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Crafting Goodwill Across Central Florida Members of the Craft & Hobby Association Give Back

January 22, 2012 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Crafting Goodwill Across Central Florida Members of the Craft & Hobby Association Give Back












Elmwood Park, NJ (PRWEB) July 24, 2009

Inspired by the warm Southern welcome extended to the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) from Florida State Governor Crist and Mayor Crotty who issued a proclamation declaring July 27 – August 1, 2009 as Official Craft and Hobby Week across Florida in and a proclamation declaring July 31-August 1 as SuperCraft Weekend in Orange County, CHA is proud to announce that CHA members have collaborated with local and regional organizations to host and sponsor several public craft events in Florida between July 25 and August 1.    

On July 25, 2009, CHA member Kathy Peterson will attend the 5th Annual Orange County Back-2-School, Back-2-Health Event with District 3′s Commissioner Mildred Fernandez. The event includes free immunizations and health screenings, 2,500 FREE backpacks for local students pre-K through 12th grade. Kathy, a native of Southern Florida pulled her CraftForHealth.com team to host a kids’ craft area and coordinated craft supply donations for the onsite craft activities including crafting a brick wall of health and creative wrist bands. CHA Member companies ILoveToCreate a Duncan Company, CreativeHands, Darrice, and GlueArts all contributed craft supplies. The FREE event that will be held at Amazon Village Shoppes at 111000 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando from 9 pm to 2 pm. For more information about the medicinal benefits of crafting go to http://www.craftforhealth.com.

CHA Members also coordinated with the hard working folks at the Orange County Library to host a free one-hour kids crafting event on July 29, 2009 at the South Creek Library Branch. CHA, and its’ members FloraCraft and GlueArts donated the supplies and the time necessary to put on this Kids’ Crafting Event where children will be expressing their creativity and crafting Styrofoam animals.

July 28 – July 30, CHA members and members of the craft industry will be hosting a silent celebrity auction from the CHA Summer Trade Show in booth #1829 at the Orange County Convention Center. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Miami-based Leeza Gibbon’s Memory Foundation a non-profit that helps caregivers impacted by memory disorders and other chronic illnesses.

On July 31, 2009 from 5 – 11 pm at the Orange County Convention Center, CHA and Scrapbook Royalties, with members of the community are invited to participate in a scrapbooking fundraiser called, “the World’s Largest Crop Attempt” in efforts to raise money for the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. For the novice, a crop is an event where scrapbookers get together to scrapbook using the hottest tools, and learn the latest techniques taught by celebrity scrapbookers. The crop will feature product giveaways, goodie bags for each participant worth more than $ 50, door prizes, a charity raffle, and will be attended by celebrity scrapbookers. This special event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased for $ 20 at http://www.craftsupershow.com.

CHA members donating to the crop include: Art Institute Glitter, Inc., Beacon Adhesives, Blumenthal Lansing Co., Copic Markers, Canon USA, C&T Publishing, Clear Bags, Crafty Chica, Creative Impressions, Faber Castell, Fancy Pants Designs Inc., Fiskars, FloraCraft, Flowersoft, Glue Arts , Imaginisce Jesse James & Co. , Liberty Scrapbook Supply , Maya Road, Me and My Big Ideas, Petersen-Arne, ProvoCraft, Sizzix , Soft Flex , Stampington Publications, Quick Quotes, Ultra Pro, and Unity Stamp Company.

The Craft SuperShow is open to the public and is the place to buy the hottest craft products, experience the coolest make-n-take craft projects, attend professional-grade education from industry experts, meet craft celebrities and participate in product demonstrations in a family friendly, air conditioned environment. For more Craft SuperShow information please visit http://www.craftsupershow.com.

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Imedex, LLC Would Like to Present Their 2012 Continuing Medical Education Events

December 04, 2011 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Imedex, LLC Would Like to Present Their 2012 Continuing Medical Education Events











Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

Imedex, LLC would like to present the 2012 live Continuing Medical Education Events. Imedex® is an industry leader in providing accredited, independent continuing medical education to health care professionals. Imedex® develops high quality, scientific programming that translates the latest research into clinically relevant information. The live continuing medical education activities have exceptional organization and outstanding educational value, with a proven sustained impact on disease management. The continuing medical education programs focus on improving patient care around the world. With over 50,000 e-learning experiences annually and more than 97,000 live meeting attendees since 2001, Imedex® truly educates the global healthcare community. At Imedex®, we believe that “education is the best medicine. ®”

The list of the 2012 Imedex, LLC events are as follows:

Event: 18th Annual Network of Oncology Clinicians and Researchers (NOCR) Meeting

When/Where: February 9-11, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada in Caesar’s Palace @ 3:30pm

Oncology CME Event Summary: This annual update features clinical case and panel discussions, debates, and Meet the Expert sessions for exchanging the latest information on the diagnosis and management of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. For 2012, the agenda will expand to include discussions on sarcoma and GIST, cutting-edge research in melanoma, and a special session on managing women’s issues in oncology. The agenda will also continue with concurrent half-day workshops on oncology symptom management and lymphoma-myeloma.

Target Audience: Oncologists, hematologists, and other healthcare professionals (including oncology nurses and pharmacists) involved and/or interested in the care of patients with cancer.

                                                 Register for Oncology CME

Event: 8th European Congress On Hematologic Malignancies: From Clinical Science To Clinical Practice

When/Where: February 24-26, 2012 in Amsterdam: The Netherlands

Oncology CME Event Summary: In its eight year, the 2012 Congress encompasses hematologic malignancies, including myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia, as well as discussions on screening, diagnosis and the latest management options. The focus of the 2012 Congress is to provide a forum to review state-of-the-art and present new data, as well as give attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas with world-renowned opinion leaders in the field.

Oncology CME Faculty: Elias Campo, MD, PhD (University of Barcelona), Bertrand Coiffier, MD (Hospices Civils de Lyon), Claire Dearden, MD (The Royal Marsden Hospital), Meletios A. Dimopoulos, MD (University of Athens School of Medicine), Martin Dreyling, MD (University Hospital Munich), Michael Hallek, MD (University of Cologne), Olivier Hermine, MD, PhD (Hópital Necker), Peter Johnson, MD (Cancer Research UK Centre University of Southampton), Eva Kimby, MD, PhD (Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital), Hanneke Kluin-Nelemans, MD, Maria-Victoria Mateos, MD, PhD (University Hospital of Salamanca), Philippe Moreau, MD (University Hospital Nantes), Antonio Palumbo, MD (University of Torino), Gilles Salles, MD , PhD (Hospices Civils de Lyon), Marinus H.J. van Oers, MD, PhD (Academic Medical Center), Pier Luigi Zinzani, MD (University of Bologna)

Target Audience: Hematologists, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals (physicians, physicians-in-training, oncology nurses, pharmacists, physicians’ assistants

, etc.) involved and/or interested in the therapeutic management of patients with hematologic malignancies, including multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

                                                 Register for Oncology CME

Event: 13th European Congress: Perspectives in Lung Cancer

When/Where: March 9-10, 2012 in Amsterdam: The Netherlands

Oncology CME Event Summary: Guided by an interactive format, Perspectives in Lung Cancer will not only provide a comprehensive overview of the most significant advances in lung cancer treatment, but will also leave attendees with valuable take-home information. Lectures, meet-the-expert sessions, and panel discussions, will aid attendees in confirming their current practices, increase their knowledge of lung cancer and optimize their patient care.

Target Audience: Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, and other physicians, clinicians, physicians-in-training, and healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, etc.) involved and/or interested in the therapeutic management of patients with lung cancer.

                                                Register for Oncology CME

Event: Great Debates And Updates In Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

When/Where: March 16-17, 2012 in New York, New York

Gastroenterology/Oncology CME Event Summary: Great Debates and Updates in IBD will focus on controversial areas in the management of patients with IBD, as nationally-recognized thought leaders take opposing sides on topics of interest to doctors and their patients.

Target Audience: Gastroenterologists, hospitalists, internists, physician assistants, nurses, surgeons, and other clinicians with an interest in treating patients with IBD inclusive of children, teens, and young adults.

                                         Register for Gastroenterology CME

Event: Great Debates And Updates in GI Malignancies

When/Where: March 30-31, 2012

Gastroenterology/Oncology CME Event Summary: The Great Debates and Updates in GI Malignancies event will include didactic presentations by recognized thought leaders in conjunction with lively and interactive debates over some of the most controversial topics in the field.

Target Audience: Gastrointestinal oncologists, medical oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiation oncologists, gastrointestinal surgeons, pathologists, and other physicians in active clinical practice involved and/or interested in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with GI malignancies.

                                    Register for Gastroenterology/Oncology CME

Event: Great Debates And Updates in Gynecologic Malignancies

When/Where: April 27-28, 2012 in New York, New York @ 10:00am

Oncology CME Event Summary: Great Debates and Updates in Gynecologic Malignancies will offer attendees expert insight into the management of patients with gynecological cancers. Using didactic presentations in conjunction with lively and instructive debates, this comprehensive conference will give practicing clinicians a thorough analysis of all currently available and emerging data.

Target Audience: Gynecologists, oncologists, and other physicians, clinicians, physicians-in-training, and healthcare professionals (including physician assistants and clinical nurse practitioners) involved in the diagnosis and management of gynecologic cancers including ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.

                                     Register for Gynecology/Oncology CME

Event: Great Debates And Updates in Hematologic Malignancies

When/Where: April 27-28, 2012 in New York, New York @ 7:00am

Oncology CME Event Summary: Covering the broad continuum of hematologic malignancies, from lymphoma to leukemia to myeloma to myeloproliferative disorders, this one-of-a-kind hematology conference has a broad appeal to attendees and provides the most substantial curriculum. The unique format will include didactic presentations, in conjunction with lively and interactive debates, covering some of the most controversial topics in the field.

Target Audience: Academic and community hematologists, oncologists, oncology nurses and other healthcare professionals involved and/or interested in the treatment of patients with hematologic malignancies.

                                             Register for Oncology CME

Event: 2012 European Focus On Myeloproliferative Neoplasms And Myelodysplastic Syndromes

When/Where: May 4-5, 2012 in Lisbon, Portugal

Oncology CME Event Summary: The 2012 European Focus on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Myelodysplastic Syndromes Oncology CME event will be the first comprehensive Congress of its kind in Europe. This meeting promises to be a first-class educational event that focuses on the latest advances in MPD, MDS and MPN. At this Congress, attendees will network with nationally-recognized leaders in the fields of molecular biology, pathology, immunology, and translational and clinical research, as this Congress promises to be a stimulating, interactive educational opportunity for attendees.

Target Audience: Hematologists, oncologists, and other health-care professionals (physicians, physicians-in-training, oncology nurses, pharmacists, physicians’ assistants, etc.) involved and/or interested in the therapeutic management of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative diseases.

                                                 Register for Oncology CME

Event: Great Debates And Updates In Thoracic Malignancies

When/Where: May 5, 2012 in San Francisco, California @ 8:00am

Oncology CME Event Summary: During the scientific CME sessions, speakers and the audience will be able to exchange information through a “hands-on” computerized speaker-audience interaction system. With this state-of-the-art equipment, participants answer multiple-choice questions, and within seconds, the answers are calculated and projected on a screen in tabular or graphic form for all to see. This system maximizes the ability for attendees from diverse disciplines to see differing opinions and compare consensus between the speakers and each other.

Target Audience: Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, and other physicians, clinicians, physicians-in-training, and health-care professionals (nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, etc.) involved and/or interested in the therapeutic management of patients with lung and other thoracic cancers.

                                                Register for Oncology CME

Event: ESMO 14th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer

When/Where: June 27-30, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain

Gastrointestinal/Oncology CME Event Summary: The ESMO 14th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer is the premier global event in the field, encompassing malignancies affecting every component of the gastrointestinal tract and aspects related to the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer, including screening, diagnosis and the latest management options for common and uncommon tumors. It has been endorsed by leading professional societies and organizations.

Gastroenterology/Oncology CME Faculty: Nadir Arber, MD, MSc, MHA (Tel Aviv Medical Center), Andrés Cervantes, MD, PhD (Hospital Clinico de Valencia), Fortunato Ciardiello, MD, PhD (Second University of Naples), Mario Dicato, MD (Luxembourg Medical Center), Bengt Glimelius, MD, PhD (University of Uppsala), Richard M. Goldberg, MD (University of North Carolina), Axel Grothey, MD (Mayo Clinic), Karin Haustermans, MD, PhD (University Hospital Gasthuisberg), Yoon-Koo Kang, MD, PhD (University of Ulsan College of Medicine), David J. Kerr, MD, FRCP (University of Oxford), Roberto Labianca, MD (Riuniti Hospital), John L. Marshall, MD (Georgetown University), Bernard Nordlinger, MD (Ambroise Paré Hospital), Arnaud D. Roth, MD (Geneva University Hospital), Philippe Rougier, MD, PhD (University of Versailles), Wolff Schmiegel, MD,PhD (Ruhr-Universität Bochum), Josep Tabernero, MD, PhD (Vall d’Hebron University Hospital), Eric Van Cutsem, MD, PhD (University Hospital Gasthuisberg), Cornelius J.H. van de Velde, MD, PhD (Leiden University Medical Center) and John R. Zalcberg, MD, PhD (Peter MacCallum Cancer Center)

Target Audience: Practicing clinicians, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and clinical researchers who wish to review and update their knowledge and management of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.

                                 Register for the Gastroenterology/Oncology CME

For more information about these 2012 Imedex Continuing Medical Education Oncology events or to register:

Email us at registration(at)imedex(dot)com

Call us toll-free at 1(855) 276-6855

Call us for international events at 1 (512) 583-8385

Fax us 1 (512) 583-8379

or

Online at http://www.imedex.com

About Imedex, LLC

Imedex® is an industry leader in providing accredited, independent continuing medical education to health care professionals. We develop high quality, scientific programming that translates the latest research into clinically relevant information. The activities have exceptional organization and outstanding educational value, with a proven sustained impact on disease management.

Our programs focus on improving patient care around the world. With over 50,000 e-learning experiences annually and more than 97,000 live meeting attendees since 2001, Imedex® truly educates the global healthcare community. At Imedex®, we believe that education is the best medicine.®

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Audience Generation is known for its creative strategy, actionable solutions and measurable approach to transforming the ways brands interact with their target audience where they exist in person, online, via social networks or on their mobile devices.

Audience Generation has produced winning traditional, online, e-commerce, social and mobile campaigns including mobile application solutions for Fortune 500, small and medium businesses, not-for-profit organizations, national and international associations and societies, and venture backed start-up companies across a variety of industry verticals around the World.

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Rental Decorating Digest to Feature Celebrity Designer Kathy Peterson as New Columnist

July 02, 2011 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Rental Decorating Digest to Feature Celebrity Designer Kathy Peterson as New Columnist










Modesto, CA (PRWEB) October 29, 2007

Rental Decorating Digest (http://www.rentaldecorating.com) an online interior design publication, today announced they will feature a column by celebrity design and lifestyle expert Kathy Peterson titled “Kathy Peterson…Inspired!” The column will focus on lifestyle choices from entertaining, interior decorating, before and afters and do-it-yourself projects with an added twist, the ideas are designed to work within renter guidelines.

“Kathy’s new column will bring a new flavor and direction for our online publication.” said Tammy Jo Schoppet, Founder of Rental Decorating Digest. “”Her design ideas work for both renters and homeowners, saving our readers from making the usual design adjustments to fit within their lease agreements.” she said, “With her knack for developing inspiring interiors for celebrities and TV, she’ll be able to give readers that touch of “bling” they’ll be able to create themselves”

Kathy Peterson is a celebrity design and lifestyle expert, author, national TV host and product developer. Peterson has made 100 TV guest appearances on HGTV, DIY Network, PBS, TNN, The Discovery Channel and E-TV. Kathy’s designs have also been featured in numerous women’s publications and used for celebrity Oscar Gift Bags. She is frequently quoted in a variety of newspapers and magazines such as Woman’s Day SIP, RedBook and Cosmopolitan.

“We’re excited and honored to have her on board and expose her creativity to our readers living in rental environments.” says Tammy.

Rental Decorating Digest will be featuring her column “Kathy Peterson, Inspired”! each month beginning November 1, 2007.

About Rental Decorating Digest

Founded in January, 2000, Rental Decorating Digest (http://www.RentalDecorating.com) is an information based web driven publication focused on teaching “Rental Living with Style” with articles for designing interiors of apartments, homes, studios and dorms.

About Kathy Peterson

Kathy Peterson is a celebrity design/lifestyle expert, national TV host and product developer/licensor. Peterson has made 100 TV guest appearances on HGTV, DIY Network, PBS, TNN and The Discovery Channel and E-TV. Kathy’s designs have also been featured in numerous women’s publications and celebrity Oscar Gift Bags. She is frequently quoted in a variety of newspapers and magazine such as USA Weekend, Woman’s Day SIP, Chicago Tribune, RedBook and Cosmopolitan Magazine. She is author of 5 books with her most recent book titled “Kathy Petersons Great Outdoor Decorating Makeovers.”

Media Inquiries for Rental Decorating Digest:

Tammy Jo Schoppet

(209) 526-1232

http://www.rentaldecorating.com

Media Inquiries for Kathy Peterson:

Kathy Peterson

(561)744-2086

http://www.KathyPeterson.com

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Innovator of In-Home Stroke Teletherapy Systems, Kinetic Muscles, Inc., Featured in OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire

May 22, 2011 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Innovator of In-Home Stroke Teletherapy Systems, Kinetic Muscles, Inc., Featured in OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire











In-home Teletheraphy – Kinetic Muscles, Inc.


Tempe, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB) April 18, 2011

Kinetic Muscles, Inc., an innovator of stroke rehabilitation products and in-home teletherapy systems was recently featured in an article published by OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire.

The article entitled “Kinetic Muscles Launches In-Home Stroke Teletherapy & Neurorehabilitation System” discussed Kinetic Muscles Inc.’s Hand Mentor™ and Foot Mentor™ and how these products are available for in-home teletherapy. Patients can use the teletherapy service in the convenience of their own home while their therapy times and their progress are monitored remotely by a specially-trained therapist.

Kinetic Muscle’s Hand Mentor™ and Foot Mentor™ neurorehabilitation products are the foundation of the Mentor Home™ active, in-home, teletherapy system. “Kinetic Muscles is extremely proud to have our revolutionary therapy solution featured in OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire at a time when new methods of healthcare delivery are crucial for addressing rising costs.” said Grant Farrell, President and CEO of Kinetic Muscles.

OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire is a weekly publication distributed by OPEN MINDS. OPEN MINDS is a market research and management consulting firm specializing in addictions, mental health, disability support, social services and related public health sectors of the health and human services. Their mission is to provide payers and provider organizations serving consumers with complex health and human services needs with market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

About Kinetic Muscles, Inc.

Kinetic Muscles addresses the rehab therapy needs of patients suffering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis, incomplete spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. Kinetic Muscles is a thought leader in the field providing solutions that merge digital and robotic technologies with sound neuroscience principles to deliver ‘Improved Outcomes for More Patients at Lower Cost™.

Kinetic Muscles products are used in leading rehabilitation clinics and by a growing number of patients in the home setting. Hand Mentor™, Foot Mentor™, Mentor Home™, and Active Repetitive Motion™ are trademarks of Kinetic Muscles.

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HomeInspector.com – New Home Inspector Website Instantly Connects Home Buyers, Sellers and Owners with Qualified Home Inspectors

April 29, 2011 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

HomeInspector.com – New Home Inspector Website Instantly Connects Home Buyers, Sellers and Owners with Qualified Home Inspectors











Home Inspector Website


Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 18, 2010

HomeInspector.com is a new resource for home buyers, sellers, and owners who want to make smart and savvy home buying, purchasing, and inspection decisions.

This exciting free resource offers a wealth of information through its article bank and nationwide home inspector database. Sellers and buyers can visit Home Inspector and enter the property zip code to be instantly connected with qualified home inspection services in their area. Home inspectors can quickly and easily connect with interested customers to provide free quotes. “Buyers and sellers are able to share experiences and best practices, pass along valuable information, and learn from each other through the interactive site,” states a HomeInspector.com spokesperson. Moreover, customers have the chance to receive a free quote on home inspection services from qualified local inspectors in their property area.

Sellers who are working towards an advantageous home sale can discover how to maintain and prepare their home to get the best price for the market. Home buyers can learn more about why a home inspection is so important, what services come with a home inspection, how to read the home inspection report, issues to watch out for, and how to locate and hire a qualified home inspector. Home inspectors can learn more about trainings and new information to stay current in their field, and newcomers to the field can learn how to be trained to become a home inspector, as well as valuable tips for starting a successful home inspection business.

About HomeInspector.com

HomeInspector.com was started in late 2009 by Benjamin Evans to serve customers in the Real Estate and Home & Garden industry. One of the most exciting features of HomeInspector.com is the real time connection that facilitates an instant connection between seller, buyer, and home inspector. Home inspectors have the ability to build up their sales leads through connecting directly with customers through and customers can also instantly find a home inspector. For more visit http://www.HomeInspector.com

Contact information:

Benjamin Evans

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Women are Taking on Home Improvement

March 19, 2011 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Women are Taking on Home Improvement










San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2007

Home improvement is becoming a popular hobby for women, according to a study conducted by Yankalovich Partners. A shocking 37 percent of women said they would rather work on a home improvement project than hit the malls, while 28 percent said they’d rather work on their home than cook.

Home improvement television shows like “Trading Spaces” and “While You Were Out” have shown women that they too can tackle those home improvement projects that require more than just painting, wallpapering and rearranging the furniture. Women are now installing their own ceramic tile and hardwood flooring throughout their homes, along with taking on other big home improvement projects.

“Most people think that the home improvement industry only targets the male market, but surprisingly, most of our customers are women looking to embark on a new project,” said Kelley Munoz of West Coast Flooring Center . “These days, women seem to know exactly what they need to purchase to complete their home project and improve their home’s value.”

Home improvement is not only popular due to the home renovation television programs featuring capable women designers and carpenters, but for the sense of empowerment it provides the homeowner. More women are enjoying the feeling of achievement they get from creating visible and valuable improvements to their home. In fact, 54 percent of women versus 51 percent of men who participated in the Yanlalovich Partners study said they were currently undertaking a home improvement project. Home improvement projects provide a mean for women to express their creativity, along with their construction skills.

To learn about the latest home renovation trends and popular home improvement materials visit http://www.westcoastflooring.com.

About West Coast Flooring Center

West Coast Flooring Center is a quality flooring and home improvement company serving the Southern California area, from Riverside to Chula Vista.

West Coast Flooring is currently offering weekly, limited-time specials to represent a different home improvement product or service that would work best in the kitchen, family room, bathroom and foyer.

To learn more about the West Coast Flooring Center special spring offers, please visit http://westcoastflooring.com/spring_promo.html.

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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

October 16, 2010 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

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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NH Post and Beam Kit Home Builder Featured on DIY Network Show “Assembly Required”

September 23, 2010 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

NH Post and Beam Kit Home Builder Featured on DIY Network Show “Assembly Required”











(PRWEB) August 7, 2005

In many parts of the country, icy winter conditions and below zero temperatures bring home construction crews to a cold halt. But that’s not the case here in New England, where the indomitable Yankee spirit is alive and well in the construction of a new post and beam house in the dead of last year’s brutal winter.    

Yankee Barn Homes of Grantham, NH, and Millstream Structures of Newport, NH are featured braving the elements in a two-part series airing on the DIY Network’s Assembly Required TV show on August 14, 2005 and August 21 at 2 pm as they rush to frame and enclose a post and beam barn-style home in five very cold days.    

In this first of two episodes, the crew from Millstream Structures battles the elements with a post and beam kit from Yankee Barn homes, a young family decides if prefab is the way to go for their Vermont home, and builders who specialize in post and beam construction explain how they overcome challenges to stay on schedule. In the second episode, the crew continues their struggle against inclement weather as the family pushes forward to complete their post and beam home before ski season.

The DIY Network is owned by the Scripps Network and features cable programming for do-it-yourself projects, including home building; home improvement and woodworking.

About Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes manufactures award-winning custom post and beam barn-style homes at their factory in Grantham, NH which are then shipped and built worldwide. At the most recent HBRANH awards ceremony, seven Yankee Barn homes were recognized for excellence including two gold medals, three silver medals, and two bronze medal winners.

Contact: Amanda Gillen

1-800-258-9786

Photos are available on request.

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Gutter Protection, Replacement Windows, Roofing and Vinyl Siding Featured on New Website for Chicagoland Homeowners

August 21, 2010 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Gutter Protection, Replacement Windows, Roofing and Vinyl Siding Featured on New Website for Chicagoland Homeowners










Crystal Lake, IL (PRWEB) September 5, 2007

Innovative Home Concepts, Inc, Chicagoland home improvement contractor, today announced the launch of http://www.InnovateMyHome.com as an information portal for Chicagoland home owners to find information about home improvement projects. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home remodeling tips the website is anticipated to quickly become Chicagoland’s primary resource web site for home improvement.

Future plans include educational guides on selecting a home improvement contractor, professional advice from expert contractors, and a question and answer forum for Chicagoland area homeowners.

The web site will be an invaluable resource for Chicagoland homeowners in finding accessible information to address their home remodeling needs. Information will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation.

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Summer Trend Alert: Toolbelt Diva Says Toolbelts are in

July 01, 2010 By: admin Category: Special Home Improvement Features

Summer Trend Alert: Toolbelt Diva Says Toolbelts are in










(PRWEB) June 3, 2005

Norma Vally “struts” into her second season as Toolbelt Diva this June, sporting one of this summer’s must-have accessories for women—a toolbelt! This season, Vally doles out trendy toolbelts to 10 “honorary divas,” who eagerly accept Norma’s expertise and help with their home-repair troubles. The second season of Toolbelt Diva premieres on Friday, June 3, at 9 PM.

The charismatic construction expert continues her quest to empower women everywhere with the confidence to pick up a power drill, hammer, wrench or any tool necessary to complete long-standing, unfinished projects in their homes. Norma’s can-do attitude has proven to be contagious, as the women’s do-it-yourself movement has caught fire nationwide. Norma has led the way for a pack of female home improvement pros to steal the spotlight in a male-dominated field and has been hailed for helping women take over the home improvement domain.

Each episode of Toolbelt Diva chronicles the two-day interaction between Norma and a protégé, from their first meeting to diagnose the home improvement project they will tackle, to a shopping excursion for supplies, to Norma and the home owner putting the finishing touches on their handiwork.

Norma returns to Seattle for the first half of Toolbelt Diva’s second season, assisting female home owners with projects ranging from replacing a leaky kitchen faucet, sink and garbage disposal, to providing a cosmetic overhaul to a backyard pool area, to securing a single woman’s home by replacing window locks and installing motion-sensor lighting outside.

The second city Toolbelt Diva visits during season two is Los Angeles, where Vally spreads her enthusiastic can-do message to weary, first-time home improvement novices. In Los Angeles, Norma’s renovation expertise spans the home improvement spectrum as she guides one home owner through reviving her front porch, helps another extend and expand a backyard deck, then provides guidance for another who wants and needs to replace laminate flooring that’s nearly 30 years old. Norma even finds time to help an animal lover build a doggie duplex for her (rescued) canine companions.

Toolbelt Diva is produced for Discovery Home Channel by Screaming Flea Productions. Liza Keckler is the producer. For Discovery Home Channel, Sue Norton is the executive producer.

Discovery Networks, U.S., a unit of Discovery Communications, Inc., operates and manages the Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, the Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery HD Theater, Discovery Kids Channel, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Discovery Wings Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en Español and FitTV. The unit also distributes BBC AMERICA.

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