Home Improvement News
Brush up on news about the home improvement and remodeling sector. Learn about new companies in the improvement space, specialties, emerging trends, products and services for remodelers and home owners.
Total Mortgage Expands Reverse Mortgage Program to Assist Growing Senior Population
Total Mortgage Services, a leading mortgage lender and broker, announced today it is expanding its reverse mortgage lending operation. This Reverse Mortgage Program, along with some of its lowest mortgage rates, will help more senior homeowners in need of accessing the equity available in their homes. - July 06, 2010 - Total Mortgage
Lists of Top Consumer-Rated Vacuums Published
Vacuum Cleaner Ratings has published lists of top consumer-rated vacuum cleaners to help people make well-informed buying decisions. These lists cover upright, canister, stick and handheld vacuums. - July 06, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Ratings
Dress Up Your Naked Windows with Simple Solutions
New website offers simple solutions to purchase window treatments to block out light or heat, or to just plain decorate. It is user friendly and unique because it gives a total perspective on window care and decorating for the "do-it-yourselfer." - July 03, 2010 - For Your Windows
Warm Vents, Inc. Announces "Easy 1-2-3," an Easier, Less Expensive Way to Replace Your Home’s Heating and Air Conditioning System
Warm Vents, Inc today announced their new “Easy 1-2-3” shopping experience allowing home owners to easily shop and purchase a new home hvac system online. Home owners desiring installation will not be disappointed as Warm Vents not only offers Do It Yourself installation but also on... - July 01, 2010 - Warm Vents, Inc.
Varga Windows to Offer Aluminum Replacement Windows Throughout Ontario, Canada
Varga Windows Inc. has announced the company will offer aluminum replacement windows to customers across Ontario Canada. - July 01, 2010 - Varga Windows
HomeRenoExperts.com Selects Online Marketing Agency The JAR Group to Manage New Affiliate Program
The JAR Group, an online marketing agency based in DUMBO in Brooklyn, NY, has added HomeRenoExperts.com to its affiliate management portfolio after successfully launching the program across the major affiliate networks in May 2010. Using their dynamic approach to affiliate program optimization, The... - June 30, 2010 - The JAR Group
Top Surveillance Systems – a Website Specially Made for Reviews and Information on Home Surveillance Systems
Top Surveillance Systems is a website geared into providing quality reviews and relevant information on surveillance equipment. - June 30, 2010 - Top Surveillance Systems
NARI Names Functionality in the Home Top Priority
The majority (56%) of homeowners cite functionality as their largest concern when it comes to renovating their homes, according to the latest consumer poll conducted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). “The functionality of a home is very important, especially over... - June 28, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
DANVER Offers High Style and Low-Maintenance Finishes for Outdoor Kitchens
DANVER Stainless Steel Cabinetry, the nation's leading outdoor kitchen manufacturer, now offers low-maintenance finishing options for its line of outdoor cabinets. - June 24, 2010 - DANVER Stainless Steel Cabinetry
School is Out, But Hunger Does Not Take the Summer Off
From now until Labor Day weekend, Champion Windows' billboards and radio ads are raising awareness with their “Close the Window on Hunger” campaign for Care and Share, the southern Colorado Food Bank. - June 23, 2010 - Champion Windows of Colorado Springs
Diephuis Builders Brings Home Remodeling to the Web
Dan and Betty Diephuis keep pretty busy these days. With the average age of a home in the United States nearing 33 years, aging homes provide plenty of remodeling work for their firm, Diephuis Builders. In fact, a new wave of renovations may be right around the corner as homeowners look to improve their homes instead of flipping them in the no-longer-hot real estate market. - June 20, 2010 - Diephuis Builders
Cheaper Central Heating Installation with the World Cup
Midlands Gas Installations are offering customers a 15 pounds Sterling refund on their Central Heating and Boiler Replacement Installation for each goal England score during the World Cup. - June 18, 2010 - Midlands Gas Installations
Robina Partners with Central States Distributor
Robina Floors, a leading manufacturer and provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, announces a new distribution partner in the Central Plains and Texas. The Master’s Craft Flooring Company is committed to providing quality flooring products that build a reputation of excellence. - June 17, 2010 - Robina Floors
Solarflow Launches Awareness Campaign to Highlight Energy Saving Rebate Programs
Despite cutbacks, state and federal home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks or hot solar systems still remain in place. Solarflow, a Melbourne-based water tank and solar hot water solutions company, commenced a campaign to stress that home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks and hot solar systems remain in place despite cutbacks. - June 16, 2010 - Solarflow
Fort Worth Air Conditioning Company Assists with Tax Credits
McBride Mechanical, an air conditioning company in Forth Worth and Arlington, Texas proudly announces additional opportunities for tax credits on new heating and cooling options. - June 16, 2010 - McBride Mechanical, Air Conditioning Contractors
PC Magazine Names the Visualizer Design Tool on showoff.com as One of the Top Free Software of 2010 for Home and Garden Makeover
showoff.com brings consumers and businesses of all types together in the Home and Garden Hub by providing a free online website for consumers to browse and “try on” products using innovative visualization technology. Businesses market or sell products that can be visualized in their yard, exterior or interior. - June 16, 2010 - VisApp, LLC
FloorMall Now Offering simpleFLOORS.com Flooring Products
It is with great excitement that Floormall.com announces it will now be offering simpleFLOORS’ design-conscious flooring to residential and commercial markets. Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor simpleFLOORS and will be selling their high... - June 15, 2010 - FloorMall.com
Home Furnishings Accessories for All Homes
Founded in 2009 at Grand Rapids in Michigan, Beginings At Home LLC offers wide range of furniture, home decor items, and home furnishings accessories at competitive prices. It showcases varied collection of etched mirrors and glasses for different home purposes and address plaques made of brass and aluminum. - June 13, 2010 - Beginings at Home LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Over 60 DIY Couple Google to Find and Build Stone Deck from DexSystems with a Strong Finish
In a bedroom community between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, a 60 plus year old couple tackles the physical challenges of constructing a stone deck rewarding when Google search finds DexSystems™ new stone decking technology. - June 11, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor
Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor
"Green" Household Cleaning Products in the U.S.: Bathroom Cleaners, Laundry Care and Dish Detergents and Household Cleaners Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
The sweet spot for accelerated growth and highly profitable sales looks to be in eco-friendly products that target multiple consumer desires rather than a single stand alone functional benefit. These benefits may include: efficacy, safety, ease-of-use and convenience mixed with more emotional and sensory benefits. - June 10, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
GetSolar Launches Online Solar Quote System
GetSolar releases a new interactive online tool that allows US residential and commercial customers to find out the true energy potential of their roofs. - June 09, 2010 - GetSolar
Kaivac Awarded Patent
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent to Kaivac, Inc., for its QuickDraw System. - June 08, 2010 - Enviro-Solutions
Garage Outfitters of NE Ohio is Now a SunSetter Awning Dealer
Garage Outfitters of NE Ohio is now a full service dealer and installer for SunSetter Awnings. SunSetter Awnings have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and have received The Skin Cancer Foundation's Recommendation as an Effective UV Protectant. - June 08, 2010 - Store with Style
Home and Garden Hub Brings Businesses Straight to the Homes of Interested Consumers
showoff.com brings consumers and businesses of all types together in the Home and Garden Hub by providing a free online website for consumers to browse and “try on” products using innovative visualization technology. Businesses market or sell products that can be visualized in their yard, exterior or interior. It is an easy to use online website for contractors, designers, dealers and manufacturers to showcase their products and completed jobs. - June 08, 2010 - VisApp, LLC
Covenant Garage Doors Announces New Advertising Theme
Ever the small company who is big on service, Covenant Garage Doors announces their new advertising theme. This new theme embodies the small town business ethic and big time quality that is Covenant Garage doors. Covenant relates this new mind set to the importance of utilizing local businesses. - June 05, 2010 - Covenant Garage Doors & Openers, LLC
Amazing Spaces Goes National with Sale of First Franchise
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, recently sold its first franchise to a father and son team in St. Louis, Missouri. “We are very excited to have our first franchised location in St. Louis!” said principals Kathy and Scott Tautenhahn. “This... - June 04, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Lewisville Slab Leak Experts, C & W Plumbing, Offers Slab Leak Detection and Advice
Lewisville Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing offers slab leak detection for all of Dallas and the surrounding areas. “A slab leak can be very costly to homeowners. A leak in the slab is caused by plumbing pipes deteriorating under the foundation of your home,” says the Lewisville... - June 03, 2010 - C & W Plumbing
Daimer® Announces Carpet Cleaner for Cleaning Contractors
The new XTreme Power® contractor line offers popular systems in a range of configurations designed for a variety of budgets and applications. - June 02, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
CLE Assets, LLC. Has Introduced a New Value Pack of Their Cupboard Hugger Slide on Handles
CLE Assets, LLC. Has produced a Value Pack for their Cupboard Hugger EZ Slide Cabinet Hardware which has created an added value to their customers. - June 01, 2010 - CLE Assets, LLC
Daimer® Ships Its First Unheated Pressure Washer with Long Hose Technology
The Super Max™ 8900C-322 is the first cold-water pressure washer to support Daimer®'s LHT design that can support hoses approaching 300 feet. - May 29, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
J.P.Walters Design is Honored at ASID Design Excellence Awards 2010
James Patrick Walters' Timeless Modern design style is recognized with two ASID Design Excellence Awards, for First Place Residential Design and Best In Show. - May 27, 2010 - J.P.Walters Design Associates
Lawn or Garden Not Picture Perfect? Enter Get My Pest Out Photo Contest
Now through July 30, homeowners can upload photos of their worst pest problems at www.getmypestout.com, for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. - May 26, 2010 - Gulfstream Home & Garden
Laura U, Inc. Welcomes Lead Designer Kristina Wilson and Junior Designer Kellye Adamo
Houston Interior Design Firm, Laura U, Inc. Adds Two New Designers to Their Growing Design Firm - May 26, 2010 - Laura U Interior Design
Canadian Company, Combats Con-Artist Companies - Home Assist Canada is Stopping the Widespread Homeowners Rip-Offs
With the spring spending market for homeowners in full swing, and the rush to get projects started, homes sold, homeowners packed and moved, home owners will be swindled out of millions of dollars. Many of these swindles will happen through misunderstandings and misrepresentation, others through... - May 23, 2010 - Home Assist Canada
Home Foundation Contractor Gives No-Cost Foundation Inspections
Julian Construction Does Home Foundations Inspections at No Charge to Check for Damage Due to Fires, Heavy Rains, & Earthquakes. - May 23, 2010 - Julian Construction
Hail Yes! SUNOPTICS CLEAR ARMOR® Polycarbonate Prismatic Skylight Revolutionizes Daylighting in Hail Prone Regions of the World
The first Factory Mutual (FM) Approved Fixed Skylight in the World built on Sunoptics High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Technology Also Comes with a 5 Year Hail Proof Warranty. - May 22, 2010 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
New Range of Outdoor Tiki Torches at BackyardBargain.com
Backyardbargain.com, the leading online home decor retailer has come up with its new range of mosaic outdoor garden tiki torches for the summer season. - May 21, 2010 - BackyardBargain
Robin Gilman of REMAX Executive Realty Receives Realtor.com Award
Realtor.com, the #1 on line Real Estate search site has presented The Award of Excellence to Robin Gilman. This award is presented to Realtors that go above and beyond in utilizing the tools on Realtor.com to aide consumers in their home search. Robin Gilman ranks as #1 Agent in her company and #6 of all REMAX agents in New England. - May 19, 2010 - Robin Gilman, Remax Executive Realty
Radon Mitigation Ann Arbor: Hotline for Michigan Remediation, Abatement, Testing, Reduction, Abatement & Removal Systems Offered by Air Quality Control Inc.
Recent studies have concluded that homes in Southeast Michigan have radon levels that are 15% higher than the National average. Air Quality Control, Ann Arbor Michigan's leading installer of radon reduction systems, recommends that all homes be tested for radon gas. For more information about... - May 17, 2010 - Ann Arbor Radon Mitigation - Michigan Radon Remediation
Flooring Created with Passion and Designed to Perfection from Empire Floors
Empire Floors have the new exiting flooring range from QuickStep. Under the motto ‘Created with passion, designed to perfection,’ QuickStep is launching more than 40 new laminate floors in 2010. The Vogue collection is the absolute eye catcher together with the new fantasy patterns in the Arte range. - May 16, 2010 - Empire Floors
West Palm Beach Roofing Contractor Partners with InBusiness, Inc to Provide Internet Marketing Services
Earlier today, Paul Bange Roofing of South Florida owner, David Welby, announced that InBusiness, Inc. would be their internet marketing provider. Welby has been a part of the West Palm County community since opening his doors in 1994. His roofing experience spans more than 34 years. However his... - May 16, 2010 - InBusiness, Inc.
Blindsuk.net is the First UK Online Shop to Provide Child Safety Information and Devices
Blindsuk.net introduces information and child safety mechanism for its products, for the first time in the online environment. Well known online blinds retailer, Blinds UK has always tried to meet customers' needs by not only offering quality products at affordable prices but by also offering... - May 15, 2010 - Blinds UK
Miami-Based Priele Unveils New Italian-Designed Bathroom Vanity Cabinets with Continuous Glass Countertops
Priele® Italian Design Bathrooms has just introduced Savona, a new collection of stylish double-vanity cabinets. Priele's new double-vanity cabinets are chic, affordable, and eco-friendly. - May 15, 2010 - Priele
Daimer®'s 50 Hz Auto Detailing Carpet Cleaners Produce Most Heat in the Line
The XTreme Power® XPH-5950IU bundles a double inline heating subsystem and yield temperatures nearing 98.9°C, the highest in the company's 5000U series. - May 15, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Orange County’s Air & Water Inc. Ranked #19 in Internet Retailer Top 500 List for Home Improvement
Family-owned and operated Air & Water Inc. enters prestigious list for the first time. - May 13, 2010 - Air and Water Inc.
Industrial Carpet Cleaners Offer the Highest Air Flow in Daimer®'s 50 Hz Line
XTreme Power® XPH-9655 machines produce pressure levels of 34.5 bar and 94.4 l/s of air flow -- equal to or higher than the most powerful units in Daimer®'s 50 Hz heated line. - May 12, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.