Renovation begins on Austin fire, EMS station on East Riverside
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Renovation begins on Austin fire, EMS station on East Riverside

Renovation begins on Austin fire, EMS station on East Riverside

Austin Fire Department

Austin city officials on Wednesday broke ground on the reconstruction of a joint fire and EMS station on East Riverside Drive.

The station, at 5309 E. Riverside Drive, is one of several that have been prioritized for renovations as part of the city’s goal to meet quick response times.

The goal: First responders should arrive within eight minutes of a call being received 90% of the time. That is consistent with the national standards set by the Commission of Fire Accreditation International and the National Fire Protection Association, the city said.

As Austin expands, more pressure has

Upcycled Cutting Board Craft Picture Frame
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Upcycled Cutting Board Craft Picture Frame

Looking for a unique way to display your family photos? Check out our cutting board craft picture “frame”! This one-of-a-kind frame is made from a real cutting board and can be personalized with your family name, favorite saying, or special message. It’s the perfect way to show off your cherished memories and make a unique statement in your home.

cutting board picture board against pink background

Cutting Board Craft Picture “Frame”

I love a decorative frame that is more than just a square or rectangle that hangs on the wall.

BLVD Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of Affordable Waterfront Apartment Complex
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BLVD Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of Affordable Waterfront Apartment Complex

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The BLVD Group (“BLVD”), is proud to announce the acquisition and renovation of Aqua Vista Apartments, a 150-unit affordable housing community located in Newport News, Virginia.

BLVD Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of Affordable Waterfront Apartment Complex

Originally constructed in 1970, Aqua Vista is one of the most unique affordable housing properties in the country due to its waterfront location with great views of Hampton Roads Harbor and adjacent to King-Lincoln Park in Newport News. The apartment complex has not been renovated for over 50 years and will go through a $13.5 million redevelopment to enhance the community for its

How to Plan for a Raised Garden Bed
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How to Plan for a Raised Garden Bed

The spring is right around the corner and one of the things I want to add to our back yard this year is a raised garden bed. Or maybe a few 😉 I’m still quite a newbie when it comes to the world of gardening so I wanted to make sure I did my research before diving into building them and planting. If you’re looking to do the same this year then I hope this post helps you start your raised garden bed journey with confidence!

The extent of my gardening really began last year when we built a Two-Tiered

Sabonis hits the winning free throw, the Kings beat the Clippers 128-127
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Sabonis hits the winning free throw, the Kings beat the Clippers 128-127

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis made two free throws with seven seconds left to cap a near-triple double in the Sacramento Kings’ 128-127 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

“We found a way to steal that game,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “We didn’t respond correctly every time and they took advantage of it. …Sabonis and Foxy, I talked about them making the All-Star game, they’re doing things that warrant All-NBA talk.”

Sabonis had 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Kings win their fifth straight game.

Paul George missed a 3-pointer at

Angels’ delayed spring renovations expected to resume
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Angels’ delayed spring renovations expected to resume

The renovation of the oldest stadium in the Cactus League has been delayed by the potential sale of the Angels, with a new major league clubhouse now expected to open in 2025 and a stadium expansion scheduled for completion in 2026.

In 2021, the Angels and the city of Tempe agreed on a $51-million renovation project at Tempe Diablo Stadium, with the new clubhouse as the top priority.

The city last year planned for a January 2023 groundbreaking, stadium director Jerry Hall said, but the Angels subsequently asked for a hold on construction, allowing any new owner

Major renovation planned for Athens’ archaeological museum
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Major renovation planned for Athens’ archaeological museum

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s Culture Ministry announced plans Wednesday for a major renovation of the National Archaeological Museum, expanding exhibition space at the Athens site that houses what is considered the most important collection of Greek antiquities in the world.

The project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield, whose major works include the restoration of the Neues Museum in Berlin and the design of the East Building at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Chipperfield said new construction covering 20,000 square meters (215,000 square feet) was planned around the existing 19th

Kitchen Group: Drawers As a substitute of Cupboards
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Kitchen Group: Drawers As a substitute of Cupboards

The right kitchen wants two issues: type and performance. I needed our kitchen not solely to be lovely however to operate properly for our household and life-style. Once I requested my Instagram followers what they need to have been for a kitchen renovation, one of the vital widespread solutions was drawers as a substitute of cupboards. And that is precisely what we did!

Kitchen Group: Drawers As a substitute of Cupboards

KITCHEN ORGANIZATION IDEAS: DRAWERS

For all our decrease cabinetry and island cabinetry, we tried to include as many drawers as doable. The principle cause that drawers are the extra common alternative is that they’re simpler to retailer