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“In order to grow their share in the home improvement environment, manufacturers and retailers need to look toward innovation, and the basics of effective and efficient merchandising to uncover the opportunities, including deploying the promotional deals consumers want,” said Kevin Gilbert, director, The NPD Group. According to NPD’s Consumer Tracking Service, in August 2011, nearly [...]
Progressive Foam Technologies (PFT), the leader in siding insulation for vinyl siding, today announced three new lines of house siding insulation: two for plank-style sidings – Fullback FC for fiber cement siding, Fullback CW for composite wood siding; and one for steel siding – Fullback S. The insulation system is installed between the siding and [...]
With recent conversations and news highlighting water conditions, it’s natural that Americans seek the highest in water quality in their homes. Today, the Kenmore® brand is offering a comprehensive, household approach to water solutions that together, make water at home cleaner and better tasting while extending the life of the home’s appliances. Consumers can now [...]
Wide variation in customer knowledge and behavior preferences poses a daunting challenge for utility brands to overcome in building customer engagement around smart grid and smart meters, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Smart Energy Consumer Behavioral Segmentation Study(SM) released today. For example, although customer concerns regarding smart meter security, privacy and health risks [...]
SunRun, the nation’s leading home solar company, was honored this week by two leading industry organizations for pioneering a way to provide simpler and more affordable home solar. The company was named a Solar Champion in the Innovator category by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and also named to the Cleantech 100 list. “It’s [...]
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On September 28, Blu Homes, a leading designer and manufacturer of beautiful, green, precision-built homes, unfolded a Glidehouse for the first time since unveiling the Company’s updated, more spacious version of the iconic home last year. The two-bedroom, two-bath home, which is located on Vashon Island, Washington, is Energy Star-rated and LEED certifiable. The home also features a 16-foot [...]
The garage door is the largest moving object in the home. When installed properly, they give many years of uninterrupted service. Occasionally, they need repair or maintenance to keep functioning properly. One of the common issues homeowners face with garage doors is torsion springs. These springs allow the door to move up and down smoothly. [...]
As nights become longer and colder, many people will spend more time indoors with family and friends. Furnaces and fireplaces are often the go-to sources to keep homes warm and cozy. Before blasting the heat, remember the importance of conducting routine inspections and maintenance of your gas heating appliances for the upcoming winter months. Fall [...]
iBaby Labs, the cutting-edge designer and manufacturer of parent-friendly, mobile baby products, today announced the availability of, the iBaby Monitor™ for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. Comprised of a free-standing or wall-mountable camera and free companion iBaby App, this breakthrough product provides users with the easiest way to monitor their baby at home or on the [...]
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It is becoming more and more common to install solar panels on roofs in order to obtain green electricity, but not all roofs are equally suitable. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have launched a tool that uses the actual conditions to determine the maximum possible magnitude of solar incidence – in a whole [...]