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Patriotic Places to Visit this Summer in Your RV

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Post Date August 19, 2024

Hit the road and visit some patriotic places this summer in your RV!! Each year, Americans mark the country’s birth with Fourth of July celebrations. The national holiday recognizes the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted during the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, PA. What better way to celebrate than to visit some of these patriotic places? For RV ers and those who love to travel, Independence Day delivers some of the best sights, sounds, and stops of the year. And, while the East Coast is rich with “Independence” sites, there are also a plethora…

Kevin McCarthy’s House renovation – POLITICO

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Post Date July 28, 2024

With help from Ari Hawkins Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a news conference outside of his office. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images HOUSE HARDBALL — The fight over the House speakership that kicked off the 118th Congress — and the significant concessions Kevin McCarthy had to make to win the position — provided the first glimpse at the power dynamics and priorities of the new Republican majority. This week has provided even more insight. In filling out key panels, McCarthy underscored the heightened role conservative hardliners will play in influencing legislation that comes to the House floor and in challenging Biden administration…

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BC judge dismisses ‘reprehensible’ home renovation lawsuit

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Post Date July 2, 2023

A BC provincial court judge didn’t mince words in dismissing a homeowner’s lawsuit alleging that the previous owners had fraudulently misrepresented latent electrical defects in the home. In a decision issued in Penticton provincial court earlier this month and posted online this week, Judge Shannon Keyes called the conduct of claimant John Archer “reprehensible” and concluded that he and fellow claimant Douglas Bertz had taken their claim to trial “on no reasonable basis for success.” LAWSUIT CLAIMED ELECTRICAL DEFECTS The claim centered around several alleged defects in the property, the most significant of which was electrical wiring that had…

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6 Bathroom renovation mistakes making your cold bathroom moldy |

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Post Date June 26, 2023

Depending on the orientation and age of your home, you may find your bathroom gets particularly cold – bathrooms with exposed walls or a north-facing outlook will benefit from extra solutions to keep things warm and mold-free. And even if you live in a modern property, it’s worth knowing how to control moisture levels, especially if there are a lot of you in your household taking long showers. Renovating a bathroom involves making all kinds of decisions as well as interrupting our everyday routines while work is being completed. Given the expense and upheaval, it’s important to avoid bathroom remodeling…

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Manitoba seniors getting help for renovations that make it possible to stay in own homes

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Post Date May 8, 2023

Some Manitoba seniors who want to age in their homes will now have access to funding to make that possible, the province said Thursday. The Manitoba government is developing a grant program to support home modifications that will allow them to stay in their own homes longer. Those projects could include installing ramps, widened doorways, curbless showers and improved lighting, Seniors Minister Scott Johnston said at a Thursday news conference. “We recognize we have an aging society, and therefore these initiatives are there to help,” Johnston said. The aid will only be available to households with someone over the age…

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Community rallies around Upper Gwynedd man diagnosed with leukemia in home renovation

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Post Date May 6, 2023

UPPER GWYNEDD — Family members, friends and neighbors in a community just off Morris Road are rallying around one of their own, helping to renovate a home in need of attention. Steve Wagner, of Lansdale, was diagnosed with leukemia in November 2022. His sister, Dawn King, said the otherwise healthy 60-year-old father of two “was just going in for a regular routine follow up appointment” when he received the news . King, 50, of Fort Washington, recalled his tight knit family instantly being there for Steve. “I think we’ve done exactly what he’s wanted us to do. We’ve all kind…

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Home renovation fraud returns to Halton

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Post Date April 18, 2023

Residents are warned about a home repair fraud operating in Halton. The scam involves contractors traveling door-to-door as they attempt to sell unrequested services to unsuspecting homeowners. These services vary from chimney or driveway repair to interlock stonework. Halton Police have received multiple complaints and believe there are more victims. How the home repair fraud works To secure a deal, the suspected contractor provides quotes with prices lower than market value but requests the home owner to give a large cash payment to secure the fantastic price. Based on previous complaints to Halton Police, the contract may start the work.…

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Halton police warn public about home renovation scam

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Post Date April 10, 2023

Halton police are warning residents in the region about an ongoing home renovation scam. Officers say the fraud involves “contractors” traveling door-to-door to sell unsolicited services, such as chimney or driveway repair and stone work. The contractor will provide a quote under market value and once a deal is reached, they will ask for a large cash payment. Investigators say the initial work may start, but the work will be incomplete or sub-par. The consumer may then be approached to provide more money for supplies. Once the suspect receives the additional or final payment, they disappear. Phone calls and text…