Home Improvement Plans

LizardLighting.com Launches Landscape Lighting Forum

Jackson, MI (Vocus) January 9, 2008

LizardLighting.com, an ecommerce company specializing in energy-efficient landscape lighting , has launched a new landscape lighting forum. The forum available to anyone who is interested and contains tips, instructions, and other information provided by users and professional landscape contractors.

“There is some information on the web that is useful to landscape lighting contractors and homeowners but it’s really all over the place,” said Philip C. Curtis, co-owner of LizardLighting.com. “We wanted to develop a destination on the web where the information can be consolidated, discussed, and better utilized,” Curtis added.

The LizardLighting.com forum is open for discussion and comment of anything related to landscape lighting. Some recent forum topics include landscape lighting techniques and landscape lighting planning and installation. The forum allows users to read and review content, post comments, ask questions, and otherwise interact with other landscape lighting contractors, homeowners, or other parties interested in LED landscape lighting.

“We have some very knowledgeable folks from the landscape lighting industry who have agree to regularly contribute to the forums,” Curtis said. “We hope people will find it to be a useful place to find and share information about LED landscape lighting,” Curtis added.

LizardLighting.com is an ecommerce company specializing in LED landscape lighting. The online store will open March 2008.

For more information about LizardLighting.com or LED landscape lighting please visit http://www.lizardlighting.com.

Contact: Philip C. Curtis

Phone: 1.888.430.6551

Email: phil @ lizardlighting.com

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Home Heating System Critical During Freeze, Says Repair-Home.com

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 30, 2007

Record cold and freezing temperatures affecting much of the U.S. are straining home heating systems across the country. Homeowners concerned about the effect of the cold temperatures on their systems can access the Heating and Cooling section of Repair-Home.com (http://www.Repair-Home.com/Heating_and_Cooling), an online, interactive home repair resource. Heating system elements are addressed in detail on the site, including thermostat control, pilot light issues and radiant floor heating systems. A forum on the site connects visitors with knowledgeable contractors who can answer questions related to heating systems.

Columns on Repair-Home.com provide homeowners with advice on how to repair or maintain their heating systems. Recent topics include:

    Bleeding the radiator and cleaning the hot water system (http://www.repair-home.com/Your_Furnace)

    Duct cleaning (http://www.repair-home.com/Duct_Cleaning.html)

    Dealing with gas leaks (http://www.repair-home.com/Gas_Leaks)

Heating energy use has risen in many parts of the country. Auburn, CA experienced a ten percent increase during the recent cold snap, according to Pacific Gas & Electric Company spokeswoman Jennifer Ramp, who told the Auburn Journal that practicing home energy saving tips can make a big difference in heating bills. Homeowners looking for energy saving tips and personal responses to their heating system questions can find answers in the Repair-Home.com forums. Recent topics on the forums include “Black soot in hot air duct,” “fixing an old gravity furnace” and “Heat Pump defrost cycle.”

Repair-Home.com is an online home repair resource that includes an interactive homeowner driven forum, contractor listings and home repair resources ranging from walls and floors to cabinets and plumbing. Repair-Home.com connects homeowners with top home repair specialists and contractors for specific home repair projects.

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Kidd Fireplace and Spa Oakland Announces Most Efficient Gas Fireplace on Market

The Mantis zero-clearance gas unit is perfect for new construction or a remodel where there is no existing masonry fireplace.

Oakland, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 23, 2011

Kidd Fireplace and Spa, a sales, installation and service company for fireplaces and hot tubs in Oakland, has announced the availability of the Mantis, the most efficient direct-vent gas fireplace available. The Mantis uses PVC pipes for venting and is the United States’ first and only condensing vented gas fireplace system that humidifies as it heats.

The Mantis can be installed in an existing fireplace as an insert, as a zero-clearance system with a wood cabinet mantel, or as a freestanding stove—with the addition of the optional pedestal. Kidd Fireplace and Spa has sold, installed, and serviced fireplaces since 2003.

“From when I first called about having my direct vent gas fireplace installed the experience has been superb,” said Kidd Fireplace and Spa client John Phipps. “I asked lots of questions and they very patiently and thoroughly gave me great advice. The end product looks great and performs better than I expected. The owners Kevin and Randy are terrific, and the installers Jason and Terry were a pleasure to have in my home.”

The announcement from Oakland’s Kidd Fireplace and Spa of the environmentally friendly and energy-efficient Mantis is sure to excite the sustainability-minded and thrifty alike. The concealed three-stage heat exchanger captures more than 90 percent of the heat energy from the burner and directs this warm air into the home—not up the flue.

The Mantis’ dual-burner delivers 9,000 Btu (front only), 19,000 Btu (rear only) or 28,000 Btu (combined). Operating the front burner alone allows one to enjoy ambiance without overheating the room and when the temperature dips, the second burner can be switched on to produce maximum heat output.

With so much of its heat extracted, the exhaust can be vented outdoors in conventional PVC piping—which saves money, labor, and space on installations compared to traditional direct-vent systems. With the vast majority of the heat delivered to the room, the top and sides of the Mantis stay so cool-to-the-touch that it earned a zero-clearance certification for installation against any combustible building materials.

The Mantis inlet/exhaust blower also ensures an optimal air/fuel mixture for consistently clean-burning operation under any conditions. With a super efficient design that exceeds 90% AFUE, The Mantis makes being green a cozy experience.

For more information about the Mantis Fireplace or any of Kidd Fireplace and Spa’s services, call them at 510-532-7409, view them on the web at http://www.kiddfireplaceandspa.com, or visit their store located at 414 Lesser Street in Oakland, California.

About Kidd Fireplace and Spa

Kidd Fireplace and Spa is a complete sales, installation and service company for fireplaces and hot tubs that specializes in fireplace inserts, fireplace installation, fireplace repair, gas fireplaces, gas inserts, and pellet stoves in Oakland. Kidd Fireplace and Spa serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco Bay Area fireplace installation company Kidd Fireplace and Spa is National fireplace Institute certified, Service Magic screened and approved, and offers HPBA green technologies. They offer free in-home consultations to assess site-specific requirements and have substantial experience with codes and standards, combustion chemistry, and fireplace and hot tub technology.

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Winters Company Acquires Gloucester, Mass.-based Cape Ann Plumbing

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

Winters Company (http://www.wintersplumbing.com), an award-winning home services organization in Massachusetts specializing in plumbing, heating, and kitchen and bath remodeling, today announced that it has acquired Cape Ann Plumbing in Gloucester, Mass. The purchase, which officially closed on September 29, resulted in the hiring of six new employees by Winters Company and is part of the company’s overall growth and development strategy.

The company continues to operate exclusively under the Winters Company name with its headquarters in Cambridge, Mass. and its state-of-the art training facility in Natick, Mass.

“Purchasing Cape Ann Plumbing was a great opportunity to engage all of our employees in a very important and special way,” said Winters Company president and CEO Tim Flynn. “To ensure this was a great success, everybody who works here took part in our hiring and recruiting process and shaped our plans for growing the business in Gloucester. We are all thrilled to work within that community and pledge to earn its trust and loyalty.”

The purchase of Cape Ann is know by Winters Company employees as an “entrustment,” according to Flynn, who said Winters was “entrusted” with dozens of homeowners who have been faithful customers of Cape Ann for many years. Cape Ann Plumbing, operated by JW Services, has provided plumbing and heating service to a loyal base of local customers in the Gloucester area for 25 years.

Winters Company plans to build the volume of service provided in the Gloucester area through increased market awareness and customer loyalty. It currently derives 80 percent of its business from repeat customers and referrals, thanks in part to its industry-leading training and customer support programs.

About Winters Company:

Winters Company is a premier home services organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that specializes in plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and kitchen and bath remodeling projects and offers 24 hour emergency service to customers in Eastern Massachusetts. With its own private, state-of-the-art training facility that simulates real life plumbing and heating maintenance challenges, Winters Company dispatches highly trained service technicians to customers’ homes from facilities in Cambridge, Natick, and now Gloucester. Under current ownership since 1994, Winters Company was honored with the Local Torch Award for Excellence from the Better Business Bureau in 2008 and the Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2004, 2006 and 2007. For more information, please call (617) 484-2121 or visit the company online at http://www.wintersplumbing.com.

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The British Bathroom Company MFI approved

(PRWEB) September 2, 2004

Following several meetings and installation inspections The British Bathroom Company have been awarded approved installer status by MFI and are to carry out bathroom remodelling services and installations for MFI customers in the Hampshire and West Sussex area.

Registered with the Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) The British Bathroom Company is set to develop under The John Bull Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd banner in 2005 launching a complete bathroom and kitchen installation service to support showrooms, manufacturers, and DIY chains in Hampshire, South Surrey and west Sussex. Plans are also underway for a regional office to be located just north of Farnham Hampshire. Should you require further information about The British Bathroom Company or John Bull Kitchens and Bathrooms please email us at sales@johnbulluk.com

Mission

The British Bathroom Company and John Bull Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd has a long-term commitment and strategy built on Quality systems, ethical practices and growth; it is therefore our mission to provide our existing, and future customer base with a superior installation support service within the domestic bathroom installation and remodelling market.

With integrated management solutions, and long term objectives our aim, shall focus on, however, will not be limited to;

.Development of supplier partnering.

.Compliment and meet end user specification and design.

.Develop best practices.

.Be competitive.

.Establish market share.

.Establish the integrity and reputation of the company.

To summarise our mission, through core competencies, and long-term commitment, is to achieve the accreditation and certification for preferred supplier status within our chosen industry.

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Kidd Fireplace and Spa Oakland Announces Easy-Install Fireplace for Apartments and Condos

The Decoflame mounts on the wall, has doors that slide smoothly, and burns the extremely efficient, totally GREEN, Decoflame bioethanol to create a beautiful ambiance for any room.

Oakland, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 23, 2011

Kidd Fireplace and Spa, a sales, installation and service company for fireplaces and hot tubs in Oakland, has announced the availability of the Decoflame, the first bioethanol fireplace to be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) rated.

Well accepted in Europe for many years, bioethanol fireplaces are now being introduced into the USA market. Decoflame is manufactured to a high quality aesthetic and materials standard.

The Decoflame wall-mounted stainless steel fireplaces are easy to install on any type of surface, like a work of art. The fireplaces require no venting. Bioethanol allows a flame that burns without smoke or odor. You can simply adjust the intensity of the flame to create a soft warmth and the desired ambience.

Kidd Fireplace and spa chose to carry the Decoflame brand because Decoflame is a pioneer of the bioethanol fireplace. It is the very first company to design, manufacture and to be certified by the very strict ULC (Canada) and UL (North-America) standards. The fireplaces have passed 22 tests to receive the renowned UL certification for operations and safety.

Cost of Operations:

The cost of operating the Decoflame fireplace costs less than burning compressed fire logs. The average cost is $ 1 – $ 1.20/hour while, by comparison, logs cost around 1.50$ /hr!

With Decoflame, you enjoy the pleasure of an inside fire without the disadvantages of special venting, ash residue, dust, and smoke. Moreover, there is no heat loss- simply impeccable environmental warmth, what a great added value!

A traditional fireplace has a heat loss of 60-70%. Decoflame fireplaces burn up to 98.6% efficiency. Because there are no emissions created so there is 0% health hazard.

Benefits of Bioethanol

The Decoflame fuel that feeds the flame of the fireplace belongs to a sustainable energy source. The fuel is produced from cereals (sugar beets, corn, colza or sugar cane) and distilled until a pure alcohol is obtained. It creates a beautiful orange flame, and a clean combustion that radiates heat.

The benefits of the environmental fireplace are numerous. The flame burns scentless, without smoke; creating nice warmth and its intensity is adjustable to create the perfect ambience. The hanging fireplaces are easy to install on any surfaces.

Choice of Models

Kidd Fireplace and Spa offers five Decoflame models. Each comes with a choice of finishes, for example, stainless steel, black, and burgundy.

For more information about the Decoflame fireplace or any of Kidd Fireplace and Spa’s services, call them at 510-532-7409, view them on the web at http://www.kiddfireplaceandspa.com, or visit their store located at 414 Lesser Street in Oakland, California.

About Kidd Fireplace and spa

Kidd Fireplace and spa is a complete sales, installation and service company for fireplaces and hot tubs that specializes in fireplace inserts, fireplace installation, fireplace repair, gas fireplaces, gas inserts, and pellet stoves in Oakland. Kidd Fireplace and Spa serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

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Deputy Secretary Ron Sims to Keynote 2011 Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation

Ashburn, Va. (Vocus/PRWEB) February 17, 2011

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) today announced that Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ron Sims, will keynote the National Policy Dinner at the Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C., on March 16, during the 2011 NRPA Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation.

As the second most senior official at HUD, Sims will discuss the critical role parks and recreation play in the department’s Livable Communities Program. He will also address the future of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The CDBG Program provides approximately $ 100 million annually for parks and recreation and is currently targeted by Congress for funding cuts.

“We are thrilled to have Deputy Secretary Sims keynote at this year’s NRPA Legislative Forum,” said Barbara Tulipane, CEO of NRPA. “It reflects the importance he places on preserving green space to help communities ensure a high quality of life and strong, sustainable economic growth.”

NRPA Chief Government Affairs Officer Stacey Pine added, “The Legislative Forum provides an excellent opportunity for citizens and professionals to learn from experts like Sims who recognize that parks and recreation resources are indispensable to American communities.”

The NRPA Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation provides attendees the opportunity to network and meet with decision makers in Congress and the Administration to discuss creative ways of addressing critical issues, federal funding opportunities and legislation. The Forum will take place March 16-18, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Registration is available at http://www.nrpa.org/legforum.

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 20,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. For more information, visit http://www.NRPA.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit http://www.parksandrec-magazine.org.

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Clickfil Addresses Complexities of Heating Oil Price Protection Contracts

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) May 14, 2010

Clickfil, an innovative online heating oil provider, is helping customers decipher the complexities of heating oil price protection plans and make the right choice by releasing a series of articles which can be found at Clickfilosophy.com, the Clickfil blog. The articles, “What You Should Know Before Signing a Price Protection Heating Oil Contract,” “Heating Oil Contacts: Is the Gamble Worth It,” “The Incremental Costs of Price Protection Heating Oil,” and “Is Your Price Protection Investment Safe” are intended to both educate and spark online discussions in the greater Boston area by allowing local heating oil customers to post their comments.

“As heating oil users begin researching options for the upcoming heating oil delivery season, we believe it is important that customers have a resource to learn about the differences between fixed price heating oil plans, cap price heating oil plans, and variable pricing heating oil,” said David Simmons of Clickfil. “Giving customers the scoop on the cost of heating oil will ultimately help cut through the clutter so they can make an informed and smart decision.”

Clickfil is a web-based, oil heat provider for residents and businesses who want to take advantage of the Internet to save money by ordering heating oil and managing their account online. The company has reinvented the way in which home heating oil is provided by offering the most advanced, fully functional and secure website for managing the purchase and delivery of home heating oil, at the click of a mouse. Clickfil can save customers more than 30 cents per gallon on oil heat prices. Founded in 2009, Clickfil is privately held and funded. For more information, visit http://www.clickfil.com.

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White Paper From Advance: How “Clean” Is Your Green Floor-Cleaning?

When evaluating green cleaning machines, look for scrubbers that can be adjusted to the soil content on the floor to maximize cleaning performance and efficiency. The EcoFlex System, available on the Advance Advenger® rider-scrubber, provides flexibility for cleaning green – without compromising the “clean”.

Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) March 2, 2010

A new white paper from Advance helps in-house and contract cleaners understand today’s dual—or dueling—demands to clean for hygiene and appearance while also minimizing environmental and human impact. “How ‘clean’ is your green floor-cleaning” opens with a recent statement from the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) that asserts: “It is imperative that the focus be on ‘cleaning green,’ that is cleaning first, cleaning for health and hygiene, as well as cleaning in an environmentally preferable manner.”

The goal of today’s green cleaning movement is to minimize impact on the environment, building occupants and cleaning personnel. One result has been a reduction in the use of potentially harmful chemicals when scrubbing hard floors in commercial and institutional settings. Intuitively, it might seem that the “greenest” cleaning is done with no chemicals at all. However, maintenance staff still need to meet the standard of clean required for their facilities—whether that standard is simply “cleaning for appearance” or a more stringent requirement for disinfection against the spread of staph and viral infections.

According to CIRI Chairman of the Board Jim Harris, “There are times when decisions are made to go ‘green’ that can have an impact on the actual cleaning process resulting in a less healthy environment.” Because every floor-cleaning challenge is different, cleaning flexibility is essential for successfully balancing the demands for clean and green in relation to hard floor maintenance in schools, healthcare facilities, retail stores, office buildings and similar sites.

Floor machines for flexible cleaning

When evaluating green cleaning machines, look for those that can be adjusted to the soil content on the floor for maximum cleaning performance and efficiency. For example, the EcoFlex System available on the Advenge® rider-scrubber from Advance provides flexibility for cleaning green without compromising the “clean.” Machine attributes that contribute to cleaning flexibility include: ability to use multiple types of cleaners as well as water only; ability to change detergents while scrubbing; ability to change detergent dilution ratio; ability to clean with warm water; and the ability to increase the scrubbing aggressiveness for specific problem areas such as entryways.

For more information on how cleaning staffs can meet today’s need for both clean floors and green cleaning, Advance’s 8-page paper is available as a free PDF download at http://www.ecoflexsystem.com/EcoFlex.html.

About Advance

Advance is a brand of Nilfisk-Advance, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality commercial and industrial floor maintenance equipment. For more information on how the EcoFlex System from Advance can help cleaners balance hygiene and environmental impact when maintaining hard floors, call (763) 745-3500 or visit http://www.advance-us.com.

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Broadband Networked Households Present Sizeable, Lucrative Target for Digital Electronics Vendors

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 1, 2005

A new study from The Diffusion Group, the leading strategic research consultancy focused on the digital home and connected consumer, finds that US households that have both a broadband connection and a home network are much more likely to either own or be inclined to purchase new digital electronic platforms.

Broadband Networked Households: Profiling the New Media Home, the latest of TDG’s Consumer Snapshots, also finds the broadband networked households are moving from single- to multi-unit penetration in digital consumer electronic categories. For example, 29% of broadband networked households now own three or more DVD players, up from 13% in 2004.

“By year-end 2005, there will be approximately 25 million US broadband networked households – a sizeable and influential segment of consumers,” says Dale Gilliam, director of primary research at TDG and co-author of the new study. “But describing broadband networked households is no longer simply a matter of describing early technology adopters – it is more about consumer electronic and media purchasing habits than it is new technology adoption. Simply stated, broadband networked households tend to own significantly more media devices than other US households. Of course, these devices are increasingly digital, but this has more to do with price reductions and peer group recommendations than with early adopter tendencies such as novelty or first-adopter status.”

TDG’s latest report, Broadband Networked Households: Profiling the New Media Home, provides a comprehensive overview of consumer electronic ownership among US households that use both a broadband connection and a home network. The study also includes a detailed, room-by-room snapshot of device location within the home for consumer electronic devices including DVD players, PVRs/DVRs, stand-alone home stereos, stereo speakers, TVs, game consoles, desktop PCs, and laptop PCs. The report also includes trending data on the penetration of a variety of consumer electronic devices within the various rooms of the home.

About The Diffusion Group (TDG Research)

The Diffusion Group is a consumer technology research and strategic marketing firm focused on the connected consumer and new media. Our mission is simple: to provide timely, actionable intelligence designed to best position new consumer technologies for rapid diffusion. TDG is committed to providing market research and strategic consulting services based on conservative, real-world analysis and market forecasts grounded in consumer research. For more information about The Diffusion Group, visit our website at http://www.tdgresearch.com.

Contact:

Andy Tarczon

972-731-2553

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