Craftsman Direct Handyman Home Improvement has been named among the expert deck builders in the Triad by the Winston Salem Journal in a recent article, "A New Deck: Before you build one, do your homework." The Journal reported, "...a properly built, well-maintained deck is an economical way to add value to your home....Lee Smoak, owner and president of Craftsman Direct...recommends seeking engineering assistance at the beginning. 'Housing and inspections departments will look over plans, but they don't offer a plan....An engineer can provide a plan that ...

Then, they were renting an apartment in Canyon Country. Now, Andrew and Kirsten Skinner are the proud and happy owners of their first home. Long-time residents of Santa Clarita, they purchased at LivingSmart Homes Fair Oaks Ranch and chose the community's first single-story design. A wheelchair user, Andrew was also one of the first buyers in Pardee's innovative new "Smart Homes, New Choices" program, which provided the opportunity to choose the homesite he and Kirsten preferred. "We looked for a home for quite some time as we continued to rent, save ...

Do you wish your child could speak two languages? Want to help your kids to engage more in bilingual reading? Well, one mother of bilingual children has taken matters into her own hands and created the book "Tales of the Moon - Cuentos de la Luna" to help her own children and others connect intellectually in both English and Spanish. Tales of the Moon- Cuentos de la Luna's main focus is to teach kids ages 9-12 to make vital connections between both languages while navigating the story, through colorful and magnetic illustrations designed as a very easy method ...

Automated claims technology company ClaimVantage has further expanded its Absence, Disability, Accident and Life business line with Voluntary Accident-Only Claim Management. The ClaimVantage Voluntary Accident-Only claims technology product can be purchased as a stand-alone option or as part of a multiple business line solution allowing Insurance carriers, third party administrators (TPA), self-insured corporations to quickly and affordably upgrade their existing systems. "ClaimVantage's Voluntary Accident-Only Claim Management delivers a responsive solution ...

According to Adam Small, "networking is the single most powerful marketing tactic to accelerate and sustain success for any individual or organisation" (strategicbusinessnetwork.com). "It is already said in the word itself," explains Dominant Worldwide Ltd's Managing Director. "Networking is about making connections, building a network of people who can help and support you. And obviously this is hard work. These people will not just ring at your door." Networking is crucial; especially in the current economical climate, building relationships ...

IMMERGE has officially launched its national campaign for the largest telecommunications company in the world. The launch begins in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Nashville (150+ reps) and market expansion across the country over the next year. The comprehensive program will increase the carrier's reach in each market. IMMERGE is a sought-after contract sales organization with an executive team that has developed many of the most successful sales teams for Fortune 500 companies. Back-office solutions, recruiting and sales training have paved the way for success. "We ...

Dr. Amin Bascharon, veterinarian in Carol Stream, understands that a person's pet is an extension of his or her own family, and their pet's health is important. To further improve the care these pets receive, Dr. Bascharon is proud to announce the availability of two office locations: Oak Park Animal Hospital, LTD and Ambassador Animal Hospital. Both animal hospitals offer superior veterinary care for dogs, cats and exotic pets. Oak Park Animal Hospital, LTD is located in Oak Park, IL while Ambassador Animal Hospital is located in Hanover Park, making both near Carol ...

Leading podiatrist in Elkhart County, Dr. Timothy Quist, shares important foot health care knowledge with patients through multiple online blogs. In a society that continues to advance with online technology, Dr. Quist takes advantage of these opportunities to further communicate and educate his patients about important foot and ankle health care. "In order to give my patients even more information regarding their foot health, I have created and participate in several blogs relating to feet and foot care. I invite my patients to visit these blogs to learn more ...

Dr. David Baker, an experienced Plano Dentist at Plano Texas Dental Care, expands his resources with the creation of a social media site on Facebook and Twitter. Patients are now able to post information on this website including information on their visit and the practice's procedures. Additionally, patients can view office photos and interact with other patients. Today, the use of social media websites has become increasingly popular, allowing this dentist in Plano to branch out into different patient interactions. Provided with a direct link on the interactive website, ...

A fungus can affect any part of the body, but a person's feet are especially vulnerable. When a person wears socks and shoes, his or her feet sweat. As a result, a warm, moist environment is created, which is perfect for toenail fungus to grow in. With the summer season under way, Dr. Eric Peters understands that toenail fungus can get in the way of his patients enjoying the warm weather and trips to the beach. To help eliminate this embarrassing infection, Dr. Peters offers patients in White Plains toenail fungus laser treatment. "Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, ...

Live-Tennis.com have announced that their officially licensed live streaming partner bet365 have obtained the rights to stream this year's Wimbledon Championships in full free to their members. Novak Djokovic is the favourite to win his second Wimbledon title this year but as many leading tennis pundits are saying, the men's tournament is an extremely tough one to call. Speaking to Live-Tennis.com, three-time Wimbledon champion Chris Evert said, "It's just totally up in the air. That's the wonderful thing about it. That's the wonderful thing about having the ...

Bringing influence from the sea and ocean tones into your home can bring your decor right up to date. Our beach house rugs are the perfect addition to any home, whether you live by the sea or not. They are, of course, perfect for those with homes by the beach. Rugs bring comfort and warmth into homes and complement the relaxing atmosphere mirroring the soft relaxing waves of the sea. The classic nautical based home design is very much in fashion, and demand is high for top quality, stylish furnishings that bring the light and airy breath of the sea into your home. When ...

We're often asked why you should use carpet underlay in your home or business. There are many factors that contribute to underlay being a vital component when carpet fitting, and we offer the best: cloud 9 underlay (the UK's bestselling range made by Ball & Young). The installation of underlay can reduce sound transference and reduce noise in your home, a great option for high footfall noisy areas such as stairs. By using underlay you add extra insulation to your home reducing drafts and heat loss. Underlay adds comfort to your home, something to bear in mind if ...

Yesterday Chrysler group announced that it and NHTSA had supposedly "resolved their differences" regarding NHTSA's demand that Chrysler recall and fix the dangerous fuel tank design defect in Chrysler's 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty vehicles. "Chrysler's proposed 'agreement' about its bumper tank defect is nonsense," says Atlanta Georgia lawyer James E. ("Jim") Butler, Jr. Jim Butler, Leigh Martin May, and Jeb Butler of the law firm Butler Wooten & Fryhofer represent the parents of Remington Walden, who was ...

A lot of pundits would have Americans believe that the Social Security system should be scrapped because it faces some challenges. These advocates, despite significant publicity given to their point of view, face an uphill battle. Social Security is among the most popular government programs, with the majority of Americans indicating that they support the continuation of the program and many indicating that they would be willing to pay a little more to ensure its long-term existence. Old-Age Pensions A 2011 poll conducted by CNN revealed that eight out of 10 Americans ...

Dr. Stephen Hawking is renowned for his contributions to physics, his best-selling books and his computer-generated voice. Hawking is almost completely paralyzed by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease also known as Lou Gherig's disease. Although paralysis prevents Hawking from using his voice, he is able to speak through an electronic device that allows him to write and use computer-generated speech by twitching his cheek. Called computer-generated speech or augmentative and alternative communication devices, these electronic devices ...

Recognizing his stewardship of the Hispanic community, Benny Agosto, Jr. of the Houston law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, has been chosen to receive the 2013 Peter Torres, Jr. Community Service Award. The recipient of this award is chosen annually from nominations received by the Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas and reflect both individuals and organizations with a history of service to the Hispanic community. Mr. Agosto's contributions to the Hispanic community are numerous and growing. He has served as past President ...

The Orlando lawyers at Emeritus Attorneys at Law are pleased to welcome attorney Tiffany Moore Russell to their firm. Ms. Russell specializes in community law, business law, and real estate law. Tiffany Moore Russell graduated from Florida State University's College of Law and has over 14 years of experience with Central Florida law. She has been a member of the Florida Bar Association since 1999 and a member of the Orange County Bar Association since 2005. A native of Orlando, Florida, Ms. Russell has lived in Orange County for much of her life. She is passionate ...

The Tampa bankruptcy attorneys, Clark & Washington, would like to take a moment to discuss the number of bankruptcies the Florida city had in January of this year. According to the bankruptcy lawyers in Tampa, the number of people who filed for bankruptcy reached 1,086 before month's end. While this number may not seem exceedingly high in comparison to other parts of the country and for Tampa itself in recent years, no one doubts the economic impact this amount of bankruptcies has had on families in the city. The Tampa bankruptcy lawyers also want to mention that ...

There has not been much a of decline in bankruptcy filings this spring with 462 Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 filings in the Chattanooga area alone for the month of March. Tennessee continues to lead the nation in filings with single digit declines so far this year. In Tennessee, there are 6.7 filings per 1000 people which put them at number one in the nation followed by Georgia, Alabama and Illinois. Overall, there has been a national decline in bankruptcy filings due to economic improvement. There are several areas of the United States that are seeing a slower recovery ...

Chafing dishes are an essential part of any catering business or buffet restaurant's serving set up, and you obviously want high-quality chafing dishes that can withstand the wear-and-tear customers put them through. Kitchen Inspire, an online retailer of restaurant kitchen supplies, believes that the best chafing dishes for your money come from Newburg. Newburg chafing dishes offer you a classic- mirrored, stainless steel chafing pan that fits in with any decor and food style. Each buffet you serve in Newburg chafing dishes will have a timeless elegance that your clients ...

Premier Surfaces, well-known for its granite countertops in Atlanta, Ga., is proud of the fabrication (surface shaping) of their products. Besides granite and marble, Atlanta-based Premier Surfaces offers quartz, soapstone, Craft-Art wood, and other materials that are not only stylish, but also stand up to the wear and tear of everyday living. Marble Institute of America Accredited The Atlanta countertops manufacturer is accredited by the Marble Institute of America (MIA). They passed a number of rigorous tests to earn this accreditation, and follow MIA's Code of Ethics ...

The faux plantation shutters provider, Eclipse Shutters, would like to remind its customers that blinds are a thing of the past. Shutters are more elegant, more functional and most importantly, more durable. Many homeowners tend to be attracted to blinds due to their low prices, but the faux wood shutters dealer points out that the long-term benefits of a quality set of shutters greatly outweigh these initial cost-savings. Blinds are vulnerable and can be easily damaged. It doesn't take much to bend or break the individual pieces of plastic. It is important to note ...

Chicago startup emerges from stealth mode with launch of mobile service kyntal. Zymbr Labs announced today the launch of kyntal, a social discovery service that redefines how users connect with their like-minded and discover local businesses and deals based on personal interests and preferences. kyntal is about discovery, not search! With kyntal, users discover people, places and deals based on all the things that matter to them - when they least expect it. This real-world discovery principle is part of kyntal core functionality. kyntal can be pictured as a mobile-based ...

TIE's upcoming festival (November 20-24, 2013) seeks to invigorate and connect artist-run film labs while advancing the dialogue on contemporary screen culture and moving-image media. TIE has always been committed to providing exposure and resources to artists working at the fringes of contemporary screen culture, helping to connect and support those whose investigations into the practices of celluloid continue to prove that it is a medium with vital and inexhaustible potential for human expression and social critique. Our upcoming series of activities and associated literature ...