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New Free Guidebook Educates Homeowners How To Survive A Home Remodel

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Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) August 15, 2012

HartmanBaldwin is releasing the third edition of its popular Home Remodelers Survival Guide. First published in 2003, the new publication takes a more strategic approach to shaping the readers remodeling goals by helping them make informed decisions before hiring an architect and contractor. This guidebook answers difficult remodeling questions, provides tools to help shape your goals and manage the process, and shows effective ways to recruit, select, and communicate with a design/build team.

From this guidebook a lecture series was born that ultimately resulted in the creation of the Home Remodelers Survival Guide Workshop. Now in its 9th year, this interactive workshop helps homeowners identify and get passed the fears that have held them back from realizing their remodeling goals. Fun and enlightening exercises help attendees (especially couples) prioritize a wants-and-needs list and also learn how to balance their scope with the budget to avoid over investing for their neighborhood.

Workshop leader, Bill Judson is an Architect at HartmanBaldwin Design/Build and heads HartmanBaldwins consulting team. He and his team of design/build consultants are grounded with the practical know-how necessary to provide innovative solutions to the toughest remodeling dilemmas.

People don’t plan to fail, but they often fail to plan. This is especially true where home remodeling is concerned, explains Bill Judson. Since remodeling is a complex process with many details to be planned, coordinated, and anticipated, even before the first nail is driven, homeowners are faced with several important decisions: Will the design project meet my family’s needs? How can I hold everyone to my budget? What compromises will I have to make? How do I protect myself and my investment? This one of a kind guidebook and workshop offers the chance to address these issues and help attendees obtain a clearer vision of how they can successfully manage a remodel of their own home.

To receive a FREE copy of The Home Remodelers Survival Guide call 626.486.0510. To register for an upcoming workshop online visit http://hartmanbaldwin.com/sgw-registration.asp Seating is limited; workshop fills up fast. People are encouraged to rsvp early. Light food and refreshments will also be served.

About HartmanBaldwin – HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, Inc. has been remodeling and restoring homes in Southern California for nearly 30 years. It has won numerous local and national awards for design and building, including the Gold Nugget Grand Award, sponsored by the Pacific Coast Builders Conference and Builder Magazine; several Renaissance Design Competition Grand Awards, sponsored by the NAHB Remodelers Council and Remodeling Magazine; and numerous Architectural Commission Excellence in Design and Construction Awards.







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GraphicDesign.com Examines the Difficulties of Working from Home

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 01, 2012

Many graphic designers work from the friendly confines of their homes. And with a home office, a variety of challenges that can make working a chore come into play. This week, Sheana Firth tells GraphicDesign.com readers how to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The Poll Article can be found HERE.

Sheana Firth gets her feature article started by advocating for a dedicated workspace. “At the very least, you should have a specific area to work and be devoted to only performing work in that area,” Firth recommends. “This little trick helps the human psyche to distinguish from work and play subconsciously.”

While many designers adhere to their clients around-the-clock, Firth stresses working during business hours only. She explains, “Resolve yourself to working on client projects only during your regular work hours. By answering phone calls and e-mails only during posted hours of operation, you send a clear message that you are a bona fide business like any other.”

Graphic designers who work from home are encouraged to create a routine they can repeat every day. Maybe it’s getting up, showering, going for a walk, taking the dog out, and then “commuting” to the office. Firth points out the routine’s desired effect: “By creating a routine, you are again training your psyche to distinguish work-time from playtime.”

Anyone who works from home knows that distractions from friends and family can be major hindrances to a productive day. “By being honest and frank about your working hours with friends and family, you can avoid the hassle of constantly having to explain that you are not sitting around all day eating cheese puffs and waiting for something to do,” Firth notes jokingly. In essence, setting clear boundaries, especially during work hours, can help work-from-home designers excel.

Finally, Firth recommends taking advantage of a flexible schedule. Going out for lunch, getting some exercise, and breathing in fresh air can all help graphic designers get inspired, which can in turn make them more productive. She concludes with perhaps her most important message: “You have the freedom to make your own choices, your own hours, your own environment take advantage!”

In order to engage its readership, GraphicDesign.com poses poll questions in articles each week. This time around, Firth’s piece takes center stage and at its conclusion, members of the design community are asked three questions:

1. Do you find yourself working odd hours?

2. If you work from home, how many hours do you spend working “after hours”?

3. Do you charge clients more for after hours work?

The poll will remain open until August 12th at Midnight PT. Visit GraphicDesign.com to weigh in on balancing work life and home life. The article and poll can be found HERE.

About GraphicDesign.com

GraphicDesign.com is a product of Terran Marketing and a leading source of news and information devoted entirely to the graphic design industry. Employers, students, and freelancers come to GraphicDesign.com to read and discuss current news, information and events in the graphic design industry.

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Schindler Elevator Corporation Wins Contract for New Santa Clara StadiumFuture Home of the San Francisco 49ers

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MORRISTOWN, NJ (PRWEB) August 13, 2012

Schindler Elevator Corporation has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract with Santa Clara Stadium Authority to provide mobility systems for the new San Francisco 49ers stadium in Santa Clara, California. The contract includes 25 elevators, including 18 Schindler 400AE mid-rise machine room-less units, as well as 38 Schindler 9300AE

East Bay Home Remodeling Company HDR Remodeling Expands Staff

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Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2012

The East Bays design/build remodeling company, HDR Remodeling, is proud to introduce two new additions to its team: Lucy Chia Lu Kuo, a kitchen and bath designer, and Kevin Mond, an architect. Both Chia Lu Kuo and Mond are currently working at HDRs Berkeley location.

This is important to our growth as a company, especially as a home remodeling design/build firm, Jim Tibbs, creative director of HDR Remodeling said. The addition of Lucy and Kevin has allowed HDR Remodeling to offer its clients a broader range of design services with the in-house expertise to produce many different types of projects that include single room and whole house remodels, home additions and both interior and exterior improvements.

Chia Lu Kuo has worked in the interior design industry for more than 15 years in Asia and the U.S. She has received degrees from The Tokyo Design Academy, as well as The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She is certified through The National Kitchen & Bath Association, which is a non-profit trade association that promotes the professionalism of the kitchen and bath industry.

Mond is a recent graduate from Iowa State University where he received accreditation through the National Architectural Accrediting Board. He has substantial experience working with design/build firms, primarily helping to turn conceptual drawings into construction plans; designing efficient layouts for workspaces, restaurants and homes; and obtaining required permits and important, functional production materials.

HDR Remodeling could not be more excited to have Lucy and Kevin be a part of the design team, Tibbs said. With their stellar track records and outstanding educational backgrounds, HDR Remodeling is growing with great enthusiasm, and is preparing to endeavor into grander home remodeling projects than ever before.

For more information about any of HDR Remodeling Companys services, call 510-984-3755 or view the home remodeling company on the Web at http://www.hdrremodeling-eastbay.com. HDR Remodelings office is located at 2952 Sacramento St. in Berkeley.

About HDR Remodeling

HDR Remodeling is dedicated to providing clients with personalized remodeling services to give them more healthful and beautiful living spaces at reasonable budgets. The company is certified with Build It Green as a remodeling contractor and also has been awarded Green Check by the Sierra Club Green Home Initiative. HDR Remodeling designs and transforms homes to improve the comfort of clients while integrating green building practices.







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Saunas for Your Home Away From Home: Finnleo Panel-Built Outdoor Saunas Simplify Installation and Bring Saunas to Second Homes

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Cokato, MN (PRWEB) July 28, 2012

With summer in full-swing, most families with a vacation home or property have had a chance to enjoy their home away from home. While more luxury homes are including saunas in a home gym or spa-styled bath, the vacation home, where people go for total relaxation, can benefit as well, even with a small floor plan for the house. Finnleo Patio Saunas and Metro Series Sauna packages can extend your relaxation to the outdoors, with panel-built saunas designed for outdoor use.

For homes with a back porch or patio, the Patio Series panel-built sauna is ideal. Available in 4 sizes, ranging from 4×5 to 5×7, the Patio series is available with maintenance free siding, cedar shingles or metal roof, and several heater options. Within hours of receiving the sauna, the room can be installed and begin being enjoyed. Because of the smaller size, this is the perfect choice when outdoor space is limited.

For homes on a lake, with pools, or with a larger property, the Metro Series packages offer many more features and a larger size. With sizes starting at 7×10 and as large as 8×12, the saunas include changing rooms, and the 8×12 has an optional shower in the changing room. The rooms are constructed of 4-1/4 insulated panel with Nordic White Spruce, with an optional upgrade to maintenance free siding for the exterior. Because of the size of the rooms and the availability of wood-burning stoves, the Metro Series is a great addition to a hunting camp, allowing fellow chilled hunters to be warmed by the sauna while talking about the days hunt.

Of course, both the Patio and the Metro Series saunas are wonderful additions to main residences as well. If a sauna has been desired, but lack of interior space has prevented the installation of a sauna in the home, these outdoor options may be the solution.

For more information on the Patio Series and Metro Series saunas, contact a local Finnleo dealer, visit Finnleos website, or call Finnleo at 1-800-346-6536 (FINNLEO).







A Shopping Guide on what to look for in Traditional Bathroom Vanities is introduced by HomeThangs.com Home Improvement Super Store

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(PRWEB) July 23, 2012

HomeThangs.com the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

When it comes to choosing an overarching decor for the next bathroom remodel, it is important to strike a fine balance between designs that are currently trendy and pieces that will continue to look good as styles change. If the lifespan of a bathroom is expected to be longer than the typical design cycle, while taking some inspiration from current fads, its often wiser to opt for something a little more time-tested.

Traditional bathroom vanities are a great place to start. The combination of some small, vintage-inspired detailing and sleek, simple, contemporary lines gives a hint of vintage charm and value without an old fashioned look, and the simplicity of modern design without any of the coldness. Finished wood is always a safe bet because it never goes out of style.

When shopping for a traditional bathroom vanity, HomeThangs recommends a few things to keep in mind.

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New Antler Homes Arts & Crafts Home in Berskhire Launched

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Berkshire (PRWEB UK) 20 June 2012

Roebuck Grange is in a unique setting as it stands in 5.25 acres of mature grounds with a natural pond and lawns, several mature specimen trees and a paddock. This sylvan setting is on the edge of the hamlet of Maidens Green close to Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Reading with swift access to the M4 or the M3.

The electric gates to Roebuck Grange swing open to reveal an imposing property. The eye is immediately drawn to the baronial arched timber front door that gives a tantalising foretaste of the luxurious interios. All 5,500 sq ft of Roebuck Grange have been meticulously planned, refined and honed to create a modern English manor house and, from the soaring double storey hall that is dominated by a bespoke white oak staircase, there is a synergy in the Arts and Crafts architecture here that creates a fusion of space, taste, balance and style.

The windows and French doors in the drawing room are almost 8 tall giving access to the terrace and make the most of the views through the trees and over the pond and lawn towards the greenbelt paddocks. The reception rooms in Roebuck Grange have been designed for elegant living and, with ceilings just over 3 metres high, they are light, bright and well proportioned.

The house lends itself just as easily to large parties as informal, intimate gatherings because there is so much space and many features to make entertaining easier. However, the heart of this property is the 40 feet long kitchen/family room. The hand crafted cabinetry has been designed and made by Charles Yorke and includes European oak units with sleek granite worktops that were carved by a team of craftsman. The kitchen appliances include a range cooker, two fridges, coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher.

All five bedrooms are large doubles with ceilings just a shade under 3 metres high. The bathrooms and en suites are all different and fitted with Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware and bespoke coloured vanitory units.

Chris Warner, Antler Homes sales and marketing director, says: Roebuck Grange epitomes our ability to design new homes where light, space and character are combined with modern efficiency and luxury but Roebuck Grange also includes all the traditional qualities that people cherish in period properties high ceilings, elegant proportions, large windows, sloping ceilings in the bedrooms, solid wood floors and doors and timber lead-light windows.

Chris adds: Having said all of that, what makes Roebuck Grange so special is its setting. The grounds attract an abundant range of wildlife and the natural pond, tall trees and the hedgerows along the paddock boundary are home to many ducks, small birds and deer. This property is large and exclusive and so much more – it is uniquely secluded, private, quiet and idyllic.

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Ellie Design Debuts Virginias Latest Professional Home Design Services

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Greenwich SQ, Ashburn, VA (PRWEB) July 19, 2012

Ellie Design, the brainchild of a group of professionals based in Ashburn, Virginia, recently celebrated the official launch of their home design services. Branded as E&A Design, this offshoot of their graphic and web design enterprise focuses solely on different types of architectural design services.

The company places an emphasis on two main areas when it comes to the services they offer to clients: these are interior and exterior design. Its in-house architects, who were educated in both the United States and Italy, offer free consultations to those who are interested in their offerings prior to signing a business agreement so that clients can be certain they are getting the right service for their needs.

When it comes to interior design, E&As professionals specialize in creating exciting looks for the bathroom, kitchen, and basement. Upon learning of a clients preferences, they will come up with an initial design that will be presented for approval and, once it has been approved, the E&A architects will craft a 3D version of the plan. This will allow the customer to view the design from different angles and request any further changes should there be any. Aside from creating the plan, E&A will also help the client select the materials and colors that will be used once building commences.

As for exterior design, the architects of E&A are especially committed to improving the looks of a houses patio, porch, and yard. The company also provides landscaping services, and its professionals can handle both the design and the installation of various exterior amenities as well. Since a buildings outer appearance is the first chance it gets to make an impression on viewers or visitors, E&A makes certain that their exterior designs are not only appropriately impressive, but are also welcoming and suited to the structures overall look.

Home design is clearly a great passion for the E&A folks, an interest which springs from the architectural backgrounds of their members. Their international education in this field is evident in the designs they create, which incorporate European flair with American dynamism. They may just be starting out in the business, but Virginians are sure to hear more about this vibrant company in the years to come.

Founded by a group of young professionals with roots in graphic and web design as well as architecture, E&A Design is a promising and interesting addition to Ellie Designs portfolio of services. To learn more about the various offers they provide to clients, interested parties are encouraged to contact the company offices for an appointment.







Leading Home Staging Certification Course Comes to Dallas, TX August 6 10th, 2012

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Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

Kim Kapellusch, Owner and Founder of The Academy of Home Staging is proud to announce, the industrys leading home staging certification training program is coming to Dallas, TX, and will be taught by Dallas own Michelle Lynne.

Kapellusch, a busy and successful Los Angeles Home Stager says, I am thrilled to announce the expansion of The Academy of Home Staging into the Dallas market and the addition of Michelle Lynne to our team of Certified Trainers. She continued, Michelle has tremendous talent, knowledge and experience to share with her students. She brings high energy and enthusiasm to all that she does and makes the learning experience enjoyable and exciting for all who attend her class.

Michelle Lynne, owner and founder of by Michelle Lynne http://www.bymichellelynne.com/ , Dallas premier resource for home staging, organizing & design has joined The Academy of Home Staging team as certified trainer for its Dallas location. Michelle Lynne is a member of the Texas Association of Interior Design, the Real Estate Staging Association, and the National Association of Professional Organizers. She has achieved her RESA-Pro designation, held the position of Vice President of her local RESA chapter, is one of the founders of Showings to Closings, a monthly seminar given to Dallas area real estate agents, and is also a RESA Approved Instructor, providing course instruction for MCE credits to Texas real estate agents.

There has never been a better time to become a Certified Home Stager.