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City of Dayton to launch pilot phase of home repair program
2+ week, 5+ day ago (128+ words) DAYTON, Ohio " The City of Dayton announced Wednesday that it's launching the pilot phase of the Issue 6 Home Repair Revolving Loan Program next month, which aims to help moderate-income homeowners with critical exterior home repairs." The funding will provide 0% interest,…...
Frozen pipes, costly repairs: How homeowners can protect their homes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (445+ words) MOORESVILLE, N.C. " The sound of metal cutting echoed through one Mooresville driveway as repairs got underway Tuesday. A cold snap paired with a pipe burst isn't exactly what this homeowner had in mind for the new year, but it's a reality…...
Attempt to thaw pipes results in Norway fire, officials say
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) The state fire marshal's office is asking Mainers to be careful with how they unthaw frozen pipes, after a home was destroyed in a fire in the town of Norway. Norway Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Everrett…...
Preparing pipes for freezing temperatures across N.C.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (278+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. "Local plumbers say they were preparing for an influx of emergency calls as chilling temperatures continued into Monday. William Parrish, president of William Parrish Plumbing, said Tuesday was their heaviest volume of calls, with 12 people saying they had no…...
Near-zero temps in forecast prompt advice from plumbing contractor
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (285+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Freezing temperatures can have quite an impact, mostly negative, on your home. A plumbing contractor is offering some tips to help avoid an expensive repair bill before the temperatures plunge. When temperatures freeze, Frank Marino knows the phones will…...