Below are the three companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry with the highest betas. Higher-beta stocks mean greater volatility and are therefore generally considered to be riskier but also may provide the potential for higher returns. Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) is highest with a beta of 1.2. Lumber Liquidators, Inc. retails hardwood flooring in the [...] Read more »
A Brick Dilemma: How To Put A Cap On Spalling Problem
Q: You have written about spalling or flaking bricks and why they’re that way. You said a cap of stone, wood or metal is needed to keep rain and snow out. Would you please explain what kind of cap you’re talking about? This is happening to the brick on the north side of my house [...] Read more »
Ohio Home Improvement Firm Launches New Website And Consumer Initiative
Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) September 24, 2011 Ohio Window and Door, the state’s premier home improvement company, has launched a new website and an initiative designed to help consumers make more informed choices about energy efficient windows , patio doors and the company’s other services. “Our dedication to providing Ohioans with the best possible customer service [...] Read more »
West Yorkshire Windows Website Experiences Bumper January
(PRWEB UK) 18 February 2012 Wakefield home improvement specialists West Yorkshire Windows continue to be the favoured installer for thousands of Yorkshire homeowners after their website received a significant increase in online visitors during the month of January. The site: which showcases the firm’s full range of UPVC windows , UPVC doors and orangeries profited [...] Read more »
Lowe’s Introducing Online Home Improvement Tool
Next month, home improvement store Lowe’s is going to launch an online service ‘myLowes’ for its customers to access customized information about their home projects. According to Forbes , the tool will allow consumers to build profiles of their homes and virtually experiment with different styles and designs, inspiring creativity and enhancing their shopping experience. [...] Read more »
Home Improvement Special Section: After The Storm: Dealing With Exterior Mold …
“It’s not unusual for mildew growth to be one of the unfortunate aftermaths of a severe storm like a hurricane. It’s also common after flooding or a season of heavy rain and high humidity,” said Dirk Sappok of Rust-Oleum. “Mildew can make the exterior of your home look dirty and unattractive. If left unchecked it [...] Read more »
Consumer Watch: Tips For Hiring Home Improvement Professionals
(WHAS11) — In Friday’s Consumer Watch when routine repairs reach the point where you can no longer do-it-yourself, it might be time to call an expert. Our homes are our biggest assets, so it’s important to keep them in good shape. Ignoring needed repairs leads to additional damage which leads to a bigger bill. Angie [...] Read more »
JTT Reunites With ‘Home Improvement’ Cast
Former child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas reunited with his former “Home Improvement” castmates recently at a photo shoot for Entertainment Weekly , People reports. Lucky for us, Patricia Richardson tweeted a cast photo from the August 3 reunion. “Hung out with the boys later- so fun!,” Richardson, who played Jill Taylor in the ’90s sitcom, [...] Read more »
Habitat Opens ReStore Home Improvement Site In Cheviot
Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity Latest from The Business Journals 2011 Second Act winner: Ed Lee Second Act winners named by Courier Woodly helps build futures for poor via Habitat work Follow this company is opening a second ReStore in Cheviot. No exact date has been set for the opening, but Marissa [...] Read more »
Cumberland Co. Authorities Warn Residents Of Home Improvement Scam
An alert for residents of Cumberland County , after authorities say a man is scamming homeowners out of money. Authorities say customers of local home improvement stores are being approached by a man claiming to complete their home renovation projects. According to the crime alert issued by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department says 36-year-old Christopher Paul [...] Read more »