Conneticut Home Improvement - Tim Allen Filming in Stamford

Tim Allen was filming on Summer Street in Stamford, Connecticut recently.

The former "Home Improvement" celebrity spent much of his time filming in a renovated office above County TV & Appliance created for his latest film.

The film, "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay," is one of several big-budget feature movies, including "Old Dogs" and "Righteous Kill," which stars Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, being shot in Stamford.

Allen portrays Henry Lefay, a salesman thought dead after an accident. His daughter attempts to arrange the funeral while dealing with his many ex-wives.

The film's co-producer, Scott Lumpkin, said- "Connecticut is the place to shoot right now," Lumpkin said. "The crews are available through New York City, and you have some here. It's pretty easy to put a crew together to make a great movie. That's why you have five or six movies here."

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Westchester County Home Remodeling - Get It In Writing!

A signed contract with your Westchester County home remodeling contractor is the best protection against disappointment, or worse

Usually a home-remodeling project is among the largest expenditures people make in their lives, in most cases the contract is little more than an afterthought, if it's considered at all.

But a solid contract can be the closest thing to a guarantee that the project will turn out as the homeowner wants.

"People will pay $100,000 for an addition, but paying for an attorney and taking another week or so to make sure the contingencies are covered are often considered a waste of time," points out lawyer Ann Rackas, managing director for contract documents at the American Institute of Architects. "That isn't very prudent thinking."

A home improvement contract doesn't have to be complicated. For small jobs- say, under $1,000; a simple single-page agreement that outlines the project, schedule, and cost should be enough.

For larger jobs, a handful of basic provisions are all it takes to protect the homeowner if something goes wrong with the project or, worse still, if the contractor breaks the law.

Following is a checklist of twelve key points you should make sure your building contract includes.

Contractor and Scope of Work

•The contractor's name, license number, phone and fax numbers, and addresses (including e-mail).

•Project start and completion dates, with provisions for dealing with undue delays.

• Detailed blueprints, including floor plans and elevations that are technical enough to show precisely what the contractor will do. The homeowner should understand what the plans are describing. The contract should also contain a clause that says all work performed will comply with state and local building codes.

Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule

•The overall cost of the project, backed up by an itemized list that specifies for each phase of the job all the materials that will be used -- including the manufacturer, model, size, brand name, and color.

•A payment schedule, with each installment contingent on completion of a clearly defined amount of work approved by the homeowner.

As for the last payment, "projects that go smoothly should end up with the homeowner owing about five to ten percent, which should only be paid after he's examined the job thoroughly and is happy with it," says Mark Brick, president-elect of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

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Westchester County Home Remodeling Advice

Before entering into any contract, particularly ones involving home remodeling and home-repair work, check out the contractor or handyman you're considering.

You should know that there are far more honest home improvement contractors than dishonest ones. They should be willing to furnish all the necessary documents, certifications and references.

"If they are not willing to provide references, just dismiss them immediately," said Therese Crahan, executive director of the National Association of Homebuilders.

Telephone your state's licensing board for general contractors to make sure their license is up to date and there are no complaints against the business.

Look up the contractor with your state's Secretary of State Office to find out how long they have been in business. If they have been open less than one year, be extra cautious about references.

Get a physical address of the business, not just an Internet address.

Check to see if the contractor is a member of any trade or business organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce.

Attempt to contact suppliers to find out if the business is paying its bills.

Go by previous work sites and check out the contractor's past work.

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Hudson Valley Conservatory - Installation Video

Are you a Hudson Valley Resident thinking of installing a sunroom, solarium or conservatory? Vinyl Tech can help! We are the Hudson Valley's #1 sunroom, solarium and conservatory sellers and installers. We can take all the *work* out of this for you and help turn your questions into answers. Think about owning a Hudson Valley conservatory from Vinyl Tech.

Check out the above video. This is a time lapse of a conservatory installation in England. Imagine this to the Benny Hill Theme!

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Westchester County Home Remodeling Projects Can Reap Numerous Returns

What's the point in remodeling a home? The building materials degenerate over time, stylish new fixtures fall out of style, and you just have to do it all over again in ten years. How can you rely a Westchester County home remodeling job to be a good investment?

That's a good question. How much equity is actually added to a house by remodeling work? It depends upon the type of remodeling job. Vinyl Tech home remodeling jobs tend to add a great deal of value to your home because they are both energy efficient and desired improvements for possible resale.

Home renovating is often about more than just numbers. Replacing windows and doors from Vinyl Tech can give your home a fresh look and reduce energy costs. This type of home remodeling can also qualify for a Federal Income Tax Credit of up to five hundred dollars, if completed before Dec. 31, 2007. More information on the credit can be found at the Alliance to Save Energy Web site (www.ase.org/taxcredits).

Adding a Vinyl Tech sun room, solarium or conservatory addition to your home creates more quality living space, reduces energy costs and makes your home more valuable on the market. Having a sunroom, solarium or conservatory addition can make your home sell twice as fast as other homes in your area.

So, while it's important to look at possible Westchester County home renovating projects with a critical eye, be aware of their future value. Frequently the financial returns are as important as the happiness one gets from a house that feels more livable.

Vinyl Tech is the remodeling & home improvement contractor of choice for the New York State Counties of: Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Westchester, Rockland, Columbia, Greene & Sullivan. Request a FREE Design Consultation by calling: 800-758-6522 or clicking the previous link.