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Virginia Beach Remodeling Contractor Proves Their Position in the Industry with 7 out of 9 PRC Wins Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) December 03, 2012 Hatchett Design Remodel recently won 7 of the 9 Showcase Awards for which they entered. These awards are given annually by the Peninsula Remodeler’s Council (PRC), part of the Peninsula Housing and Builders Association. Every year, the PRC uses the Showcase Awards to highlight the exceptional remodeling work performed by PRC members. The...
During the recession, the poor housing and nonresidential construction markets had a direct and adverse effect on plumbers, causing declines in the industry's revenue. Demand will recover over the next five years as credit conditions soften and residential construction rises. In addition, rising consumer spending will encourage businesses and homeowners to spend on plumbing services. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Plumbing industry....
CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation's largest home remodeling companies, was recognized for overall excellence in industry leadership in the homeowner market by Window & Door magazine's 2012 Dealers of the Year program. The Dealer of the Year award spotlights best practices and unprecedented growth in the window and door replacement industry. This marks the second time Power has received the designation as the company was...
GOLDEN, Colo., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After storms like Hurricane Sandy, it is not uncommon for fraudulent "storm chaser" contractors to flock to damaged neighborhoods offering to help with home repairs. Unfortunately, homeowners in affected regions could soon be inundated with these fraudulent contractors knocking on their doors. Additionally, states sometimes ease licensing requirements to meet demand, which can bring in fly-by-night contractors. "After any natural...
ROCHESTER, Mich., Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arteva Homes has joined forces with more than 50 trend-setting building industry sponsors again this year to create the "Downtown Rochester Edition" of the idea ShowHouse. Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Arteva Homes pioneered the idea ShowHouse concept three years ago to bring together the latest design trends, colors, homebuilding products and construction technology in one cutting-edge model home for everyone to see, touch...
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- James Walley was shocked to learn that he won the 2012 HGTV Urban Oasis, a stylish, custom-designed city dwelling on the 20(th) floor of Miami's newest residential hot spot, Paramount Bay. The fully furnished 1,700-square-foot luxury condominium is the centerpiece of the 2012 grand-prize package valued at $900,000, which includes the condo's striking artwork. James' reaction to winning will be televised as part of the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway...
Expanding operations throughout the Lone Star State's top-performing home improvement markets is part of a rapid growth strategy to boost BidABuilder's customer base both nationally and internationally. Juno Beach, Florida (PRWEB) October 23, 2012 BidABuilder.com, the nation's fastest-growing network of third-party certified Home Improvement Contractors, has introduced its revolutionary professional interface to three new markets in Texas: Dallas, Houston and Austin. The...
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Two homes remodeled by CG&S Design Build will be featured in the 10th Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes. The self-guided tour of 11 Austin, Texas homes will be held on Saturday, Oct 27 and Sunday, Oct 28, 2012, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Austin Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Homes remodeled by CG&S are located on Post Oak Street and Doone Valley Court. They offer the...
TOWSON, Md., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Black & Decker, a division of Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), today announced a partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Marcos Ambrose. The Black & Decker branded No. 9 Ford Fusion will race at four primary races: Kansas on October 21, Martinsville on October 28, Phoenix on November 11 and Homestead-Miami on November 18. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121016/DA93490LOGO)...
CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- By the end of 2012, homeowners across the country will have spent over $400 billion on home improvement projects, according to Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies. Since 49% of homeowners are planning to stay put in their homes for at least the next six years, according to a poll by National Association of the Remodeling Industry, the home improvement market has become much busier than in the housing rush of the mid-2000's. (Photo:...
