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10 Weeks to Go Live for Løvenskiold Handel with Blue Ridge Replenishment
Marietta, Georgia (Vocus/PRWEB) December 14, 2010
Blue Ridge Inventory Group, leading provider of profit-driven inventory replenishment solutions, announced today that Norwegian agent, Inventory Investment AS, has completed integration and initial education for leading DIY home improvement retailer Løvenskiold Handel AS on the company’s CLARITY Replenish solution. Users recently began to target optimized inventory positions and improved customer service in a live environment with Blue Ridge’s innovative, profit-driven CLARITY Replenish solution.
The unique replenishment solution developed by US-based Blue Ridge®, already has many rapid, successful implementations to its credit with prominent retailers and distributors in North America and Europe. In addition to Blue Ridge’s uniquely complete replenishment functionality, the solution boasts a best-practice driven, user-friendly interface along with traditional licensed or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery options.
“The management involvement and project team’s diligence during this implementation bodes well for the Løvenskiold Handel AS team,” said Sverre Rosmo, CEO of Inventory Investment in Oslo, “Their methodical and proactive approach has been successful with our other customers,” Rosmo continued, “The system is now live and we are confident that Løvenskiold Handel will realize their business goals for the system.”
The leaders at Løvenskiold Handel AS are equally as pleased and confident. Said their Supply Chain Director, Espen Marthinsen, “The implementation from Inventory Investment has been literally flawless. All activities in the project plan have been executed on time, with agreed resources, expenditure and quality,” Marthinsen went on to comment on his team’s efforts, saying, “We are now live with the system and fully occupied with reaping the benefits. A very good start on a very promising partnership with Blue Ridge and Inventory Investment.”
Løvenskiold Handel has built a leading retail operation in recent years within the DIY home improvement segment in Norway. MAXBO today stands out as a highly recognized brand within the industry. Today, retailing is the most prominent business area for the company, with retails sales in 2009 of approximately US$ 915 million. The core of the company’s operations is Løvenskiold Logistikk with a central warehouse being one of Norway’s most modern and efficient.
About Inventory Investment
Inventory Investment focuses on optimizing replenishment and buying and has through a large number of projects in the Nordics as well as EMEA applied their extensive experience and expertise to retail and distribution replenishment and effective buying. Together with Atlanta-based Blue Ridge, they form the largest professional team focused on replenishment globally. Inventory Investment distributes and implements CLARITY, Blue Ridge’s next-generation replenishment and inventory management suite.
About Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is the global leader in Software-as-a-Service and licensed inventory replenishment and demand planning solutions. The Blue Ridge global team helps distributors and retailers recognize that selling generates revenue, but managing your inventory right generates profit. The Blue Ridge vision is for their profit-driven solutions to deliver an Income Statement BreakThroughTM by adding one full point to the bottom-line of every distribution and retail organization. Over 125 customers worldwide take advantage of Blue Ridge technology and service offerings to manage their inventory as an investment that increases cash flow and drives strategic initiatives. The Blue Ridge suite of products are easily implemented to replace or augment a company’s current Demand Forecasting, Replenishment, DRP and ERP solutions. For more information, visit Blue Ridge on the Web at brinv.com.
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Adding Or Removing Thousands? Diy Projects And The Value Of A Home After Diy Home Improvement
Of course, nearly everyone as at some point tried DIY home improvement. But does it increase the potential selling value of a home after? According to interior designer Scot McAllister:
“Home improvements, their costs and their resultant profits are not a precise science. For this reason, it’s hard to specifically quantify what works and what doesn’t. For example, laminate flooring has undergone a popularity nosedive due to the market being flooded by so many photographic plastic options.”
McAllister continues with:
“Their cheapness has created a stigma – and even expensive options have become tarred with the same brush. When replacement costs start ticking away in buyers’ heads you don’t need to be Carol Vorderman to understand that offers will be reduced.”
DIY projects that increase the value of a home
To raise the value of a house, you need to carry out DIY home improvement projects that will definitely withstand the test of time. For example, if you do have laminate flooring you can install vintage wooden doors.
To install wooden doors, you would need a screwdriver, a pair of thick gloves, 4-inch door-frame screws and a hammer. To remove the door from the frame, simply unscrew the hinges from the door frame.
Get that old door off
Once the hinges come off, slowly ease the door from frame itself, taking care not to damage the edges. You would want to of course, preserve the old door for use later on. Home values go up when front doors are beautiful- so choose the replacement door properly.
Another interesting DIY home improvement project that can raise the value of your home is replacing worn out bathroom tiles. If the tiles are more than a decade old and you plan on selling within the next few months, now would be the opportune time to replace the tiles.
Replacing worn out tiles
The replacement of worn out bathroom tiles is a bit more difficult than the first project, Of course, the tiles in the bathroom can no longer be recovered completely intact, so make sure you can dispose of the broken tiles immediately afterward.
Designer tiles can be put in place of the old ones. Designer tiles employ a variety of new colors and textures that will naturally emphasize the dimensions of the bathroom.
For this project you would need a few sacks for tile disposal, a large chisel or a crow bar and a mallet or an equivalent. If possible, work the tiles when they are wet as this reduces friction and lessens dust clouds during working. Drive the crowbar against the underside of the tiles and slowly work around the tiles.
Ease the tiles off the floor, making sure that none are left behind. Smooth white cement may be used to install the new designer tiles after the bathroom floor has been re-leveled.
Justin Ray, an interior designer for the TV show How Not to Decorate warns people:
“A bad DIY project will always detract from the resale value. Anything that looks unprofessional, such as a badly-fitted kitchen or uneven plastering, will get buyers wondering.”
Installing a Ceiling Fan : Mounting Brackets for Installing Ceiling Fans
Learn tips on mounting brackets for installing ceiling fans in this day home improvement video on ceiling fan installation. Expert: Adolph Ramirez Bio: Adolph Ramirez is retired USAF with over 24 years of military service. In addition to his service to our country, Mr. Filmmaker: Adolph Ramirez
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Installing a Ceiling Fan : Turning the Power off to Install Ceiling Fans
Learn how to turn off the electricity when installing ceiling fans in thisfree home improvement video. Expert: Adolph Ramirez Bio: Adolph Ramirez is retired USAF with over 24 years of military service. In addition to his service to our country, Mr. Filmmaker: Adolph Ramirez
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DIY Kitchen Remodeling with RTA Cabinets
Modernity in time has brought forth an amazing advancement in both technology and design that resulted to an amazing array of kitchen remodeling products that satisfy aesthetic requirements without sacrificing quality. This same innovation has paved way to manufacturing methods that made beautiful and functional, yet cheap ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets a hit in the DIY home improvement industry. With the financial hardships that are common nowadays, this article tells you how you can make a success out of your DIY kitchen remodeling with RTA cabinets.
As beneficial as it is, renovating the heart of homes can prove to be as disastrous and can easily break the bank when not done right. So before you dive head-on into the DIY bandwagon, it is important to understand the keys to project success: skills, experience, and tools. Before the actual plan, you would have to go through the changes you need done as well as the additions you want. Now with the set of tasks you want included in the project, it pays to weigh these against the keys mentioned above carefully before deciding to pursue any renovation venture. If you do not think, you have what it takes to do the task efficiently, then better hire contractors especially in jobs involving plumbing and electricity. Otherwise, you can proceed with DIY kitchen remodeling.
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RTA Cabinets and DIY Kitchen Remodeling
RTA cabinets have basically been devised for the benefit of homeowners wanting to do cabinet assembly themselves. Through the years, the advancement in product engineering has made this task so much easier making it possible to do the construction without the need for special skills, power tools, or carpentry experience. With just a screw driver, you can easily follow the instructions and successfully complete the assembly of various parts included in the package. Thus RTA cabinets are truly ideal for your DIY kitchen remodeling.
The Benefits
Why should you choose ready-to-assemble cabinetry for your Do-It-Yourself renovation? The answers to this question lay out the delightful benefits of RTA cabinets to your DIY kitchen remodeling project:
Cut Down on Budget
One great disadvantage of undertaking renovations involving the heart of homes is the expense. With ready-to-assemble cabinetry you can enjoy many ways on cutting back on your budget and make realizing the kitchen of your dreams not as expensive as it should be:
1. Among the contributors to the overall cost of a project is labor cost. Because ready-to-assemble cabinetry option does not require the need to hire contractors, then you will be enjoying huge savings on added services.
2. RTA cabinets are generally cheaper than traditional choices so the initial cost you have to spend on is lesser.
3. Contrary to common beliefs in home improvement, quality does not necessarily follow price. By buying all-wood RTA cabinets, you can take advantage of luxurious looks and inherent durability at a low price.
Time Efficiency
Compared with traditional alternatives which usually take around eight weeks to get to your doorstep, RTA cabinets require two weeks wait. Thus, your DIY kitchen remodeling results can be enjoyed in the least timeframe possible.
Rubbish Removal – 10 Tips To Save You Money And Give You An Easy Life
Home improvement projects are rapidly becoming the norm amongst homeowners in Australia and the Western world in general due to a combination of factors including:
- Growing number of DIY stores
- Cheaper materials/tools due to the China effect
- Growth in instructional DIY internet sites and magazines
The result of this growth in home DIY improvement projects? More rubbish and waste that needs to be collected from the residential consumers. With this in mind, the skip/bin business will be doing a roaring trade. However, for the domestic market, is a skip hire the best solution?
In Europe and the US, skip hire is dwindling for the growing majority of domestic home improvement projects. Due to advances in polypropylene innovation, a new breed of skip has emerged – a skip bag (proly bag). These are essentially plastic bags made out of polypropylene and have incredible strength and durability. They can handle all kinds of waste including bricks, roof tiles, ceramics, gravel, you can even throw a bath tub in there. They are initially flat-packed and are roughly A3 size. However, they expand to 2.5 cubic metres and can contain up to 1.5 tonnes of debris. Lapordata (the International Materials Testing Institute) testing on the new skip bag which has just been introduced into Melbourne and Sydney in Australia has been tested up to 9 tonnes. Yes, that wasn’t a typo, the poly bag passed a stress test at 9 tonnes. As the the skip bag’s marketing messages point out on their website, it really has the strength of a steel skip yet the convenience of a bag. Other brands common in the US and Europe are generally able to support a load of 4 tonnes however, crane trucks are only capable of lifting 2 tonnes so as a rule, the rubbish within a skip bag should not be in excess of 1.5 tonnes.
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These heavy duty polypropylene bags really are taking off. In USA alone, skip bags delivered over USD 0M retail sales for a single brand through hardware retailer LOWES within a 6 month period.
UK company Hippowaste currently achieving sales of 18,000 units per month (B&Q) with a growth rate of >10% per month. And if those figures aren’t startling enough, the USA retail sales growth of skip bags has gone up 230% in the past 12 months.
So why are these bags preferable to traditional metal skips for your every day DIY enthusiast? Here are ten reasons right off the bat.
Cheaper than a skip. Skips vary in costs according to the location however after contacting a number of skip hire companies within the central Sydney area, a 7 day hire of a 2 cubic metre mini skip costs in excess of 0AUD. A skip bag as a comparison, costs AUD plus 0 collection charge.
Skip bags are conveniently available in stores from leading hardware stores and can even be purchased online.
Skip bags are flat packed until needed. Skip bags are approximately 50cm x 50cm x 5cm and naturally can be stored anywhere at home or in the boot of a car.
No rental time restrictions. Large DIY projects put you under pressure to get the task completed as the cost of a skip increases on a daily basis. However, use a skip bag and you can spend as long as you want doing your rubbish removal project. Spend weeks, months even. There is no extra charge.
No need to take a trailer to the tip or waiting around for skips to be delivered. Everything is done at the customers pace.
Use in your garden or on your driveway – helps keep your property tidy and minimise damage caused by heavy metal skips.
No hidden additional dumping fees when using a skip bag in Australia. Some skip companies charge extra for the cost of dumping different types of waste e.g. bricks/gravel.
Great for tight spaces. The skip bags are collected using crane trucks that can even lift up the bags from behind a garden fence.
Skips parked on the street are open to abuse by other people. How many times do you see skips with other people’s rubbish thrown in? By keeping your skip bag on the drive way, or on your front lawn, there is less exposure to this kind of opportunistic abuse.
These bags are environmentally friendly – a truck can only service one metal skip at a time. Several skip bags can be picked up by the same truck and taken to a waste collection centre in one single trip. This reduces the carbon footprint.
Households throughout the world are generating more and more rubbish with the advent of increases in DIY home improvement projects and the affect of our materialistic society. These new polypropylene bags are revolutionising the way the domestic market dispose of their rubbish and evidence of that is widely seen in the US and Europe. Australia are catching on and the skip bag is the final step in the DIY consumer experience – waste generated by DIY projects requires large volume rubbish removal.
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Cushioned Sheet Vinyl Flooring Debuts Again at Surfaces 2007: An Eye-Opening Alternative to Floor Coverings
Cushioned Sheet Vinyl Flooring Debuts Again at Surfaces 2007: An Eye-Opening Alternative to Floor Coverings
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 22, 2007
Each year in Las Vegas, and this year it fell on Feb. 7-9, 2007 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, there is a huge flooring trade show called Surfaces. To many, Surfaces is considered home to all of the major manufacturers of flooring and a place to meet and test out each others product. This year at the IVC Flexitec, sharing the booth with the Balterio Flooring guys, cushioned sheet vinyl flooring stood out of the crowd. This product challenges professionals and consumers alike. Feel free to closely examine the IVC Flexitec Flooring styles by requesting samples at Vinylflooring.org
The major part of your home decor starts with the kitchen flooring and commits with an Extreme Home Makeover using sheet vinyl flooring at VinylFlooring.org. Until recently, Vinylflooring.org has been the only company providing this unique product and has expanded to new styles and colors.
Having an attractive flooring is almost half the work done to achieve a stylish interior. You may be residing at any type of home, either modern or an old construction we will definitely have something perfect to match your taste, requirements and style. Giving a home makeover of ceramic or marble to your floors can be a tedious task and would be heavy on your pocket. Hence the best alternative is to opt for the cushioned sheet vinyl flooring options, which can called a DIY home improvement project. This is a cost effective and an immediate solution to consummate a classy base of the house.
This redefined vinyl flooring comes in an incredible array of colors, textures and patterns. The easy to apply makeover for your home can appease a variety of tastes to match all contemporary, classic or traditional requirements. Vinyl sheet flooring is complete with a real look and texture of ceramic, stone or hardwood / laminate flooring. On the contrary it is more affordable, can be easily installed, loose-laid, and allows a carefree maintenance without ever having to wax again.
IVC Flexitec floors come with quick installation guides following which one can personally manage to fix the bottom surface of any room. The do it yourself guide for the floor lamination makes it convenient to renovate your floors without hiring professional help. This extra saving is again a good news for your pocket book. Simply loose lay IVC Flexitec Fiberglass Cushioned Vinyl Sheet, adhere with Acrylic Double-Face Tape in certain areas and enjoy. Very similar to Liz Claiborne linoleum, Armstrong congoleum vinyl floors, earthscapes vinyl flooring, Mannington resilient floors. Some factors to consider while installing in a square foot room over 25 yards or where there will be heavy appliances such as refrigerators etc would require the use of double face tape or pressure sensitive adhesive along the two walls or as a full spread.
The sub-floor should be thoroughly clean, firm and level prior to installing the IVC Flexitec and there should be no wet substrate as this can trap moisture. It is easy for both professional installer and do-it yourself people to lay the latest IVC Flexitec flooring. Professional installing of the vinyl flooring makes use of the full spread installation using Balta / IVC B-2000 pressure-sensitive adhesive. The flooring is resistant to break or permanent crease and also its structural composition make it very easy to work. The highly resilient fiberglass base, laminated with a tough layer of PVC on both sides gives it an unmatched stability. This revolutionary new construction eliminates all conventional problems of cracking, curling, expansion and contraction. The unique construction of IVC Flexitec also makes it extremely resistant to moisture.
The designated warranty period for the IVC Flexitec flooring ensures that it does not contain manufacturing defects, nor does it contract, expand, curl, crack, tear or rip from normal household use. The flooring is not affected by mold, mildew, alkaline or moisture. Flexitec vinyl flooring offers warranty against any permanent stains from common household products, household traffic stains or permanent scuff from shoe soles.
The modernistic composition of IVC Flexitec floor is aptly suited for both residential and commercial purposes. The latest structural integration of vinyl flooring retains the gloss and texture of the floor for many years and prevents it from dulling or fading easily. Taking due care of the floor preserves the new fresh look of the floor for a pretty long time.
Flexitec PVC cushion back vinyl advantages consist of many unique features:
Construction: Flexitec has a core of a highly resilient fiberglass base fully encapsulated on both sides by PVC vinyl.
1) Comfort Foam: Comfort foam is a luxurious cushioned vinyl backing supporting the vinyl structure and offering a base for indentation resistance. This backing reduces impact noise and sound transmission while guaranteeing unmatched underfoot comfort. The natural moisture-stop characteristics of PVC provide superior resistance to mold and mildew.
2) Foam Layer: On top of the fiberglass layer comes a cushioned vinyl foam layer, allowing additional indentation recovery thanks to its resilient nature.
3) Quick Clean Wearlayer: The wearlayer determines the actual wear performance of your floor. The higher the wearlayer the more durable your floor. The wearlayer will give your floor its protection and resistance against general wear, dents, cuts and scratches, while retaining its lasting finish. The unique Quick Clean benefit offers you extra durability and better definition of design and color, ensuring a long-lasting luster and beauty for your floor.
4) Super Guard: The Super Guard finish offers you even better protection. This advanced, urethane-layer resists scuffs, scrapes and stains and the accumulation of dirt and grime. This will allow your floor to retain its new look and ensure easy cleaning and maintenance.
Flexibility: Because of the construction, Flexitec is far more flexible than conventional sheet vinyl, making it easier to work with while laying it down at the job site. It does not break and will not permanently crease.
Fiberglass: The fiberglass layer combines strength with flexibility, ensuring an easy and trouble-free installation process. This inter-layer offers a unique dimensional stability eliminating conventional problems of contraction, expansion, curling and cracking, resulting in easy installation and higher durability.
Dimensional Stability: Because of the construction, problems of contraction, expansion, cracking and curling are eliminated. Flexitec lays flat and stays flat.
Ease of installation: Because Flexitec vinyl lays flat and is so flexible, it is a joy to work with compared to traditional sheet vinyl. There are two installation methods.
1) Loose lay DIY Installation up to 25 square yards.
2) Full spread Professional Installation with pressure sensitive adhesive or Double sided tape.
Reduced installation time: Because it is so much easier to work with, Flexitec takes much less time to cut and install. It is easier to seam and more forgiving than conventional vinyl. It is also easier to remove or patch, making it an ideal flooring solution for property management firms and all residential and commercial buyers.
Extremely moisture resistant: Unlike traditional paperback vinyl, Flexitec sheet vinyl is extremely resistant to moisture. It actually acts as a moisture barrier because of the PVC on both sides.
The structure of your vinyl floor largely determines its durability and how well it will resist the scuffs, scrapes and stains while retaining its original luster. Flexitec has a unique structural composition allowing you to select a floor type that will match your personal performance requirements. At its core, Flexitec vinyl has a highly resilient fiberglass base, double encapsulated by PVC layers. Thanks to this revolutionary construction, your floor has unmatched dimensional stability eliminating conventional problems of contraction, expansion, curling and cracking, resulting in easy installation and higher durability. The unique characteristics of PVC gives you higher underfoot comfort and flexibility combined with excellent resistance to everday wear and tear.
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Website?s Professional Home Improvement Advice and Hidden Gems, Will Empower Homeowners With All Their Home Remodeling Projects
Website’s Professional Home Improvement Advice and Hidden Gems, Will Empower Homeowners With All Their Home Remodeling Projects
Fairlawn, Ohio (Vocus) May 9, 2009
Showroom411 wants to help the do-it-yourself person get free professional guidance and DIY help with any home improvement project. Rick Maselli, a professional contractor for over 40 years and the founder of Showroom411.com is leading this effort.
“Nothing makes me feel better than to know that when a do-it-yourself person needs professional home improvement advice with learning how to install storage cabinets in a garage or learn the step by step process of how to complete a kitchen remodeling project, Showroom411 is here to help, every step of the way.”
Springtime is when homeowners start thinking of their home improvement and remodeling projects. Showroom411 offers an abundance of resources such as How-To and Remodeling Videos, How-to and Remodeling Articles and a vast DIY Home Improvement Directory. In addition, there are some hidden gems within the site to empower the DIY Homeowner create professional and stunning results.
Ask Rick is the newest addition to Showroom411 and is a must for every homeowner. Already becoming very popular, free members can ask Rick, a seasoned contractor, any home improvement and remodeling question they can think of and get professional contractor advice for free.
In the Bathroom Remodel category, users will be able to get information and learn about items related to bathroom remodeling such as vanities and cabinets, countertops, lighting, plumbing fixtures, floor coverings, bathroom storage solutions and where to purchase plumbing and bathroom accessories at great prices, just to name a few. Showroom411′s vast Bathroom Remodeling How-To articles and videos will help the homeowner step-by-step to create stunning and professional results.
The Kitchen Remodel section has a similar host of things to offer home owners. The Products Directory includes home improvement products such as appliances, cabinets, cabinet doors and drawers, countertop selections, lighting, floor coverings Home Décor, Decorative ideas and more. Along with the exclusive Kitchen Remodel How-To Articles and Videos, home owners will be able to make educated decisions throughout the entire kitchen remodeling project.
Showroom411 also has some very special categories that will not be found on other Home Improvement Websites. One of them is an entire category dedicated to Architectural Salvage. In some cases, the architecture of homes that were built several years ago such as porch columns, corbels, cabinetry, fireplace mantles etc., need to be matched or duplicated. With 26 categories filled with access to thousands of items, there should be no problem in finding just what is needed to complete most Period Home Remodeling projects.
Another unique category is Decorative and Ornamental Iron where you can find iron gates, railings and beautiful iron spiral staircases. In the Exterior Accents category, you will find shutters, trim and other items to spruce up the home’s exterior.
Showroom boasts a large Closeouts and Overstocks category, loaded with thousands of products for the home at closeout prices. The Purchase Home Products Direct category offers 40 categories with items including appliances, hardware, tools, roofing supplies and doors and windows plus just about anything related to home improvement, all in one place.
Users will also find several home building materials calculator in the Construction Calculators category, which include calculators for concrete, insulation, easy square footage calculation, lumber, stud walls and several other types of building materials that will help the do-it-yourself person figure the right type and amount of material for the job.
Showroom411 believes that everyone needs to be conscious of the environment and this is why the site includes a category dedicated to this cause called Living Green. Living Green is about every aspect of a family’s life. From the clothes that children wear to the food people eat, the Showroom Team believes that everyone should do their part in making life better for families and for the world. Living Green covers everything from green cleaning products to environmentally safe clothing and toys. Even green building products and home décor are included in this category. From EnergyStar rated appliances to Organic Foods and Recipes, this category will not only be eye opening, but will also add real value to your home and family.
These are just some of the great features that Showroom411 has to offer to help the do-it-yourself home owners take on just about any home improvement project while getting the knowledge, the resources, and confidence to do the job themselves.
About Showroom411.com: Showroom411.com is owned and operated by RTM Directories, Inc. Rick Maselli, its founder, has been in the residential building business for over 40 years. His experience as a home builder and residential building contractor has given him a wealth of building information. The concept of Showroom411.com began in 2005, when Rick decided he wanted to share his knowledge and experience with the do-it-yourself community. Showroom411.com is the result of all his hard work.
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