Tag: Home and Garden

BILOXI, Miss., April 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 15, near golf-ball-sized hail was reported from Slidell, La. to Biloxi, Mississippi. David Wallen, Branch Manager for Murphy's Roofing Supply in Biloxi, said, 'The hail that hammered the area north of I-10 from Slidell to Ocean Springs is something that is becoming a far too common occurrence in spring and early summer storms.'

NEW ORLEANS, La., April 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On a day already associated with bad imagery, April 15 - golf ball sized hail was reported near New Orleans, La. Melissa Henriquez, exterior design specialist with American Roofing and Building Supply in Metairie, La., said, 'The golf ball sized hail that hammered the area in Garyville, LaPlace and larger hail that battered Kenner, Metairie and New Orleans is something that is becoming a far too common occurrence in spring and early summer storms.'

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.

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.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The latest US Remodeling Sentiment Report from Remodel or Move indicated that the continued economic recovery has favorably affected homeowners. Homeowner respondents report their average home equity is now over $165,000, up from $115,000 in 2013, which combined with continued low interest rates and pent-up demand for home repair and improvements, is fueling growth.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water - well - out of thin air. It's all thanks to Canada's Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3 percent of the world's water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose.

NEW YORK, N.Y., May. 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capt. Dan Berg, a waterfront homeowner for close to 30 years, announced today the launch of his new book, the first of its kind, regarding home safety, the protection from natural disasters and mitigation to prevent future damage. 'How To Make Your Home Flood Safe' (ISBN: 978-1494923754) is the complete homeowners guide to protecting, rebuilding, or lifting your home to prevent future flood damage.

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.