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Five Star Holiday Decor Collects Christmas Lights to Rescue Them from Landfills
Lights separated into component parts and recycled; donors receive 10% discount off in holiday spirit. - May 18, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Spohn Ranch’s New Skatepark Set to Open in Titusville, Florida
With skatepark construction complete, Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host the Marina Park Skatepark’s official grand opening on May 23. - May 15, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Metal Fascia & Coping Systems Now Embossed with "ES-1 Tested"
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that it is now stamping all ANSI/SPRI ES-1 tested fascia and coping systems with the words “ES-1 Tested.” Metal-Era’s wide range of perimeter edge metal systems are engineered to... - May 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning in Douglasville Launch New Resource
Local Company Sees Opportunity to Answer Questions and Provide Energy Savings Info to West Georgia Community - May 11, 2011 - Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning
Tony Murphy Joins Advanced Exterior Systems as Sales Estimator
Tony Murphy has joined Advanced Exterior Systems, a leader in building component manufacturing, as Sales Estimator. Murphy brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and extensive commercial drywall estimating experience. - May 11, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc
Houston Home Improvement Contractor, Master Remodelers, Wins Best of Houston Award for the 3rd Year in a Row
Master Remodelers, one of Houston's best home improvement contractors, won the 2008, 2009, and 2010 "Best of Houston" awards given by the US Local Business Association. - May 08, 2011 - Master Remodelers
Russell's Lifestyle Heating & Cooling Shows You How Energy Efficient Appliances Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by you as an individual, a company or organisation, or a product. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change and can be emitted from a wide variety of sources, from transport to the production and use of food, fuels,... - May 06, 2011 - Russell's Lifestyle Heating And Cooling
Fence Installers in Greenwich, CT, Partner with SEO Expert to Bring Fencing to Area Homeowners
Best Fence, a fence installer in Greenwich, CT, has developed a partnership with Prospect Genius, a leader in online local advertising. In implementing this business venture, Best Fence will utilize the SEO expertise of Prospect Genius to attract and maintain potential clients. As a result, a... - May 06, 2011 - Best Fence LLC
Utahan’s Select the 2011 Sub Zero Ice Cream Flavors of the Year
The top ten finalists from the Taste Testing Contest competed at the Provo Towne Mall on Saturday to have their flavors deemed as the signature Sub Zero Ice Cream flavors of the year and Utah has decided which flavors will reign. The flavors of the year are Berries O’Chocolate, by Rosalyn... - May 06, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Weather Master Helps Homeowners Improve Their Indoor Air Quality
Allergy season is here and many Americans are suffering the effects. Weather Master tells homeowners how to improve their indoor air quality and bring relief to uncomfortable allergies. - May 06, 2011 - Weather Master
CJ Sharp Joins Metal-Era as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Responsible for overseeing and supporting sales efforts for 10 states. - May 05, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
HomeTech Appoints John Hayo as Their New Technical Representative
Jon Hayo Joins Home-Tech as Air Conditioning Sales Representative 22-year Sarasota sales veteran - May 01, 2011 - Home-Tech
Oldcastle Precast Offers New AIA-CES Online Course – “Transformer Fire Protection"
The online course is designed to educate design and engineering professionals on why transformers fail, causes and effects of transformer fires. - May 01, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Blind and Sons Asks Homeowners “Do You Have the Low Water Pressure Blues?”
Low water pressure is a frustrating problem many homeowners must face. Blind & Sons educates homeowners on the causes and solutions to this common problem. - May 01, 2011 - Blind & Sons, Inc.
Five Star Painting Opens in Waukesha County
Five Star Painting, WI has opened service in Waukesha County and is locally owned by spouses, Greg and Deone Parnell. The Parnell’s are excited to be working with the Five Star Painting franchise team and to bring great painting services to the Waukesha community. This is the first Five Star Painting franchise in Wisconsin. - April 30, 2011 - Five Star Painting
LED Source® Offers New Coemar Reflection LEDko, World's First LED Hard Edge and Soft Profile Combined
LED Source®, the exclusive North American distributor for Coemar, announced today the release of LEDko, a revolutionary new LED fixture and the first LED profile delivering both Soft Profile and Hard Edge Profile using mix and match optics. The Reflection LEDko is part of the PLASA 2010 award... - April 29, 2011 - LED Source
Julian Construction Offers Retaining Wall Design and Building Service
Many homes are built in areas that require retaining walls to hold back ground on a hillside and create more usable space - April 24, 2011 - Julian Construction
Columbus’ The Basement Doctor Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
The Super Service Award reflects the Columbus area wet basement waterproofing, crawl space vapor barrier and foundation repair contractor’s consistently high level of customer service. This honor is bestowed annually on only approximately 5% of all the companies rated on the nation's leading... - April 24, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Rose Paving is a Repeat Winner Among the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been selected once again as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois. This workplace analysis and competition is began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources... - April 24, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Sun City Solar and Tulsa Tech Form Sponsoring Company Partnership
The Tulsa Technology Center and Sun City Solar Energy have formed a work-based program for the Technology Center’s electrical students. Master Electrician Larry Batson from Tulsa Technology and Installation Manager Garret Roth of Sun City Solar Energy will teach students how to install solar... - April 22, 2011 - Sun City Solar Energy
Industrial Electrical Company Participates in Annual Food & Clothing Drive
Industrial Electrical Company continues it's tradition of reaching out a helping hand to the local community. All during the month of April, 2011, collection sites are set up to collect food and new or lightly-used clothing for the needy. The IEC - Gospel Mission Food & Clothing Drive is an... - April 22, 2011 - Industrial Electrical Company
Portland Plumber Moves to Touch More Lives on Easter
One Year on, and Still Going Strong on Giving Out Aid - April 21, 2011 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Subzero Ice Cream Freezes on Into Murray
Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Murray, opening on May 14. - April 21, 2011 - Five Star Painting
One Step Away from the Sub Zero Ice Cream Flavors of the Year
The top ten finalists to the Sub Zero Ice Cream creative concoction contest have been selected and will compete on Saturday, April 30 at 12 p.m. during a taste test event open to the public at the Provo Towne Mall inside the food court. The finalists and their frozen inventions are Christina... - April 20, 2011 - Five Star Painting
AMC, Inc. Reveals Design Industry Secrets to Revitalize Interest in DIY Marketplace
The American Master Craftsmen Society thoroughly researched the problems plaguing consumers and developed a program intended to turn any DIY remodeler into a master decorator. The “Paint Color Miracle” (TM) program reveals the secrets of designing perfect colors for the home. - April 20, 2011 - American Master Craftsmen, Inc.
American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Awarded Angie's List Super Service Award
American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing of Phoenixville, PA Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service... - April 18, 2011 - American Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Decontamination, Decommissioning and Interior Demolition of a 28,000sqft Former Drug Manufacturing Facility
The MACK Group, LLC, recently completed a project that consisted of the decontamination and decommissioning of former drug manufacturing facility. The owner wanted to decommission its outdated drug manufacturing facility and re-utilize the building for other purposes. In order to do this, a complete decontamination, decommissioning of the former drug manufacturing process along with interior demolition was required. - April 17, 2011 - The MACK Group
CertaPro Painters Recognized as Best Overall Franchise for 2011
For the second year in a row, CertaPro Painters, North America’s largest painting contracting company, has been awarded the Gold Medal for franchisee satisfaction in their category at the Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) national conference held last weekend in Niagara Falls,... - April 15, 2011 - CertaPro Painters
Metal-Era's Rooftop Talk Premieres
Metal-Era Inc. Introduces a New Online Video Series for the Roofing Industry - April 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Sedgwick Heating Offers Tips About How to Maintain Your Air Conditioner
Sedgwick Heating and Cooling has been providing heating and cooling services in the Twin Cities for more than 50 years. Their reputation for quality, reliability and knowledge means you can trust them with your family's comfort. - April 10, 2011 - Sedgwick Heating and Cooling
CentraHeat Have Launched in Swindon, Wiltshire Offering Heating, Plumbing and Renewable Energy Services
New heating, plumbing and renewable energy firm CentraHeat, has launched in Swindon. From leaking taps, burst pipes and broken boilers to bathroom installations and renewable energy, CentraHeat will service Swindon, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. - April 10, 2011 - CentraHeat
Basement Doctor: Waterproofing, Foundation, Crawl Space Repair Company at Southern Ohio Home & Garden Show in Chillicothe – Ross County, Ohio
The Basement Doctor, a waterproofing, crawl space vapor barrier, foundation repair and basement finishing company, is pleased to announce it is participating in the Southern Ohio Home & Garden Show in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. The Basement Doctor team is showing effective solutions for... - April 09, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Sedgwick Heating: How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Summer
Sedgwick Heating and Cooling has been providing heating and cooling services in the Twin Cities for more than 50 years. Their reputation for quality, reliability and knowledge means one can trust them with their family's comfort. - April 08, 2011 - Sedgwick Heating and Cooling
M&D Mechanical Awarded $5.9 Million Contract for Stennis Space Center Test Stand Project
Decatur, Alabama-based M&D Mechanical Contractors has been awarded a $5,915,932 contract by NASA for the A-3 Altitude Test Stand being constructed at the John C. Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi. M&D received a one-year contract for the fire suppression and detection system for the... - April 08, 2011 - M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Gutter Helmet Systems Expands Into Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia Markets
Gutter Helmet Systems announces the expansion of their gutter protection business into the northern New Jersey and Philadelphia markets. The expansion represents a homecoming, as the northern New Jersey area was one of the original birthplaces for the Gutter Helmet brand. - April 08, 2011 - Gutter Helmet Systems
FlexiDry Enhancing Energy Efficiency for ModernaHus, the New Green Housing Solution for the UK
FlexiDry F1/7 day dry screed has been chosen for installation over 9500sm of under floor heating for ModernaHus. The innovative green home concept from Sweden is being introduced in the UK by Scandinavian contractors Skanska, after years of trials to adapt the system for the UK market and environment. FlexiDry has been found to help immensely in enhancing the energy efficiency by improving the conduction of heat from the under floor heating systems, and reducing thermal losses. - April 08, 2011 - FlexiDry Global Limited
Jonite Reinforced Stone Composite Grating Now Available from Trench Drain Systems
Jonite is a new and exciting source of architectural grating for interior and exterior applications that is now available from Trench Drain Systems. Jonite stone reinforced grating has been used worldwide since 1990 and Trench Drain Systems is proud to represent Jonite in North America and the... - April 07, 2011 - Trench Drain Systems
Rabine Group Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Schaumburg-based company goes above and beyond IREM standards. - April 07, 2011 - Rabine Group
Landscapers in Seattle Partner with Web Marketers to Better Reach Locals in Need of Their Services
Scapes Northwest, Inc., a Seattle-based landscaping and masonry contractor, just recently signed up with Prospect Genius, an online advertising company, to become more accessible to local homeowners online. - April 06, 2011 - Scapes Northwest, Inc.
9 Reasons to Choose a Privacy Fence for Your Home
As more homeowners choose to install privacy fences to help secure their property and lower insurance premiums, having clear definitions about the purpose of the fence will help with determining the material and style of the fence. Long® Fence, one of the largest residential fencing contractors... - April 05, 2011 - Long Fence
C&W Plumbing Expanding Dallas-Fort Worth Area Service
Lewisville based Plumbing Company Also Servicing Flower Mound, Plano, Coppell & Frisco, TX offering leak detection, drain cleaning water heaters and slab leak detection. - April 05, 2011 - C & W Plumbing
Julian Construction Gives Top Five Reasons Why Foundations Fail
Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), a Los Angeles-based construction company that specializes in foundation repair, says there are five main reasons why foundations fail... - April 03, 2011 - Julian Construction
Julian Construction Says Caissons Can Help Support Homes Built on Expansive Soil
According to construction and foundation repair expert Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction, caissons can help stabilize homes built on active and expansive soil. - April 03, 2011 - Julian Construction
Flooring Contractor in St. Paul, Mn, Reaches Out to Local Clients with Help from Web Marketing Pro
Ace Flooring & Services, a flooring specialist in St. Paul, announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, an Internet marketing company, in order to increase online visibility and connect with more local homeowners on the Web. - April 03, 2011 - Ace Flooring & Services, LLC
Atlantic Remodeling Presents the MD SPCA "March for the Animals" on Sunday April 17th
Atlantic Remodeling is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the "March for the Animals" for the second straight year. The march helps raise money for the Maryland SPCA. March for the Animals is Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Druid Hill Park. It will be a fun-packed day of demonstrations,... - April 02, 2011 - Atlantic Remodeling Corporation
Paving Company in Yonkers Enrolls in SEO Program to Better Serve Local Homeowners
Poplar Pavers, a Yonkers-area paving company, announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, a leading Internet marketing company. This move will enable Poplar Pavers to connect with more local homeowners online. - April 02, 2011 - Poplar Pavers
Healthy Home Diagnostics General Manager Named a Certified Green Professional
Joel Key Earns Designation Through National Association of Home Builders - April 02, 2011 - Healthy Home Diagnostics
BESI Holds National Training & Certification Seminar for Defective (Chinese) Drywall Inspection and Remediation
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s next National Training & Certification Seminar on “Chinese” or Defective Drywall in America for inspection and remediation is being held April 11-12, 2011. This is the most comprehensive two-day course offered and is accepted by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) for sixteen (16) recertification credits. - April 01, 2011 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Sub Zero Ice Cream Collaborates with Business Gurus
Sub Zero Ice Cream’s unprecedented “cryogenic technique” coupled with the business gurus at Five Star Franchise has created a phenomenon in the ice cream industry as Sub Zero continues to grow. Sub Zero Ice Cream was created by software engineer, Jerry Hancock. With a background... - April 01, 2011 - Five Star Painting