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“The $999 Home Studio” New PDF Guide From Disc Makers CD & DVD Manufacturing

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Pennsauken, NJ (PRWEB) June 25, 2012

Disc Makers has released the newest edition of their Home Studio Series in which they tackle the topic of building with a budget in mind. The $ 999 Home Studio Guide, The essential gear to get your studio off the ground is the third in a series of free, downloadable guides, set to include seven titles spanning topics such as building a professional home recording studio, choosing the right microphones, and making great mixes at home.

The $ 999 Home Studio Guide looks at the basics in the recording chain, while also offering insights into the function and price ranges of essential recording gear for your home studio, including cables, preamps, studio monitors, headphones, headphone amps, mic stands, and more.

The first installments in this series focused on the process of constructing and controlling the acoustics in a home recording studio, says Andre Calilhanna, the guide’s author. “Now we’re looking at some of the studio basics and touching on the differences in the recording chain, things a professional engineer knows by trade but that someone new to recording might not. There are also necessary items the new studio owner might overlook, so this guide will help keep them focused on the things they may not be considering when outfitting their studio.”

Disc Makers, the nations leading independent disc manufacturer, maintains Echoes, a DIY music blog, and has published over a dozen guides aimed at helping musicians sustain their own careers. This series of guides is their first to tackle the topic of home recording.

Volumes I & II in the series, Building a Professional Home Studio: A no-skimping guide to turning your living room into an A-Room and Creating a Home Project Studio, How to get optimal results from your space and budget are available for free download. Coming titles in the Home Studio Series will include The Home Studio Microphone Guide, Using Compressors, Delays, and Reverb, and Getting Great Tones in Your Home Studio.

“Each new volume will touch on a different topic related to home recording,” explains Calilhanna. “By the end, we’ll have a rich, well-rounded resource filled with nuggets of wisdom from folks who have plenty of recording experience and lots to share on the subject.”

About Disc Makers

In business since 1946, Disc Makers is the nations leading independent CD & DVD manufacturer, offering a wide variety of products and services, including state-of-the-art automated printers and duplication systems as well as complete CD & DVD duplication, CD & DVD replication and custom disc packaging for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. The companys state-of-the-art facilities are outfitted with the latest graphic, printing, and CD & DVD replication equipment and products, as well as in-house studios for mastering and post production, DVD and CD-ROM multimedia authoring, and award-winning graphic design. Disc Makers manufactures and distributes a large selection of disc duplication and printing systems, as well as a full line of recordable media and disc packaging supplies. The company also offers a variety of additional services including download cards, posters, and music distribution. Disc Makers main office and plant is located near Philadelphia in Pennsauken, NJ, and the company has regional offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Nashville, Boston, Houston and Puerto Rico.

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Hyannis Kitchen Remodeling Expert Announces Tips to Help Consumers Select the Right Cabinets for Their Home Remodeling Project

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Barnstable, MA (PRWEB) July 01, 2012

Kitchen cabinets account for over half the cost of a remodeling project according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Making price driven decisions, can sometimes lead to shoddy cabinet selections. Kitchen cabinets are at eye-level and can consume a good portion of kitchen space, making them a valuable design feature in the kitchen, emphasizing the importance of selecting quality cabinets.

Quality is subjective, every homeowner has a different set of expectations they are looking for in kitchen cabinets. I know I like to get the best products money will buy, but I often have to settle with what I can afford. I still try to buy the best quality even when it will cost a little extra, it is worth it because of the longevity of the product, said Toby Leary, Owner of Toby Leary Fine Woodworking.

Consumer Reports conducted a survey regarding the quality of kitchen cabinets, stock cabinets versus custom cabinets and found, Readers we surveyed who bought the least expensive kitchen cabinets were likelier to have problems down the road. This supports the truth behind the clich

Chiang Mai, Thailand Architect Tropo Design Creates Fibonacci-Inspired Energy Efficient Custom Home

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Chiang Mai, Thailand (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

Chiang Mai architect Robert Hupertz of tropo-design, at the request of a client, is currently designing a house using the Fibonacci spiral and the ratio of the golden rectangle. This spiral is pleasing to the eye and found in nature, art and architecture. Everyday examples of the geometric wonder are seashells, roses, and sunflowers to name a few.

This new home will be built in Lamphun Province of Thailand, 20 km from Chiang Mai. The building is situated in Lanna Airpark, to the north of the privately owned Lanna airport.

Architect Robert Hupertz described the design challenge:

“It is so exciting to work for demanding customers! In this case our client is an engineer and flight instructor who has been fascinated by mathematics and the Fibonacci sequence (Fibonacci-spiral) in particular, since he was young.”

This project will be very elegant when completed The design of the main staircase starts at the middle of the Fibonacci spiral, and room sizes, heights, and openings are based on the ratio of the golden rectangle. Other elements of the design such as orientation, roof overhangs and protruding walls are defined by the track of the sun during the day to provide shade throughout the year.

The shape and slope of the roof was chosen to increase natural ventilation, provide shade and give protection from the rain.

This custom home will not need air-conditioning to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Instead, the house will be cooled by using thick, aerated concrete blocks for all walls which are exposed to the sun. West facing walls will have an additional ventilated skin to reduce heat transfer in the afternoon. Ventilated metal sheets with thermal insulation reduce the heat gain through the roof.

Additionally, to keep the inside cool, the entire structure will have concrete for structural floors, beams, and columns. All windows are shaded from direct sun and located so as to increase the natural flow of air in the house. These passive measures will save the owner thousands of dollars overall in cooling costs.

Swiss architect Robert Hupertz has been working in Thailand for 16 years and understands the climate and culture. His green architecture firm in Chiang Mai practices sustainable and climate responsive design. His goal is to design poetic buildings while conserving energy resources and reducing long term costs. He does commercial architecture in addition to residential architecture in Chiang Mai and surrounding areas.

Robert and his client are looking forward to seeing the completion of this Fibonacci inspired home that will not only be beautiful, but impressively energy efficient.

About tropo-design

tropo-design is a custom architectural firm based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Owner Robert Hupertz and his team create modern, cost effective buildings for the tropics.

tropo-design, Architects, Engineers

4/9 Soi 3, Loi Kroh Rd.

Chiang Mai 50100

Thailand

+66 53 449 667 (Telephone/Fax)

+66 81 993 90 67 (Mobile)

contact(at)tropo-design(dot)com

This press release was prepared by Bobrow Consulting Group (BCG) for tropo-design. BCG works with building design professionals to build their business by optimizing their online strategy, teaching marketing for architecture firms as well as offering web design and SEO consulting services.







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Mexican Artisans Bring New Home Decor to Atlanta Design and Wholesale Market

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 28, 2012

No Mas! Productions of Atlanta (literally “no mass productions”) and Amano Trade of Mexico team up to bring artisan crafted home accents to AmericasMart tradeshow July 13-17, 2012. No Mas! Hacienda, designer and importer of Mexican artisan products, has been an Atlanta niche home accents and furniture supplier since 1996. Their location, just one mile from AmericasMart, makes it easy to lure customers to their vast 11,000 square foot showroom and adjacent restaurant concept.

Stretch your imagination and try to remember the last time you went on that whirl wind – site seeing – museum hopping – gallery touring – high end boutique bopping – south of the border shopping spree in grand old Mexico?? Well, a visit to the expansive No Mas! Hacienda may just be a huge reminder …or a new inspiration. If you haven’t been, say no more. No Mas!, now well into their second decade of working directly with many of Mexico’s most talented artisan’s, has assembled a collection that is sure to leave you jaw agape. And to the pleasure of the gift buyers traveling to the Deep South this summer, they are bringing a small slice to market. This July you can find No Mas! at the AmericasMart Temporaries booth 7B16, they will be focused on just one of their 300 Mexican artisans. Co-Owner Steve MacNeil explains, “This show, we are going to focus on just one artist. The idea is to present the works at the Temporaries and invite our customers to our main location just one mile away so they can discover all of our collections”. The featured artisan makes colorfully textured ceramic sculptures and wall art that bring together Mexican tradition and Italian heritage.

This is the second time No Mas! has invited specific artists from Mexico to Atlanta. The first, Cesar Plascencia, painter in the photorealistic style, was featured in October 2011 on Univision. As a result, No Mas! enjoys an exclusive relationship with him in the USA. “Good news is that these artists can not mass produce anything. Products are crafted by hand, using skills passed on from generation to generation”. As a result, each item is unique and bears the unmistakable marks of the craftsman’s hand. This makes an ideal niche when addressing the needs of small stores and designers looking for something unique and made by hand.

Since 1996, No Mas! has been discovering new artists constantly and now counts more than 300 artists from all parts of Mexico including Taxco, Oaxaca, Celaya, Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Ajijic, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, and many small towns in Michoacan. Their specialty is one of a kind commissioned designs and ranges to ‘small run’ pieces ideal for catalogs, hotel interiors, and custom architectural installations. If you make the journey and somehow don’t see what you are after, please speak your mind. The possibilities are endless. “If you can sketch it we can make it”, states Walter Bilinski. And as the second Co-Owner of this incredible business he quickly illustrates with photos countless projects that he is not joking. The repertoire starts with splashy blown glass lighting, includes numerous restaurant installations and leads to a wealth of beautiful architectural creations.

An open house for buyers coming to the July Gift Show will be held nightly during the expo at the company’s main showroom at 180 Walker St SW, Atlanta, located in the Castleberry Hill Arts District. Margaritas and light Mexican fare will be served. Inquire at info@NoMasAtlanta.com for dates and times. All registered AmericasMart Buyers with a badge qualify to preview some other artisan produced products at that location.

No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina, The Best of Mexico – Restaurant & Shopping, in historic Castleberry Hill, downtown Atlanta’s Art District, just half a mile south of CNN. Award winning Mexican restaurant and adjacent huge showroom of handcrafted furnishings, accessories, gifts, & jewelry from more than 300 artisans in Mexico, with breakfast daily in ADios Cafe, and “All the Pottery in the World” in Bodega Garden.







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REMODELING Launches “Home for Life” Virtual Home Tour

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 25, 2012

REMODELING magazine announces today the launch of Home for Life, a virtual home tour that showcases how to remodel a home to save money and live well throughout the retirement years.

The first of the 76 million baby boomers turned 65 years old last year. A recent survey conducted by AARP revealed that 84 percent of boomers would like to stay in their current home during retirement but only 16 percent have taken any steps to adapt their home for the next couple of decades.

The photo-realistic online virtual tour is now open at The home focuses on the needs of a hypothetical couple who have been married almost 40 years and have decided to continue living in their current home after they retired so they can remain near their friends, family and community services. The tour shows homeowners and remodelers how to:

Phoenix Home Remodeling Contractor, Republic West Remodeling, Begins Santa Fe Facelift for Customer Home

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Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) June 06, 2012

Phoenix home remodeling contractor, Republic West Remodeling, announced an extensive remodel of an entire customer home is underway. The project is being fast-tracked on an eight-week schedule and has a budget of approximately $ 200,000.

Integrating and increasing the Santa Fe style throughout the home is the primary motivation behind this remodeling project. A complete facelift of the home is taking place, including all design elements and finishes. Along with the companys designer, the homeowners are participating in every aspect of the design process to ensure all details are addressed.

To remain consistent with the overall Santa Fe theme, natural materials will be emphasized throughout the homes design. Heavy beams will be added to the ceiling for aesthetics. In addition, bathroom size will be increased.

Our customer was pleased to have our interior designer work with them several months before the project even began, said Jim Weisman, owner of Republic West Remodeling, a leading Phoenix home remodeling company. Wanting to be very hands-on, the homeowners worked closely with our designer to select every last item, finish, design element and more.

We conducted several meetings to make sure nothing was overlooked, continued Weisman. Our goal is to maximize the potential of this project so our customer achieves their dream home.

With their children grown and moved out, the homeowners plan to stay in the home long-term. The casual, Santa Fe design will create the special environment to fit their lifestyle.

For more information on Republic West Remodeling, visit http://www.republicwestremodeling.com.

About Republic West Remodeling

Republic West Remodeling is a leading specialist of home improvement in Phoenix, offers the highest quality home remodeling services including kitchens, bathrooms, room additions and outdoor living spaces. Jim Weisman founded the company in 2011 after co-founding Republic West in 1995. The belief from the beginning was that ethical standards, honest communication, quality work performed by company employees and a low key education and design driven sales approach was what the customer yearned for.

Republic West Remodeling is an operationally driven company that utilizes various disciplines, processes and procedures to help insure that it can deliver what is promised and is careful to only promise what it can control.

Learn more about Republic West Remodelings home remodeling services in Arizona and the Phoenix Metro area by visiting the companys website.

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Jackson Family Used Timber Frame Floor Plans for New NC Home

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Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

The West Palm Beach family of Steve and Julie Jackson recently built a mountain home, utilizing timber frame floor plans and other customized features supplied by Hearthstone. The Jacksons home is built high in the North Carolina mountains and presents a blend of both mountain-rustic and mountain-elegant architecture, style, and d

Most Popular Remodeling Ideas for Home or Business Offered by Quality Glass Block and Window Co.

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Morris, IL (PRWEB) June 07, 2012

Coming up with remodeling ideas is really exciting and fun; imagining what an old or open space can be using creativity and imagination. But the real thrill is seeing the creation, feeling the ambiance and knowing this space will be envied by all. It is this outstanding sensation that prompted Quality Glass Block and Window to come up with this list of remodeling ideas for all to dream about and make a reality out of those dreams.

Imagine this, a glass block wall separating a foyer from a living room, or maybe a glass block partition that separates a kitchen and dining room. For larger basements, a glass block wall can make a great divider from a play area to a recreational area. There are not many limits when it comes to Glass Block Walls or partitions, we have seen and done it all, stated Ray Tuminello, President of Quality Glass Block and Window Co. A glass block wall can be used almost anywhere in a home to provide light transmission from one area to another while keeping those areas separate from one another. In some cases, light transmission isnt a concern; rather privacy is the issue some face. Glass block walls can be configured using one pattern or a combination of two or more privacy patterns, it just depends on the artistic ability and creativity of the property owner or interior designer, stated Tuminello.

Those same glass block walls can be made using art glass blocks, or glass wall art. Murals can be made using any combination of glass blocks, glass wall art or pre-designed and even custom glass block murals. Using fusion technology, Quality Glass Block and Window can provide the most creative individuals with an astonishing glass block wall mural or even a window mural. The greatest part, is if any piece of the glass block mural should break several years down the road, replacement of the broken piece can be easily replaced, claims Tuminello. The glasses block murals range from aquatic and beach themes to city skyline themes. Send us your design idea, and we will make it happen for you, and we will also feature your custom glass block mural on our website for all to see and admire, says Tuminello.

There are so many benefits to allowing natural sunlight into a home or office. First there are the health benefits; as Doctors are always letting everyone know the importance of vitamin D, a vitamin humans soak up naturally through the skin. Second is the energy savings. This would make the next remodeling idea a very smart decision. Having a vinyl arch window, or geometric window, will not only allow additional light to naturally illuminate the space, but the vinyl is a superior insulator than wood and aluminum windows adding up to savings year after year. With a vast amount of remodeling ideas, very few allow the versatility, the durability and cost effectiveness that Quality Glass Block and Window Co. offers.

Quality Glass Block & Window Co. (http://www.qualityglassblock.com) is a leading provider of glass blocks used for windows, shower enclosures, walls and vents. In addition to wholesale glass blocks, Quality Glass Block & Window provides installation services or guidance for do-it-yourself builders and homeowners.







San Francisco Custom Home Builder Makes it Personal

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 15, 2012

A popular home remodeling trend currently being seen across the US is home customization. Home customizing moves beyond home remodeling and replacing outdated fixtures. Customizing requires working with an architect or designer to design unique changes to fit a homeowners personality reflected in the home.

Owner of Bischoff Design Build, Zac Bischoff is taking notice, Designers come out with new trends every year, what they consider to be in style. It is best for homeowners to select what fulfills their individual needs and desires, and outlives current design trends, making their home personal.

Bischoff Design recently completed a custom home remodel for a couple in Berkeley Hills. We were contacted by some homeowners after we completed remodeling their sons house. They had recently purchased a home in Berkeley Hills and wanted renovation work done along with room additions, said Zac.

Bischoff worked with the couple to design and draft tailor-made remodeling plans. He then gutted the entire house and built a second story addition for two offices and a half bath. Pine was used throughout the entire house to deliver a natural feel. Bischoffs team then created and applied a stain that brought the wood to life. The same pine was used to build bookcases that were installed throughout the home as well as custom closets built for the master bedroom. Bischoff helped the homeowners achieve a personal style for their remodel, which is now reflected in every room of the house including the modern stairways and uniquely designed entrances.

Additional distinct features added to the home could be found in the kitchen. Bischoff designed new custom kitchen cabinets and installed a modern, bright red backsplash. The master bathroom was remodeled and updated using modern tile and block glass to bring in light, along with red and white tiles for the flooring. The clients incorporated hand made tiles from their grandchildren in some areas of the bathrooms for a unique and personal touch, said Zac.

The living room was also remodeled and panoramic windows were added to enhance the view and let in natural light. The basement was retrofitted, for a studio apartment with a full bath and plenty of living space. We are very proud of our work on this project and the clients are very happy with their newly updated and uniquely personal designs, said Zac.

Zac Bischoff has worked for 18 years in the building industry and studied architecture at UC Berkeley, giving him the ability to design and draft plans for his projects. Bischoff Design Build specializes in foundation work, retrofitting, seismic remodeling, building additions and new construction. He utilizes sustainable building practices and does no outsourcing.

To learn more about this company, please call (925) 348-1073, or to see their work visit http://www.bischoffdesignbuild.com or you can take a look at their profile on BuildZoom.

Exciting Windows By Home Interior Solutions Featured at 2012 Southern Living Showcase

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Simpsonville, SC (PRWEB) June 17, 2012

Located in Simpsonville, SC, Exciting Windows By Home Interior Solutions is a company known for their window treatments. After working hard to make a name for themselves, they were pleased to be invited to display their designs at the 2012 Southern Living Showcase. The showcase, presented by Dillard-Jones Builders, took place May 4-27 in the River Reserve community in Powdersville, SC.

The showcase gave Exciting Windows By Home Interior Solutions an opportunity to bring their window treatments to a much wider audience. This was an exciting event for the company, and the company’s owner Richard Bernath says it best: “As the owner of Exciting Windows by Home Interior Solutions, I was thrilled by the opportunity to display at the 2012 Southern Living Showcase.” Designs featured throughout the showcase home included cordless Natural Woven Shades, and a selection of custom designed window drapes, to best enhance each room’s decor. Exciting Windows By Home Interior Solutions designed their display to best showcase the wide range of products they have available.

The four week event gave the company an opportunity to meet with potential customers and explain their many available services. Customers were able to learn more about their free window consultations and full service home interior solutions. Company representatives were also on hand to inform potential customers of the details of their 10-year written performance warranty.

The 2012 Southern Living Showcase brought vendors and consumers together, and Exciting Windows by Home Interior Solutions is honored to have been included. Customers who saw products or services at the showcase and are interested in learning more are encouraged to contact Exciting Windows By Home Interior Solutions by phone or email for more details.

About the company:

Exciting Windows Home Interior Solutions is the premier window treatment company in the Upstate of South Carolina. It is owned and operated by Richard Bernath. Richard’s work has been featured in the Greenville News, the Greenville Journal, and the South Carolina Homes and Garden Magazine. As a member of the Window Coverings Association of America, Home Builder’s Association and Chamber of Commerce, Richard is an active member of the Upstate South Carolina business community. For more information visit their website at http://www.excitingwindowsbyhis.com.







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