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Would Your Home Receive a Passing Grade in Health Care Check-Up?

RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars, children and pets receive regular check-ups. Equally important for health and safety is a home health check up. Not convinced? That cough could be coming from contaminated indoor air or an overly dry home. Could your carpet be causing your sinus headache? Wonder about those mystery drafts or warped baseboards or floors?

Service Experts, whose certified technicians provide HVAC and air quality systems' installation, maintenance and repair, offers a Home Health(TM) Report Card for easy air quality assessment and solutions.

This Service Experts check-up assesses humidity, airflow, ventilation, fresh air exchange, ductwork and tests for carbon monoxide and chemicals from flooring, upholstery or insulation. Service Experts technicians are NATE certified (North American Technician Excellence) and know how each component affects your home's indoor air quality.

Service Experts technicians find that high humidity can cause mildew, resulting in health problems and warped wood. Add in high temperatures and concentrations of some indoor pollutants rise. Too little humidity can lead to dry skin and respiratory problems.

"The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that home indoor air can be 90 times more polluted than outdoor air," says Ian McKeen of Service Experts. "Using our Home Health(TM) Report Card, we'll find the problem and solution for better indoor air quality and total home comfort."

Window and door drafts are common as homes age and can also contribute to poor indoor air quality. Sealing these helps maintain excellent indoor air quality and can dramatically reduce energy bills, McKeen says. Inexpensive solutions include window sealing kits from hardware stores and fabric draft dodgers for doorways.

When in doubt, McKeen says asking the right questions is important to make sure your problems are properly fixed the first time. "Is your technician NATE certified? Will the company provide a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee? Are they always available when you need them -- 24/7? Do they have respect for you and your home? Are they always easy to do business with?" Service Experts's signature Standards of Excellence help ensure all of those questions are answered with a "yes."

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Service Experts has established a network of certified centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. To locate a Service Experts center, visit http://www.serviceexperts.com/ or call 972-497-6930.

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Getting Your Garden and Tools Ready for Fall and Winter

CLEVELAND, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- As nightly temperatures begin to drop, days become shorter, and leaves turn shades of orange and gold, nature is giving us the signal to put away the lawn mower and string trimmer and take out the rake. Prime gardening season may be over, but fall cleanup chores and key preparation for spring have just begun.

"After spending many mornings cultivating and caring for your landscaping, it's easy to forget how vital 'shutting down' your yard and tools for the winter is," said Heidi Ketvertis, brand manager of Troy-Bilt(R), a leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. "But it's a critical step for the next gardening and landscaping season."

Creating a checklist is a simple way to organize your fall chores into manageable tasks. If you feel overwhelmed, grab friends and family and encourage them to get outside and help with the fall cleanup; in exchange, you can return the favor on their yards. Troy-Bilt offers a few must-do items to ensure your yard and tools reap the benefits next spring.

  -- Walk around your landscaping - Remove any flowers or shrubs that didn't
     grow well and tidy up the area for new bulbs; perennial planting is
     best in early fall. Make a note of what plants didn't work and try
     something new next year. Weed beds now to prevent pesky weeds from
     growing next spring. Remove decorative stones or collectibles from
     gardens and bring them inside.

  -- Fertilize the lawn - Fall is a great time to fertilize, reseed and
     touch up bare spots before temperatures plunge. Try fertilizing and
     reseeding once in early fall and once in late October. This process
     pumps nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium into the
     roots, giving them a boost to grow in the spring.

  -- Add leaves to the soil - Instead of raking leaves out of the flower
     beds, spend a few extra minutes tilling them into the soil to enrich it
     for next season. Chop up extra leaves with a quick pass of the lawn
     mower and add to a compost pile, or take them to the nearest recycling
     center.

  -- Plant new bulbs - Spring flowers like tulips, daffodils and hyacinths
     should be planted in the fall to develop healthy root systems before
     the soil cools.

  -- Clean up the vegetable garden - Start preparing your garden for next
     spring by cleaning out dead plants and adding in organic matter from
     your compost pile. Be sure to till the soil well to help to refresh the
     soil's nutrient levels by breaking down old vegetable organic matter.

  -- Trim trees - Remove all dead or dying tree limbs before the snow starts
     to fall. Snow or ice can build up on weak branches, causing damage to
     property and bystanders. Trim healthy trees after leaves turn to
     encourage healthy growth next spring. For easy cleanup, place an old
     sheet or tarp underneath the tree to catch the trimmings.

  -- Prep your hand tools - Grab a wire brush and scrape off the caked-on
     dirt from tools such as hoes and shovels, then clean with soapy water.
     Wipe metal surfaces with an oiled rag. Lubricate all pivot points and
     springs and wipe down wooden handles with boiled linseed oil to prevent
     drying and cracking. Sharpen bladed tools like pruners, and spray bare
     metal with a penetrating oil to prevent rusting.

  -- Prep your lawn equipment - Empty the gas tank and oil crankcase of lawn
     mowers, string trimmers and edgers. Wipe the entire unit down with a
     clean rag to protect its surfaces and grease all lubrication points.
     Store your lawn equipment in a clean, dry place. If equipment is light
     enough, hang on the wall in the garage.

  -- Check sprinklers and hoses - Make sure to drain all hoses to avoid
     freezing and breaking. If you have a sprinkler system, shut it off to
     prevent pipes from freezing, and store extra hoses in the garage, shed
     or basement.

  -- Wash down lawn furniture - Give the lawn furniture a good cleaning
     before you store it away. Wash all fabric cushions and store those
     inside, out of damp weather conditions. Move ceramic fireplaces into
     the basement; extreme cold weather can cause the pots to crack or break
     completely.

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Master Gardener Offers Advice on Fall Composting

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Yard trimmings and food residuals together amount to 23% of the U.S. waste stream, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Jack Olive, Master Gardener and president of online retailer Mastergardening.com, recommends composting to ease the burden of yard and food wastes, promote green living and create a useful growing medium for lawns and gardens.

Olive explains, "In yard waste composting, bulking agents like wood chips are added to organic wastes to accelerate the breakdown of material. Then, the finished material is stabilized and matured through a curing process."

He adds, "The preferred method for composting kitchen waste is worm composting, which uses red worms to create nutrient-rich organic material."

In addition to promoting a greener lifestyle, composting provides mulch for landscaping and gardens, replaces costly fertilizers, provides erosion control, alleviates soil compaction, suppresses plant diseases and promotes higher yields of crops and plants.

When choosing a composting bin, Olive recommends considering the type and amount of waste you will be composting. "For table scraps, a worm composting bin is most efficient. Typically, you will need two square feet of surface area per person or one square foot of surface area per pound of food waste per week."

If your goal is to compost yard waste, there are several options. According to Olive, "Large, open-air bins work best for long-term holding of yard wastes. If you're looking to hold leaves for several seasons, open-air bins are most practical. For active, hot composting of yard waste, choose a smaller, enclosed plastic bin."

Olive adds, "Although composting is not a time-consuming project, it does require some regular maintenance. Aerating, adding bulking agents and maintaining proper storage conditions are essential."

Mastergardening.com offers a complete line of composting bins and accessories. Visit the online Resource Center at http://www.mastergardening.com/ for additional information on composting, including lists of acceptable and unacceptable materials to compost.

Source: Mastergardening.com

Web site: http://www.mastergardening.com/


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Home for the Holidays: Spruce up Your Home for Holiday Entertaining with Refreshed Custom-Sized Art

ATLANTA, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Most of our holidays are steeped in tradition, particularly those that come at year's end. While tradition is wonderful and offers a 'warm and fuzzy' stability to our otherwise busy lives, it can sometimes cause us to become stale when we begin transitioning into holiday mode. Oh, go ahead and hang those precious decade-old ornaments on the tree or place the Menorah in the spot it's adorned for five years -- and make your traditional holiday cookies. But do something a little different this year, too. Spruce up your home and add sparkle to your holiday gatherings.

What can you do that's not drastic and doesn't drain your wallet? Refresh your walls with new art. It's amazing what a fresh piece of art can do to a room. Entire living areas can appear brand new by adding dramatic artwork. And you don't have to leave your home to find it. Your only requirement is to turn on your computer and shop a 'virtual art gallery' called Artaissance (http://www.artmystyle.com/).

The newest luxury art brand from century-old framing company, Larson-Juhl, Artaissance debuted in 2006 and is now available nationwide. "What makes Artaissance different from other art resources is that art can be custom-sized to fit even the most difficult of wall spaces," says Steve McKenzie, CEO and Chief Curator for Artaissance. More than 2,000 images from 17 art genres are available, and nearly 100 artists are represented. These exclusive, custom- sized works of art can be printed on your choice of canvas or archival paper and shipped to a local framing retailer.

With the holidays considered by many as a season of lights and a time of warmth, there are a variety of images from which to choose that add 'spirit' into any holiday celebration. Vicki Marie Stolsen's 'Trouve 400' and 'Trouve 147' are festive pieces that dazzle in most any living area. Rich works with hints of red include 'Night Harvest' by David Tupper and 'Afternoon Storm' by Donna Young.

Seasonal images are also available, like 'Winter Frost' by Teruko Wilde, 'Nick at Night' by John Runne, 'All is Calm and Bright' by Kristin Nelson, 'Santa Parade' by Sharyn Sowell and 'Angel Babies' by Kristin Nelson.

This holiday season, with the thought of entertaining and in-law visits, try sprucing up your home with the addition of new custom-sized art and watch your celebrations come to life. http://www.artaissance.com/

Source: Artaissance

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Exciting and Fast-Growing Decor and Style Magazine, How We Live Magazine, Gains Distribution With Mega Bookseller, Barnes & Noble

-- "HOW WE LIVE" Magazine's fall edition offers an exciting "ALL THINGS FALL" theme, chocked-full of aesthetic and interesting articles, including "Fall Home Fashions"; "Extravagant Media Centers" and the football-themed, "How We Tailgate". Additionally, the innovative magazine focuses on the hot young actress, Monique Coleman, in "Dancing With A Star" as well as Pro Football Hall of Famer, Harry Carson; current NFL Carolina Panther, Travelle Wharton & NBA Charlotte Bobcat, Raymond Felton. Plus, it covers "6 Very Professional Ladies with Posh Pads." --

-- Five Fabulous Tips for Fall Decorating; "What's Your Style"; and a peek into the skyrocketing careers of "Gimme The Mike" winner, Gena Chambers; America's Next Top Model contestant, Christian Evans; and NBA Superstar, Raymond Felton, are just a few of the hot topics featured in How We Live Magazine's stylish and sleek fall edition. Musical geniuses Marcus Johnson and Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers offer insight into their art and their passion. --

Dana F. Tucker

Columbia, SC (BlackNews.com 11/20/06) - "I've always known I wanted to do something in performance. I started the basics of performing when I was six years old; I started doing community theatre at eight; and I started keeping journals at ten years of age," according to Dancing With The Stars and High School Musical starlet, Monique Coleman. Regarding her home, Coleman revealed that deep colors and hues (like cranberry and purple) tend to "move me and feed my energy." HOW WE LIVE Magazine Publisher, Dana F. Tucker, features Coleman along with NFL great and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Harry Carson in the article, "Having A Talk with Harry Carson", in her magazine's much anticipated Fall 2006 Edition, aptly themed, "All Things Fall". Making the most of every moment in life is of the utmost importance to Carson. "I have this plaque in my office that's placed right before me and it reads, 'All that you have can be taken in the blink of an eye'. Those are words that I live my life by because they're so true."

This edition of HOW WE LIVE Magazine is chocked-full of sophisticated décor, interesting articles, inspiring stories, stunning interiors, and helpful tidbits on everything from falling home interest rates and recipes, to investment advice, preparing a will, and the top fall travel destinations. Lavish interior design is showcased in the magazine's How We Decorate Department with "Fall Home Fashions", while the upscale magazine, similarly, offers "5 Tips for Fall Decorating" - exemplified by the article's eye-catching home décor. Befitting for the ritualistic fall past-time of football, exquisite home theatres and media centers are covered in Tech Savvy Home's, "Extravagant Media Centers, Exceptional Entertaining". Tailgating scenes and tablescapes appropriately round out the fall tradition. Other high-profile celebrities the innovative magazine features include NFL star, Travelle Wharton; Jazz Pianist, Marcus Johnson and singing sensation, Marlena Smalls of Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers; and a photo collage of entertainment and political heavyweights such as actor Morgan Freeman and former Atlanta and New Orleans Mayors, Andrew Young and Mark Morial, respectively.

A golden-voiced singer whose dreams become a reality; a basketball superstar who's taking his game to higher heights, and a lovely fashion model who beat the odds to rise to national prominence are all featured in the issue's inspiring CAREER CORNER: How We Excel Department. Singer, Gena Chambers, winner of "Gimme The Mike - Charlotte"; NBA phenom and Charlotte Bobcat, Raymond Felton; and model, Christian Davis, of this season's cycle of "America's Next Top Model" discuss how they took their respective careers to the next level and how, in spite of their young ages, their sheer dedication, poise and determination allowed them to strive to reach their dreams with dignity and heart.

Its Arts-N-Affairs Department highlights both the artists and art that adds tradition and character to any home. The aesthetically pleasing and jaw-dropping art of famed and richly talented Post-Harlem Renaissance artist, Marion Griffin, is showcased here. "The Tie That Binds...The Art of Marion Griffin" captures the Virginia Beach-based artist's rich background and adolescence that is woven into the tapestry of her beautiful art. Culture, history, and stories of Gullah tradition intertwine with soul-stirring gospel-flavor in the musical legend that is Marlena Smalls in "Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers: A Legacy of Love." While in "Face Time with Accomplished Jazz Pianist, Marcus Johnson", jazz savior faire and cool instrumental cuts define the "neck factor" movements caused by this young musical genius.

HOW WE LIVE Magazine wittingly turns the table on its summer issue's page-turning "Cool Men with Cool Cribs" feature by delving into the rich lives of six "Professional Ladies with Posh Pads". Their unique individual décor style, their success at work, and their inner- and outer-beauty is chronicled and photographed in the gorgeous homes of these sophisticated and intellectual ladies from all over the country.

Additional features in HOW WE LIVE Magazine's fall edition include Kitchen Expert, Dr. Michael A. Smith's, "Remodeling Your Kitchen? Here's How to Choose a New Counter Top." Helpful tips on how to preserve your lawn for fall are relayed in "Fall Lawn Preservation" and the always popular, "What's Your Style?" showcases beautiful home décor that is replete within a culture of diverse talent. "How We Entertain" is a picturesque visual odyssey that captures beautiful people at beautiful events, such as the CW Network roll-out party, the National Urban League Conference in Atlanta, the Black Tie Network's Political Forum and the HOW WE LIVE Magazine Launch Party.

From Florida, to New York, to California and Washington State, the fall edition of HOW WE LIVE Magazine is available on news stands now! Barnes & Noble and Hastings Books outlets have agreed to carry the popular magazine in their stores nationwide and in Canada. Other major news stands and retail outlets include the southeast locations of Wal-Mart, Bi-Lo, Books-A-Million stores and numerous Northeast and Midwest news stands, book stores and convenience stores. Additionally, it can be found at Columbia's Capital City news stand, Surr-Nuff Barber & Style, Diana's Hair Ego, BJ's Restaurant, J&J Interior Designs, The Brookland Baptist Church Bookstore; Kingstree's Floral Designs by Curlee; and many other locations throughout South Carolina, the Southeast and the nation. It can also be purchased on line at www.howwelive.biz. Please visit the HOW WE LIVE Magazine website for a list of locations.

HOW WE LIVE Magazine is a quarterly publication whose core focus centers on homes, décor, style, and careers. The magazine showcases and celebrates minority and African-American elegance, creativity, history, culture, talent and distinction. Publisher Dana F. Tucker wants her magazine to act as a resource, a solution and sounding board to all would-be style and décor aficionados. The magazine's mission is to enlighten and to inspire our readers about elegant African-American living at home, to bridge the gap of understanding about "how we live" vis-à-vis the quality of life therein, and to give voice to professionals who excel in the areas of design, décor, & style. "Additionally, we want to encourage homeowners to invest in their greatest investment – their home."

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Find the F-U-N in Patio Furniture

by Alan Troyan

Decorating a home has always been an exciting undertaking that requires much planning and research. Though daunting at times, it can be a lot of fun spending hours browsing through catalogs, websites, and specialty stores, collecting ideas on colors, styles, and accessories that will help you to achieve the look that you envision. It’s a process not taken lightly, as very few people have the money – or the inclination – to redecorate every few years. By contrast, the procedure for choosing porch or patio furniture has always been much simpler – yet far less enjoyable.

For the most part, it has traditionally meant a trip to the local five-and-ten, where you would find plastic chairs that collapsed, metal chairs that quickly rusted, lounge chairs that folded up with you still in them, and, perhaps, a noisy glider that would stick on one side. The only accessories were mosquito-repellent candles in buckets, and Japanese lanterns. So it was that, while interior decorating provided the opportunity for one to revel in yards of fabric, endless palettes of colors, and hundreds of styles, outdoor furniture departments were barren wastelands.

Well, things have certainly changed in the world of patio furniture. With leisure time dwindling, and the costs of taking vacations soaring, people are opening their eyes to the wonderful things that are in their own backyards, and taking full advantage of them. Porches and patios are now playing major roles in people’s lifestyles, and there has been an incredible population boom in gazebos and decks. People now see them as outdoor havens, where they spend significant amounts of time, not only relaxing, but entertaining as well.

Because of this shift in perception, over the past decade or so, tons of outdoor furniture choices have been sneaking up behind us. If you haven’t turned around to face them yet, you really should, because they are fantastic! Forget about the wobbly plastic chairs, rusty metal seats, and gliders that won’t glide. CedarStore.com is a decorator’s paradise, offering patio furniture in endless varieties of styles, colors, and materials, as well as a wide range of accessories.

If you’re looking for wooden patio furniture, you’ll love their durable, hand-crafted cedar, pine, oak, cherry, and teak chairs, tables, garden benches, porch swings, gliders, lounges, and rocking chairs, available in designs from the most rustic, to the ultimate in elegance and sophistication. You’ll also find a breath-taking assortment of dining sets, bar and bistro tables and chairs, picnic tables, accent tables, coffee tables, and ottomans, along with accessories, such as cushions, umbrellas, planters, birdbaths, and more.

There has also been an incredible improvement in metal and synthetic patio furniture. CedarStore.com has beautiful aluminum outdoor furniture, available in a rainbow of colors, that won’t rust, bend, fold, break, chip, or crack, even if it’s left outside all year long. There’s also a selection of gorgeous, maintenance-free polywood and vinyl furniture that’s virtually indestructible. One of their most spectacular collections features wrought iron dining sets with colorful tabletop designs made from art glass that has been hand-set into stone, and mortar.

With patio furniture that complements every style, motif, and color scheme of any porch, patio, gazebo, deck, and backyard, CedarStore.com puts a ton of fun into exterior decorating. If you don’t find what you’re looking for on their website, call 888-293-2339, to speak to a professional consultant about customizing an item, or e-mail contact@cedarstore.com.

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Kathy Moran - Writer for CedarStore.comAlan Troyan may be contacted at or articles@cedarstore.com
 

Inspiring African American Children Thru Home Décor - Ethnic Inspirations By Marshaé Debuted At The American Baby Faire in Schaumburg, IL


Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com 11/20/06) - When the American Baby Faire opens their doors in Schaumburg, IL on November 4, 2006, Ethnic Inspirations by Marshaé was there. A Mom-Prenuer and the next innovator of home decorating for children, M. Ramona Dorsey is a young African American Entrepreneur who has created an entire collection of decorative products for young children. Her collections offer various themes with hand-painted appearance.

 
     

 

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The products now include artistic borders, murals, custom drapes, bed skirts, pillow cases, throw pillows and artistic prints all featuring African American children. Her first collection is called the "Expressions of Children". When asked, Ramona explains that her collections are not merely for decorating but serve as a source for providing inspiration, purpose and vision to young children. She believes each child has his/her own uniqueness to be acknowledged and celebrated. She wants to give every child the opportunity to be touched and inspired having these products in their home. The next designs, which will hit the market in February 2007, feature Hispanic Ballerinas, African American Golfers and Cheerleaders.

Ramona began Ethnic Inspirations by Marshaé in April 2002 when she noted that there were very few wall coverings and bedroom accessories featuring African American children. Unable to find these products, she commissioned an artist, Ann Mount, and created an entire line of products for decorating children’s rooms. The second collection called the "Adinkra Collection" features borders with inspirational African Adinkra symbols signifying strength, royalty and achieving the impossible.

As a single mother of three beautiful children she knows the importance of meeting the needs of the family and inspiring children. She believes in supporting children in their own endeavors. Besides maintaining a demanding fulltime position with a Fortune 500 Wireless company, she is a super Mom supporting her children in every way possible. She is busy carpooling kids to school, volunteering at their school, getting homework done, running her kids between soccer and football practice, and managing all the other household duties. When she completes her daily mommy duties, she changes gears to entrepreneur and gets hard at work on driving her business and the product line she now offers.

Ethnic Inspirations by Marshaé recently received national certification as a Women Owned Business. With certified status, Ramona plans to pursue supplier/vendor relationships with various retailers, expand the array of African American products and diversify her product line to include children of other cultural groups. Ramona is a native of the U. S. Virgin Islands and currently lives in the Atlanta, Georgia Metro Area.

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"10 Important Things to Consider Before Designing a New Kitchen"

by Harvey Juric

Here are 10 important guidelines for your kitchen design project.

1. For efficiency, the work triangle (the space between the sink, refrigerator, and stove) should measure 26’ or less with no single side longer than 9’, or less than 4’.

2. In kitchens smaller than 150 sq. ft., opt for at least 13’ of base cabinets, 12’ of wall cabinets, and 11’ of countertop. In kitchens which are larger, go with at least 16’ of base cabinets, 15 1/2’ of wall cabinets, and 16 1/2’ of countertop.

3. For convenience, plan work aisles to be at least 42” wide for one cook, and at least 48” wide in multi-cook kitchens.

4. Specify a minimum of 24” of counter space on one side of the sink and at least 18” on the other.

5. To create the most accessible landing for unloading groceries, allow at least 15” of counter space on the handle side of a standard refrigerator; on both sides if it’s a side-by-side model. Or include a landing area directly across from the refrigerator, but no more than 48” away.

6. For cleanup ease, install the dishwasher within 36” of one edge of the sink and allow for at least 21” of standing room next to it.

7. For microwaves and ovens, provide at least 15 “ of counter space nearby, at least 16” deep.

8. For optimum clearance, no entry, appliance, or cabinet doors should interfere with another.

9. For comfort and to help avoid repetitive-motion injury, plan for work counters of different heights; between 28 and 36” off the floor (easier for chopping and seated-use access), and between 36 and 46” for general tasks (higher counters accommodate taller cooks).

10. To install a cabinet unit above the cook top, make sure the clearance is at least 24” for a fireproof surface, 30” for an unprotected surface.

Designing a kitchen is as much a science as it is an art. Knowing the recommended measurements to use when planning the project can make all the difference in the final outcome.

Harvey Juric, ICF Consultant and CEO of ICFhome.ca is a custom home builder in southern Ontario. He has been in the home construction industry for the past 30 years performing a wide variety of tasks related to the building trades. As one of the pioneers of the Insulated Concrete Form industry, he formed ICFhome.ca to take advantage of, at that time, emerging new construction techniques that promised stronger and better and more energy efficient homes. For more information about the model home, Insulated Concrete Forms or Radiant Floor Heating contact ICFhome.ca by telephone 519 843-7612, e-mail info@icfhome.ca, or visit their web site at Ontario Home Builder , Luxury Home or Repairing/Building Contractor.com

Harvey Juric CEO of ICFhome.ca has been building Insulated Concrete Form custom homes in Ontario for the last ten years. They are considered an authority in this type of construction. For more information about the model home, Insulated Concrete Forms or Radiant Floor Heating contact ICFhome.ca by telephone 519 843-7612, e-mail info@icfhome.ca, or visit their web sites at Ontario Home Builder Luxury Home

Harvey Juric may be contacted at http://www.luxury-home.ca  


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The GE Monogram® Kitchen –

A Canvas For Artistic Expression

 

GE Monogram offers the breadth and depth of design choices that let you go beyond customization to personalization of your kitchen and your appliances.

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(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- Whether building a new home and dream kitchen or considering an update for your current kitchen, Monogram offers the breadth and depth of design choices that let you go beyond customization to personalization of your kitchen and your appliances.

Choose your style: Contemporary, traditional, modern, or eclectic. Monogram appliances will fit beautifully in any décor. Monogram appliances are designed to accommodate custom panels and handles with great ease. Consumers can even order custom panels from their favorite cabinetmaker.

The open, spare aesthetic of the urban loft (pictured) creates a gallery-like background for Monogram objets d’art.

A well-stocked Monogram wine reserve and Monogram beverage center allow easy, elegant entertaining.  The wine reserve stores up to 57 wine bottles and features seven full-extension sliding shelves making it easy for hosts and guest to peruse a wine connoisseur’s collection.

The Monogram professional range is a study in sculptural elegance. All Monogram professional ranges give you the advantage of dual fuel sources. Cooktop burners use a responsive gas flame, while an electric, self-cleaning convection oven provides precise control for roasting and baking. In this kitchen, the range is canopied by a beautifully handcrafted complementary Monogram tapered-sided hood. Every Monogram professional hood design offers the very best in handcrafted stainless steel with powerful multilevel ventilation and halogen lighting.

The Advantium oven, with bold horizontal lines, cooks food up to eight times faster than a conventional oven. Stack it with a warming drawer to create the ultimate in cooking flexibility.

For true cleanup convenience, install a Monogram professional series dishwasher and the Monogram Chef’s Washer on either side of the sink.  The Chef’s Washer was developed especially for dishwasher-safe cookware. The adjustable racks are spaced for flexible loading of different size cookware. The deep lower rack accommodates items up to 15 inches tall. Longer cycles and hotter water that reaches up to 171°F easily tackle your dirtiest cookware.

For more information about GE Monogram products, consumers can visit www.Monogram.com.

GE Consumer Products is an $8.5 billion business unit, providing products and services in the major appliance and lighting industries, manufacturing and selling more than 15 million appliances and 4 billion lamp products annually in over 150 world markets. General Electric (NYSE: GE) brings imagination to work, selling products under the Monogram®, Profile™, GE®, Hotpoint®, SmartWater™, Reveal® and SmartHome™ brands. 

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Names New Director

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) today named Bradley E. Singer to its Board of Directors. Mr. Singer, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of American Tower Corporation, brings to the board proven financial and operating expertise and experience in the media and communications industries. He succeeds Darla Moore who has stepped down from the MSO board.

"We are delighted to have attracted another high caliber executive, especially someone with Brad's particular combination of experience in senior operating management and finance, to MSO's Board of Directors," said Jeffrey Ubben, Chairman of MSO. "During his tenure at American Tower, Brad has demonstrated his ability to help manage a company through complex times while balancing all its many constituencies. This expertise will benefit MSO now and over the long term as the company continues to evolve. We also want to thank Darla Moore for her years of service to the Company, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors."

"MSO is an exceptional company with a powerful brand building capability and strong financial foundation. I am looking forward to being a part of this effort for a long time to come," said Mr. Singer. "The Board and management make for a deep and talented team, and I am gratified that the Board selected me to join this terrific organization."

Mr. Singer has been the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of American Tower Corporation, a $2.5 billion leader in providing wireless communication towers, since 2001. During that time, he was a key member of the senior management team that led the company's strategy to focus on its core rental and management operations, as well as create innovative approaches to improving the company's capital structure, delivering significant overall performance improvements. Prior to this, he was an investment banker in Communications, Media, and Entertainment group at Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. Singer holds an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard University and is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSO) is a leading provider of original how-to information that turns dreamers into doers, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique content and high-quality products for the home. MSO's creative experts develop content within eight core areas -- Home, Cooking and Entertaining, Gardening, Crafts, Holiday, Keeping, Weddings, and Baby and Kids -- that provide consumers with ideas and products to celebrate their homes and the domestic arts. MSO is organized into four business segments -- Publishing, Television, Merchandising and Internet/Direct Commerce.

SOURCE  Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.



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