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Hot trends for spring home improvement projects

Sadac Israel — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:38:14 +0000

Hot trends for spring home improvement projects (ARA) – Warmer temperatures, green grass and increased daylight help shake off the winter blues and inspire home and yard improvements to spruce up your surroundings. Whether you’re remodeling to stay put, or putting your home on the market, consider home improvement and design trends as you plan [...]

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Retaining walls and pavers add curb appeal to your front entry

Sadac Israel — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:44:26 +0000

Retaining walls and pavers add curb appeal to your front entry (ARA) – Front-porch entertaining is making a comeback in America’s neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners’ renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes. The days of uninspired concrete front stoops have passed, giving way to elegant combinations of freestanding walls, columns and matching [...]

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Save money with an ‘enlightened’ roof – and decorate too

Sadac Israel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:09:57 +0000

Save money with an ‘enlightened’ roof – and decorate too (ARA) – Enlightenment isn’t just a state of mind – it can also be an important energy-saving state of being for your home’s roof. By “enlightening” your roof, you can use less energy, save money, and dress up the interior of your home at the [...]

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Chad Ray of Shields of Green named Judge at National Lighting Design Competition

Sadac Israel — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:42:33 +0000

The national lighting design competition, Lighting for Tomorrow, hosted by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency and the American Lighting Association will feature guest judge, Chad Ray, owner of Zebulon based multitude of sustainable companies, Shields of Green ( http://www.shieldsofgreen.com). Chad Ray is co-owner of the Shields of Green companies ( http://www.shieldsofgreen.com), a multigenerational and family [...]

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NCDOT, N.C. State partner to improve water quality in Wake County

Sadac Israel — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:08:03 +0000

Collaboration with professor to help increase stormwater control area success. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and N.C. State are combining forces to improve stormwater control in an area affecting N.C. State, Meredith College and the N.C. Museum of Art. “By combining our resources with the renowned research capabilities of N.C. State University, we are [...]

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Make a splash – how you can attract new birds to your yard this summer

Sadac Israel — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:32:21 +0000

Make a splash – how you can attract new birds to your yard this summer (ARA) – When summer really heats up, there is nothing more refreshing than drinking a tall glass of ice water, taking a quick dip in the pool, or running through the backyard sprinkler with the kids. But what many people [...]

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Home transformation: Revamping your home with ceramic tile

Sadac Israel — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:09:40 +0000

Home transformation: Revamping your home with ceramic tile (ARA) – Transforming the look of the home does not need to be a costly, complicated process. And with an increasing focus on sustainability, homeowners are more concerned with using durable products that will keep their beauty and functionality for years to come. Revamping your home with [...]

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A Simpler Solution To Building A Garden Wall

Sadac Israel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:41:31 +0000

(NAPSI)-Homeowners looking to introduce color, texture and unique design elements to a house’s exterior may consider building an accent or garden wall. Fortunately, if the thought of a block-and-mortar wall seems a little daunting, there’s an easier solution. Using dry-stacked concrete blocks and a surface-bonding cement, it can be easier than many homeowners realize to [...]

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Turning A Hobby Into A Career

Sadac Israel — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:42:24 +0000

(NAPSI)-Often, the lessons we learn the best are those we learn while doing something we love. That’s why getting a child involved in a hobby such as model railroading, radio control planes and cars or model kit building can be the first steps to acquiring the skills necessary to fill the high-paying jobs in tomorrow’s [...]

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Make your green renovation the envy of the neighborhood

Sadac Israel — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:17:33 +0000

Make your green renovation the envy of the neighborhood (ARA) – What is it about “going green” that is so appealing? Even if it’s not your favorite color, going green can benefit the environment, your health and reduce energy consumption, as well as overall energy costs. You may already recycle, use public transportation, buy local [...]

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