TRENTON, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Franklyn Spiezle, the Founder of Spiezle Architectural Group, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, peacefully at the age of 89 on his 64th wedding anniversary. Born in Trenton, N.J. in 1924, Franklyn was a veteran of World War II serving in Europe at the rank of sergeant in the U.S. Air Corps. Upon returning to the U.S., he completed his degree in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Adam Bird, Superintendent of New Richmond Exempted Village Schools in Ohio, is pleased to announce that the district has implemented an energy conservation project, which is being executed by Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve five existing schools, reduce over-all energy usage, and save taxpayer dollars.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In looking ahead to the New Year, the BIA Southern California Remodelers Council and staff are excited to announce their up-coming educational programs as well as their business building opportunities for 2014. The February lineup includes the IBS (International Builders Show) NAHB Annual Tradeshow February 4 to 6, 2014.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Planese, Inc. today announced that homeowners across the U.S. are now willing to spend 30 percent of the value of their home when they remodel; remodeling expense as a percentage of home value has been trending upward since 2007. Consumers also plan to use materials that are more expensive and spend an average of $102,000 to improve their homes.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Planese, Inc. has announced its Northern California findings from its Fall 2013 'U.S. Remodeling Sentiment Report.' This release will coincide with the 3-day Home and Garden Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center that starts on Sept. 13. This forward-looking report, based on data from Planese's survey of 2,000 homeowners nationwide, has documented trends in the home improvement industry since 2005.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Planese, Inc. announces the Kansas City findings from its Fall 2013 remodeling sentiment report. This release will coincide with the Home Show Fall Edition at the Overland Park Convention Center that starts Friday, Sept. 6. Planese will unveil at the show an app for iPhone that helps homeowners plan their remodeling projects from start to finish.

DAYTON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Ohio-based non-profit, East End Community Services, is rebuilding the Twin Towers neighborhood one home at a time. Located on the east side of Dayton, Twin Towers has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years. Named for the beautiful Catholic church St. Mary's that stands tall with two protruding towers, it has always been a strong working class neighborhood.

ALTOONA, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Miller-Valentine Group today announced the grand opening of Altoona's most desirable affordable housing development, Meadow Vista Communities. The ceremony will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013. A pre-event reception will start at 2:30 p.m. and the Grand Opening Event will start at 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: There is new hope for 'ugly shed' owners. Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. of Vermont is hosting its first-ever 'Ugly Shed Contest' where the owner of the 'ugliest shed' will win a beautiful new wooden shed. And, it's free to enter.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced the launch of their Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal, accessible from their Web site. The Warranty Verification Portal was developed to help those purchasing panels from PowerGuard's solar manufacturing clients verify the existence of extended warranty coverage.