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The Untold Story of the Insular Texas Family That Invaded the U.S. Capitol

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From inside the home, several German shepherds snarled and barked at the sound of strangers arriving on the doorstep. The house, on a quiet street of low-slung brick residences just outside the Panhandle town of Borger, was otherwise quiet. Its garage door had been left open, revealing an array of carpentry tools hung against the back wall. Nothing unusual distinguished the place, except that the windows were lined with black plastic garbage bags and one of the panes bore a two-word message scrawled in red and blue paint. It said: “Trump Won.” The dogs became even more animated after the doorbell rang. Half a minute passed, then the door opened. Standing there, with a hand still on the knob, was a wiry man in his fifties, with close-cropped hair and a thatch of gray stubble on his chin. “Hi! How are you?” Tom Munn said. His smile—somewhat asymmetrical, owing to the absence of several front teeth—was nervous but genial.  That members of the news media had shown up on his doorstep...

Five ‘trendy’ home improvements you’re unlikely to get money back on – ‘extremely off-putting’

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HOUSE THAT: When renovating or making home improvements, keep in mind your home's resale value (Photo by Getty) The property market is proving to be more resilient than many experts thought. Despite the political and economic unrest the UK has experienced of late, prices aren't falling at the rate some predicted, so homeowners wishing to sell still stand a decent chance of getting a good price for their house. However, experts warn that several fashionable home improvements which may look appealing can quickly become a financial drain on your property. Housing expert and owner of self storage company Pink Storage, Scott Evans said that certain renovations can have the “opposite effect on your home and decrease its value by thousands”. Especially home improvements or DIYs done without the right planning permission can cause major problems for potential buyers. Research by Help me Fix, a property maintenance solution provider, has revealed the 'in-trend' renovations ...

New Jersey Swimming Pool and Landscaping Company Profiled In Luxury Pools Magazine

This luxury pool with fiber optic star lights accents a majestic view of the distant New York City skyline. Mahwah, NJ (PRWEB) March 3, 2011 Chris Cipriano and Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools and Landscaping of Mahwah, NJ are the feature story in the Spring 2011 issue of Luxury Pools magazine. In the very first pages of the biannual periodical, the luxury pool magazine, which features some of the most talented luxury pool builders in the world, dedicates a three-page spread to the New Jersey design and build firm. In this profile, Cipriano sheds light on some of his industry expertise, providing readers with a detailed look into a few pools and outlining the importance of designing a swimming pool and landscape as a whole to find a balance in the outdoor living space. The builder profile focuses primarily on the design process and the creativity used to not only balance the aesthetics of a scene but also balance the lifestyle and goals of the homeowner with the realistic limitation...

PHTA Debuts Pool Professionals Pipeline

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These days pool builders are searching for best-in-class software that can help them save time, improve efficiency, and communicate better with customers. Pentair Pool Builder is a software that aims to do exactly that. While there are plenty of solutions out there geared toward design, few applications exist for managing a pool construction business. Pool builders in general prefer a system that offers flexibility, ease of use, and reliability. Consequently, Tommy Reynolds, the developer behind the software, said his app is the game changer that the pool industry has been waiting for. We had the chance to discuss the software with Reynolds on the Pool Magazine Podcast and got the opportunity to learn more about the features and benefits. One on One With Pentair Pool Builder Developer, Tommy Reynolds For Reynolds, the path toward developing the app started with building a pool. A seasoned software developer and entrepreneur, he was having a swimming pool of his own built and discov...

State alleges pool contractor ripped off nearly $400K

A 42-year-old Altha man who claimed to have a business installing in-ground residential pools has been charged with defrauding homeowners in Franklin and Gulf counties by taking large deposits and then never completing the work. Tracy Matthew McClain, 42, Altha, owner of Blue Water Pools, was arrested following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducted after Franklin County Sheriff’s Office asked for assistance on the case. “More than a dozen victims faithfully saved to afford a swimming pool, some paying as much as 90 percent of the overall cost. But McClain failed to fulfill a single installation,” said FDLE Tallahassee Special Agent in Charge Mark Perez, in an Oct. 20 news release. “I thank our FDLE agents and deputies at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for their work on this investigation to stop this fraud,” Perez said. The case began in June 2021 following 11 interviews with 16 victims conducted by John Turner, an investigator with the stat...

Pool Cleaning and Maintenance Services Market Size and Share 2022

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Drake’s Luxury Pool and More Stars With Fancy Pools

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Moving away from the usual hip-hop boasts about money, cars and women, Drake focuses on a more ­specific point of pride in his January-released song “Summer Sixteen”: his pool. With its extensive stone ­grottos, deluxe wet bar and illuminated waterfalls, the rapper’s backyard lagoon — which is part of the $7.7 million Hidden Hills estate that he purchased in 2012 — is spotlighted in the verse “Now I got a bigger pool than Ye.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Drake and Kanye West, who has since ripped up his pool and is ­reportedly in the process of replacing it with a massive, lake-style oasis, are hardly alone in their obsession. “I’m seeing more people wanting to create incredible-looking pools,” says interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who has worked on the homes of Cher and The Osbournes. “The days of the white, simple pool are gone.” Instead, he says, homeowners are opting for ­customized elements like Italian mos...