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  • Yes, Homeowners, It's Time to Prepare for Storm Season

    (NewsUSA) - Sponsored by GAF -   Here we go again? Five to nine hurricanes - with as many as four "major" ones boasting sustained winds of 111-plus mph - is what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just predicted for this year's storm season. In other words, they...
  • New Bedding Line Boasts Recycled Materials

     (NewsUSA) - Global interest in socially conscious, eco-friendly products has exploded over the last two decades. Now it extends not only to paper and packaging, but to high-end sectors such as clothing and home goods. Enter the REKOOP collection, a line of bedding products made of  recyc...
  • 3 Tips (Including Virtual Reality) For Avoiding Home Improvemen

    (NewsUSA) - Sponsored by GAF - Want proof of how carefully you need to weigh the alternatives before making upgrades to your home? Look no further than the Florida couple who last year decided to have their house painted to look like artist Vincent Van Gogh's famous canvas "The Starry Night.&q...
  • Five Hot Trends in Hardwood Flooring

     (NewsUSA) - More than ever, homeowners are appreciating the added value - aesthetic and monetary - that hardwood floors bring to a home. "They also offer what can be an overwhelming variety of possibilities and choices," says Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Cen...
  • Your Attic Can Make Pre-Winter Roof Checkups Easier

     (NewsUSA) - Sponsored by GAF - If you believe the Farmer's Almanac, it's going to be a brutal winter.  Which is all the more reason to check the health of your roof now - using your attic to maybe save you from breaking your neck. That's right, your attic. Think about it: No homeowner r...