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New Online Resource Providing Greenhouse Building Tips Now Available

New Online Resource Providing Greenhouse Building Tips Now Available











A Home Greenhouse


Preston, ID (PRWEB) October 1, 2010

Thomas Smith, Professional Horticulturist and owner of several popular gardening websites, announces his newest addition to the growing list of online resources. Build A Greenhouse Today, http://buildagreenhousetoday.com, offers tips for homeowners who want to build their own greenhouse but are not quite sure how to start.

Although the internet is populated with vast amounts of information on gardening, it’s often hard to find a website that is geared directly to your area of interest. With this new resource gardeners looking for information on building a greenhouse, from the smallest mini version made from a milk jug to a larger permanent structure, will be delighted with the growing number of tips and comments from other gardeners.

“What we’re trying to accomplish is the accumulation of a large amount of information for home gardeners in one easy to navigate website. The goal is to have the premier online resource for those interested in building their own greenhouse,” said Smith. “Visitors are encouraged to leave comments and share their knowledge and tips on home greenhouse construction. We want to remind everyone that building a greenhouse doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive”

Build A Greenhouse Today launched in September 2010 and is growing quickly as Smith and others add new resources. Visit the website today for more information.

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K9 Electronics Launches Newly Redesigned Site; Offers 10% Off All Electric Dog Fence Systems

K9 Electronics Launches Newly Redesigned Site; Offers 10% Off All Electric Dog Fence Systems












Dana Point, Calif. (PRWEB) March 5, 2011

K9 Electronics has launched a newly redesigned website at http://www.k9electronics.com . The site features a wide variety of high quality in-ground electronic dog fence kits and wireless dog fence from top brands such as PetSafe, Innotek, SportDOG, and Dogtra.

The freshly revamped K9 Electronics website includes expanded payment options such as PayPal, Google Checkout, and eCheck, as well as a faster one-page checkout. The new site also offers a reward points program, easier navigation, and more categories filled with top-quality dog supplies.

Features of K9 Electronics dog containment systems include a combination of progressive correction, run-through prevention, anti-drain prevention, 24/7 battery backup, lighting protection, and indoor capability. Fence sizes range from 180 feet to 100 acres, and cater to small dogs weighing less than 5lbs and up.

All electric dog fence systems sold on K9′s website are water-resistant or waterproof, and come with an owner’s manual or a training guide and DVD.

K9 Electronics is offering a special promotion rewarding customers with 10% off all invisible dog fence kits currently available on the company’s website. Coupon code: 10%PRWeb – Further, if K9 doesn’t provide the lowest price on the product that you’re interested in purchasing, then they’ll price match the specified competitor’s price 110% up to ten days after your purchase has been completed. Customers receive free UPS Ground shipping on orders over $ 70 in the lower 48 states with no sales tax, excluding Nevada.

About K9 Electronics:

Founded in 1998 by Byron Pappageorge, K9 Electronics offers high quality pet products at affordable online prices. K9 Electronics sells electronic dog fences and electronic dog training collars, bark control collars, pet doors, pet containment systems, automatic pet feeders, and other products from reputable brands such as PetSafe, Innotek, SportDOG, Tri-Tronics and Dogtra at unbeatable prices. It is company policy to continually research manufacturers to ensure that all products sold meet stringent quality standards.

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Cooking for Love- Meet Us in the Kitchen for Some Lovin’ ‘Round the Oven!

Cooking for Love- Meet Us in the Kitchen for Some Lovin’ ‘Round the Oven!










San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2007

Please turn up the heat this Valentines Day and defrost that love life. Parties That Cook introduces the newest way for singles to mix and mingle this February (in San Francisco and Chicago) with its red-hot culinary event, Gourmet Dating! It’s a fun, upscale way to polish your cooking techniques, eat fabulous food and mix it up with other fun singles.

Parties That Cook invites singles to participate in an exciting hands-on cooking party at state of the art teaching kitchens in downtown Chicago and San Francisco. Guests are greeted at the door with a nibble and nametag. Gourmet Dating’s lead chef for the evening will set the mood for fun and flirting with a short, lively demonstration of the evening’s cooking tips and then divide guests into co-ed cooking teams. Each team prepares a recipe from the evening’s gourmet menu while enjoying good wine, upbeat music and lot’s of chemistry in the kitchen.

“Cooking is an ideal icebreaker,” says Chef and Co-Owner Bibby Gignilliat. “It takes the pressure away from making small talk and gives our guests a chance to bond over their delicious success. Nothing brings people together better than cooking, wine and music. We know it works, our guests have written to tell us!”

Recently featured in Gourmet Magazine, The New York Times and on CNBC, Gignilliat is celebrating the growing success of Parties That Cook, as a top culinary entertainment company.

Parties That Cook designs fresh seasonal menus for each of its events. Guest don’t need cooking experience to attend. Tickets are $ 75. The price includes cooking instruction by professional chefs, menu ingredients, copies of the recipes and the camaraderie of cooking with new friends. For information please contact Parties That Cook at 415-441-3595.

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Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Features New Plant Encyclopedia in Time for Spring Planting

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Features New Plant Encyclopedia in Time for Spring Planting











BHG.com Plant Encyclopedia


Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) March 31, 2009

Since March is the official start of the spring gardening season, Better Homes and Gardens magazine has completely upgraded its online Plant Encyclopedia to give readers an easy way to search for information on specific plants for their garden and climate. Each listing in this Plant Dictionary has customized links to garden plans and slide shows.

“From our readers’ feedback, we know that the Plant Encyclopedia is one of the most important features of our updated Gardening channel. In particular, gardeners love being able to get specific information about plants for their growing conditions,” Justin W. Hancock, Senior Garden Editor of BHG.com said. “We put a lot of effort into making it as comprehensive as possible — it literally has details on thousands of plants and we’re adding more plants every week.”

In addition to being able to search by plant type, such as vegetables, fruits, perennial flowers, houseplants, and other categories, the Plant Encyclopedia breaks down its extensive library by common plant names and scientific plant names. That makes it the perfect online tool to help gardeners plan, create, and enjoy the garden of their dreams.

To celebrate the launch of the recently updated BHG.com and Plant Encyclopedia, Better Homes and Gardens magazine is featuring the Spring Awakening Sweepstakes, which runs until May 31, 2009. One entrant will receive a new Toyota Prius. To enter the contest, visit: “Spring Awakening” online sweepstakes.

About BHG.com

Developed by the experts at Better Homes and Gardens magazine as an interactive companion to the print edition, BHG.com is the premiere home and family site on the Web. BHG.com is for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action.

BHG.com is focused on decorating, building and remodeling, crafts, entertaining, cooking, and gardening. It also has extensive information for women and families. In addition to providing useful tools and advice, BHG.com’s trusted experts keep visitors updated on the latest developments and trends around home and garden. BHG.com was designed with real people in mind. It has easy-to-use interactive tools, clear visuals, step-by-step instructions, and money-saving suggestions. It makes life easier and more enjoyable.

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Its Vital We Identify Florida Bank Foreclosure Home Buyers-No Disclosure Of Toxic Chinese Drywall In Sales After February 2009

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Its Vital We Identify Florida Bank Foreclosure Home Buyers-No Disclosure Of Toxic Chinese Drywall In Sales After February 2009












(Vocus/PRWEB) December 21, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is strongly encouraging neighbors in 2005-2006 Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, and or Southeast Texas, where toxic Chinese drywall has been discovered in the subdivision, or specific phases of subdivision, to alert new neighbors about the toxic Chinese drywall disaster, especially if the new neighbor lives in what was formerly a bank owned foreclosure, purchased anytime after February 2009. The group says, “we fear there are 1000′s of new homeowners in places like Florida, and all US Gulf States, who thought they were getting a great deal when they purchased a, as is bank owned foreclosure. Tragically, to later discover the property contained toxic Chinese drywall. We want to hear from every victim.” Victims of buying a AS IS toxic Chinese drywall bank home foreclosure-no disclosure of the toxic Chinese drywall should call 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 also dramatically ramping up it’s efforts to make certain all Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall, or Taishan toxic Chinese drywall homes have been identified in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, and Southeast Texas. The group says, “our biggest worry is we have identified less than 1 in 20, Knuaf Tianjin, or Taishan toxic Chinese drywall homes in the US Gulf States, and if a homeowner has experienced numerous AC coil failures, or electrical issues in a home built after 2004, please carefully check you attic to see if the words Knauf Tianjin, or China are written on the back of the drywall.” For more information about a Chinese drywall inspection, pictures of toxic Chinese drywall, or symptoms of toxic Chinese drywall, homeowners should visit the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center’s web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is also calling out to all installers of toxic Chinese drywall in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, and Southeast Texas. They want to hear from any drywall installer, who was installing Chinese drywall dating as far back as 2001, out of fear they may now have severe health issues. The group says, “we know there are 1000′s of drywall installers in the entire US Southeast, who installed Chinese drywall-not knowing it was super toxic. If any of you have suddenly developed lung cancer, or some other out of the blue medical condition, we want to hear from you anytime at 866-714-6466.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

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

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GardenPlansOnline Provides Custom Garden Designs With Just a Few Clicks of the Mouse

GardenPlansOnline Provides Custom Garden Designs With Just a Few Clicks of the Mouse











Stamford, CT (PRWEB) June 16, 2010

In the Garden, LLC, a garden design firm specializing in low-maintenance gardens, has launched GardenPlansOnline (http://www.GardenPlansOnline.com), an online service that creates customized garden plans for gardeners across the nation.

“This was a natural next step for us,” says Monica Hemingway, President of GardenPlansOnline. “We were increasingly getting requests for garden designs that included only easy-to-grow plants and that could be installed in as little as one weekend; simple but beautiful gardens appropriate for the novice gardener.”

The launch of GardenPlansOnline reflects the popularity of gardening in America. Gardening is the number one hobby among homeowners and is steadily growing in popularity among younger generations, particularly with new homeowners looking to increase property values through improved curb appeal. These younger homeowners prefer to save money by purchasing plants and installing the garden themselves, yet they often lack the knowledge needed to do this.

“Many new homeowners have little or no gardening experience, although they appreciate the many benefits of a well-designed and maintained home landscape,” continued Ms. Hemingway. “By providing a detailed garden plan with all the information needed to buy, plant, and maintain the garden, GardenPlansOnline meets the needs of these homeowners.”

Included with each garden design are simple, step-by-step instructions for buying and planting the low-maintenance perennials in the plan, a complete description of each plant in the garden plan, and a month-by-month maintenance guide.

“Our garden plans are unique in that they are tailored to the specific needs of each customer. With only a few clicks of the mouse, customers can choose from a wide range of options to order a custom garden design that fits their design style, color preference, layout, hardiness zone, and site conditions,” said John Clements, Director of Sales and Marketing. “A comparable design created by a local landscape designer would cost hundreds of dollars. Custom garden designs from GardenPlansOnline are only a fraction of that.”

According to the National Gardening Association, about 2.5 million households hire landscape design services each year to create outdoors spaces that they can share with friends and family. By offering online design services, GardenPlansOnline seeks to make high-quality garden design available at an affordable cost to a broader segment of households across the country. Garden designs are only available online through their website at http://www.GardenPlansOnline.com or through their toll-free number at 1-800-431-9150.

About GardenPlansOnline

GardenPlansOnline provides customized garden plans and complete instructions about what to do, how to do it, and when to do it, to help make the gardening experience as simple and successful as possible. Offering garden designs only through its website, GardenPlansOnline allows customers to order their ideal garden with just a few clicks of the mouse. GardenPlansOnline is a member of the Mailorder Gardening Association.

Contact Information

Monica Hemingway

203-252-7456

http://www.GardenPlansOnline.com

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Mark Stewart Home Design Joins ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Again

Mark Stewart Home Design Joins ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Again












Portland, OR (PRWEB) July 8, 2007

Residential home design firm, Mark Stewart Home Design is pleased to announce their second in a series of custom home designs for ABC’s Emmy Award-winning reality show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. This opportunity marks the second time in the last 90 days that Stewart’s designs will be featured by this top, prime time program.

Stewart designed a spacious 3,980 sq. ft., one-story, Northwest contemporary-style home for the Byers family of Corvallis, Ore. This home will be built by local builder Legend Homes and the show’s talented designers. This is the first “Extreme Makeover” Home to be built in Oregon. It is also an exciting collaboration between Mark Stewart Home Design and the outstanding homebuilder Legend Homes.

The Byers’ 7-year-old daughter Jenessa is battling pediatric cancer. Before Jenessa was diagnosed, the Byers had dreams of renovating their home. Now, their current home would need exponential improvements for treatment to be effective. An out-dated, dirty heating system heats only part of the home, and the exposed wires throughout the house create a safety hazard for the Byers. In addition, mold and toxins have raised health concerns for both the children.

“We are honored to be a part of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’,” said Mark Stewart, president, Mark Stewart Home Design. “The work they are doing, one family at a time, is a true testament to the kind of thing this world needs more of. We hope this home will meet and exceed the needs of the Byers family as our previous home design did for the Westbrook Family.”

The episode, “Byers Family” will air during the 2007-2008 season.

“Extreme Makeover Home Edition”

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its fifth season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

Legend Homes

Founded in 1965, Legend Homes is the award-winning builder of more than 12,000 homes in planned communities throughout Portland and Corvallis. Their high-quality, green-built homes are crafted with premium materials to ensure structure strength, better air quality and energy efficiency.

About Mark Stewart Home Design

Mark Stewart Home Design has been bringing the finest in custom home design and stock plans to the new construction market for over 25 years. The home design firm has been chosen for several prestigious honors, including The Mark Stewart Designers Showcase of Homes, Home Magazine’s “Well Crafted Home”, the Easter Seals/Century 21 sponsored Lifetime Homes series, several Street of Dreams Award winning homes, a MAME award, among others. Mark Stewart Home Design has become the trendsetter in home design. The firm is recognized as one of the foremost residential designers in North America and throughout the world. Mark Stewart Home Designs can be found in The Czech Republic, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, Africa, Malaysia and Germany. For more information about Mark Stewart Home Design, visit: http://www.markstewart.com.

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Importance of Snow Removal; Doing it Right Can Reduce Liability for Apartment and Commercial Building Owners

Importance of Snow Removal; Doing it Right Can Reduce
Liability for Apartment and Commercial Building Owners











Remove snow right the first time and keep sidewalks and steps dry.


Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) February 17, 2010

It should not come as a surprise that the Twin Cities area ranks high as a metropolitan area known for snow removal and winter safety. The area has an average annual snowfall of 45.3 inches and an average of 100 days per year with at least one inch of snow cover. Not only does snow fall from October through March, it can be preceded, mixed with or followed by rain, freezing rain or sleet.

Keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice is the neighborly and safe thing to do in winter. In the City of Minneapolis apartment and commercial building property owners must clear sidewalks after the end of a snowfall within four daytime hours; in St. Paul property owners have 24 hours to remove snow.

According to Troy Norberg, General Manager for Tru-Serve, a Twin Cities facilities maintenance services company, “Apartment, commercial and nonprofit building owners are better off removing snow immediately to avoid problems later, especially when rain and heavy snow is involved.”

Slip-and-fall accidents can be common during the winter months. Thorough snow removal can help in preventing such accidents, but ongoing maintenance to keep sidewalks and steps dry will help reduce the liability property owners could face.

Norberg has seen all levels of quality and quantity when it comes to snow removal and he advices Tru-Serve customers to call immediately to remove snow from their properties.

Tips for Snow Removal

The sooner snow is removed the less likely ice will form
Shovel snow from sidewalks on all side of the property
Shovel the full width of the sidewalk
Shovel to the concrete and remove all ice
Use salt to melt the ice, if necessary and maintain updated salt logs (i.e. location, date, time, etc.)
Once the sidewalk is cleared, sprinkling a little sand can help prevent slipping
Shovel around garbage cans and recycling bins
Pile snow on the property rather than in the street or the alley
Use the proper snow removal equipment to avoid back injuries
Arrange for snow removal during planned vacations

Norberg recommends keeping sidewalks clear throughout the winter to avoid complaints from residents, renters, and visitors. One complaint could lead to fines from the city and nearly every city has an ordinance declaring snow removal from sidewalks as the responsibility of the property owner, tenant, or both.

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Retro Pedal Cars Return to Set New Trend

Retro Pedal Cars Return to Set New Trend










Blaine, WA (PRWEB) February 28, 2006

Replica steel pedal cars are back and available at http://www.PedalCarsAndRetro.com. Parents and grandparents can remember the good old days as the new retail trend brings preschoolers out into the fresh air for some old-fashioned exercise. The toy cars are getting attention from children for their cool appeal, from parents for their ability to pull kids away from the TV, and from retailers for their sales pull.

The fifties were a simpler time when kids roamed freely, climbed trees and the lucky ones jumped in their shiny pedal cars and proudly raced through their neighborhoods. With no televisions or video games to interrupt, afternoons belonged to the instinctive exercise of children’s play. Let http://www.PedalCarsAndRetro.com help bring those times back.

Pedal cars, or juvenile automobiles as they were first introduced in the early 1900s, were originally the toys of the affluent. But after the Depression, industrial designers like Viktor Schreckengost and Brooke Stevens allowed manufacturers to bring pedal cars to the masses. They soon gained widespread appeal and pedal cars were gracing retail catalogues and family driveways all across America. But in the mid 1970s the lower price of plastic cars drove the steel pedal cars out of the toy market.

The resurgence of pedal cars has sparked a new toy craze and they are appearing in stores and neighborhoods alike. Unlike the plastic power cars, these old-fashioned toys are building kids’ muscles while they proudly strut their stuff in their very own classic car.

Perhaps the most obvious proof of this new trend is the number of online stores like http://www.PedalCarsAndRetro.com that are dedicated to pedal car sales. Because pedal cars are still difficult to find in traditional toy stores, the Internet is the perfect place to choose the ideal pedal car for a child. With a large selection and affordable pricing, finding a child the toy of a lifetime is just a few clicks away. PedalCarsAndRetro.com has experienced staff available to help customers choose the pedal car or pedal plane that is perfect for the child in their life.

About Pedal Cars and Retro Collectables (http://www.PedalCarsAndRetro.com):

Pedal Cars and Retro Collectables is an online specialty shop offering quality steel pedal cars and pedal planes. As well as ride on toys for children, the site includes a complete line of Crosley record players, 1930s style Coca Cola machines and other retro collectables.

Contact:

Susan Carraretto, Director of Public Relations

Pedal Cars and Retro Collectables

477 Peace Portal Dr. Ste 107-222

Blaine, WA 98230

1-877-703-2613

http://www.PedalCarsAndRetro.com

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Discount Tools E-retailer Announces Liquidation on Automotive, Woodworking, Hand and Power Tools

Discount Tools E-retailer Announces Liquidation on Automotive, Woodworking, Hand and Power Tools












Spring Hill, KS (PRWEB) April 3, 2008

Tools Now (http://www.toolsnow.com), a leading online retailer of discount power tools, is pleased to announce its liquidation tool sale on its private label and Bosch Power Tools lines through the end of May in their ToolsNow.com website and through their ToolsNow Outlet eBay store.

ToolsNow.com is spreading the word to mechanics, contractors and do-it-yourselfers to take advantage of the tool discounts with their tax refund checks and economic stimulus rebate checks.

“Now is the time to replace those old power tools. Now is the time to get additional savings on tools through our liquidation sale. Now is the time to buy discount tools from ToolsNow.com,” says Bob Cummins, Tools Now CEO.

With a slump in the housing market, rising gas prices and a slowing economy, tool discounter ToolsNow.com is promoting its discount tools as a way for consumers to buy tools, saving do-it-yourselfers and contractors time and money. Consumers can stretch budgets and buy more tools with the already low discount tools prices from ToolsNow.com.

Do-it-yourselfers and professional contractors can save up to 20-35% on new Bosch power tools while supplies last. A company spokesman for ToolsNow said “The Bosch Power Tools won’t last as they’re priced very low and will sell fast and there’s a limited supply available.”

ToolsNow offers a large variety of new and reconditioned power tools that include demolition hammers, hammer drills, corded and cordless drills, reciprocating saws, sanders, grinders, jig saws, planer kits and hard tofind carbide drill bits. Tools Now offers new and reconditioned power tools from name brands such as: Bosch, Ridgid, Ryobi, DeWalt Tools and a whole lot more.

Tool distributors and manufacturers rely on Tools Now sales distribution network for growth which in return has developed strong relationships and significant discounts on power tools. Some of the discount tool categories include:

Discount Automotive Tools
Discount Woodworking Tools
Discount Power Tools
Discount Hand Tools
The Tools Now website is the place to go for 24/7 discount tools on everyday hand and power tools and the Tools Now Outlet eBay store will have unique and hard to find tools.

About ToolsNow

For more than 30 years, ToolsNow.com has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality discount tools providing do-it-yourselfers and professional contractors affordable prices, excellence in service, quality, and customer satisfaction through its website, 11 local retail stores and traveling truckload tool sales throughout the 48 continental United States. To learn more about Tools Now, visit http://www.toolsnow.com or TAP Enterprises Inc. at http://www.tapent.com.

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