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The first power tool set he buys is of course a couple of mitre saws because an expert like him cannot use a regular hand held saw, that would be below him, so he goes and buys a powerful mitre saw to cut a couple of boards in pieces.

CEO and founder Matt Medlock at PaySAFE's offices in Omaha. The company that was born in mid-2011 offers escrow services similar to that of homebuyers and sellers to various consumers and businesses.

The two candidates challenging state Rep. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard, for her 26th District seat appear to both have bankruptcies in their pasts.

Warmer temperatures, green grass and increased daylight help shake off the winter blues and inspire home and yard improvements to spruce up your surroundings.

Joe Nocera is a very candid and insightful journalist. He has won numerous awards for excellence in business journalism and recently co-authored a penetrating analysis of the financial crisis .

It's the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. And the season doesn't just churn up hurricanes.

The second-seeded Alabama softball team had a big first inning that led to a 5-3 victory... PRATTVILLE - Autauga County Sheriff Herbie Johnson calls them 'travelers,' roving bands of con artists and shysters who show up every summer as regular as the high heat and humidity.

Question: Here's another horror story for you. The twist in this one is that we're not about to be foreclosed, we're not short of funds, and we're not underwater here in San Diego.

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Tejas Originals' outdoor kitchen and fireplace will be a featured product on Remodeling Magazine's Home For Life, a photo-realistic online tour that transforms a classic suburban family house into a convenient, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance home for an active Baby Boomer couple.

During the warm weather, homeowners often make spring the time to do some home improvement projects.

Drummer Scott Myers at the helm of his massive drum set, surrounded by dozens of chimes, cowbells and assorted drums.

The story of our architecture is literally written in wood - underfoot in planks polished by thousands of footsteps; on walls enriched with carved hardwood mouldings and paneling; even on ceilings, where load-bearing structural beams have assumed decorative roles, too.

The home-improvement contractor who has been in legal "hot water" for more than a year pleaded guilty on Tuesday for stealing more than $75,000 from clients.

Roseville residents invest approximately $12 million each year in home improvements.

LYNN HAVEN Ihad not attended Lynn Haven City Commission meetings until recently.

New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced a Blairstown Township contractor has pleaded guilty to bilking customers out of $188,000. A Blairstown Township man admitted this week to stealing more nearly $200,000 for contracting home improvement work he never completed, according to authorities.

A home improvement contractor has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $75,000 by taking money from clients, including a church in North Jersey, and failing to perform the work for which he was paid, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced.

According to a consumer poll from NARI.org , the largest determining factor for deciding to DIY or hire a professional was cost, at 40 percent.

York Area Regional Police said they are investigating numerous reports of roofing scams in the area, and are warning residents to beware of unsolicited offers to perform home-improvement jobs.