http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress Tips for homeowners Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:25:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I hope your summer is going well and this issue of Remodel™ finds your business thriving—or at least hanging in there. We choose to remain optimistic, and we have reason. As of this writing, the U.S. Senate has passed a housing stimulus bill, which provides, among other things, a tax ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=65 I hope this issue of Remodel™ finds you well and dry-no small wish given the current state of affairs here in Iowa where half the state is under water. (Maybe there are worse things than a slow economy!) . This month, we begin an exciting new chapter in our ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=63 This is the second digital issue of the magazine, which we think is a great way to share our content with you. In this installment, we are featuring a fantastic exterior makeover of a Victorian home in Wilmington, Ohio (see page 50). The award-winning transformation is the work of NARI member ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=49 There is a great movement in remodeling and building that is called Green Building. There are so many people talking about Green. There are several questions that come to mind. What does Green Building mean? How do you do it? How does Green building give the homeowner an ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=39 The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI - web site) has joined with Better Homes & Gardens publications to bring a consumer magazine, Remodel. You can request your own copy, or visit the website, www.remodelingcenter.com. The website is full of information and suggestions from ideas, tips, how to choose ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=37 Introducing Virtually Invisible TruScene® Insect Screens With 50% more clarity and the strength of stainless steel. You have to not see it to believe it. Register for your chance to win $25,000 worth of Andersen windows with TruScene insect screens. Just log on to www.AndersenWindows.com and click on the Enhance you View with ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=36 Wabash Valley NARI is committed to education. With this in mind, we have gathered a small list of sources that offer regular articles for the benefit of the general public. Should you have an interest in additional authors or sources, please comment and let us know so that ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=35 Stress is a large part of our lives now.  According to several sources, stress is America's #1 health problem.  Time magazine ran a cover article on stress back in 1983!  Can you imagine how it has escalated today?  If you want more info on stress, and possibly some relief, check ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=29 NARI Reminds Homeowners to Beware of Home Improvement Scams Des Plaines, Illinois, May7, 2007 – The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reminds homeowners during National Home Improvement Month that along with warm weather often come the home improvement con artists. As welcome as a spring blizzard and often as blustery, ... http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=26 Wabash Valley NARI is proud to be a partner for the Lafayette Habitat for Humanity Angel House project.  This morning, 5 of our members http://www.wabashvalleynari.org/wordpress/?p=20