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GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The current Sand Fire has devastated multiple homes in Santa Clarita, but its impact has stretched far into surrounding areas, resulting in extensive damages that may be unnoticeable to the naked eye, says RA & Associates.

TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When you’re busy with summer projects like painting, staining the deck, or inspecting your roof, don’t forget about your property’s trees, says Family Tree Care. A little tree service now can prevent winter trouble later.

KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an industry that is predicted to eclipse $10 billion in service revenue by the year 2020, Griffin Pest Solutions is keeping pace and has once again been named to Pest Control Technology magazine’s Top 100 List.

DENVER, Colo., June 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Concrete Restoration Systems by Malibu Pools is leading a growing trend in the ever competitive Denver Home Market. Homeowners are now refinishing their driveways with decorative concrete rather than replacing them, in order to increase curb appeal, and differentiate their home in the hyper-competitive and dynamic Colorado Real Estate Market.

VENICE, Fla., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HVAC company Mahle Cool Air and Heating introduces a new and innovative duct cleaning service that removes mold, reduces bacteria, and eliminates odors. Mahle Cool Air and Heating is now offering a fogging service for its customers and residents of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties.

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Three Ohio cities – including Toledo ranking fourth – were reported by the Economic Innovation Group as being among the country’s most distressed communities. In an effort to provide a catalyst for change Residential Renovations launched the official ‘Home and Neighborhood Revitalization Day’ at their Toledo, Ohio showroom on Saturday February 27 with an Official Proclamation from Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson.

KALAMAZOO, Mich., June 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kalamazoo-based Griffin Pest Solutions ranked 79th on the 2015 Pest Control Technology magazine Top 100 List, an annual compilation of the leading pest management companies in the United States. The list was included in the magazine’s May issue.

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring has dangerously high levels of formaldehyde, a toxin so harmful that Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. filed a class action lawsuit in March against the company on behalf of consumers who installed this highly toxic flooring in their homes.

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Residential Renovations, leading exterior remodeler and certified metal roofer in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, is pleased to announce DECRA’s Shake XD, a stone coated steel roofing panel, will be the next metal roof showcased in their energy efficient roof line-up.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., April 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners with serious health concerns can now get the intervention expertise they need, thanks to new EnviroVention(TM) services from Rick Bayless’ A Healthier Home, western North Carolina’s leading environmental home inspection provider.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., on Wednesday filed a class action lawsuit seeking to make Lumber Liquidators, Inc., pay restitution to consumers who purchased from the home-improvements retailer certain brands of laminate flooring found to emit high levels of health-harming formaldehyde, the law firm announced.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Cabin Kings of the popular National Geographic reality TV program, ‘Building Wild,’ have joined forces with Jamaica Cottage Shop to build one of their 20 x 30 rough cut timber frame cabin kits – also known as the sugar shack. The show is expected to air on April 7.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A ’60 Minutes’ expose this week of Lumber Liquidators, alleging the home-improvements corporation made profits by selling laminate flooring that emits harmful levels of formaldehyde, prompted Weitz and Luxenberg P.C. to announce today it is investigating claims from consumers who purchased the hazardous Chinese-made product.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., Feb. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc., values tradition. As a result, its pre-fabricated cabins, tiny houses and storage shed kits are designed to be constructed based on techniques learned from previous generations.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., Feb. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. announced this week the launch of its new website, dynamically designed to showcase its post and beam tiny house kits, cabins, sheds and cottages.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., July 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There’s hope for ‘ugly shed’ owners. Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. is hosting its first-ever ‘Ugly Shed’ contest where the owner of the ugliest shed will win a beautiful new wooden shed. And, it’s free to enter.

STRATFORD, Conn., July 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In its 5th year of business and hundreds of bed bug inspections performed, Bed Bug Finders LLC announces a service option for eradication of bed bugs by means of a unique heat treatment process.

IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced the launch of their Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal, accessible from their Web site at powerguardins.com or directly at PowerguardSNVerify.com.

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., April 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop announced this week that it’s not just about sheds and storage spaces anymore…its new line of eco-friendly, tiny houses is getting attention from around the country.

HAGERSTOWN, Md., Jan. 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Home owners and contractors envisioning spring home improvement projects like building a beautiful patio, walkway, retaining wall or surrounding gardens and pools with pavers from IAAS could save a budget-minded builder thousands of dollars. Offered to the general public as well as special pricing for contractors, handyman companies and decorators, this purchase of surplus inventory by IAAS Worldwide – and now direct to you will be the icing on the cake.

STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In its 4th year of business and hundreds of bed bug inspections performed, Bed Bug Finders LLC and Northeast Heat Treatment LLC of Stratford, Connecticut, announce a new service option for eradication of bed bugs by means of a unique heat treatment process. Combined with over 130 years of trade heating experience, the principals of Bed Bug Finders and its technical advisors have developed this new ‘heareat’ process that employs the latest industry equipment standards.

LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 31, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) presented the Lake Forest Community Association’s Community Spirit Team with a matching $300 gift to help residents who demonstrate a financial hardship to complete home repairs that put them in jeopardy with the association’s rules. The work began on the team’s first ‘heart-ship’ case, Patrice Munday on May 14 with the pouring of the cement base with donated work from professional contractor Al Grecco.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — IAAS Worldwide announces that Innovative Stone, known globally for its commercial work and regionally with their Fabrication Division serving residential clients, will host an Open to the Public Auction Sale to clear out hundreds of items from surplus stock.

LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced that the Lake Forest Community Association launched a new Community Spirit Team. With a $300 starter fund from the Board of Directors, the team will help neighbors with home repairs in order to remain in compliance with the association’s rules.

RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pest Control Technology (PCT) magazine, and sponsor BASF Pest Control Solutions are proud to announce the 2011 Commercial Service Technician of the Year is John Dawson and category finalist is Chad Mackie, both from Griffin Pest Solutions, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For the past 15 years, PCT magazine has recognized standout commercial service professionals.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Griffin Pest Solutions has won a Bed Bugsy Award from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for its educational direct mail bed bug campaign. The NPMA created the Bed Bugsy Awards to recognize creative excellence in the marketing and advertising of bed bug services executed by pest control companies across the nation.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Four (4) Griffin Pest Solutions employees successfully earned their Associated Certified Entomologist (ACE) certification from The Entomological Society of America (ESA). They include company vice president Jeff Spencer, service managers Jim Moyer and Brian Kuemin, and service technician John Dawson.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Griffin Pest Solutions announces the ‘Saw a Bug’ video scream contest, in conjunction with the Grand Rapids Public Museum Big BIG Bug exhibit. Museum visitors of all ages are encouraged to take a video of them screaming, while standing in front of the giant grasshopper at the exhibit. Videos may be filmed at the Museum’s Big BIG Bug exhibit on April 5 through April 10, 2010 and during the hours of 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

JAMAICA, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. announced today that they have partnered with the newly developed company, Vermont Eco Cottage, in order to establish the most recent display/retail yard in Milton, Vermont. Established in 1995, Jamaica Cottage Shop (JCS) had been operating as a factory direct business, retailing its timber frame sheds solely in house, until two years ago when they partnered with Hoosick Valley Outdoor Products and opened second display yard in Hoosick Falls, New York.

JAMAICA, Vt., Aug. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop introduces five new designs. The Do it yourself step by step plans and pre-cut kits are designed for the novice carpenter. The privately held corporation has been building and designing garden sheds, outdoor storage shed kits and plans, showing you how to build a post and beam shed with rough sawn lumber, since 1995.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘Have you ever been poked in the eye by the pointy corner of your rectangular bed pillow?’ Pillow Designer and Spokesperson for the Curvy Pillow Company, Pam Blumenthal, was recently quoted as saying ‘It’s ridiculous, but it’s no joke – people do get poked by pointy-cornered pillows. Why would we want to sleep with rectangles anyway? The only reason that we all sleep with rectangular bed pillows is that it’s the easiest shape for manufacturing.’

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Griffin Pest Solutions announces The Bed Bug Invasion, an educational seminar designed to address diverse communities where bed bugs have become significant problems. The seminar will be held at the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University on May 20, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The $49 registration fee includes lunch; pre-registration is required due to seating limitations.

STRATFORD, Conn., Dec. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bed Bug Finders, LLC announces this week the launch of a new business serving Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. It’s a business that was created to help homeowners and businesses deal with the ever-growing bed bug population in North America. In New York City alone, in 2007, there were over 7,000 complaints filed with the New York City Department of Health.

CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Travel with a backrest or body pillow? Yes you can… with our Patent-Pending Curvy Transformational Pillow Covers…any bed pillows can be turned into a body pillow or backrest. The Curvy Pillow Company, a long established (since 1988) innovative designer of nature-inspired pillow products, now offers a way to turn ordinary, rectangular bed pillows into curvy, more comfortable, fully functional shapes.

BRATTLEBORO, Vt., June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. will work with the women’s crisis center to donate an 8×10 Vermonter, one of their most popular designs, which the women will use for storage of donated goods outside their facility.

CHICAGO, Ill. – May 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While mold damage continues to be a growing problem, the Know Mold Corporation, an Illinois-based corporation, is taking a proactive role by offering a new product – KnowMold(TM) – to prevent mold before it becomes a pest. According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona, mold is present in every home; Illinois has the highest count of mold spores in the nation.

JAMAICA, Vt. Nov. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For a limited time Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. is offering a free set of step by step plans for an 8×10 post and beam shed to anyone who signs up for the Funky Chicken Newsletter. The offer can be found on the website and the wooden cottage plans are made available for immediate download after the subscription is confirmed.

BURLINGTON, Vt., Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc., a premier builder of fine garden buildings based in Jamaica, Vermont, today announced the launch of the 2×4 Garbage Shed, an attractive and versatile cottage that is the perfect size for two fatty garbage cans.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc., a premier builder of fine garden buildings based in Jamaica, Vermont, today announced the launch of the 2×4 Garbage Shed, an attractive and versatile cottage that is the perfect size for two fatty garbage cans.