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Editors note: This is the final article of a three-part series on temple milestones during 2023. Part 1 looked at announcement of new temples and site locations; Part 2 dealt with dedications and rededications.

In 2023, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints added 35 new temple locations announced by President Russell M. Nelson in the April and October general conferences the most ever for the second straight year, following President Nelsons announcement of 35 new locations in 2022.

Also in 2023, the Churchs 11 temple dedications were the most in a calendar year in more than 20 years.

By comparison, the eight temple groundbreakings conducted by the Church in 2023 were the fewest in five years, following 16 in 2022, 12 in 2021 and 21 in 2020, the first full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, when construction was considered critical trade and essential work and didnt fall under lockdowns, extreme social distancing or other pandemic restrictions.

In fact, the eight groundbreakings this year are the fewest since 2018, where the Church had just one.

An aerial view of the site of the future Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple on Nov. 25, 2023, the day of its groundbreaking services.

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But before hands start wringing that low number of groundbreakings may suggest a drop in building of new temples, look at the breakdown of the Churchs total 335 temples and see how many are already under construction, how many have sites released and are awaiting the next milestone of groundbreaking, and how many temples are announced and in planning but still without sites.

The breakdown by status of those 335 temples, as of the end of 2023, is:

The 186 dedicated temples include one renovated temple scheduled for rededication, four temples under renovation and four more temples scheduled to begin renovations in 2024.

Elder Peter F. Meurs and Sister Maxine Meurs (back row, left) with leaders, youth and young adults who walked the Kokoda Trail from Popondetta to Port Moresby (about 96 kilometers over mountains) to attend the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple groundbreaking on April 22, 2023. The group completed the challenging walk in four days.

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Groundbreaking services were held for the following eight temples in 2023, including two on the same day:

Shovels stand ready at sunrise on the day of the groundbreaking services for the Quertaro Mexico Temple on Jan. 7, 2023.

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One groundbreaking for a new house of the Lord has already been scheduled for next year the Knoxville Tennessee Temple on Jan. 27, 2024.

As of the end of December 2023, the Church has 47 temples under construction, not including the six that already have been announced for dedication in 2024. Listed by chronological order of groundbreaking dates, the 47 are:

The Auckland New Zealand Temple, under construction in late November 2023.

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The Syracuse Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is under construction in Syracuse on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023.

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Besides temples under construction, the Church of Jesus Christ has five previously dedicated and operating temples under extensive renovation, with three more houses of the Lord scheduled to close and begin renovations in 2024.

The Manti Utah Temple, which has been under renovation since October 2021 is scheduled for rededication on April 21, 2024.

Renovation work continues on the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, April 28, 2023.

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Listed chronologically by month of closure date, the five temples currently under renovation are:

Rendering of the reconstructed Provo Utah Temple

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And the three additional temples scheduled for renovations, with their closures announced during the past year, are:

Artists rendering of the renovated Manhattan New York Temple. The temple will close in 2024 for extensive renovations.

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Water shot out toward the planes wings as the engine throttled to a deafening roar, the hull shaking from friction as it screamed across the water. The pilot held the overhead throttle steady as the craft rushed ahead, rattling as it continued to pick up speed until, for a moment, it shrugged slightly off the surface of the river. More minor lifts followed, the plane willing itself to part from this liquid runway as separations ramped up in frequency and then, in an instant, there was calm tranquility the aircraft soared into smooth open sky.

This exhilarating takeoff is part of the daily routine for missionary pilot Eben Ezer Espinosa Castro. For eight years hes worked for a ministry that was recently adopted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in eastern Peru called Peru Projects.

I always had a dream since I was a child, to serve God as a pilot missionary anywhere, Castro says.

Growing up in Mexico, Castro studied theology at Montemorelos University before heading to the United States to pursue a Master of Divinity degree at Andrews University in Michigan. But his dream faced a huge hurdle: he didnt have the money to pay for the degree. Throughout his graduate program, he searched for sponsors, was blessed with odd jobs, and was amazed as fervently specific prayers were answered in front of his eyes. He started with nothing and graduated with no debt.

Being free and clear, Castro hesitated to begin studying in the aviation program; with his theology degree he could become a pastor and start earning a salary right away. Again, God provided the necessary funds for him to study aviation. God clearly opened the way, opened the doors, and showed us that He would fulfill [this dream], and thank God, He did, Castro recalls.

During his last semester in aviation at Andrews, Castro heard about Peru Projects and its need for a pilot. He could see the skills and education God was giving him as a pastor, mechanic, and aviator; it was exactly what was needed in this ministry. And so, Castro and his family moved to the jungle city of Pucallpa and began to live out his childhood mission aviation dreams. It was really nice to see confirmation from God that [this journey] was His will, He was guiding us, and He got us through it, because He had a place for us to serve, Castro said.

This Amazon region of Peru an expansive sprawl of wild rainforest that includes the Amazon River, the worlds largest by volume is home to the East Peru Mission of the Adventist Church, the largest mission (a church region that is not yet financially self-supporting) in the country. It is also a region where dozens of indigenous people groups have lived in isolation for generations, maintaining their traditional way of life away from modern society. Today, many of them have experienced the outside world, but some are still truly uncontacted. Their segregated existence has lasted so long because at the edge of the jungle, the roads end. Here, rivers are the thoroughfares for transportation, and the indigenous population is spread out over around 200,000 square miles (more than 500,000 square km) of jungle. Even in a fast boat, Castro explains, it can take 20 to 40 hours to reach some of these villages; in larger cargo boats, it can take days. The huge scale of this place makes evangelism extremely difficult.

One of the greatest challenges that our mission has is being able to reach [these] communities, Juan Saldaa, president of the East Peru Mission, admitted. The pastors who work in the inner river zones, the thickest part of the forest, the biggest difficulty is the transportation. According to Castro, there are thousands of villages throughout this territory, and the church is actively working in 82 of them, the majority made up of the Shipibo and Ashninka tribes. Village life is simple in these communities residents grow their own food, raise chickens, and catch fish in the river.

On the surface, this idyllic setting looks like paradise, but Castro has seen firsthand the problems these people face. If someone gets seriously sick out there, they die. There are no hospitals or medical clinics when injuries or illness arise. So, despite having this beautiful community that looks like paradise, they face things that they dont have a solution for, Castro said. And then they can be discouraged because they dont know how to face them. So thats where the value of the gospel message comes in, and they can see to the future, see eternity. That changes their view or their mindset.

A crucial part of Peru Projects ministry is operating emergency medical flights in the jungle for patients in critical need of professional attention. Whether its in the amphibious Lake 250 Renegade aircraft or, when a landing strip is available, the Cessna 182, Castro and his team work with embedded missionaries to respond to these time-sensitive situations. Over their years of service, rapport has grown between missionaries and the tribes, allowing for the gospel to spread. As communities create congregations, they need places to worship, which normally takes shape in a rickety wooden structure. These buildings are weakened by the consistent Amazon rain and termites that feed upon the walls. Right now, most of the churches are falling apart, Castro said. It is just the reality.

The East Peru Mission asked Maranatha to help with proper places of worship in this region. Maranatha has worked there before, building churches and other structures in the mid-2000s. Today, the starting point will be the city of Pucallpa, near Castros aviation mission outpost. From there, Maranathas work will head down the river to villages spread throughout the jungle.

Glendy Franco de Gomez is a Shipibo woman who grew up deep in the jungle. Her parents were traveling teachers who would move from village to village by boat, educating indigenous children. When she reached adulthood, Gomez followed in her parents footsteps, graduating as a teacher from an indigenous university in Pucallpa. Today, she teaches at a government elementary school for indigenous children. Shes also become a leader at the La Selva Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Shipibos are matriarchal, so women help guide society in many ways. Women are also integral to a churchs stability and future growth. Each Saturday (Sabbath), more than 30 people attend La Selva, including university students who are following in Gomezs footsteps from the jungle to the city. But Gomez would like to grow that number.

My dream for the church would be that we win over more souls and that they congregate here that everyone who comes from the villages will congregate here, and that day by day, we keep working to bring more people to this place to worship God, Gomez said.

However, a huge obstacle to this goal is the actual structure where they meet. The building is constructed of weak, rain-soaked wood. If strong enough winds blow, the church could collapse, causing serious injuries or worse. There are large gaps in the slat walls rainfall pours in, flooding the floor. The roof recently flew away in a storm the members reattached it, but it may not last for long. Also, the metal roof is oppressively hot and humid in the jungle heat. Because La Selva is a growing congregation, there is currently no room for future growth, especially when university students are present during the school year.

With all these challenges, sometimes members simply cannot worship there because the space is unusable. Often, they just stay home where its more cool, dry, and safe. Without the financial means to construct a stronger, more permanent sanctuary, La Selva can only wait and pray for a miracle. Its a story thats repeated over and over again in Pucallpa.

Maranathas commitment to churches in Pucallpa is to provide special roofs that wont absorb as much of the jungle heat and are quieter in the rain, as well as strong, permanent steel frames that will last for generations. Congregations will then build up the walls using local materials. To La Selvas delight, its church was on the list of churches that Maranatha is helping. Its a big help for us because, in reality, those of us who congregate, we have very few professionals who can build, Gomez said. We can continue to save and finish the church.

Maranatha established a workshop in Pucallpa where all of the components for churches in this region will be fabricated. The organizations in-country crew is creating these steel elements, and entire church frames have gone up at sites throughout the city. Soon, La Selva will demolish its current structure to make way for a solid, permanent one, ushering in a new phase of possibilities for evangelism and growth that Gomez dreams of.

Work has already begun on these new buildings, and soon La Selva will be set to pursue its dreams. This same joy will be shared by church members throughout the city of Pucallpa. Congregations are beginning to demolish their old, unsafe buildings in preparation for Maranatha to arrive. Soon, theyll be worshiping in permanent structures through which the gospel can shine for generations. Maranatha is also drilling water wells in Pucallpa in situations where there is need.

After Maranathas initial commitment in Pucallpa is complete, the city will continue to serve as the launching pad deeper into the Amazon. Crews will start moving down the river into more remote communities that are harder to reach. This will present unique logistical challenges, from making site visits with native congregations to transporting materials, workers, and volunteers. Its a challenge that Maranatha country director Elmer Barbosa relishes. Its going to be difficult, Barbosa said. Were going to have to use boats sometimes, we are going to have to fly to places but no ones going [to these villages]. Even the church has a challenge to reach those people. And if we partner with them, I think we can bring hope to those people and be the way that they get to know Jesus.

Castro said he is excited for the possibilities of how God will use Maranatha and its volunteers to reach people from different tribes and tongues. He knows that the warmth and hospitality of the people of these remote communities will be felt by Maranatha. I think its a big opportunity and a blessing for the indigenous people, and for the volunteers that come, because people in the jungle are very receptive theyre very friendly, Castro explained. So, if we bring volunteers, its easy to work with the villagers, and it will definitely be an impact for them for the community, as for the volunteers that are involved there.

The original version of this release was posted on page 8 of The Volunteer magazine, Issue 3, 2023. Maranatha Volunteers International is an independent supporting ministry and is not operated by the corporate Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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God sometimes opens a window after closing a door, the adage goes. But in the case of two Waco churches, its more of a case of windows, doors and a whole building.

First Baptist Church of Waco N.B.C. is a historically Black congregation that has worshipped together the past 94 years in a building on the edge of downtown at 611 Jefferson Ave. Templo Nueva Vida is a younger, mostly Hispanic congregation that met at 3300 N. 22nd St.

Templo Nueva Vida pastor Jose Gutierrez Jr., left, shakes hands with the Rev. George Harrison of First Baptist Church N.B.C. inside the sanctuary on Jefferson Avenue. The two churches have swapped buildings.

Templo Nuevo Vida has moved into the former First Baptist Church N.B.C. building on Jefferson Avenue.

Now they are trading spaces for futures more aligned with their congregations needs.

For Templo Nueva Vida, its a swap that means more space for a growing Spanish-speaking congregation. It is trading up to a building with two stories and a basement, complete with a sanctuary, dining space and classrooms, plus parking.

First Baptist Church gets a single-floor facility that is easier to maintain and easier for the churchs older members to navigate.

Pastors Jose Gutierrez Jr., left, of Templo Nuevo Vida and George Harrison of First Baptist Church N.B.C. both held services Sunday at the Jefferson Avenue church building.

inside their church on Jefferson Ave. The two churches have swapped building with Harrison holding their last service at the building.

The transition of the old year to the new had extra meaning for members of both churches who found the Sundays in December a time to say goodbye to their previous homes and a 2024 beginning in a new space.

Its been bittersweet for both congregations, but this keeps both facilities in the hands of churches, Templo Nueva Vida pastor Jose Gutierrez Jr. said.

Gutierrez founded the church in 2010, soon after he finished his studies at Pensacola Christian College.

After six years, the church needed more space and bought its current facility, the former Waco Bible Chapel. Another six years later, Templo Nueva Vida and its approximately 60 members were looking for larger quarters.

Templo Nueva Vida Pastor Jose Gutierrez Jr., shakes hands with members following the Sunday worship service at the former First Baptist Church N.B.C. building.

Gutierrez described Templo Nueva Vida, many of whose members are first-generation Mexican-Americans, as a fellowshipping church that prizes meeting together as part of the churchs identity and ministry.

The church struggled to find a larger space in its former neighborhood.

Templo Nueva Vida Pastor Jose Gutierrez Jr., leads a service at his congregation's new location on Jefferson Ave.

We love the North Waco area, but there are few facilities conducive to churches in this area, Gutierrez said.

Three miles to the south, members of First Baptist Church of Waco, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc., were looking to move as well. The Black Baptist church began in 1901 as North Eighth Street Church and built its permanent building in 1928.

George Harrison has served as pastor for 38 years, longer than any of his predecessors. Harrison said the 40,000-square-foot building was becoming increasingly difficult to use and maintain.

COVID almost killed us, he said.

Members of First Baptist Church N.B.C. hold their last service at their historic Jefferson Avenue location.

Harrison said the churchs average Sunday attendance of 300 to 400 people had dropped to 100 or fewer, due in part to the pause in Sunday services during COVID-19 surges and several members deaths during the pandemic.

The faithful families at the heart of First Baptists membership have kept it going, but older members were having trouble navigating the churchs steps and stairs. Keeping up with the maintenance of a facility built in 1928 also proved an increasing financial strain on the church, Harrison noted.

Church leadership decided to put their building on the market, but although its downtown location attracted attention, the price or the purpose of potential buyers proved sticking points.

I couldnt in good faith sell our church to a business that would sell alcohol, Harrison said.

And though the neighborhood where the church began had changed markedly over the last century, the longtime pastor also had trouble seeing yet another church leave downtown.

Gutierrez initially had approached Harrison when he first heard First Baptist Church might be selling its building, the Templo Nueva Vida pastor recalled, but the price and timing werent right. By fall, however, the two pastors picked up their earlier conversations, but over a different option: a straight-up trade of their buildings. As the two pastors and their church leaders discussed the issue, details began to fall into place. On Dec. 8, the churches filed the necessary paperwork to transfer their property deeds to each other.

The weeks since then have seen members moving furniture, repainting rooms and doing some light construction to prepare the church buildings for their new congregations. On Christmas Eve, Gutierrez preached his last sermon in Templos former home. On New Years Eve, a Sunday that saw both congregations worshipping in the First Baptist sanctuary at different times, Harrison preached his last sermon from what had been his home pulpit for nearly 40 years.

His sermon was Where Do We Go From Here, from a text in the book of Exodus about Moses leading the Israelites from Egypt through the Sinai wilderness. Moses followers had three options, Harrison noted: return to Egypt, stay in the wilderness or move forward.

Thats what were doing. Were moving forward, he said.

Templo Nueva Vidas new home keeps a church light burning at the Jefferson Avenue location, where it has been aglow for more than a century.

North Eighth Street Baptist Church was organized in 1901, then moved to Jefferson Street with a new frame building erected in 1928, according to The History of the Black Man in Waco, by former Waco City Council Member Garry Radford. A membership split shortly afterward saw the churchs name changed to First Baptist Church.

First Baptist Church N.B.C. built its house of worship in 1928 and renovated it in the 1950s.

Under the Rev. L.F. Hardee, who served as pastor for 32 years, the church bricked and renovated its building in 1952, with the renovation including an electric organ, grand piano and new pulpit. Nine years later, the church expanded again, converting basement space into classrooms, overhauling the church sanctuary and adding refrigerated air air conditioning.

Waco architectural historian Kenneth Hafertepe noted that North Eighth Street Baptist Church was founded at the southern end of an established Black community, a block from the North Seventh Street School, a Black school later known as Barron Springs Elementary School. It was a few blocks south of New Hope Baptist Church and a nearby Central Texas College for Black students, before New Hope moved to its current building in 1922.

Hafertepes Historic Homes of Waco, Texas profiles several small shotgun houses located in the 500 block of Sixth Street that indicate an adjacent neighborhood was a working class one with immigrants among its residents. Celebrated Waco singer Jules Bledsoe, incidentally, lived in the 800 block of Sixth Street in 1913.

A 1926 Sanborn Fire Insurance map of the area around North Eighth Street Baptist Church shows it a residential area, with clusters of small frame homes and boarding houses. The construction and expansion of Waco Drive to its immediate north, however, severed that part of the Black neighborhood and over time, its working class population moved elsewhere in Waco.

First Baptists beige brick exterior and its cathedral glass windows suggest the church was a middle-class congregation wanting to present a modern face to Waco, Hafertepe said.

Historic Buildings of Waco, Texas, doesnt profile the the Jefferson Avenue church building but highlights several downtown churches also built in the 1920s. Those include New Hope Baptist Church at 915 N. Sixth Street in 1922 and St. James Methodist Episcopal Church at Second Avenue and Clay Avenue in 1924, both substantial structures built by growing Black congregations.

Also from that era are Austin Avenue Methodist Church (1924), Waco Central Christian Church (1924), St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church (1928) and First Church of Christ, Scientist (1924).

The Rev. George Harrison of First Baptist Church N.B.C. preaches Sunday at thechurch's last service on Jefferson Avenue. The church has swapped buildings with Templo Nueva Vida.

Im glad it will have a new use with a new congregation, said Hafertepe, a Baylor museum studies professor and a leading advocate for historic preservation in Waco. The best possible use (of a historic church building) is by a church congregation.

Both Templo Nueva Vida and First Baptist are looking forward to continuing their own histories in a new place where they feel God has put them.

Harrison and his church already are planning to survey their new neighborhood about interest in continuing a youth feeding ministry the church has had for years. He added that when First Baptist needed chairs for its North 22nd Street building, Antioch Community Church stepped up to meet that need.

I know thats where we should be, he said.

Gutierrez, too, sees providential fingerprints steering his church in its new direction.

God always has a way of surprising us. When you need it, the door opens, he said.

Members of Templo Nueva Vida gather for their Sunday worship service at their location on Jefferson Avenue.

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When it comes to upgrading your home's windows, the decision between hiring a professional or taking the DIY route is a substantial factor in the project's overall success. Windows plays a crucial role in a home's aesthetics, energy efficiency, and functionality, making the replacement process a significant investment.While the prospect of cost savings and the satisfaction of completing the task independently can be appealing, there's more to consider.

This article shares the pros and cons of hiring professionals versus opting for a DIY approach when replacing your home's windows.

Choosing professional replacement windows service means relying on experts who bring precision to the job, ensuring your new windows fit seamlessly into your home.

Before hammering in a single nail, professionals comprehensively assess your home's structure. This proactive approach means identifying and fixing potential issues before installation, contributing to the longevity and durability of your new windows.

Professionals prioritize more than just aesthetics. They pay special attention to energy efficiency, ensuring your new windows are sealed tight. This not only keeps your home comfortable but can also lead to noticeable savings on your energy bills over time.

Entrusting your window replacement to professionals comes with the added benefit of warranties. These warranties serve as a safety net, assuring that the professionals stand by their work, and if anything goes wrong, you wont have to pay more to fix it.

The expertise of professionals comes with a price tag, potentially making it a less budget-friendly option for homeowners.

Opting for a DIY window replacement is a pocket-friendly choice, eliminating the need for professional labor costs. This allows homeowners to stick to their budget and provides the flexibility to allocate funds to other essential home improvement areas.

DIYers have the freedom to progress at their preferred speed, providing not only practical advantages but also a more relaxed and personalized approach to the project.

Successful DIY window replacement demands a certain level of skill. Lack of expertise may lead to errors during installation, compromising the effectiveness of the windows.

Undertaking a DIY project requires a substantial investment of time and effort, potentially challenging for those with busy schedules.

Without professional guidance, unforeseen issues may arise during the DIY process. Handling these unexpected complications, such as hidden structural problems, can pose challenges for DIY enthusiasts.

In the debate between hiring professionals or tackling the window replacement project yourself, the practical choice leans towards professional services.

For those with a proven DIY background in window replacement, it's possible to tackle the task, but caution is crucial. We recommend the DIY route only for individuals well-versed in the intricacies of the process.Professional window replacement ensures a snug fit, addresses potential structural issues, and prioritizes energy efficiency. The bonus of warranties adds a layer of security to your investment.

On the flip side, the appeal of saving money with DIY is countered by the need for specific skills, a substantial time commitment, and the risk of unexpected complications. Overlooking even a small detail during the DIY process might lead to missed issues or, worse, create new problems, ultimately resulting in higher costs.

When it comes to safeguarding your home's comfort and appearance, investing in professional window replacement is a practical and reliable choice. Despite the initial higher cost, the assurance of a precise, durable, and trouble-free process often makes it the more sensible option.

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Feel like picking up ahammer or a screwdriver? Summer Times hopes toinspire you to start that DIYproject you were thinkingof finding time for over theholidays.

In the rules of backyard cricket, if you score a six you have to go and recover the ball.

You may also need to replace a broken window pane.

To do this you will need:

- Some glass. Measure the frame for the pane you need, allowing for the bits that will end up covered by putty. Tell a glass shop what sort of use the window gets and they will provide the correct safety rating of glass. Most shops can produce a glass order for pickup within a few hours.

- A small tub of window putty from a hardware store (or an old tub you may already have: add a few drops of cooking oil if it has dried out, and give it a good kneading).

- A hammer and chisel.

The newly-formed edges on shattered glass are sharper than the sharpest knife. Wear stout gardening gloves leather if you have them.

Place the shards in newspaper and wrap thoroughly before putting with your landfill waste (these are not disposable as recyclable glass here in the South).

The thin wooden glazing bars on an old-style window are quite fragile. Always bang a chisel along the length of wood, towards a corner. Glaziers use a special tool (a "hacking knife") to remove the old putty, but you can use a chisel in the normal way, or hit one side edge of a chisel with a small hammer, holding the other edge against the old putty.

Putty is a mixture of linseed oil and lime grit. If you put it against raw wood, the wood absorbs the oil and makes the putty dry and brittle. You can avoid this by painting some undercoat or rubbing some oil into the rebate of the window frame after you have cleaned out the old putty.

Give a big blob of putty to any children who are watching and let them play with it (the reason for this will become clear later).

Smear a little putty into the rebate, to go on the inside of the glass about as thick as the butter you might put on a cracker.

You can hold the glass in place with tiny nails (tap these these in with a chisel slid back and forth across the new glass while a finger holds the nail) or use "glazing points" the glass shop will sell you these; they can be pushed in using a chisel or large screwdriver.

Now get a sausage-sized blob of putty and give it a good kneading (if the kids havent done so already).

The idea is to warm the putty so the oil component becomes softer and the putty can be worked easily.

Form a nice diagonal wedge of putty around the new pane; try to match the putty on your other windows to get the look correct. Smooth it off by dragging a chisel or putty knife along the bead of putty, then rub with swift, light movements of the fingertips along the bead. This softens the outer layer of oil and forms a smooth skin.

The putty needs at least two weeks to evaporate off some of its oil to harden, so after two weeks, but no more than four, give it a light rub with fine sandpaper, then paint it, starting with undercoat.

Or, get the window professionally double-glazed.

This is a great improvement to a house but horribly expensive.

If you do one window a year its more affordable.

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Harness Roofing and Waterproofingteamed up withGAFat the end of last month to repair the roof of thrift storeOzark Share & Carein Harrison, Ark., with a new roof coating that will alleviate a significant operating expense and help Share and Care focus on using funds to meet the needs of the community.

Ozark Share & Care is a community-sponsored, non-profit emergency services program started in 1987 and has become an essential part of the Harrison community. Emergency food is provided for anyone in need, regardless of geographic location.

Harness Roofing, a family-owned commercial roofing firm, provides waterproofing, metal roofing, and roof repair services throughout the Mid-South. The company was founded in 1976 in Harrison, which is about 140 miles northwest of Little Rock, and has branches in Texarkana, Harrison, Springdale, Fort Smith, and Little Rock, Ark; Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Okla.; West Monroe, La.; Springfield, Mo.; and Memphis, Tenn.

Were very proud to partner with a manufacturer that believes in giving back, said Justin Harness, president at Harness Roofing and Waterproofing. Certain industries are naturally more ingrained in the community; however, there is always space for businesses of all sizes and industries to make an impact.

GAF, one of North Americas largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers, donated roofing materials, allowing the Harness Roofing and Waterproofing crew to coat the existing roof system, which desperately needed rehabilitation.

The collaboration was part of GAFs social impact initiative,GAF Community Matters, which is focused on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources and products to help build resilient communities.

We are thankful we have the opportunity to donate this new roof to Share and Care [which] gives to our community every day, Harness added.

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Patriot Roofing, an affiliate member of the Azalea Coast Network was presented the 2023 Strategic Partner of the Year Award at the Womens Council of Realtors Azalea Coast Network holiday gathering Dec. 6 at Bowstring Burgers and Beer. The Womens Council of Realtors is a nationwide community of 13,000 real estate professionals working to advance women as business leaders in the real estate industry. The Azalea Coast Network is the local chapter launched last December and chaptered in March 2023. Stephanie Bolton, owner of Patriot Roofing & Exteriors, was presented this prestigious award for Patriots unwavering support during 2023, according to a news release. Bolton and Patriots Project Manager Diana Watkins have been closely involved in supporting WCR since its inception, the release stated. Patriot Roofing was a natural fit as they helped in so many different ways, saidAmber Johnson, the 2023 state liaison, in the release. They were the best fit for this award because they embrace and embody the real meaning behind the strategic partnership role. They were so instrumental in getting us off the ground and have attended every event. We really appreciate their partnership, and we love they are female owned. Said Amber. Patriot Roofing is a female-owned and operated commercial and residential roofing and exteriors company located in Wilmington. Patriot serves Wilmington, North Myrtle Beach and Raleigh.

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Home Home GORILLA ROOFING WEATHER REPORT: Forecast for Brevard Calls for Mostly Skies, High Near 69 On Thursday

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA The National Weather Service on Wednesday calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Windy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Throughout 2023, Certified Roofers & General Contractors Inc. donated a roof to a charity each month, including A Kids Place, High 5 Inc., the Angel Foundation FL, the Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation, Camp Florida, FishHawk TNR, the Brandon Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, the June Rogers Foundation, Outreach Free Clinic of Brandon, Seeds of Hope, ECHO and Hope for Her.

In addition, for every new roof installed, Certified Roofers donated a percentage of its sales to its charity of choice each month.

On whether they will continue this campaign in 2024, Kathleen Carpenter, operations manager, said no commitments have been made yet.

Original Story Printed January 2023.

Certified Roofers has been a part of our community since 1981. Its quality of service is well known in the community.

Certified Roofers was founded by my father when he was just 18 years old, said Certified Roofers owner and president, Alex Sanchez. He spent his entire life building the business right here in our community. We unfortunately lost him in 2015, but we have carried on in his honor ever since.

Sanchez was born and raised here in Valrico. He attended Riverview High School where his mother was a teacher for many years.

I went on to work in the family business while attending USF and have never left the business, Sanchez said. I married my wife, Sara, in 2008 and have three sons, Clark, 10; Patrick, 9; and Andrew, 7. Sara left her corporate job this last year to open a bookkeeping business meant to service other local small businesses. I am very active at my Rotary Club, the Brandon Rotary Club where I currently sit as the membership chair.

Certified Roofers typically gives away two to three roofs per year to needy families, disabled veterans or charities that approach it to partner with it to provide roofing services to their constituents.

For 2023, Sanchez and his team want to give a roof away to a local charity each month.

What we are choosing to do this year is, in addition to those roofs, we want to honor a different local charity every month where we will donate a portion of revenue to each charity every month, Sanchez said. The charities were chosen due to my current charitable activities, and other local outfits that bring positive change to our community. All charities we donate to will have a local presence, no national exposure, because we strongly believe in focusing our attention here at home.

Sanchez feels incredibly blessed by our community for allowing him to conduct business here in the community for more than 40 years.

I believe in giving back to those that need it most, Sanchez said. We hope to have another great year and would love nothing more than share that with our communitys best charitable organizations.

If you would like to learn more about Certified Roofers, you can visit its website at http://www.certifiedroofers.com or call Sanchez at 813-643-8333. Certified Roofers office is located at 4331 Lynx Paw Trl. in Valrico.

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