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Eight Outdoor Safety and Maintenance Tips for Spring

With the arrival of spring, we look forward to warmer weather and longer days to enjoy the outdoors. But, before we can fully enjoy all that spring time has to offer, we may first need to clean up some of the damage caused by a long winter. Prepare now for the upcoming season with these spring home maintenance tips, and you can rest easy when spring has officially sprung.

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Pay Attention to Safety when using Spring Lawn Mowers and other Outdoor Power Equipment

Know Your Machine, Review Safety Procedures and Follow Manufacturer’s Guidance Spring is here and as we get out our lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment out from storage to work in our yards, businesses and other green spaces, it’s important to keep safety in mind. “Think safety first,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

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Building permits: a necessity; avoid fines and delays

All too many homeowners have experienced the joy of completing a home improvement project only to learn the project is not is adherence with local laws. This realization is often the result of the homeowner's failure to secure a building permit prior to starting the project. Securing a permit prior to the onset of a project provides the homeowner with information regarding what they can and can't do; and provides an approved plan that complies with engineering principles and local laws.

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How to Love your Closet

If the only thing you want to do after opening your closet is to shut the door again, it’s time for an overhaul. You don’t have to be a neat freak to create and keep a functional, tidy closet space. It just takes planning and tough love.

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City Building Permits Tipton Indiana

Tipton Indiana City Building Permits City building permits in Tipton Indiana are licenses, or authorization, issued by the city planning department or other local government regulatory body, and is used to oversee and approve of building structure changes. City building permits in Tipton IN must be issued prior to new construction or major changes, or additions, to existing structures. While many people view Tipton Indiana city building permits as annoyances, they ensure that your original plans are in compliance with local, state and federal building codes. City building permits in Tipton Indiana also normally have a time frame for construction to be completed, this is a way to keep everyone on task and ensure that the work is completed in a reasonable time. City building permits in Tipton IN are also a way to regulate safety inspections when construction is underway along with ensuring that local zoning laws are observed.

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DAILY REPORT

Mark D. Surber, 45, of Elwood, was arrested Monday, April 3 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated - endangerment, and resisting law enforcement.

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Alexandria Building Permits

Within the City of Alexandria, Building Permits are needed for any exterior or internal construction that will add $1,000 or more value to the structure or property. Building permits can be acquired at the Alexandria City Building, 125 N. Wayne Street or online at www.cityofalexandria; building commissioner tab under government. Permits required include: Building Permits, Demolition Permits, Fence Permits, and Sign Permits.

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