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San Diego Bath and Tile Showroom Finds Opportunities in Downturns: International Bath & Tile Celebrates it?s 33rd Anniversary

San Diego Bath and Tile Showroom Finds Opportunities in Downturns: International Bath & Tile Celebrates it’s 33rd Anniversary

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Economic downturns are cold, brutal and hopefully short. This one is shaping up to be longer and nastier than any since the 1930s. It is a frightening time for businesses in America. San Diego based International Bath and Tile believes that innovation and commitment are the best and bravest ways for small businesses to find success in fearful times.

International Bath & Tile (IBT) opened its doors in 1979, a year when the country was in the midst of another major economic downturn. Today, IBT remains positive in the face of this current economic storm by announcing it has launched a year-long celebrtation to mark its 33rd anniversary.

Family-owned and operated, International Bath & Tile has grown their business into San Diego’s premier destination bath and tile showroom. The business has also built one of the Internet’s largest and most successful bath and home improvement websites at Plumbtile.com. “There’s a lot of talk right now about the tough economy but IBT continues to find opportunities to innovate and thrive,” said Clive Moch, President and Founder of International Bath & Tile.

IBT continues to hold onto its market share despite the economic downturn. “It takes time and effort to build a solid reputation,” Moch said. “And in these turbulent times, we feel very fortunate to have won the loyalty and trust of San Diegans and of Internet users outside of San Diego.”

With larger businesses struggling, companies like IBT see opportunities to grow. The recent announcement from Sears to close all of their Southern Californian Standard of Excellence showrooms as a result of the weakened housing market and focus on their core business is a growing trend.

Sears subsidiary, Appliance Builder Distributor has undegone many challenges in a changing market. In a letter to vendor partners, Sears ABD General Manager Erik Hendrickson wrote, “We have had to resize our operating model to be more consistent with the new realities facing our industry. Many of these challenges have never been more felt that within Standards of Excllence South – from the fluctuating market, to the lack of sales, to leadership changes – all of which have indirectly impacted the finanacial performance of the business.”

In contrast, Moch says, “IBT has always focused on luxury, hi-end design products, exceptional service with extensive product knowledge and direct relationships with manufacturers around the world.

“We have built long-term relationships with suppliers and offer many hard to find, exclusive products, as well as good classic brands at a great vlaue. Our expertise in the decorative plumbing market spans 33 years and it can’t be done by just anyone. We believe our longevity shows that experience matters.”

“We strive to be indispensable to our customers by offering quality selection and unsurpassed expertise,” says Tammy Moch, VP of Sales and Marketing. “We serve a broad spectrum of customers, which requires very specialized service. Many of our customers are industry professionals like Architects, Designers and Builders that demand a higher level of product knowledge. While the typical homeowner needs more personalized assistance.

“We see this current economic environment as an opportunity to strengthen our customer relationships and ultimately expand our business. Being an owner-operated company allows us to adapt to market changes more rapidly than larger companies, whose bureaucracy cannot react as quickly and end up in trouble. Ultimately, this will benefit consumers because companies will be forced to improve both consumer value and supplier relationships or simply go out of business.”

More than ever, small businesses must be innovative and focus on their core strengths to survive the lean years and be well positioned when the economy turns around. Built on 33 years of dedicated service to San Diegans and the Plumbtile.com website featuring over 300,000 unique bath, kitchen, home hardware and tile products, International Bath & Tile hopes to provide a lasting example for other small to medium sized businesses during this prolonged economic slump.

Clive Moch is available to speak to businesses, business associations, chambers of commerce and other groups about innovation, commitment to customers and dedication to quality as the keys to surviving the downturn. Please call IBT for more information.

About International Bath & Tile:

International Bath & Tile is one of the leading architectural bath and tile companies in San Diego, providing plumbing fixtures, faucets and accessories as well as tile and stone.

International Bath & Tile products have been turning ordinary bathrooms and kitchens into exceptional living spaces for 33 years. IBT is perhaps best known for its outstanding service. Our unique products attract customers but it’s the expertise of our sales associates that keeps customers coming back year after year. IBT has won numerous industry awards for its service excellence including being selected for the 2010 Best of San Diego Award in the Plumbing Fixtures category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). IBT is an ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Industry Partner.

IBT has created one-of-a-kind showrooms in San Diego and Solana Beach featuring the very latest products from the finest manufacturers including Alno, Jado, Hansgrohe, Newport Brass, Dornbracht, Axor, Walker Zanger,Hastings, Top Knobs and many more. Stop by one of our showrooms, or give us a call at (858) 268-3723.

Learn more about International Bath & Tile online at http://www.ibtsdiego.com.

To visit IBT’s online showroom Plumbtile, please visit: http://www.plumbtile.com.

Contact info:

Tammy Moch

VP Sales & Marketing

info(at)ibtsdiego(dot)com

http://www.plumbtile.com

(858) 268-3723

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Hanley Wood And Builder Homesite Join Forces To Drive Innovation And Opportunity In The Building Industry

Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

Hanley Wood, LLC, and Builder Homesite, Inc. (BHI) today announced that they have formed a partnership to work together on a variety of technology, marketing, and data initiatives. The companies will collaborate to upgrade Hanley Wood’s NewHomeListings.com website, expand opportunities for industry research, and create joint builder education programs.

“Both Hanley Wood and Builder Homesite share a common mission to work with home builders to help them sell new homes and improve efficiency. This partnership is a natural fit that will create lasting value for builders,” said Melissa Morman, VP Client Experience, BHI.

“This new collaboration is an exciting development not just for our companies, but also the industry that we serve. We are looking forward to working together on these joint initiatives,” said Andy Reid, President of eMedia and Market Intelligence, Hanley Wood.

As part of the new collaboration, Hanley Wood’s new home website, NewHomeListings.com will now be managed by BHI affiliate, Builders Digital Experience (BDX). NewHomeListings.com will be powered by BDX’s leading new home listing platform – the same powerful new home search engine that is behind NewHomeSource and Move New Homes, the #1 and #2 new home websites. Builders who list on NewHomeListings.com will soon enjoy upgraded functionality and design and be able to manage their data and access reporting through BDX’s exclusive builder portal, BDXLive. In addition, builders who list their communities with BDX will now also have their homes distributed to the updated NewHomeListings.com website as part of their BDX bundle.

BDX has worked with builders for over 11 years and has become a one-stop resource for builder digital marketing solutions. The BDX Listing Bundle is designed to ensure that builders can “List Once and Be Everywhere”. In addition to NewHomeSource and Move New Homes, with BDX, a builder’s listings are syndicated to over 300 partners across the Internet reaching over 40 million potential new home buyers each month*. Hanley Wood builders will be given the option to upgrade to the full BDX Bundle and gain this premium exposure across the Internet.

The companies will also work together to share data and fuel Hanley Wood’s market intelligence solutions. BHI’s deep industry relationships and robust data will help augment Hanley Wood’s existing research efforts. Hanley Wood Market Intelligence is the housing industry’s leading independent real estate research firm providing residential construction information for real estate development and new-home construction planning. Builders, developers, financial institutions, manufacturers, commercial developers, and retailers all rely on Hanley Wood housing activity data to gain a strategic advantage in their planning, and to support business decisions at both a national and regional level.

Hanley Wood and BHI will also partner on joint outreach and marketing initiatives designed to strengthen the new home industry and educate builders on important issues and opportunities. Starting in 2012 the companies will be working together to reach and educate builders through a variety of vehicles.

Builders who are interested in learning more about how this new partnership can support their business objectives can email info(at)thebdx(dot)com or Jennifer Pearce at Hanley Wood (jpearce(at)hanleywood(dot)com).

*comScore September 2011

About Builder Homesite and Builders Digital Experience

Builder Homesite, Inc. was founded with a mission to bring homebuilding industry leaders together to develop world-class technology solutions. Builder Homesite is a consortium of 35 of the nation’s largest homebuilders, and its flagship product is NewHomeSource.com, a consumer website offering the Internet’s most comprehensive information and selection of new homes available. Www.builderhomesite.com

Builder’s Digital Experience, LLC (BDX) from Builder Homesite, Inc. and Move, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE) was founded in October 2009 to combine the industry’s leading new home resources under one roof and offer builders innovative online marketing options, streamlined customer service and support, and greater value. Capitalizing on over 11 years of building industry experience, BDX includes the top two new home websites, NewHomeSource from Builder Homesite and Move New Homes. Additional services include video production, rich media rendering, mobile search, custom website production, connections to real estate professionals, and more. Together these online and interactive resources help builders create a true digital experience for their buyers. For more information, visit http://www.thebdx.com.

About Hanley Wood

Hanley Wood is a leading business-to-business media company focused on the residential, commercial construction and design industries. Its diverse portfolio includes magazines, websites, e-newsletters, exhibitions and conferences, custom marketing and data services.

Hanley Wood is comprised of four operating platforms: Market Intelligence, the housing industry’s leading research and analytical source providing in-depth residential construction data, both national and in over 800 local markets, for real-estate development and new-home construction planning; Media, which publishes more than 24 magazines, featuring REMODELING, BUILDER and ARCHITECT, along with related websites, e-newsletters, and conferences; Exhibitions, which produces marquee events such as World of Concrete and the Remodeling Show that bring residential and commercial construction professionals face-to-face with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers; and Marketing, which plans, creates, and executes strategic and integrated marketing solutions for its clients. http://www.hanleywood.com.

Contacts:

Eleanor Bowman, BHI, 512-413-5278, ebowman(at)builderhomesite(dot)com

Andy Reid, Hanley Wood, 202-380-3829, areid(at)hanleywood(dot)com

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Home Improvement_The Man’s Bathroom

From season 3 episode 10, one of my favorites, the ‘Man’s Bathroom’ segment.

The Naderi Center for Rhinoplasty & Cosmetic Surgery Wins Talk of the Town Award

Chevy Chase, MD (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

The Naderi Center for Rhinoplasty & Cosmetic Surgery has earned a 4-star rating for excelling in customer satisfaction, leading to the receipt of the prestigious CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award in the Health & Medical category.

The Talk of the Town Awards, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News magazine and Celebration Media U.S., honor companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social networks, business rating services, and other honors and accolades. This data is analyzed by a team of researchers and converted into a star rating; only those that receive a 4-star to 5-star rating receive the Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award.

Now with two locations in Herndon, Va., and Chevy Chase, Md., Dr. Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS, is a facial plastic surgeon serving the greater Washington, D.C. area. The practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and minimally invasive facial cosmetic injections such as BOTOX®, Dysport® and Dermal Fillers. Dr. Naderi is a true “rhinoplasty specialist” in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Patients fly in from around the country as well as Europe and Asia because of his focus and specialty in rhinoplasty.

In addition to specializing in rhinoplasty, Dr. Naderi’s practice offers other services, ranging from facelifts and chin implants to acne scar reduction procedures and chemical peels and lasers. Dr. Naderi is also a national clinical instructor for Allergan and Medicis, training other doctors on the best practices for injecting BOTOX®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Perlane® and JUVEDERM® (fillers). Dr. Naderi travels to other practices and other states teaching and lecturing on these injection techniques.

Dr. Naderi places an emphasis on providing excellent customer service, with modern, elegant offices and a small office staff that takes care of his patients’ needs. “I expect the best, and my staff delivers,” says Dr. Naderi. “We have a very specialized practice so we know our patients very well. We don’t rush to see 50 to 60 patients a day like most other cosmetic surgery offices…. We take our time and spend quality and quantity time with each patient. We treat our patients the same way I would want my family to be treated — with care, respect and utmost skill.”

Always putting the patients’ best interests at the forefront, Dr. Naderi says he sometimes talks patients out of surgery because it’s not the best choice for them. “I am not here to just operate on everyone, nor am I here to get rich,” he says. “I am only here to help people look and feel better about themselves, and sometimes talking a patient out of surgery is the best thing I can do for them.”

Dr. Naderi’s patients have spoken out on many occasions regarding their satisfaction with his practice. In addition to winning the Talk of the Town Award, Naderi won the 2009 and 2010 Most Compassionate Physician Award, and in 2011 he won Bethesda magazine’s Best Cosmetic Surgeon Award.

Dr. Naderi’s Virginia office is located at 297 Herndon Pkwy., Ste. 101 in Herndon, Va. For more information, contact 703-481-0002 or go online at http://www.nadericenter.com. His Maryland office is located in The Barlow Building at 5454 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 1655 in Chevy Chase, Md. The Maryland office can be reached at 301-222-2020.

About the Award and Sponsors:

This is the third year CMUS, Talk of the Town News and Customer Care News have honored companies for achieving high levels of customer satisfaction with the Talk of the Town Awards. Among the types of organizations and professionals eligible to receive the award are hospitals, dentists, accountants, physical therapists, veterinarians, optometrists, insurance, chiropractors, lawyers, financial planners, restaurants, bakeries, event centers, home improvement companies, florists, spas, salons and mortgage companies.

For more information about the award or its sponsors, please contact CMUS and Talk of the Town News at 877-498-6405 or online at http://www.talkofthetownnews.com.

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Stock Up on Quality Tools from New Online Store, PowerEquipmentShop.com

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

Web entrepreneurs David and Patricia May are pleased to unveil his latest business venture, http://www.PowerEquipmentShop.com. The newly launched site boasts a comprehensive collection of affordable air tools, grinders, polishers, saws and more.

“I’ve been in the maintenance field for the last 25 years,” said David. “I use power tools around the home for retro-fittings, so I know what handymen and women need.”

In order to get the job done right, the proper tools are necessary. At PowerEquipmentShop.com customers are treated to an impressive array of Neiko Pro Tools USA. Choose from top of the line air tools like the Neiko four inch angle grinder or a 3/8 inch air ratchet. Cordless angle grinders, angle electrical grinders, and bench grinders are must-haves in any proper woodshop. Polish surfaces to perfection with a Neiko seven inch Velcro backing pad polisher or a six inch grinder buffer.

Full lines of pliers and cutters, sanders, tile cutters, and even welding equipment is available. What tool belt would be complete without ratchets, screwdrivers, and nut drivers? For drilling needs, check out the 18V cordless drill, mini screwdrivers, reversible air drills, and accompanying drill bits. Before check out, customers should pick up a helmet, respirator, and safety glasses to help prevent accidents.

“I’m going to add more power tools that are used in rural and farm areas,” said David. “I’m currently researching deals on equipment for repairing fence posts and whatnot, which is a necessity on a ranch or farm.”

Customer service is of the utmost importance at PowerEquipmentShop.com. Each power tool, polisher, and grinder has been screened for quality, durability, and affordability. Orders are processed and shipped promptly. Feedback is always welcome; in fact, David and Patricia strive to personally respond to all customer queries in a timely manner.

Novice home repairmen and women, as well as experienced contractors, can learn something new by reading the detailed product reviews and how-to’s on the site’s brand new blog, http://www.PowerEquipmentShopBlog.com.

About the Company:

PowerEquipmentShop.com – a division of DP Unlimited, LLC – is owned and operated by web entrepreneurs David and Patricia May.

David & Patricia May

http://www.PowerEquipmentShop.com

(505) 877-4089

iePlexus, Inc.

http://www.iePlexus.com

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Adding a Bathroom to a Home : Plumbing and Drain Tips for Bathroom Installation

What to consider when dealing with plumbing in a new bathroom. Learn how to add a bathroom to your home, including plumbing and drainage tips with this free home improvement video. Expert: Dave Pollack Bio: Dave Pollack owns Dave’s Handyman service in Cottonwood, Arizona. He has been doing home repairs for years and is considered a Jack of all trades. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler
Video Rating: 4 / 5

How To Paint a Wall

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from lodgerfilms and more videos in the Painting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Never picked up a paintbrush? Don’t worry. You can still paint a wall like a pro! To complete this How-To you will need: Sandpaper Damp rags Painter’s tape Drop cloth Primer Paint roller Replacement roller pad Paint 2 or 3″ brush Roller pan Fan (optional) Small painter’s brush (optional) Step 1: Smooth bumps & wipe If painting a new wall with no previous paint, use sandpaper to smooth any bumps. If there are any holes, spackle and sand them. Then wipe with a damp rag. Step 2: Cover trim & floor Cover the trim with blue painter’s tape and cover the floor with a drop cloth. Step 3: Apply primer Apply a thick coat of primer with a thickly padded roller. This will hide any surface imperfections and keep the paint from peeling. Allow the primer to fully dry. Tip: Choose paint colors a shade lighter than what you really want—colors often dry darker than you expect—and test them on a small, discreet spot. Step 4: Paint edges Tackle the edges first. Using a two- or three-inch brush, apply a band of paint along the edges of the ceiling, windows, doors, baseboards, and cabinets. This is called “cutting in.” Tip: Small rooms take about one or …

Home Improvement Loan: Convert your home into a dream home

You always dream of your home to look like a palace but lack of finance is problem with most of the people but you can fulfill your dream of improving your home with the home improvement loan introduce UK Loan Lender for those who want to make dream home and those who want increase their value of their property.

Home improvement loan are fund provided to the customer to renew their home like room, kitchen upgrades, bathroom fittings, new furniture, wooden floors, garden landscaping, etc are some of the purpose of going for home improvement loan this loan available in both secured and unsecured home improvement loan.

Secured home improvement loan – If you are in need of bigger loan amount at any affordable rates than secured home improvement loan is best option for you can seize a loan at the range of £5,000-£75,000 and term spans over a flexible duration of 5- 30 years.

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Unsecured home improvement loan – If you not will to risk your asset against the loan amount than unsecured home improvement loan is thing you are looking out for it provides loan amount at the range up to £25000 for period of 10 to 15 years.

Bad creditor like the default, arrear, insolvency, CCJs, late payment and IVAs, can enjoy the benefit of home improvement loan these loan are available to you without much of hassle it give the bad creditor a chance to improve their credit score in the market with timely repayment of the loan.

Online method is the instant way of getting approved there are many lender which provider online services to the borrower online services provides the borrower to sit at home and analyzes the market rates and then go for a loan and you just have to fill and online application form with few detail and within 24hrs your loan application will be processed and will deposited in to your checking account if it is approved.

Online Home Improvement Loan - Home improvement loan can be searched online, there are many lenders providing online services to the borrower. The rates and the loan amount can differ with different companies. We can help you come out with the best deal that suits you and if approved amount is transferred within 24 hrs in your bank account.

There are some eligibility criteria for getting this loan

1. Borrower must be the citizen of UK
2.    His age must be above 18 years
3.    Must be employed somewhere

Home Improvement Loan: Easy way to renovating your home

What’s the use of a home improvement loan? If you don’t recognize the react to that question, then know now. A home improvement loan is a loan that is accessible to you to give you funds to progress, add on or make repairs to your home. No doubt that people would like it to be perfect. So would tbe majority of the people as well. A ideal home depends on how an person needs it to be. Perfection varies from individual to the other.

The reason of home improvement loan is to permit you borrow cash to improve your house. You can borrow money with the worth of your house and utilize the money to increase its cost. You can use the loan to upgrade floors, modernize the kitchen, add room(s) and even upgrade the whole home. This has the prospective of raising the value of your residence considerably if you make a decision to sell and you will as well have the benefit of staying in the house.

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Secured home improvement loan – If you require of better loan amount at any reasonable rates than secured home improvement loan is best alternative for you can grab a loan at the range of £5,000-£75,000 and time spans over a flexible period of 5- 30 years.

Unsecured home improvement loan – If you not eager to risk your asset against the loan amount than unsecured home improvement loan is object you are looking out for it provides loan sum at the range up to £25000 for period of 10 to 15 years. Everybody in this world has home even people with bad credit history,

People like, CCJ?s, defaults, arrears, late payments or people who have before filled for bankruptcy. A credit score is given to all UK people who have previously taken loans. A score of below 600 is the one which causes the bad credit history. A home improvement loan is now obtainable to these people as well.

Online way is the immediate means of receiving approved there are a lot of lender which source online services to the borrower online services provides the borrower to sit at home and analyzes the market rates and than go for a loan and you just have to fill and online application form with only some detail and within 24hrs your loan application will be processed and will deposited in to your checking account if it is approved.

Lowe’s Home Improvement – Adorn Your Paradise

A house or an apartment becomes a home when you love it and take care of it. With a wide range of Lowe’s home improvement, you can repair and renovate your house to make it your own paradise. This is the place where you and your family members come back to relax and rest after a hectic day’s work, so it deserves all the attention. When you need some painting work done at a home, or some ceiling to repair, Lowe’s home improvement service is there to meet all your needs.

Established in 1946, Lowe’s has fast grown from a small hardware store to become the second largest home improvement retailer in the world. Since their inception, they have been helping customers across the world improve their homes to make them more comfortable and livable. The company stocks nearly 40,000 products in over twenty product categories, ranging from paints to appliances, tools and nursery products. They have almost everything required to make your home more beautiful and attractive.

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With Lowe’s home improvement solutions, you can repair, refurbish, or add on to the beauty of your house. In this way, you can completely change and modify the residence without having to change it completely. This not only makes your house more beautiful but also saves a lot of money. Keeping your house repaired and maintained can save you from big repair costs in the future.

If you look online, you will find several websites selling home improvement products, but Lowe’s is undoubtedly the most popular and reliable of all. Their quality of service and brand name makes them an obvious choice of the customers. They also offer good customer support which makes it convenient for the customers to buy products online. The website is neatly designed with separate categories to ensure that you easily find what you are looking for. There is also a clearance sale section in the website that offers you the hottest deals available. You can get some useful products for home at incredibly cheap rates.

Lowe’s home improvement presents a one stop shop for all your house repair and beautification needs. You can buy these products from the comfort of your home at affordable prices. There are also several Lowe’s coupons or promotions codes available online. You can avail additional discounts using these coupon codes at the time of purchase. Hence, when you need to buy products for indoor or outdoor renovation, trust only Lowe’s home improvement solutions.

Are you looking for reliable home improvement solutions? Check out the amazing products available at Lowe’s home improvement.