conservation measures, including the development of turnkey cogeneration systems. LVR Energy & Mechanical is known nationally for its patented, market-tested Emerging Technologies providing critical data in the building energy assessment and audit processes, which brings to light energy waste and savings opportunity for a fraction of the time.
The overriding objective for both organizations, Errigo added, is to give their rapidly growing national clientele every conceivable tool and technological advance theyll need to enjoy a competitive edge in todays rapidly changing energy landscape.
Tom Bennett, president of Energy Services for LVR Energy & Mechanical, also said the coupling couldnt be better: Together, we are uniquely positioned to provide the market with the most comprehensive set of vetted emerging technology solutions available, and to make sure they carry the best return on investment for our clients."
Errigo observed that a great many companies fall behind the energy curve, which is costing them time and money. When we are commissioned to examine and analyze an organizations energy usage and needs, we often find that an alarming number of properties are overspending for electricity and gas without realizing it. Many of them can take advantage of the generous federal and state grants and incentives. All of this results in significant, immediate and long term financial and environmental benefits.
Very often these businesses are either getting bad advice or are attempting to navigate the intricate energy markets on their own. Both can be very costly, he continued. The truth is that businesses actually have more ability to lower their energy costs than they may know.
The secret, Errigo said, is to make sure their interests are properly represented by true experts in all facets of the energy industry such as GREENCROWN Energy and LVR Energy & Mechanical.
Errigo said the partnership brings a new level of enhanced client services to GREENCROWN. Thanks to LVR Energy & Mechanicals leadership role in the industry, we now have the ability to offer additional benefits through emerging energy technologies.
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To buck migration, the Barefoot College has turned to mothers and grandmothers to light up villages
Satabhaya village, in Kendrapada district of Odisha, is barely 65 km from the district headquarters, but it can be called remote by any yardstick. Located inside the Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary, it remains deprived of basic facilities such as roads and electricity.
Abutted by the Bay of Bengal, the village is the only one left standing after the constant ingress by an aggressive sea swallowed up six other nearby villages over the past 40 years. Each time a cyclone comes around, villagers cower behind sand dunes before going back to pick up the pieces in their devastated homesteads. When Phailin struck in October 2013, the villagers managed to scramble to safety, but were far unluckier during the Hudhuds rampage in October 2014.
Eking a living in such harsh conditions, the villagers now see a ray of hope solar lanterns promise to light their path to development.
In Rajasthan, at the opposite end of the country, is yet another remote village, Tilonia, located far from its district headquarters. Here the solar lamp not only lights lives but also fetches an income, as the inhabitants of this desert village manufacture them.
Barefoot engineers
The Barefoot College in Tilonia, established nearly 30 years ago by Bunker Roy, is busy training new batches of the solar mothers and grandmothers, also popularly known as the solar mamas. These barefoot solar engineers rarely have formal education, but the dedication to work for their village is a must in them. So the college narrows its choice of trainees to women who are middle-aged and older, as they are least likely to move out of the village. A young woman, on the other hand, often leaves her village after marriage. So also the men, who are likely to scout for better opportunities outside the village after receiving the training.
In fact, the Barefoot College stresses on the importance of common sense. Common sense is in short supply and people are accustomed to believe that only a paper degree means education, development and empowerment, says Roy. The Barefoot College has proved that urban trained experts and professionals can easily be replaced by paraprofessionals from villages who have never been to college or have technical training of any kind. They learn on the job, through trial and error.
From solar energy to health, and from rural water supply to education, the Barefoot College taps the potential of local villagers to find solutions to a range of needs. Having a better understanding of local problems, they are better able to help fellow villagers and are accountable to their community.
After a six-month training, the solar mamas are adept at assembling solar lamps, relying on colour codes and symbols to guide them. The hands-on practical training equips them with skills that include fabrication of charge controllers and inverters, core winding, printed circuit boards, testing, wiring, installation of solar panels, and repair and maintenance of the lamps. These barefoot engineers have lighted up villages using solar energy not only in the remote areas of Ladakh, Barmer and Sikkim in India but also in Bhutan, Afghanistan and about 20 countries in Africa, says Roy.
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