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DIY Home Repair Website Promotes 'Go Green' Winterize Projects
Do-It-Yourself home winterization projects take on a new meaning when you 'Go Green.' Alarming changes in weather patterns, air quality and temperatures in recent years has led many individuals to preserve diminishing natural fuels and 'Go Green' by making needed home improvements.
Disputes & Claims Under Home Building Act
Building Dispute
Trilogy by Shea Homes Sets New Green Home Building Standards Across the U.S.: Nation's Largest Privately Held Home Builder Creates Shea
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Trilogy by Shea Homes, Active Lifestyle Communities, is leading the industry with the launch of Shea Certified Green(R), a program that will set new green building standards while exceeding current industry benchmarks. The program will also reduce the carbon footprints of homes built in its active lifestyle communities by 20% to 29% per household.
Best Home Building Web Site of 2008 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 12th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward08.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Home Building Web site of 2008.
Why You Should Direct Your Home Repair To Your Garage
Garage remodeling is probably the quickest way to add much needed space to your home. If you?re considering any sort of home repair this may just be the one that should be first on your list. If you?re not using your garage for an area to park your car, then expanding the living space of your home can be quite easily achieved by making this change. As well, you?ll feel like your home and life are much more organized when you stop storing everything in this area.
Taylor Morrison Appoints Home Building Veteran Sheryl Palmer to Head up Recently Merged Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes
Taylor Morrison melds its Taylor Woodrow Homes and Morrison Homes operations into one single homebuilding brand in the United States and names industry veteran Sheryl Palmer as president and chief executive officer.
Raccoon Exclusions And Home Repair
Raccoons are medium-sized mammals that usually are 2?3 feet in length and weigh 10?30 pounds. They are easily recognized by the distinctive black ?mask? over their eyes and a black-and-gray ringed tail. Raccoons are found throughout the United States but are most common in the East.
Home Warranty & Other Insurance In Home Building
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Kitchen Furniture - Diy Home Repair
Home repair in the kitchen can be cheaper than you think if you install your own kitchen cabinets and furniture. If you possess some home repair skills, you can easily save thousands in costs. Each cabinet comes with a guide to assist you through every step of the job. Just read the guide carefully to have a clear understanding of what is involved.
Cars for Homes™ Drives Week-long Habitat for Humanity® Home Building in the Gulf
Helping rebuild communities ravaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Habitat for Humanity's Cars for Homes™ vehicle donation program is utilizing the revenues from a donated powerboat to sponsor one complete house and energy saving upgrades to others being built this week. Over a year after the hurricanes, Habitat for Humanity continues to fulfill its commitment to build simple, decent, affordable housing in the Gulf. Cars for Homes™ staff, corporate partners and volunteers from ten different states are joining with the Ginger Ford Habitat for Humanity affiliate to help build Rosario Louisa August, a widow, and her four children, a new home.
Unique Home Building Incentive Drives Successful Property Offering on Charleston's Daniel Island
Daniel Island Real Estate's offering last week of 48 new homesites located on and near the Wando River has caught the attention of prospective buyers. Just five days after the release, 26 of the sites -- representing more than half of the offering -- are spoken for. The homesites are located in Old Landing, a special enclave within the island's popular and conveniently-located Smythe Park neighborhood. Old Landing is the only new property offering planned for Charleston's Daniel Island this year.
NAHB's Voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines
The voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are designed to move environmentally friendly home building concepts further into the mainstream marketplace. Currently, there are approximately thirty communities throughout the U.
Repair-Home.com Answers Winter Home Repair Questions
Repair-Home.com, an online, interactive home repair source, provides a public forum for homeowners to get essential information about winter repairs for their homes. Visitors can ask questions, share advice and secure professional assistance on winter home maintenance problems ranging from leaking windows and chimneys to roof repair and frozen pipes.
Best Home Building Websites Trends Detailed in New Report from Web Marketing Association
Updated Web Marketing Association' Internet Standards Assessment Report Includes Historical Data Derived from a Decade of Hosting Internet Award Competition, WebAwards, and Provides Best Practices for Home Builder Web Design
Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 12, 2008 -- Hanley Wood, LLC, the leading media and information company serving the residential construction market, announces the launch of ECOHOME integrated network of media including a magazine, Web site, conference and e-newsletter.
"Green building and sustainable design will represent a $45 billion market by 2010, with 10% of all homes built qualifying as green. This is an important new business opportunity for those who serve the residential construction market," says Peter Goldstone, President of Hanley Wood Business Media. "Hanley Wood has the editorial strength and depth to reach the key professionals who will build this market with the information they need."
ECOHOME launched with:
? ECOHOME magazine is published four times in 2008 with new product information, case studies on innovative green homes and best practices data for 35,000 builders, remodelers and architects identified as active in green building.
? ECOHOME's Web site (ecohomemagazine.com) (http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/?avid=EHOL061208PR) is devoted to serving the community of residential construction professionals building and designing green.
? ECOHOME Update is a weekly e-newsletter delivering the latest product information and news to builders, remodelers and residential architects.
? ECOHOME Conference is an annual event supporting construction pros with the exhibition of new products and the demonstration of techniques to help create more environmentally friendly homes.
ECOHOME magazine originally launched as GREEN PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY in February 2008. The magazine's mission was broadened to include sustainable project coverage in addition to green products. ECOHOME magazine will publish quarterly in 2008 and bi-monthly in 2009.
ECOHOME's Web site (ecohomemagazine.com) (http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/?avid=EHOL061208PR), which debuted with the magazine, provides green product information, green news and trends, case studies on innovative green homes and best practice data for builders, remodelers and architects actively involved in green building. BtoB Magazine selected the ECOHOME Web site as the best launched b-to-b media site in their annual 10 Great B-to-B Media Sites (http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/MEDIABUSINESS/450770693&SearchID=73320362472321) competition. Key online components include:
? Green News (http://ecohomemagazine.com/green-news/?avid=EHOL061208PR), which provides pros quick access to breaking news from ECOHOME magazine, exclusive online articles, as well as news and articles collected from other Hanley Wood publications, Web sites and numerous outside news sources.
? Green Products (http://ecohomemagazine.com/green-products/?avid=EHOL061208PR), which offers a complete review of green product categories from a good-better-best approach, their varying levels of green, benefits and challenges, related product trends and more.
? Green Building and Design (http://ecohomemagazine.com/green-building-and-design/?avid=EHOL061208PR), which presents case histories and best practice advice from professional builders, remodelers and architects who share their insight into how they've incorporated green building practices and products into projects.
? Green Programs and Events (http://ecohomemagazine.com/green-programs-and-events/?avid=EHOL061208PR), which lists events and deadlines for related industry competitions, green construction programs, continuing education and more.
In October, Hanley Wood Exhibitions will launch the ECOHOME Conference in Austin. The conference will feature an extensive educational program coupled with networking offerings and a tradeshow featuring numerous product exhibits and interactive elements. Like the magazine and Web site, the conference will focus on the residential construction sector.
"We anticipate a strong launch of the annual EcoHome Conference as new products and services flood the market to serve the green home building industry," says Galen Poss, president, Hanley Wood Exhibitions. "We're locating the show in the green-friendly city of Austin, Texas--which is in a strong custom home market and within driving distance of three of the top 10 cities in America."
The editorial content of ECOHOME is managed by two award-winning Hanley Wood editors: Jean Dimeo, Editorial Director of ebuild and BUILDING PRODUCTS, and Rick Schwolsky, Chief Editor of TOOLS OF THE TRADE and EL NUEVO CONSTRUCTOR. Dimeo has worked for newspapers and magazines covering home building and remodeling for more than 20 years. Schwolsky was president of his own building company specializing in energy-efficient homes and co-authored The Builder's Guide to Solar Construction. He also has been a frequent speaker and consultant on energy-efficient construction.
"Consumers are requesting more and more high-performance, energy-efficient, healthy homes," says Dimeo. "Hanley Wood has traditionally been at the forefront of providing construction pros with the latest, most comprehensive information on how to improve their businesses and better serve their customers. ECOHOME will fulfill these needs by providing pros with practical advice and solutions to build and remodel green homes and by identifying the latest and the greatest green products, first online and then in the magazine."
Entering the green construction market represents an important strategic growth initiative for Hanley Wood. The launch of the ECOHOME media network, coupled with the recent acquisition of eco-structure (eco-structure.com) (http://www.eco-structure.com/?avid=EHOL061208PR), which caters to the commercial sector, demonstrates Hanley Wood's strong commitment to the green movement. In addition to these two green-focused brands, numerous other brands in the Hanley Wood portfolio have introduced dedicated green departments or green-themed editorial features to their everyday coverage of the construction industry.
Media sales is managed by Mark Taussig, Publisher of PROSALES, COASTAL CONTRACTOR, TOOLS OF THE TRADE and EL NUEVO CONSTRUCTOR. For more information about media opportunities, contact Mark at 202-736-3406 or mtaussig@hanleywood.com. Additional information can be found in the ECOHOME media kit (ecohomemediakit.com) (http://www.ecohomemediakit.com/).
The ECOHOME Conference is managed by Rick McConnell, vice president of Hanley Wood Exhibitions, with day-to-day operations under Amy Allen. For more information regarding the conference, contact Amy at 972-536-6313 or aallen@hanleywood.com.
About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media and information company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America's leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Business Media (Washington, D.C.), publishes 36 award-winning residential and commercial construction titles, including BUILDER, REMODELING, CUSTOM HOME, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION and residential architect. Hanley Wood Business Media also offers the construction industry's foremost collection of Web sites, including BUILDER ONLINE, REMODELING ONLINE, and ebuild, the comprehensive online guide to building products, as well as the largest collection of house plans online through eplans.com and Dream Home Source.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.
Ann Seltz
Hanley Wood
aseltz(at)hanleywood.com
202.736.3414
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