Home Improvement Plans

Interior Decorator Voted Most Fun Job

Lincolnshire, IL (PRWEB) July 17, 2006

When asked, “Which of these jobs do you think would be the most fun?” nearly 40% of respondents voted for interior decorating in a survey at LearningAndLife.com, which features career tips, education advice and school listings. Next came fashion merchandising (23%), followed by video game design (21%), and trailed by professional chef (16%). This parallels growing consumer interest in home design and improvement shows. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition saw a leap from 10 million viewers a show in March of 2004 to nearly 17 million viewers in March of 2006.

While respondents considered interior decorating and design a fun career, it is also a very competitive field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a current labor force of 65,000 interior decorators and designers. For people looking for a strong community of designers, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, and Georgia have the highest number of interior decorators and designers per capita. In D.C., a good interior designer can enjoy an annual salary of around $ 61,000. California, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New York round out the top five highest average salaries. However, the number one metropolitan area for annual salary is Santa Fe, N.M. with a yearly income of approximately $ 76,000.

The LearningAndLife.com career poll received over 3,000 responses. Interior decorator was the clear winner with over 1,200 votes–40% of the total response. Perhaps uncertainty over what exactly constitutes fashion “merchandising” made this career second choice with a little over half as many votes. Third place for video game design, with 21% of the vote, was no surprise. Consumers clearly would rather play video games than design them. And very few people were seduced by the glamour of celebrity chefs; professional chef came in fourth with only 16% of the vote.

LearningAndLife.com features helpful information and tips on education, career options, and job training, including creative careers such as interior design (http://www.learningandlife.com/creative-careers/). The site offers the advice and tools you need to enrich your life and advance your career.

Site: http://www.learningandlife.com/index.php

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A Top Kitchen Site Announces How to Increase the Value of Your Home

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) February 14, 2007

Thirty percent of homeowners are looking into increasing their home values by remodeling their kitchen, according to http://l.limvus.com/cgi/r?;n=203;c=255823;s=5186;x=7936;f=200702121129550;u=j;z=TIMESTAMP [GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com __title__ GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com Kitchen Cabinet Resource], a top kitchen remodeling services site. Realtor.org’s 2006 Cost & Value Report indicates that consumers embarking on kitchen remodeling can expect to recoup as much as 85 percent of their renovation investment. GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com helps consumers with their kitchen remodel by connecting consumers with local companies offering kitchen cabinet refacing, cabinet replacement and cabinet installation.

Homeowners who are planning a kitchen remodel can find http://l.limvus.com/cgi/r?;n=203;c=255823;s=5186;x=7936;f=200702121129550;u=j;z=TIMESTAMP [kitchen cabinet resources __title__ GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com] and contractors at GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com. As part of the referral process, one question asks homeowners why they are remodeling their kitchen. Thirty percent of respondents aim to increase their home’s value.

The 2006 Cost & Value Report indicates that 75 to 80 cents of each dollar spent on renovation is returned to a homeowner at resale, with kitchens offering slightly greater returns. Both minor and major kitchen remodeling rank in the top ten remodeling projects for which homeowners can expect to recoup expenses at resale.

“Home buyers seem to gravitate to the kitchen first when they’re looking at a house,” Joe Traynor, a real estate appraiser in Indianapolis, told Bankrate.com. “And as appraisers, we do give extra credit to houses with updated kitchens.”

According to the 2006 Cost & Value report, a minor kitchen remodeling comes in fifth among remodeling projects. A minor kitchen overhaul cost an average of $ 17,928, with homeowners recouping an average of $ 15,278 at resale (85.2 percent). The same report indicates that a major kitchen remodel comes in sixth among renovation projects. A major kitchen re-do cost an average of $ 54,241, with homeowners recouping an average of $ 43,603 (80.4 percent).

According to Better Homes and Gardens, consumers recoup the greatest percentage if they complete minor remodeling–such as new kitchen cabinets or new kitchen cabinet styles accomplished through refacing–and sell within a year.

http://l.limvus.com/cgi/r?;n=203;c=255823;s=5186;x=7936;f=200702121129550;u=j;z=TIMESTAMP [GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com __title__ Kitchen Cabinet & Remodeling] is a home improvement site that matches consumers with top cabinet refacing, replacement and installation companies. The site connects consumers based on their specific kitchen cabinet needs and sets them up with services in their local area.

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Interior Motives Takes Top Honors at the 2006 Design Excellence Awards Sponsored by The Arizona North Chapter of ASID

Fountain Hills, AZ (PRWEB) October 20, 2006

Interior Motives, a full-service interior design studio and showroom that specializes in pre-construction, pre-renovation and soft furnishing design plans, is adding two more prestigious awards to its already impressive list of national and local accolades.

The firm received two prestigious Design Excellence Awards at this year’s Arizona North Chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) competition:

    1st Place Award in the Commercial Retail Category

    2nd Place Award in Show House/Model House Category

Held on September 30, 2006, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the award ceremony recognized top creativity and professional achievement of Arizona’s interior design community in four categories: residential, contract, product design and industry partner product design.

“We are thrilled that our work has been recognized by ASID,” said Anita Lang Mueller, founder and principal designer of Interior Motives. “For me, interior design is like the air I breathe. I love it. In Arizona, we are part of a strong design community with many designers I admire and respect. It means a lot to have their support.”

Interior Motives wowed the judges with its creativity for commercial retail design taking 1st place for designing the interior of Scarpé, an upscale ladies fashion shoe store in Scottsdale’s DC Ranch. This chic and progressive design was distinguished for its eye-catching ceiling elements, modular furniture, contemporary acrylic display cases and shelves, vibrant colors and a dramatic glass entrance.

In the Show House/Model House category, Interior Motives received 2nd place for taking a master bathroom to a whole new level. With a challenge to add originality to an Old World design while working with a large round space, Interior Motives was rewarded for taking creative risks and using a rich color palette. The wining design incorporated the ceiling as a fifth wall playing on the round architecture of the rotunda and maintaining the integrity of the building.

About Interior Motives, Inc.

Interior Motives is an award-winning, upscale, full-service interior design studio and showroom with offices in Scottsdale and in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Founded in 1990 by Anita Lang Mueller, the firm specializes in pre-construction, pre-renovation and soft furnishing design plans. In this approach, interior designers work with architects, builders and contractors to ensure that their clients’ interior spaces flow effortlessly with their homes’ and businesses’ architecture. Interior Motives is steadily increasing its presence in the Phoenix Metropolitan area with plans to open satellite offices in several Valley locations. In 2006, Interior Motives opened a Scottsdale satellite office at the prestigious Scottsdale Waterfront Business Center. For complete information about Interior Motives’ services, please visit online at http://www.interiormotivesaz.com or call 480-837-8979.

About ASID

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is the oldest and largest professional organization for interior designers. ASID was established in 1975, resulting from a merger of two interior design associations formed in 1931. With more than 30,500 members, ASID establishes a common identity for professionals and businesses in the field of interior design. The Arizona North Chapter of ASID is celebrating its 30th year in 2006. The chapter includes the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Warns Florida & Texas Homeowners About Allowing Your Homebuilder To Fix Your Knauf Tianjin Chinese Drywall Home

Washington, DC (Vocus) September 23, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is warning homeowners specifically in all of Florida, and or the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas, and or homeowners in Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana who have Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall in their home, or condominium to get signed up with the New Orleans Federal Court Multi District Litigation, as opposed to allowing the homebuilder to gut, and restore a toxic Chinese drywall house. The group says, “we think the average homeowner who has Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall in Florida, or the US Gulf States will get more money, and a much better job, if they participate in the MDL, as opposed to a builder fix. However, if your home has non Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall-and your builder has offered to repair your home-it may be the only good option.” The group says, “within the last two, or three weeks we have become aware of homebuilders sending letters to homeowners in Southeast Texas, and Florida about the possibility of toxic Chinese drywall being in their home. If you have Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall, please call us so we can try to explain the options, and help.” Homeowners, who have received a Chinese drywall letter from their home builder are encouraged to contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “why are homebuilders all of a sudden sending out these toxic Chinese drywall letters to homeowners in all of Florida, and or Southeast Texas? Again if you have Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall in a US Southeast home, subdivision, or condo, we will help you get identified by the federal court in New Orleans.” The group says, “we have witnessed, and we have witnesses to homebuilder Chinese drywall fixes in Florida. In one example none of the repair workers were wearing masks, none of them spoke English, and they were loading the toxic Chinese drywall into the back of a pick-up truck.” The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “further, its not just Chinese drywall anymore. We are pretty sure domestic makers are involved in this mess as well. President Obama has been silent on the US Chinese drywall disaster since taking office-why? Where is the US Justice Department, or EPA?” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is not a law firm, and this press release is not an attempt to practice law. However, the group is saying, “no one in the federal government is doing a damned thing to help these helpless homeowners in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and or the Houston, or Austin metro areas of Texas-we are, and we are not going to back down.” They say, “if you have recently received a letter from a homebuilder about possible toxic Chinese drywall being in your home-please call us immediately at 866-714-6466.”

http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.com

Note to the US Insurance & Banking Sectors from the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center: “Do you really think you are going to get a free pass on the US homeowner Chinese Drywall Disaster? AC coils in Florida were failing in 2003-people were sick. Why did you continue to provide mortgages, or insurance on toxic Chinese drywall homes? Talk about Bad Faith.”

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047)

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As Summer Heat Waves Increase Energy Bills, ‘Smart’ Home Energy-Efficiency Makeover Offers Consumers Year-Round Energy, Environmental $ avings

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) August 22, 2007 -–

As summer heat waves across the country increase air conditioning use and drive energy bills higher, the Alliance to Save Energy, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and NBC Universal’s SCI FI Channel’s innovative energy-efficiency campaign offers consumers an array of energy-efficiency low-tech and high-tech money-saving tips, surprising energy facts, and a national contest for a home energy-efficiency makeover.

As part of the Eureka $ mart House Energy-Efficiency Challenge — http://www.scifi.com/homemakeover — one lucky homeowner who enters by the August 31 deadline will win a home energy-efficiency makeover that will make his/her home “smarter.” The winner will be chosen in September and the makeover, which will be documented on the contest website with photos, will be conducted during October’s Energy Awareness Month.

SCI FI Channel is promoting the campaign on air and online as part of its second season of Eureka, a town of geniuses and their families where the lead characters live in a “Smart House”—the impetus for the overall energy-efficiency home makeover.

The Alliance to Save Energy and its partners note, “All of us can make our homes ‘smarter’ with today’s energy-efficiency technologies and products that do the work for us — reduce monthly energy bills, energy waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions simultaneously.”

Other partners in this national media partnership include the U.S. Department of Energy, the American Gas Association, the Consumer Electronics Association, Whirlpool Corporation, OSRAM Sylvania, The Dow Chemical Company, CMC Energy Services, and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.

Based on an energy audit, the grand prize winner could receive the following energy-efficiency makeover improvements of up to $ 25,000 to create a “smarter” home:

Overall energy audit to identify energy problems and document what might be undertaken to make the home more energy-efficient by CMC Energy Services;
Whirlpool ENERGY STAR-labeled kitchen and laundry appliances;
Computer and energy-efficient electronics and wiring of the home by Consumer Electronics Association and its member companies;
Energy-efficient compact fluorescent lighting by OSRAM Sylvania;
Sealing of all air leaks by The Dow Chemical Company; and
Appropriate insulation for the winner’s particular climate, as well as a programmable thermostat, low-flow shower head, faucet aerators, ventilating fan, and much more.
Contestants are asked to answer a few energy-oriented questions about their homes and write a brief essay about their deservedness for an energy-efficiency home makeover. After submitting their entry, they are encouraged to go to the 6° of Energy Efficiency Challenge website http://www.sixdegreechallenge.org to “Test Their Energy IQ” and take the 6° Challenge by committing to at least one tangible energy-efficiency action and encouraging others to do the same. The 6° Challenge interactive social website was developed last year by the Alliance and more than 30 other nonprofit and profit partners. The Alliance has made SCI FI Channel a partner in the challenge.

The Alliance to Save Energy has had an existing partnership with SCI FI since last year on the channel’s Visions for Tomorrow public affairs campaign focused on energy and the Alliance’s award-winning Super Powers TV PSAs http://www.ase.org/superpowers, which feature a family of Super Heroes and encourage viewers to “Discover Your Own Energy-$ aving Super Powers” and Project Super Powers http://www.projectsuperpowers.com where people can name their Super Heroes and their energy-saving Super Powers. That partnership has been expanded and extended through the new focused energy-efficiency campaign and home makeover contest.

The Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, economy, and national security.

For Further Information                                                            

Rozanne Weissman

Alliance to Save Energy

(202) 530-2217

rweissman @ ase.org

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Home Remodeling and Interior Decorating Made Easy with HomeRemodelportal.com

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 17, 2008

For too long, home remodeling, interior decorating and building has been a time consuming, expensive, frustrating process. That has all changed with the launch of HomeRemodelingPortal.com], a one-stop, easy-to-use web site that allows home owners to get information about different companies, products and opinions for remodeling any room of the house.

HomeRemodelingPortal.com] allows people to easily sort through any aspect of the home and find out the exact product information they are looking for. Imagine a picture of a house where every room, and every object in that room, is linked to several manufacturers that can give users the information they are looking for at the click of a mouse.

A user can click on, for example, a picture of a bathroom, and click on the toilet to find out information on several of the top toilet manufacturers and what toilets they offer. The same could be said for the sink in the kitchen, or the carpet in the living room or the bed in the bedroom.

No other remodeling website has this capability, nor has information presented in such an easy to use and organized fashion. This will save users hundreds of hours of time and provide them access to information they would not otherwise access.

And users can get this without any annoying pop-up ads or other frustrations that plague other web sites. HomeRemodelingPortal.com] is just information and connections to valuable information.

HomeRemodelingPortal.com] makes remodeling easy, as users can go through the entire house room by room evaluating every aspect to create their perfect house – from insulation to medicine cabinets.

Every object in every room has links directly to manufacturer and retailer websites as well as information about those websites.

In addition, HomeRemodelingPortal.com] offers helpful buying information on products that have to do with remodeling, furnishing, interior decorating and building a home. One of the most informative sections is called: “Get Smart: How To Choose.” The section details in plain English, “Six Things You Should Know Before Buying”. There are “Six Things You Should Know Before Buying” articles on everything from couches, area rugs and shower heads, to appliances and windows. If it is in a house, there is a good chance that the information can be found quickly and easily through this site.

But this is all just the beginning of what the site has to offer. The ‘portal’ portion of HomeRemodelingPortal.com] comes from the plan of this website to be the starting point for every single search having anything to do with the home.

HomeRemodelingPortal.com] has created a portal – or search engine – that will supply more information at a click of a button than the user could in thousands of hours of research on his/her own.

HomeRemodelingPortal.com] is designed for the consumer or trade professional who needs information about any building, remodeling and decorating he/she needs to do on their home before they lay down a substantial cash investment on, i.e., appliances, cabinetry, roofing or even insurance.

Founder Steven Fisher said, “The intention of Homeremodelingportal.com] is to make this website the first stop on your building, remodeling or decorating search, as well as save you hours of aggravation by being able to do all your initial research on products and styles in the comfort of your own home. HomeRemodelingPortal.com] will shortly become the authority on where to get it, how to get it, why to get it and everything you need to know before you buy.”

About Homeremodelingportal.com]:

Homeremodelingportal.com] was created to ease the frustration and anxiety associated with spending large sums of money on building, remodeling as well as exterior and interior decorating. Its patented interface makes finding information a breeze. For more information, visit http://www.homeremodelingportal.com .

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847-274-6439

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Log Cabin from “Northern Exposure” to Serve as Backdrop for Two-Day Log Home Building Class

(PRWEB) January 12, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Log Cabin from “Northern Exposure” to Serve as Backdrop for Two-Day Log Home Building Class

Seattle, WA The 7,000 square foot log home used in the filming of the television series “Northern Exposure” as the home of retired astronaut Maurice Minnifield (played by actor Barry Corbin) serves as the backdrop for a two-day log home building class offered by The Log Home Builder’s Association of North America. The next class is scheduled for February 28th and 29th, 2004 at the world-famous log home near Monroe, Washington.

“You really can learn to build a log home in two days,” said Roger Ott, a student who attended the class last summer and who is currently in the planning stages of building his own log home. “I’ve never picked up a tool in my life, but I am confident that I can build a beautiful log home now for less than the cost of a mobile home.”

In addition to teaching the craft of log home building, The Log Home Builder’s Association of North America shows students how to use pioneering techniques to build their home from scratch without a log home kit. Many of the association’s students have built their log home without a mortgage.

“You don’t need a crane or other expensive equipment to build a log home,” said Steve White, one of the association’s instructors. “You can build a log home using simple tools that will fit in the trunk of a car. The early settlers of the western United States used many techniques that are still valid today. The pioneers couldn’t run out to the hardware store every time they needed a tool.”

By using these techniques, many students who have taken the two-day class have saved up to 50% of the cost of building their log home. There are many pictures of student-built log homes and testimonials on the association’s web site at http://www.loghomebuilders.org.

The two-day class is offered periodically throughout the year to students who fly in from around the world to learn the craft of building their own log home. The cost of the class is included in the association’s lifetime membership fee of $ 345.

To sign up for a class or to get more information about log home building, visit the association’s web site at http://www.loghomebuilders.org or call the association at (360) 794-4469.

About The Log Home Builder’s Association of North America

The Log Home Builder’s Association of North America has been teaching students to build their own log homes and log cabins from scratch since 1965 and currently has over 45,000 members throughout the world. The association was founded by Skip Ellsworth, a fifth-generation log home builder who is considered the world’s foremost authority on log home construction.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Steve White

The Log Home Builder’s Association of North America

425-894-0561

http://www.loghomebuilders.org

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Opportunity “Knocks” as IDRC Targets Dallas and Fort Worth for Franchise Development

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 2, 2006

What’s in an interior door? Significant home improvement value and an incredible niche business opportunity in the $ 200 billion home improvement market, says research from the Interior Door Replacement Company (IDRC), which announced plans today to target Dallas and Fort Worth for immediate development of six franchise locations in the next three years.

“With 2 million households in Dallas and Fort Worth and an average of 10 interior doors per household, Dallas and Forth Worth are prime markets for IDRC development and the opportunity to renovate 20 million doors,” said Dave Winter, president and CEO of IDRC.

IDRC (http://www.interiordoor.com), the largest company of its kind in the United States and the nation’s first franchise to successfully “latch” onto interior door replacement and its significant impact on both the appearance and value of homes, provides customers with a complete “one-stop” service specializing in the replacement of unsightly flat doors with designer raised-panel molded doors. IDRC started franchising in 2002 following increased market demand and high marks from its core customer base of homeowners, general contractors, home stagers, realtors and interior decorators, who all realized that new doors made significant impacts in both the appearance and value of today’s homes.

Executives of the 17-unit IDRC franchise concept say they identified Dallas and Fort Worth among its first to target for franchise expansion based on extensive research showing an ideal match between Dallas’ and Fort Worth’s home improvement climate and the IDRC service model. IDRC locations feature spacious showrooms offering a wide variety of stylish, quality interior doors to choose from.

“The demographics and real estate market in Dallas and Fort Worth are a perfect fit for IDRC’s franchise expansion model and criteria,” Winter said. “Based on the strong demand for our proprietary home door replacement services, many franchisees experience immediate sales that equate to being booked out weeks and months in advance. We’re excited to extend that business opportunity to qualified entrepreneurs in Dallas and Fort Worth through IDRC franchise ownership.”

IDRC differentiates itself with a hassle-free installation system that allows the production teams to perform most work off-site, eliminating messes and keeping the process simple and non-disruptive for homeowners. In markets with an IDRC presence, general contractors and larger home improvement stores have difficulty competing. In fact, many contractors refer their potential clients to IDRC. With 100 million households and 1.16 billion interior doors in the United States, statistics continue to back up the solid market and consistent demand for IDRC’s niche.

“We have an economy resistant franchise opportunity,” Winter noted. “As long as people in Dallas and Fort Worth continue to either move or update their existing homes, a local potential IDRC franchise owner is set up for tremendous success and growth. The Dallas and Fort Worth markets support our service and will for a long time to come.”

With IDRC Franchising, business owners receive a protected, exclusive territory. IDRC also provides franchisees with ongoing training and support. Investment costs to start an IDRC franchise range from $ 147,000 to $ 250,000, which includes training, equipment and tools, working capital, marketing materials and trucks.

About Interior Door Replacement Company

Founded in 1997, Interior Door Replacement Company (http://www.interiordoor.com) is the largest company of its kind in the United States. IDRC provides customers with a complete ‘one-stop’ service specializing in the replacement of uninspiring flat doors with designer raised-panel molded doors. Currently with 17 locations in four states, IDRC has territories available for franchise expansion in California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. The company projects to open 200 locations in the next 10 years nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.idrcfranchising.com or call 1-866-315-IDRC.

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Kitchen Remodel a Do-It-Yourself Home Project? Consult an Expert Instead

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) June 4, 2007

GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com urges homeowners who want to remodel their kitchens to consult a contractor instead of taking on a do-it-yourself home project. GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com, a top kitchen remodeling services site, supplies help for homeowners wanting to increase their home’s value (http://www.guidetokitchenremodeling.com).    

Though many homeowners choose to save money by remodeling their kitchens themselves, GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com reminds homeowners that it is important to get expert advice to make sure budget and time expectations are realistic, consider various floor plans and kitchen cabinet styles, and learn about the latest trends and professional practices in kitchen remodeling (http://www.guidetokitchenremodeling.com/cabinets.jsp).

“Ask any real estate expert what the number one upgrade with the greatest return is, and the answer will be the kitchen!” says HGTV.com. Cabinets are a major component of kitchen remodeling, and when materials, design, construction and finish are considered, “Cabinets can be one of the most significant costs in building or remodeling a kitchen,” says GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com.

In “Dos and Don’ts to Help Manage Your Kitchen or Bath Remodel,” the National Kitchen & Bath Association gives similar cautionary advice to homeowners: “Don’t do it yourself. Remodeling a bedroom, dining room or family room is very different from taking on the challenge of a kitchen or bath. … This is not a do-it-yourself project!”

GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com site matches visitors with top local cabinet refacing and installation contractors, and provides dozens of articles on all aspects of kitchen remodeling, including kitchen cabinet styles, floor plans and project budgeting.

GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com is a home improvement site that matches consumers with top cabinet refacing, replacement and installation companies. Homeowners that are including a kitchen remodel in their total home renovation project can find resources at GuideToKitchenRemodeling.com.

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New Star Energy Services Announces Partnership with ENERGY STAR®

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 21, 2009

New Star Energy Services today announced its fundamental commitment to protecting the environment by becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner. New Star Energy Services’ voluntary partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR means that they will be working together to help clients improve the energy efficiency and performance of their facilities. Along with the EPA, New Star Energy Services believes that active, organization-wide energy management will enhance clients’ financial health and aid in preserving the environment for future generations.

“New Star Energy Services is committed to reducing the energy consumption of information technology by its actions and by driving awareness and development of energy-efficient technologies among customers. By working with ENERGY STAR, New Star Energy Services is helping to lead the movement toward a cleaner and more sustainable future,” said Jason Smithwick, president and founder of New Star Energy Services.

In partnership with ENERGY STAR, New Star Energy Services will help our clients to:

    Measure and track the energy performance of their facilities at all locations.
    Set a goal to improve their IT energy efficiency by 10% or more, in support of the ENERGY STAR Challenge.

We will also:

    Encourage our staff and community to learn about the benefits of energy efficiency and to implement appropriate energy efficiency measures.
    Encourage other companies and organizations with whom we work to join ENERGY STAR and take the ENERGY STAR Challenge.

By helping our clients reduce consumption through IT Power Management, New Star Energy Services can help businesses lower their energy bills by 60% or more. Each kilowatt/hour conserved also keeps 1.34 lbs. of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, decreasing per-computer CO2 emissions by almost 470 lbs. over the course of one year.

ABOUT NEW STAR ENERGY SERVICES

Based in New York City, New Star Energy Services provides a full range of products and services related to energy management. We work with businesses to reduce wasteful spending and help secure federal or state funding for energy-efficient projects. New Star Energy Services has three core specialties: IT Power Management Software and Best Practices, NYSERDA (New York State) Energy Saving Rebates, and Demand Response Programs.

Through our IT Power Management division, New Star Energy Services has partnered with Faronics and Sentilla and is now a reseller of Faronics Power Save and Sentilla Energy Manager for Data Centers. We emphasize improved monitoring and reporting to help your IT department jump-start, then sustain, the savings. According to a March 2009 Gartner report, businesses that implement PC Power Management can expect a positive ROI within 18 months.

New Star Energy Services is an official partner of the EPA Energy Star program and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. As such, New Star Energy Services aims to increase implementation of power management and expand deployment of energy-efficient PCs and servers.

For more information about New Star Energy Services, please contact us at info (at) newstarenergyservices (dot) com or visit http://www.newstarenergyservices.com.

ABOUT ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership between businesses, government and others united to protect our environment for future generations by changing to energy-efficient practices today. ENERGY STAR works with more than 9,000 partners to improve the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. Businesses can use ENERGY STAR to improve efficiency, enhance profits, and create a competitive advantage. In 2006 alone, ENERGY STAR helped businesses and consumers save more than $ 14 billion in energy costs while reducing global warming emissions by the equivalent of those from 25 million vehicles.

For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES.

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