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Premium Home Upgrades Offered Through New Home Improvement Center
The Basement Doctor offers interior design, basement finishing and home improvements in a new retail Center in central Ohio. - May 25, 2008 - The Basement Doctor
Why is It so Difficult to Find Sports Prints for Girls?
Graphicworks specializes in sports prints for elementary school age girls. Unique, personalized sports prints for both boys and girls that allow the buyer to select hair color and skin tone, plus allow the name and number on the back of the jersey. - May 24, 2008 - Graphicworks
ATG Stores Hires New Executives to Help Catapult Growth
ATG Stores, a leading online retailer of home design and remodel fixtures, announces the hire of two new executive level managers. Joining the company are Mark Mills - VP of Retail Operations, and Michael Pinkowski – Director of Marketing. - May 22, 2008 - ATG Stores
The New Economic Stimulus Program by Valencia Stone Sarasota
Valencia Stone has launched their new Economic Stimulus Program in hopes of contributing to the betterment of our economy. They are offering a program to all taxpayers which would be one more step towards progressing away from our current economic crisis. - May 20, 2008 - Valencia Stone
Adirondack Chair Shop Announces Ten Years of Online Sales
Ten Year celebration - May 19, 2008 - Adirondack Chair Shop
PF WaterWorks Introduces 'Clean and Green' Commonsense Drain Management
Three years ago, a team of professionals from Texas and Oklahoma oilfields concluded that there must be a better way to maintain a clean drainage system. Resolving to find a solution that enhanced self-sufficiency while protecting the environment, a technology was developed to simplify the obvious,... - May 17, 2008 - PF WaterWorks
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
Decor&you® Names NJ Design Business Leader, Paul Allegro, Its Top U.S. Franchisee; Allegro Builds a Thriving Network of Design Entrepreneurs in Just Three Years
Paul Allegro ranks first among 100 Decor&You franchisees nationwide for growing a flourishing interior decorating business in New Jersey while competing retailers and designers struggle to maintain sales. - May 16, 2008 - Decor&You
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System's Lead Designer Earns Industry Certification
Kitchen Tune-Up announced today that Tammy Doerr has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. The premiere hallmark for kitchen and bath... - May 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Spring Cleaning Tips from Weiman Products
Effectively clean, protect and prolong the life of stainless steel, leather, granite and wood surfaces in and around the home this spring with tips from Weiman Products. - May 15, 2008 - Weiman Products
Decorating Made Simple: Self-Adhesive Color Bands Offer New Alternative to Conventional Wall Décor
Simple Stripes self-adhesive color bands offer consumers a fast and easy way to decorate a room, without all the hassle that comes with traditional painting or wallpapering methods. - May 14, 2008 - Borders Unlimited. Inc.
Decorator and Remodeler Will Work Together to Achieve Excellence
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, an award-winning design + build firm join forces with Ann Marie Elia, an experienced and accomplished Interior Decorator. - May 12, 2008 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Elements of Design Announces Strategic Hire of Kristen VanDyke
Elements of Design, a luxury residential and commercial interior design firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with an array of lavish interior design projects that span the United States, today announced the strategic hire of Kristen VanDyke for the position of interior design project manager. Mrs. - May 09, 2008 - Elements of Design
ATG Stores Launches American-Made Lighting Website
ATG Stores, a leading multi-channel online retailer of home design and remodel products, announces the launch of a new specialized site dedicated entirely to American-Made lighting, AmericanMadeLighting.com. - May 08, 2008 - ATG Stores
ATG Stores Launches Eco Lighting Website
ATG Stores, a leading online retailer of home design and remodel fixtures, announces the launch of a website dedicated entirely to green lighting for the home, EcoLightingUniverse.com. - May 04, 2008 - ATG Stores
Go Green with a Water Saving Faucet Aerator
Flow Wright, Inc. offer Several Green Solutions. - May 04, 2008 - Flow Wright, Inc
Veteran DirectBuy Franchisees Open New Sarasota Showroom
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs - May 03, 2008 - DirectBuy of Sarasota
Kitchen Tune-Up Announces Strategic Cross Referral Partnership with Retailer Best Buy
In an alliance announced today, Kitchen Tune-Up and Best Buy Co., Inc. have begun a strategic relationship to assist each other’s clients in a cross referral program. - May 03, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
O’Guin Decorative Arts to Display "Green" Building Products at ASID Expo
O’Guin Decorative Arts to display “green” building products at American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) West Coast Product Expo and Mini Conference. - May 02, 2008 - O'Guin Decorative Arts
The Vyouz Network is Changing People's Lives
The Vyouz Network which owns www.vskips.co.uk, www.vdumpsters.com and www.trashcycle.com have been celebrating their success by the way they are changing people’s lives. Most organisations celebrate how much profit they have made but now these guys have been celebrating how ordinary folk... - May 01, 2008 - Vyouz Ltd
Promoting from Within a Good Call… DirectBuy of Vancouver Promotes Sasha Idema
DirectBuy of Vancouver, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, recently promoted Sasha Idema to Call Center Manager. - April 30, 2008 - DirectBuy of Vancouver
Stainsafe Announces New GreenGard Furniture Protection System
Stainsafe’s commitment to keeping your furniture looking great continues with its development of the GreenGard furniture protection system. - April 29, 2008 - Stainsafe
Granite Shield – Eco Friendly and Helps the Environment
Granite Shield helps in reducing plastic containers in landfills - April 26, 2008 - Granite Shield
InvitingHome.com Introduces Free Kitchen Design Guide
Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details. - April 25, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
ATG Stores Expands Into More Divisions of Home Improvement
ATG Stores, a leading online retailer of home decor and remodel products, announces its expansion into new divisions of home design. - April 24, 2008 - ATG Stores
Residential Natural Stone Counter Top Protection Plan
One of the very best ways to protect your natural stone. - April 24, 2008 - Anguilla Sands and Salts
Commitment to Sustainability, Community: Porto Named "Retail Star" by Home Accents Today Magazine
When Home Accents Today magazine announced its “50 Retail Stars” recently, Porto of Raleigh and Chapel Hill was among them. Home Accents Today is a premier trade magazine for the home accents industry. The editors’ annual list recognizes enterprising retailers who are... - April 23, 2008 - Porto
Fairmont Designs Retains Grid2 for Corporate Identity Work
Growing Manufacturer to Update Identity, Showroom. - April 22, 2008 - Fairmont Designs
CedarWoodDogHouses.com, a Renown Hand-Crafted Cedar Wood Dog Houses Supplier, Reveals the Importance of Outdoor Dog Houses
Established supplier of cedar wood dog houses, CedarWoodDogHouses.com stepped up to reveal the importance of outdoor dog houses and the basics to make the best out of dog houses. - April 21, 2008 - CedarwoodDoghouses
ATG Stores Launches New Niche Websites
ATG Stores, a leading online retailer of home decor and remodeling fixtures, announces the launch of several new niche sites to be added to its family of stores. - April 19, 2008 - ATG Stores
Chiasso Furnishes MTV’s The Real World: Hollywood
Chiasso (pronounced key-ahsso), a multi-channel retailer of modern home furnishings, has provided furniture and accessories for the 20th season of MTV’s The Real World. The popular reality series’ Hollywood edition premiered April 16th. Chiasso was chosen a major home décor... - April 19, 2008 - Chiasso
Natureworks LLC Marks the Fourth Ingeo™ Earth Month with the Launch of the Ingeo™ Earth Month Creative Gallery Titled "Fantastic Natural Plastic" on Earth Day, April 22
A journey from today's reality of mass consumption and its environmental impact through a pop-up sustainable installation and designs by Chris Jordan and Bryan Robert Hamecs, eco-fashion preview by established designers, and a round-table panel on "How Responsible Innovation Comes to Everyday Life." - April 17, 2008 - Ingeo Earth Month
Green Shopping for Home Improvement and Home Furnishings
In today’s market, many manufacturers offer products made with recyclable materials that are more energy efficient, offer better water conservation and are Energy Star-compliant. In addition to being better for the environment, consumers may even get state and local rebates and tax breaks... - April 16, 2008 - Direct Buy Austin
Porto's Michael Perry Joins Duke Panel Discussion on Sustainable Furniture Movement
Michael Perry, co-owner of Porto, a fine home furnishings store in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, will join South Cone Trading Company founder and CEO Gerry Cooklin at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business on Friday, April 11, at 11:45 a.m., to discuss “From the Rainforest to the Living... - April 12, 2008 - Porto
InSylePatio.com Reveals Elegant & Comfortable Outdoor Patio Furniture Decorating Tips
InStylePatio, an established outdoor patio furniture supplier and renowned for its comfortable patio furniture design that boast its own style and elegance, stepped up to reveal professional patio furniture decoration guide. - April 11, 2008 - In Style Patio
Local Flooring Showroom Opens to Public
Homeowners looking to remodel or build new can now select their flooring personally at Interiors by Flooring Services, the Daniel Island showroom of Flooring Services Inc., one of the largest flooring companies serving both commercial and residential clients in the Southeast. Previously only open... - April 09, 2008 - Flooring Services Inc.
Custom Pillow Maker Gives New Life to Old Clothes: Find Meaning in Spring Cleaning with Kricket Designs
To purge or not to purge? Most people face this question each spring as windows are opened, closets are cleaned, and renewal is sought alongside the warmer weather. And while the local charity may receive bundles of goods, clothing items with sentimental value often stay in closets year after... - April 08, 2008 - Kricket Designs
Encouraging Business Bliss at the First Annual Make Mine Pink "Getting Down to Business Retreat"
Make Mine Pink is not only a completely women owned and operated shopping web site, but a unique networking and support group of and for women at every stage of business. In an effort to expand their services to women following their bliss, they are hosting their first annual "Getting Down To... - April 04, 2008 - Make Mine Pink
Yumi & Laurie Launches Spa-Quality Organic blanQuette™ Collection
The Y&L blanQuette™ with its trend-setting designs and fashion forward colors fills a unique niche in the organic market. Luxury buyers are finding the blanQuette™ an ideal compliment to their home environment. - April 04, 2008 - Yumi and Laurie
Things are Looking Up: Ceiling Domes Define Home Decor Renaissance
Ceiling design was once an important facet of home decorating but over the years has fallen by the wayside due to changing tastes and high costs. New production methods have resulted in a recent ceiling decor renaissance and a wealth of new options for designers and home owners. - April 03, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
The Sand Shack Has a New Look
Check out The Sand's Shacks Overhaul. New Look, New Products, Same Exceptional Service. - April 03, 2008 - The Sand Shack
Home Design Professionals Declare War on "Naked Interior Syndrome"
Naked Interior Syndrome has been known to affect home owners all over the world and it’s time the general population became equipped to fight back. Learn more about this condition and what you can do to vanquish it from your home. - April 02, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
Fair-Trade Italian Cushions and Rugs, Exclusively from Tactile Interiors
Design label SoFarSoNear’s new range of silk cushions and woollen rugs is launched exclusively at Tactile Interiors. Ethically sourced and fairly traded, the range is created using wool from Nepal, silk from Thailand – and design talent from the renowned Milanese label. - March 28, 2008 - Tactile Interiors
Showcased to Sell: the Secret Weapon for Home Sellers in an Uncertain Market
With February 2008 markeing the lowest point for home sales in 20 years, it is more important than ever that home sellers properly position their home for sale. - March 27, 2008 - Rediscovered Rooms
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Granite Shield Countertops Opens Its Doors in Temecula, California
Granite Shield Countertops is pleased to announce it has opened the doors to its newest Granite Shield Countertop retail showroom. - March 26, 2008 - Granite Shield
Optellios Announces Hardened Multi-Zone Intrusion Detection System
Optellios, Inc., announced today that it will be launching a new family of FiberPatrol® intrusion detection systems featuring modular, environmentally hardened 4-zone alarm processors. The new processing units will work with the company’s proven fiber optic multi-zone sensors that require... - March 26, 2008 - Optellios
Aspen Industries, Inc. Selects NM Marketing Communications to Handle Integrated Marcom Campaign & Business Development Efforts
Aspen Industries, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of the Master Flame brand of fully-vented gas log fireplace burner systems, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the... - March 25, 2008 - NM Marketing Communications
New Product Casts Shadow on Room Décor
Borders Unlimited announces the release of Sudden Shadows™, a cross between a traditional wall appliqué and a silhouette. These giant-sized, self-adhesive images can be used to quickly and dramatically change the look of any room. - March 25, 2008 - Borders Unlimited. Inc.
Home Security System Checks Reveal Lack of Monitoring Service in MD, DC, and VA: Urban Alarm's Simple Way to Check Alarm Systems
In the event of a medical, fire, safety, or other emergency, alarms notify monitoring services, which then contact local emergency services so they can respond. This all works well unless the system isn’t really connected to a monitoring service. - March 24, 2008 - Urban Alarm