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Menards denies delaying removal of firewood from shelves

April 30th, 2007

WQOW - MILWAUKEE (AP) — A state spokesman says an order to remove firewood that could be carrying the emerald ash borer from the shelves at Menards home improvement stores hadn’t been carried out more than a week later at two southern Wisconsin stores. But details

Wall Street Journal - Lenders are responding to slowing demand for home-equity borrowing by boosting their marketing, unveiling special offers and focusing on traditional uses of home equity, such as home improvement and debt consolidation. Wells Fargo this week rolled details

Indianapolis Star - On April 23, the Coors Silver Bullet team won the roll-off to capture the S&R Home Improvement Senior League of Masters at Woodland Bowl. details

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Queen City Awning grows

April 30th, 2007

Cincinnati Enquirer - most of Southwest Ohio to fulfill customer orders. Queen City advertises its business in home remodeling publications and through direct mail, Weingartner said. Because of the nature of the industry, large retailers such as big home improvement chains read more

Q-Notes - Home improvement loans and lines of equity credit Need to make a capital improvement on your property? Setting up a line of equity credit or taking out other forms of home equity loans may allow you deductions; so be sure to ask your tax preparation read more

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Worlds of difference

April 28th, 2007

Rocky Mountain News - You’ve seen all the home-improvement shows - perky designers revamp an entire home using just a pocket knife and a curtain. But when you try their tricks, you end up with dorm-casual as opposed to minimalist chic. Time to turn off the TV and seek out Continue reading

San Jose Mercury News - Growth in the industry started picking up in 2003 and 2004, according to the SBI study, when an increase in products specifically designed for the garage showed up on home-improvement store shelves. “Great garages” was listed as one of the top home Continue reading

Observer - Although exhibits offer everything from cookware to candles, Herlong said the overall theme of the event is home improvement. We like to showcase the vendors to the community, but, home improvement is a big thing now, she said. Between the Continue reading

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Housing’s full earnings impact still ahead

April 28th, 2007

Reuters - Makers of construction machinery, building materials and home improvement retailers have predictably seen their sales and profits erode as housing demand has fallen. But farther afield, so have companies like commodity producers and newspapers, whose details

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uBid.com Holdings, Inc. Announces Repurchase of 11% of Outstanding

April 26th, 2007

MSN MoneyCentral - at http://www.ubid.com, the Company offers merchandise across a wide range of product categories including but not limited to computer products, consumer electronics, apparel, house wares, watches, jewelry, travel, sporting goods, home improvement Continue

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Spring Home Improvement

April 26th, 2007

Sun-Journal - Increase your outdoor living area comfortably and efficiently at a fraction of the cost of a permanent addition. With a NuImage retractable awning, you can have sun when you want it or shade when you need it simply by extending or retracting details

WCNC - Lowe s and Home Depot will both tell you they re Charlotte s best home improvement store. But they can t both be the best. That s where the WCNC Investigators come in as we launch Bang for Your Buck , our month-long look at how the details

Empire State News - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced the culmination of lawsuits against two operators of home improvement businesses that victimized dozens of consumers in Monroe County. Todd Clifford, 38, of Webster, owner of Todd Clifford s Painting details

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How to guard against home improvement scams.

April 25th, 2007

NW Florida Daily News - Q: I want to remodel my 1960s, flower power bathroom. How do I find a reputable contractor and avoid scams like unfinished projects or astronomical add-on charges? A: Start by asking friends and family to recommend a contractor who performed work for Continue

MSN MoneyCentral - The recent reseller network growth includes many demographics including but not limited to, biometric, electronic, sporting goods, gun, locksmith, home improvement, and security stores. Consumer biometric products are a relatively new concept for Continue

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Riverton Students, Lowe’s Pitch In To Pretty Up Campus

April 25th, 2007

WAAY-TV - One local school got a big boost towards making their campus beautiful this week. Lowe’s home improvement donated $4,800 to Riverton Middle School to help improve the atmosphere around the school. On Friday, students and teachers pitched in and got More

WETM 18 - Lowe’s Home Improvement Center is one step closer to arriving in the Village of North Hornell. Village lawmakers have voted to annex the property into the City of Hornell’s Empire Zone to qualify for tax breaks. Because towns are considered parts of More

FOXSports.com - He became a household name last February after Knaus was suspended for four races and Grubb led the Lowe’s Home Improvement team to its first Daytona 500 win. The team finished second the following week at California Speedway, won at Las Vegas and More

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Home Signature Designs Launches Home Staging Service in Tampa, FL

April 25th, 2007

PR.com - Tampa, FL, April 22, 2007 –( PR.com )– A new Tampa based company, recently relocated from Washington, DC, has combined its business strategies, interior design and home improvement techniques to deliver a collection of services known as “home read more

Sun and Press - For your protection, make sure the contractor meets all 14 points of the New York State Home Improvement Contract: * Name, address and telephone number of a contractor. * Contract must be legible and written in plain English. * Approximate or estimated read more

Evansville Courier-Press - Dwight Barnett is a certified master inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors. Write to him with home improvement questions at C. Dwight Barnett, Evansville Courier & Press, P.O. Box 268, Evansville, Ind. 47702. His e-mail address is d read more

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AHMA’s Hardlines Technology Forum(R) Focuses on Globalization

April 24th, 2007

Forbes - Globalization was on the minds of all attendees at AHMA’s 2007 Hardlines Technology Forum(R) which opened Sunday at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida. Over 230 professionals from the hardware/home improvement industry were in continued

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