Thick fog and smog have settled over North China, presenting an opportunity for developing the IEQ industry

SHANGHAI, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The China Clean Expo (CCE) 2013, organised by Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co. Ltd., will be held on 1-3 April 2013 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition this year. The exhibition provides an excellent platform for Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) product manufacturers and dealers to showcase their latest air purification products and technologies. Dozens of well-known domestic air purification companies like Shanghai Rongyuan Environmental Tech, Guangzhou Health Way, and more will be attending this annual event. Read more »

Today’s Manufactured Homes are Naturally Green

“An emphasis on eco-friendly building techniques and innovation is propelling the manufactured housing industry forward in many new areas. “

PHOENIX, AZ — There is a “green” building revolution taking place, and manufactured housing is squarely in the forefront of this trend. Due largely to the fact that manufactured homes are built in a controlled factory environment, implementing the latest construction technologies is easier, assembly is more efficient, and greenhouse gas emissions and materials waste is greatly reduced. All these factors directly contribute to the greater affordability of today’s manufactured homes. Read more »

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CONNECTIONS™ Summit: Lowe’s to showcase Iris platform and connected home solutions during networking reception

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DALLAS, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Parks Associates today announced Lowe’s as the exclusive sponsor of the CONNECTIONS™ Summit networking reception, January 8 at 2013 International CES in Las Vegas. The reception starts at 6:00 p.m. following a full day of sessions addressing connected CE, home systems, tech support, and value-added services. The reception will showcase Lowe’s Iris platform and feature networking opportunities to discuss strategies to engage consumers with new home controls and management solutions. Read more »

Man’s best friend gets the royal treatment, despite recessionary woes

CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Pets are not only a man’s best friend, they are often looked upon as a four-legged member of the family. As a result, the retail sales of pets and related supplies and services have produced consistent gains from 2007-12, despite a turbulent economy. Mintel’s latest report estimates the pet market is worth more than $49 billion in 2012, up 15% since 2007. Read more »

Can parents share child-raising responsibilities equally?

The new parenting ideal looks a lot like Katherine and Roger Kranenburg. Professionals who have achieved enough career success to earn both good money and work flexibility, they are raising two children, 5 and 3, who are healthy, energetic and even ask for extra grilled zucchini with their lunch.

In their roomy Washington house, with deck and swimming pool nestled among leafy trees, the Kranenburg family’s mornings look like an upscale version of what more and more American parents strive for: parity in parenting. Dad cooks and Mom untangles hair. Both parents arrange their schedules to make the parent-teacher conference. Dad clicks the kids into car seats; Mom drives them to school. Read more »

Fremont Insurance Provides Seasonal Dwelling Advice; Offers to Waive Deductible for Claims

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Fremont Insurance is committed to helping homeowners protect their homes.  As part of that commitment, the Company regularly shares tips and recommendations with its customers to help them avoid a wide range of potentially devastating losses.  The Company’s Seasonal Dwellings Closing Checklist provides policy holders even more protection by helping homeowners properly prepare their seasonal dwelling for the winter months, and also offering to waive the policyholder’s deductible should any losses occur if the homeowner has followed the company’s recommendations. Read more »

Enjoy Your Home More With These Improvements

Your everyday life is dramatically affected by the space in which you live. Research indicates that people spend the majority of their time either in their home or in their workplace. If you work at home, your home settings are going to have even more to do with the way you feel. So, if you make your home an exceptional place to be, you will be ready to take on all of life’s challenges. Learn how to turn your current home into the home of your dreams.

If you make your home comfy, you will like it better. This can be done by taking care of the little issues in your home; fixing them will add to the pride you feel in your residence. Take comfort seriously. Elements like uncomfortable furniture and fixtures can be annoying on a daily basis. It is best that they are replaced to make a difference in the overall comfort of your home.

Add additional room. You can try to organize as much as you want, but sometimes there is just not enough room. If you get to this point, it’s time to think about an addition. The expansion doesn’t have to be large – simply a small area that will help to alleviate the clutter and your stress along with it.

Ensure that your home is a pleasant place to spend your time. It will also make you want to stay at home. There are less expensive features that can provide entertainment as well, such as a basketball hoop or an area for workout and fitness.

Change out your light fixtures for ones that are both more attractive and more functional than the existing ones. A great way to update the feel and look of your home is to change out your existing lights with more modern lighting fixtures. You can probably handle this simple job yourself. This can be a great way to save money.

Plant a garden, and try something new in your yard. Choose an area of your yard to experiment with a flower or vegetable patch. It doesn’t need to be big. If gardening is not for you, but you want the benefits of having a garden, then you can hire a professional to develop the garden for you. An added benefit of growing plants is the fact that they improve air quality and often add freshness to the air with their scent.

An upgrade to your home’s exterior can invoke pride and lend enjoyment. Enhance your home’s curb appeal with new windows, siding or roofing. Before entering the front door, you will already enjoy coming back to your new place.

{Because you spend so much time in your home, having a residence you truly love can help keep your general satisfaction levels high. This means it’s smart to select improvement projects that not only add value to your home, but also will make you happy.

|Since you spend so much time in your home, you want it to meet all your expectations. For that reason, it is a good idea to invest in home improvements because they will enhance your quality of life and the value of your house.

|Because you spend a great deal of time in your home, satisfaction with your environment will positively affect your overall mindset. You should invest in home improvements, so that they can add to the enjoyment and value of your house.

|Many people do not realize how much time they spend at their home, which is why it is so important to keep your home to your liking. Therefore, home improvements are not just a good financial investment, but they are also a fantastic way to improve your mood and overall emotions.

|Since you spend a lot of time in your home, it is important that you are happy with it. Home improvement projects are an investment in your house and your emotional well-being.

|When you make improvements to your home, you increase its market value and concurrently boost your family’s satisfaction and happiness. Creating a comfortable living environment will make it easier for you to enjoy your time there.

|Your home is an extension of you, so it needs to be representative of your style. That is why it is important that you seek ways to improve your home in ways that will enhance your enjoyment and increase the property value.

|You spend a lot of time inside your home, so you need to like it and find it a relaxing and comfortable space. Therefore, home improvements you make or are thinking of making are not only an investment in your home, but also an investment in yourself.

|Our home is our refuge, our base, even our identity. So much of our life takes place there. Anything you do to improve your house is a great investment in yourself and your future, because it adds value in case you ever decide to sell.

|You probably spend more time in your home than you do anywhere else, which makes it vital that you love living there. This is the reason why home improvement promotes your contentment, while adding to the value of your home. Read more »