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Summer 2006 holiday Deals–Great Offers on Holiday Holiday.co.uk

November 30, 2010 / admin / One comment

Summer 2006 holiday Deals–Great Offers on Holiday Holiday.co.uk










(PRWEB) December 11, 2005

It seems the cold weather has people thinking about where their next summer holiday will be, and the good news is that they are spoilt by the number of great holiday deals offered on holiday holiday (http://www.holidayholidayholiday.co.uk/summer-holidays.html).

Despite there only being two weeks to go until Christmas, holiday holiday, the online holiday supplier, has reported an increase in the number of people booking their summer holidays. Perhaps it’s the cold weather or the thought of escaping after Christmas that has caused an increase in traffic to the site in the last couple of weeks.

Cheap summer holidays can be found on holiday holiday by going to http://www.holidayholidayholiday.co.uk/summer-holidays.html and searching on the relevant month in 2006. A sample search on the site found summer holidays to popular family resorts such as Spain, Turkey and Greece as well as the more exotic faraway places such as Mauritius, Mexico and Dubai.

With every offer on the site being hand picked and tailor made by each travel agent, the guarantee of a good holiday deal is much higher compared to some other websites. All agents on the site are experienced and trusted ABTA bonded specialists in their own chosen destinations, and have been loading on plenty of cheap summer holidays in response to customer needs.

The holiday holiday site has been running for just over a year now and can offer many different types of holiday offers. In addition to cheap summer holidays, there are specific sections for ski holidays, cruise holidays and gay and lesbian holidays. With each agent specializing in their own area of expertise, customers are finding genuine good deals when looking for a holiday.

The site also offers RSS feeds on specific holiday types such as cruise holidays and gay holidays and will shortly be launching an rss feed for cheap summer holidays, meaning that anyone can obtain a live feed of the holiday offers on their own website.

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And the BrickStainable Winners Are?

November 27, 2010 / admin / One comment

And the BrickStainable Winners Are…













Rockville, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) February 18, 2011

Potomac Valley Brick will award a $ 10,000 grand prize in the Integrated Building Design Category to Jamillah Muhammad and her team at Perkowitz & Ruth in Virginia (USA). It will also award a $ 7,500 grand prize in the Technical Design category to Kelly Winn and his team at the Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE) in New York (USA).

The teams will be honored at the BrickStainable Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC on March 31st. Muhammad’s winning team includes Ronald Moore, Dindo Mabana, Tou Boran Pek, Kathleen Stover and Boryana Fileva. Winn worked with Associate Professor Jason Vollen and other members at CASE.

The Integrated Building Design category sought solutions that exploit the thermal qualities of masonry construction in an urban building. Muhammad describes her entry, Net Zero in Baltimore, as “sited to maintain the urban fabric of the streets and sidewalks to the North and East, maintaining pedestrian connections to the boardwalk and water taxi to the Northwest. The hardscape is made from recycled brick and is 100% permeable, with pathways that display some of the indigenous bio-fuels that Mass Energy is developing.”

The Technical Design category called for entrants to design a single application utilizing brick to enhance its sustainable properties. Winn notes his entry, EcoCeramic Masonry System, “uses composite fibers and resins as an integral tensile layer replacing steel and mortar, increasing tensile strength and flexural ability.”

There were three honorable mention winners in the Integrated Building Design category:


Heather Midori Santos and Jillian Christina Schroettinger, students at Cal Poly Pomona in California (USA) for MassEnergy Science Center
Shane Valentine, a student at University of Texas San Antonio, Texas (USA) for Cultivating Energy
Robert Kane, a student in San Casciano (Italy) for BRICK BRICK BRICK BRICK

There were two honorable mentions in the Technical Design category:

Kelly Winn, Jason Vollen and Ted Ngai, of CASE New York (USA) for Climate Camouflage
Rizal Muslimin, a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts (USA) for BrickBead

Each honorable mention will be awarded $ 2,000 per entry.

“This year’s winners personify the essence of this competition with their creative ideas for increasing building sustainability using brick,” says Alan Richardson, Potomac Valley Brick President and creator of BrickStainable.

BrickStainable received entries from over 60 countries this year. Held in pursuit of design solutions that exploit the unique properties of clay masonry construction, the Competition seeks new ideas in the development of this age old building material. The complete entries and ticket information for the Awards Ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 31st can be found at http://www.BrickStainable.com .

About BrickStainable

BrickStainable is a design competition seeking integrative design solutions that promote the use of clay brick to achieve sustainability goals. The competition explores the potential of brick construction in the creation of energy efficient building and challenges designers to maximize the physical characteristics of brick. The competition was created by Potomac Valley Brick in 2009. It is sponsored by Belden, Boral, Carolina Ceramics, Cloud Ceramics, Endicott Clay, Essroc Italcementi Group, Genco Masonry, Hanson, Hohmann and Barnard, Hanson, Hyload, Integrated Environmental Solutions, KaRon Masonry, Lehigh-Heidelberg Cement Group, Mason Contractors Association of America, Masonry Institute of Maryland, Merritt Construction Services, Mortar Net, Owens-Corning, Pavestone, Palmetto Brick Company, Redland Brick, Riverside Brick, Triangle Brick, United Masonry, Wells & Associates, and York Building Products. More information is available at http://www.BrickStainable.com and on Twitter @pvbrick.

This release is available at http://www.BrickStainable.com/press-room .

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Bolts for Christmas – A Unique Holiday Gift Idea

November 27, 2010 / admin / One comment

Bolts for Christmas – A Unique Holiday Gift Idea










North Weymouth, MA (PRWEB) December 9, 2006

Online retailer BoltDepot.com has devoted a web page to finding the right fastener assortment, even if the buyer isn’t familiar with fasteners. The new page is easy to navigate, with different types of assortments sorted by interests like boating and automobiles. This system allows family members to find the appropriate gift without knowing industry jargon.

Screws, nuts, and bolts are always a fine addition to any workshop. Having the right fasteners on hand saves extra trips to the hardware store.

Conveniently, there are many fastener assortments available that cover a wide range of sizes and types. The assortment cases are available in plastic or metal. If the customer is still unsure of what is exactly needed, Bolt Depot’s customer service representatives are more than happy to help narrow down choices.

If time is a concern, Bolt Depot offers several types of express shipping via UPS, ensuring orders are received before the holidays.

About Bolt Depot

The Bolt Depot story started in October 1949. Cazeault Hardware, a small family operated hardware store opened with a strong focus on marine and industrial fasteners, such as stainless steel and bronze nuts and bolts. Soon it became well known in the suburbs of Boston for stocking this unusually wide variety of nuts and bolts.

When a large chain hardware store moved into the area this existing focus inspired the company to create a way of easily ordering nuts and bolts online, thus allowing customers across the country to easily access the extensive fastener inventory.

Visit http://www.BoltDepot.com for more information.

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

November 26, 2010 / admin / One comment

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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Get Safe: Discovery Home Channel’s “Toolbelt Diva” Norma Vally Shows Women How To Get Safe With Home Safety For Women – Hosted By The Home Depot

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Get Safe: Discovery Home Channel’s “Toolbelt Diva” Norma Vally Shows Women How To Get Safe With Home Safety For Women – Hosted By The Home Depot










Studio City, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007

Home safety, self-defense, do-it-all … just get safe! Discovery Home Channel’s Toolbelt Diva, Norma Vally spreads community awareness with safety tips and ‘how-to’ advice at The Home Depot in Huntington Beach on May 19th, 2007. Learning can be fun and you can do it!

Who:

Norma Vally, “Toolbelt Diva”- Discovery Home Channel

Huntington Beach Police Department, Presenter: Lieutenant Craig Junginger

Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc., Presenter: Rocio Watson, Executive Director

Aikido of Rossmoor, Women’s Self-Defense Demonstration – Presenter: Derek Nakagawa 4th degree black belt in Aikido

CPTED Security Consultants, “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design”

Huntington Beach Fire Department, Presenter: Fire Captain

What: Norma Vally’s Get Safe! Home Safety For Women Hosted by The Home Depot

Join Norma Vally, star of Toolbelt Diva (Discovery Home – Fridays 8 PM ET/PT) and author of Chix Can Fix: 100 Home Improvement Projects and True Tales from the Diva of Do-it-Yourself to find out how to protect yourself and your home! Expert speakers will join her in offering information on crime awareness, self defense, domestic violence awareness, and fire prevention. Whether you live alone, your husband travels a lot, or you just want to feel more secure in your home, spend your morning with Norma and her guest speakers to become empowered to take charge of your home and personal safety.

Hands On Workshop:

Norma will arm attendees with the know-how and skills to:


Install a peep-hole
Add bolt locks to doors and change locks
Mount motion sensor lights…and more!

There will be a Q&A raffle, with great prizes – including Norma Vally’s book, “Chix Can Fix: 100 Home Improvement Projects,” T-shirts, and Ryobi Power Tool Kit for correct answers to the safety discussions and demos!

Where:

The Home Depot- Huntington Beach (parking lot stage event)                    

7100 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 * 714-596-2944

When: Saturday, May 19th, 2007 * 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Why: To empower women with knowledge and information on how to Get Safe!

For media interviews/interest, please contact Stacey Kumagai, Media Monster Communications, Inc. at 818-506-8675. For information on Norma Vally visit http://www.chixcanfix.com.

Contact:

Stacey Kumagai, Media Monster Communications

818-506-8675        

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San Francisco Mechanics at Auto Europa Offering Four Discounts for Auto Repair

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San Francisco Mechanics at Auto Europa Offering Four Discounts for Auto Repair











Four different discounts are now available at Auto Europa.


San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 23, 2011

San Francisco auto repair specialists, Auto Europa, is currently offering four different ways for drivers to save on their European and British auto repairs in San Francisco. These discounts include 10 percent off of labor and parts, $ 160 complete car exterior and interior detaling (regular price $ 275), free rental car per day for a minimum of $ 500 in repairs and an appointment, and $ 30 flat-rate towing service from anywhere in San Francisco. The shop also offers a complimentary exterior car wash with repairs.

“We can design and maintain a custom service schedule for each driver’s needs and budget to help maintain trouble-free driving.” said Ron Mifsud of Auto Europa. “We perform factory recommended repair procedures and services maintenance for less than dealer cost.”

These four discounts come at a time of rising gas prices, which puts a strain on other expenses, like the cost of maintaining a vehicle. Auto Europa is trying to help by reducing the financial burden associated with driving.

Auto Europa says that their $ 30 rate for towing services anywhere in San Francisco is guaranteed to be the lowest cost in the city.

The featured specials by Auto Europa are for drivers with European and British vehicles, including BMW, MINI, Volkswagen Audi, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, and Land Rover. In addition, Auto Europa offers special rates for classic ‘50’s ‘60’s ‘70’s British and European cars. And, in addition to the discounts, the San Francisco mechanics at Auto Europa offer a 2-year, 24,000 mile labor warranty on vehicles which were built after 1995. For vehicles built before 1995, Auto Europa offers a 1 year, 12,000 labor warranty.

For additional information about Auto Europa’s current discounts or any of their auto repair services, call Ron Mifsud at (415) 658-9329 or visit their website at http://www.europeanautodealersanfrancisco.com.

About Auto Europa

Auto Europa is a San Francisco auto repair shop in San Francisco that specializes in MINI, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and BMW auto repair, auto body collision repair, classic vintage car restoration, oil changes, preventative maintenance, and auto detailing. The San Francisco mechanics at Auto Europa have been serving the Bay Area since 1992 and are a family-owned business.

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Hot Tips for a Cool Fall Garden Landscape

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Hot Tips for a Cool Fall Garden Landscape












(PRWEB) September 21, 2006

Now that summer has come to an end, Ted Roberson, owner of Landscapeliving.com wants to help people with their gardening and landscaping projects.

Roberson says that many people are not as enthused about their gardens as they were at the beginning of the summer and tend to ignore them, but at this time of year, it’s important to deal with weeds, mulch, harvesting and cutting back flowers.

“Many of the chores that need to be done in the fall may seem to be tedious things, but they are important to help prepare gardens for the following spring and summer. Preparing the landscape for winter is especially important in colder climate zones where the ground will freeze and all of the plants and trees will be covered with rain, snow and ice,” Roberson said.

Landscapeliving.com is chock full of fun tools and tips to make the end-of-season gardening and landscaping experience a breeze.

“As homeowners ourselves we realize that there is a need to learn more about landscaping and garden projects that we can do around our home without bringing in big expensive landscaping companies to remodel our front or backyard environments” Roberson said.

“My website is full of articles from people like you on plants, landscape designs, tips, when to harvest and the tools needed to get your garden and landscape ready for the coming fall and winter months.”

To keep landscape and gardening projects protected during the dormant months, certain projects such as pruning ensures growth in the spring. One tip Roberson offers is to sod lawns in the fall if there are bare patches. This ensures lawns will be thick and healthy in the spring.

Another tip from Landscapeliving.com: don’t forget the walkway. Rain, wind, ice and snow can make walkways expand or contract leaving an uneven look. There are simple drainage remedies that can be done now to ensure a perfect walkway.

To make gardens look great all year around, visit Landscapeliving.com for authoritative information on all gardening and landscaping needs. Not only will consumers find tips and advice on preparing their gardening or landscape project for the spring and summer, they will fine tips and advice on what they need to do during the fall and winter months to prepare their landscapes and gardens for a beautiful look in the spring.

“Although many of these chores are not as much fun as preparing a spring landscape, just consider that the cooler temperatures make the chores pleasant and you’ll be prepared for the long winter months. Then next spring, your landscape will thank you for preparing it to survive a hard winter,” Roberson said.

Find planting information, how to prepare landscapes and gardens for the fall and winter, what plants to use to border gardens and the best tools and tips on gardening and landscaping on the web. Subscribe to the frequent tips tools and have them sent to your e-mail address at http://www.landscapeliving.com.

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Free Catalog of Decorative Concrete Ideas for the Home

November 21, 2010 / admin / One comment

Free Catalog of Decorative Concrete Ideas for the Home












Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 –

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for residential concrete information on the web, offers a free downloadable catalog for homeowners, designers, and builders looking for ideas for decorative concrete applications. Filled with 24 pages of full color photos, Concrete Hardscapes profiles 10 decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S., with spectacular photos of their work. Each contractor shares information on the latest design trends, most popular colors, patterns, and styles requested within their respective regions.

“To say there has been an explosion in decorative concrete is quite the understatement! Homeowners are hiring decorative concrete specialists to color, stain, score, stamp, overlay, or otherwise decorate the pool decks, entries, driveways, and walkways around their homes. This catalog provides ideas for all the amazing techniques for beautifying concrete,” said Jim Peterson, president of The Concrete Network.

Amcon, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has seen a large increase in pool-related projects. “Many homeowners not only want a pool, but a total package – a back yard retreat in which they can escape and relax at the end of the day and on weekends.”

Using decorative concrete as part of a home’s overall design is also happening in the Staples, Minnesota area. “We have been doing large decorative driveways, 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, lakeside patios and wrap around porches. This is in keeping with the rustic and log homes found in the lake areas,” according to Mike Verlennich of Verlennich Masonry and Concrete.

Decorative contractors can also spruce up existing concrete. Concrete Art, located in Carlsbad, California, turns boring gray concrete into surfaces with innovative designs and vibrant colors. “We enhance existing surfaces so homeowners don’t have to go through the arduous process of replacing concrete,” says company president Jeffrey Grieve.

Bill Guthro of Distinctive Concrete points out that stamped concrete, for instance, is also very cost effective. “Stamped concrete is usually about one-third less than the price of installing natural materials,” according to Guthro.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of Amcon, Inc. Attached photos courtesy of Concrete Art, and Distinctive Concrete of New England.

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Facility Maintenance Painting Company Launches New Website

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Facility Maintenance Painting Company Launches New Website










Cary, IL (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

Paint Platoon USA Coating Solutions, a painting company specializing in commercial, industrial, institutional, and government facility maintenance painting, has launched a new, more informative website.

“We found that our previous website wasn’t answering all of our clients’ questions,” said Scott Kuperman, President of Paint Platoon USA Coating Solutions. “Our new website offers specific details on all of our facility maintenance painting services, as well as our certifications and training information. Now visitors to our website can find all the information they could possibly want about our facility maintenance painting before taking the next step to hiring a contract painter.”

Paint Platoon USA’s highly trained professional facility maintenance painting staff are experienced in several specialized areas, including:

    Floor coatings

    Pipes and pilings

    Immersion coatings

    Tank coating and lining

    Miscellaneous exterior structures like light poles and fire hydrants

Visit http://www.PaintPlatoon.com to receive a free online estimate for any commercial, industrial, institutional, or government facility maintenance painting service or to learn more about Paint Platoon USA. Interested parties can also call 847-639-8800 to receive a quote.

About Paint Platoon USA-Professional Coating Solutions

Paint Platoon USA-Professional Coating Solutions is a full-service professional facility maintenance painting company specializing in plant interiors and plant exteriors, heavy and light commercial painting and industrial painting with high quality paints and durable, long-lasting industrial and commercial surface coatings. They have earned a reputation as a premier painting company with an extensive range of capabilities, qualified experience, specialized training and equipment, and professional career painters.

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Door to Door Storage

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Door to Door Storage® Names Paul Reed as Chief Executive Officer












Kent, WA (PRWEB) March 8, 2011

Door to Door Storage Inc., a leading national provider of portable self-storage and moving services, has named Paul Reed as its president and chief executive officer. Reed has been serving as the interim chief executive officer for Door to Door™ and since 2007 served as its chief financial officer.

“Paul Reed has a stellar track record and we are very pleased and grateful to have his leadership,” said Bennett Dorrance, chairman of Door to Door. “During a period of severe financial difficulty, Paul’s efforts ensured the survival of Door to Door and his expertise will now help us achieve our goal of growth.”

During his tenure at Door to Door, Reed paid off all company debt–in the midst of a national financial meltdown–through a financial restructuring that resulted in a successful equity capital round in September 2008. He was also instrumental in growing Door to Door’s market share with the acquisition of two competitors in 2009.

Door to Door is a pioneer in creating a convenient and secure alternative to traditional self-storage, delivering portable storage containers that can be filled at the customer’s convenience. The containers are then returned to a company-operated warehouse for storage. Door to Door currently provides storage and containerized moving services to most states. Door to Door is the only wholly-owned portable storage and moving company that is not franchised, ensuring that customers consistently receive high-quality service.

“I am very honored and pleased to have the opportunity to lead Door to Door Storage,” said Paul Reed, chief executive officer, Door to Door Storage. “I look forward to working with our team to continue providing our customers with the highest levels of service.”

About Door to Door Storage, Inc.

Founded in 1996, Door to Door Storage, Inc. pioneered a convenient, secure and cost effective alternative to traditional self-storage and household moving. Using an environmentally-friendly container design, Door to Door provides options for temporary or long-term storage and moving services for home and business customers.

Door to Door operates storage centers in 20 U.S. metropolitan markets and offers moving services in 36 states. The corporate headquarters is located in Kent, Washington. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.doortodoor.com.

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