One 21st Century value we cherish as homeowners is the idea of living in a home that reflects us, that one’s home should be defined by the rules that one sets for oneself, not by received wisdom. Yet, when trying to sell a home in a ...
Munich, Germany – January 15, 2013 – Guardian Industries continues to expand its engagement with customers and industry influencers with its first exhibition at BAU, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, ...
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Many Advantages Make Shade Sails an Ideal Choice All that's needed to create a shaded spot in an outdoor living area is one of the many available choices for shading. A few of these options include patio umbrellas, awnings, shade ...
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Nationwide Financial has increased joint payout rates for The Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider () on its Nationwide Destinationsm Series 2.0 variable annuities. With a joint option, the lifetime payout rates will increase by 0.25% for ...
Conveying a contemporary appearance, Kolbe presents 3-inch stiles as a new option for folding doors. The doors complement the standard profiles of its folding windows, as well as the high quality craftsmanship, performance and expansive ...
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LAS VEGAS — Educational seminars at the Las Vegas Market will give buyers a chance to soak up an array of ideas, advice and information about the home furnishings business. Here's a rundown of the dates, times and locations. All ...
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Homeowners in the dozen or so states affected by Superstorm Sandy are starting to get their lives in order. Unfortunately, for many people that means cleaning up a property littered with myriad branches, sticks, and other detritus thrown ...
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Multico Rating Systems has signed a partnership agreement with Marshall&Swift/Boeckh(MSB)in an effort to create once and done homeowners transaction processes. As part of the agreement,Multico will use MSB's Residential Component ...
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In addition to holding down taxes for all but the wealthiest Americans, the fiscal package passed this week includes a number of incentives for homeowners to become more energy efficient. Buried in the 150-page document that is the American ...
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In Ossining, N.Y. Sandy tossed a 40-foot boat onto the tracks of the commuter rail line. And scores of homeowners across the Northeast lost cars and houses to downed trees. Now the cleanup begins. In addition to ruined personal property, ...
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For many storm-ravaged homeowners, a damaged refrigerator will be one of the first things to replace. After all, it keeps food on the table more than any other appliance. Especially when shopping under duress, it's important to separate the ...
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Take a look at online promotions for laundry appliances and you'll often see a woman beaming as she breezes past her stylish matching washer and dryer. At Consumer Reports we value substance over style and typically recommend that you buy ...
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If you're going to spend five grand for a beefy pro-style range, you'd expect that it can bake evenly and broil burgers well. But that wasn't the case with two new pro-styles from Jenn-Air and Thermador that Consumer Reports tested ...
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The widespread power outages caused by Superstorm Sandy resulted in many homeowners using generators for the first time. Consumer Reports heard from some of these novices on our Facebook page where we asked them about their experiences ...
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With the real estate market heating up again, sellers are getting more creative about describing their homes in ways that make them stand out in the online classifieds. Typically, the ads brag about views, closets and kitchens, but now some ...
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