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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 11, 2009 -

In todays economy, when so many individuals are losing their homes, Steps for Life, Inc. is giving Georgia residents a chance to win a home. Steps for Life, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides green housing to those in need or physically or mentally handicapped, will host this free home raffle until February 14, 2009.

For only $ 150, you can purchase a raffle ticket for a 1 in 3,500 chance to win a home in a safe and secure neighborhood. The odds for this free home raffle are significantly better than odds for slot machines (1 in 262,144), the Lottery (1 in 120 million), or Powerball (195 million). The home includes the following amenities:

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

Double Insulated

New roof

New siding

New paint

New kitchen

New interior trim

New hardwood floors and carpet

New sunroom

New wiring and plumbing

New deck

New heating and central air conditioning

This home for raffle is positioned on an oversized lot in a gated community, surrounded by lakes, a golf course, restaurants, and more. It was remodeled to ensure it is both economical and easy to maintain.

How to purchase a ticket:

Visit http://www.stepsforlifeinc.org/raffle.html to enter online.

or

Send check or money order to: 1109 S. Park St. Ste. 504 #355, Carrollton, GA 30117. Must be postmarked by February 6, 2010. All tickets and money will be held in escrow until the drawing date.

The grand drawing for the free home raffle will be held on February 20, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Only Georgia residents are eligible to enter to win a home. Participants can be renters or homeowners, with or without a mortgage. No one under 18 years of age may participate. Additional rules and restrictions apply.

Steps for Life, Inc.

Steps for Life, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides many disadvantaged potential homeowners with an opportunity to get back on their feet and excel through the provision of low-income housing units. The organization aspires to better the community through the environment, economic, and social benefits of green housing.

Media Contact

Allan LeGere

Project Manager

allan@stepsforlifeinc.org

770-702-2816

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Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) November 18, 2009

James Kenton and Advanced Metal Roofing are excited to announce their position in Replacement Contractor Magazines The Replacement 100 list of the top home improvement companies in the United States by volume. Advanced Metal Roofing placed sixty-ninth by total volume sold in 2008.

Advanced Metal Roofing, specializing in residential metal roofing, approaches the end of 2009 with another record-breaking year, despite a national economy still suffering from a severe economic downturn. They have collected numerous industry awards including Metal Construction News Top Metal Roofers, Roofing Contractor Magazines Top 100 Roofing Contractors, Remodeling Magazines list of the biggest home improvement companies in the country, Qualified Remodeler Magazines Top 500 Remodeling Companies, and now with the Fall issue of Replacement Contractor Magazine, inclusion on The Replacement 100 list of largest home improvement companies in the U.S.

Replacement Contractor Magazine is devoted to resources, news and trends, advice and tips, products, and profiles for remodeling contractors. The publication and accompanying website address topics such as selling, marketing, managing, products, and trade secrets for the contractor. The Replacement 100 list is a compilation of the top home improvement companies in the United States, ranked by volume of replacement products sold and includes roofing, windows, doors, siding, decking, patios, and sunrooms.

Advanced Metal Roofing has enjoyed an exceptional year in terms of sales of their exclusive, patented product, the MetalMan Roofing System. They have extended their presence within North Carolina, opening a new office in Salisbury, N.C. near Charlotte, and they have expanded into other states with affiliates in Cumming, G.A. to serve the greater Atlanta area, and in South Carolina to serve the Myrtle Beach and Rock Hill areas. There are plans in the works to create an affiliate branch in New England as well.

Advanced Metal Roofing owner James Kenton acknowledges that, while the difficult credit market affected their ability to serve as many customers as they would have liked, they have been able to generate more interest through advertising in print, television, and online as well as through representation at local events and community benefits to help drive sales to their expanded company network. We are so excited about the recognition weve received from leading resources in the contracting industry this year, Kenton says. It has been a banner year for Advanced Metal Roofing and we are still continuing to grow. The quality of our product together with the expertise of our sales, installation, and customer service teams prove to be the foundation of our success.

For more information about Advanced Metal Roofing, visit AdvancedMetalRoofing.com. To learn more about the MetalMan Roofing System, visit MetalManRoofing.com.

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 13, 2009

Archadeck is happy to announce that Curtis and Ann Crays will be opening a new location servicing the Front Range area of Colorado.

Known as Archadeck of the Front Range, the Crays will design and build custom outdoor living spaces for their customers, including sunrooms, porches, decks, outdoor kitchens, gazebos and more. Areas they will service include Denver, Aurora, Littleton, Englewood and Parker.

In addition to building outdoor living spaces, the Crays will design and build mudrooms due to the Colorado environment.

Before deciding to open a new Archadeck location, Curtis worked with General Electric in several different facets including account and product management. He holds a certification in LEAN management and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. Ann spent 12 years in the internet marketing realm and is the former Director of Internet Ad Products for RH Donnelly. She earned her MBA from the Peter Dracher School of Management in California.

We are excited to have Curtis and Ann as our newest franchisees, announced Rob Haislip, Vice President of Operations of Archadeck. They not only have the enthusiasm and management background that we look for in new partners, but their leadership and attention to service and quality will help them build a successful business.

Archadeck of the Front Range will be the first location in Colorado.

Curtis and Ann Crays live in the Denver area and have four children. Curtis served as the Vice President of the local Elfun chapter (GEs community service arm).

Archadeck, established in 1980, has built more than 75,000 projects across the country and is recognized as the largest deck and porch builder in North America. A part of Outdoor Living Brands, the Archadeck mission is “to enhance the lives of our customers by creating unique and innovative outdoor living environments.”

Qualified Remodeler magazine ranks Archadeck ninth on the 2008 National Remodeling Firms List. Archadeck projects have graced the covers of Gardens, Decks and Patios and Decks & Backyard Projects. The company has been featured in articles in This Old House, Smart Money and Gardening & Deck Design, as well as on Home & Garden TV (HGTV). Additional information can be viewed at http://www.archadeck.com.

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Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) December 24, 2009

James Kenton and Advanced Metal Roofing are pleased to announce that the company has been included in Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s Exterior 200 list for 2009. Advanced Metal Roofing ranks number sixty-five on the list of two hundred exterior contractors specializing in remodeling and home improvement projects ranging from roofing, siding, and windows to decks, sunrooms, and other items pertaining to the exterior of the home nationwide.

Advanced Metal Roofing specializes in residential metal roofing throughout a growing service area that currently includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Featuring the exclusive, patented MetalMan Roofing System, Advanced Metal Roofing offers homeowners a 42% Energy Savings Pledge, a transferable, limited Lifetime Warranty, and a Thirty Day Best Price Guarantee. The MetalMan Roofing System is constructed from Galvalume sheet metal and Kynar paint finish, resulting in long lasting, durable metal roofing with energy efficient Cool Metal Roofing Technology that is both environmentally friendly and consumer friendly.

Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s Exterior 200 list differs from their Top 500 list by way of focusing only on exterior remodelers. Many of these firms, including Advanced Metal Roofing, were included on the earlier published list of the Top 500 Remodelers. A distinction is made because exterior remodelers market differently than contractors who remodel kitchens, add extensions to a home, or renovate whole houses. Exterior contractors also tend to do a greater number of jobs at a lower dollar volume for each job compared to interior remodelers. Therefore, exterior contractors rely on volume to drive business and a have a different business model than an interior contractor. The Exterior 200 list recognizes these distinctions for metal roofing, shingle and slate roofing, siding, decking, and window companies and provides a more even basis of comparison for these contractors. Firms on the list are ranked by remodeling dollar volume.

James Kenton, owner of Advanced Metal Roofing, is proud to be included on this list of nationwide exterior remodeling companies for the third time since 2007. “We’ve managed to grow over the years and move our way up on the list of the nation’s Top 200 Exterior Remodelers. In 2007, we were #169 and in 2008, we were #117. We’re thrilled to make the jump to #65 this year. It reflects the hard work we’ve dedicated to growing our existing service area, to providing a top quality product, and to educating our sales, customer service, and installation teams to deliver the best service possible.”

Advanced Metal Roofing has achieved a number of accolades in 2009 including a place in Replacement Contractor’s Top 100, Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500, Roofing Contractor’s Top 100, Metal Construction News’ Top Metal Roofers, and Remodeler Magazine’s list of the biggest home improvement companies in the country.

For more information about Advanced Metal Roofing and the MetalMan Roofing System, please visit http://www.AdvancedMetalRoofing.com and http://www.MetalManRoofing.com.

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New Bern, NC (PRWEB) January 5, 2010

Archadeck is happy to announce that its Coastal Carolina franchise owner, Alan Test, is now serving as a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) North Carolina Leadership Council.

Active in all 50 states, the NFIB is a small business advocacy organization.

Ive been involved with the NFIB for several years now, first in California and now in North Carolina, says Test. It allows small businesses owners to have a voice and input in some of the laws and regulations that affect us. Im very happy to continue my work with such a great organization.

Before moving to North Carolina, Test was on the Leadership Council of Californias NFIB chapter and in 2004 was awarded the California NFIB Business Champion Award, which is given out annually in recognition of Outstanding Member Involvement.

Test opened his franchise location in October of 2009. He works with his clients to design a variety of custom outdoor living spaces such as decks, pergolas, sunrooms, screened porches, gazebos, outdoor kitchens and more.

Archadeck, established in 1980, has built more than 75,000 projects across the country and is recognized as the largest deck and porch builder in North America. A part of Outdoor Living Brands, the Archadeck mission is “to enhance the lives of our customers by creating unique and innovative outdoor living environments.”

Qualified Remodeler magazine ranks Archadeck ninth on the 2008 National Remodeling Firms List. Archadeck projects have graced the covers of Gardens, Decks and Patios and Decks & Backyard Projects. The company has been featured in articles in This Old House, Smart Money and Gardening & Deck Design, as well as on Home & Garden TV (HGTV). Additional information can be viewed at http://www.archadeck.com.

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Bristol, Avon (PRWEB) January 25, 2010

Conservatory Blinds can help keep your conservatory warm in these cold winter months.

The Appeal Group recently commissioned an independent study on the thermal performance of their blinds in a conservatory.

This report has shown that Appeal’s blinds play a significant role in the reduction of the internal temperature in the summer, whilst helping to retain heat in the winter.

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Holbrook, NY (PRWEB) February 3, 2010

Four Seasons Sunrooms, the worlds premier year-round sunroom, conservatory, patio room and enclosure manufacturer, is now bringing its over 35 years of experience building energy-efficient windows to the vinyl replacement window market. Hundreds of thousands of the companys sun room and solarium additions have withstood the test of time in extreme environments from Juneau, AK to Phoenix, AZ and Russia to the UAE.

With the addition of its Energy-Saving Window and Door line to its already industry-leading selection of solariums, screen rooms and patio enclosures, and recent additions of wood and aluminum pergolas, patio covers and car ports, retractable awnings and security storm doors and entry doors, Four Seasons has become a true home improvement and remodeling company.

In our ongoing effort to Build the Best and provide a reliable family of products through our franchise and dealer network and company-owned and operated locations, we thoroughly investigated all the other window options on the market to develop what we believe is the top of the line window at a moderate price point, Marron said. We are very excited at the opportunity to bring the same quality product weve been known for in the sunroom, conservatory and patio enclosure market to consumers that need to replace the windows in their home with a top quality energy efficient window no matter their location or climate.

Four Seasons Energy-Saving Windows and Doors utilize the companys exclusive CONSERVAGLASS SELECT glazing system in a beautiful, super energy-efficient, heavy duty vinyl replacement window that is so energy efficient that it qualifies for the U.S. Governments 30 percent Tax Credit for energy efficient products. Homeowners installing the new windows can get as much as $ 1,500 back from the U.S. Government under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that runs through December, 2010.

Four Seasons offers several glazing recipes of its CONSERVAGLASS SELECT in double and triple pane options with both argon and krypton gas filling to match the heating and cooling needs of any locations climate. Depending upon the glazing recipe selected, Four Seasons Energy-Saving Windows can have a U-Values as low as 0.20 and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients as low as 0.09, making them suitable for both extremely cold and extremely warm climates and environments.

Combined with value-added features like Stay-Clean Technology, Glass Masking and a Transferable Lifetime Warranty, Four Seasons new replacement window line includes as standard many features and benefits that other window manufacturers offer only as added-cost options.

Four Seasons Energy-Saving Windows and Doors are suitable for residential and commercial applications worldwide. By combining premier window designs with Four Seasons exclusive, climate-specific CONSERVAGLASS PLUS glazing recipes, Four Seasons has created a unique energy-saving window for a wide scope of markets and climates.

Four Seasons has always been a true innovator, with examples like the CONSERVAGLASS SELECT glass system, which makes a notable and competitive difference in temperature management, Patrick Marron, Four Seasons CEO said. The CONSERVAGLASS SELECT glass package is now being integrated with our high-performance vinyl profiles to create a superior window that qualifies for the $ 1,500 federal tax credit through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

As part of the Economic Stimulus package, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 modifies and extends federal tax credits for eligible building components that improve energy efficiency through 2010. To be eligible, windows, doors and skylights must have both a U-Factor equal to or less than 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30. All Four Seasons Energy-Saving Windows with CONSERVAGLASS SELECT qualify for the tax credit.

Four Seasons is so committed to its Energy-Saving Windows and Doors line that it recently dedicated additional and expandable space in its sunroom, conservatory and patio enclosure manufacturing facilities in Holbrook, NY to fabricate the new window lines. This space, which is growing to meet the increased increasing demand for these windows, has been outfitted with new, state-of-the-art tools and machinery to manufacture Four Seasons cutting-edge new vinyl replacement window line.

Four Seasons manufactures and ships the premier year-round glass room addition, sunroom, conservatory and patio enclosure; replacement window and door; patio cover and carport; screen and porch enclosure; wood and aluminum pergola; and retractable awning to over 300 independently owned and operated franchises, dealers and company owned and operated locations worldwide. Four Seasons has been setting the benchmark for quality and innovation at competitive prices that other companies aspire to achieve for over 35 years.

For more information visit Four Seasons at http://www.FourSeasonsSunrooms.com or call us at 1-800 FOUR SEASONS.

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Novi, Mich. (Vocus) March 15, 2010

The 15th annual Novi Backyard, Pool & Spa Show will run from Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

We have everything you need for the backyard from pools, spas and hot tubs to decks, patios and sunrooms, said Mike Wilbraham, show producer of ShowSpan, Inc. You can create the perfect setting for vacationing at home every weekend or make your backyard living dream a reality. The show is sponsored by the Michigan Pool & Spa Association, member of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP).

Hundreds of ideas, products and services are available from the major outdoor living environment categories on display including inground and aboveground pools, spas, swim spas, decks, patios, fencing, outdoor living spaces, patio furniture, outdoor court systems, patio enclosures, sunrooms and accessories.

Homeowners will find the information they need about buying a pool or spa at show exhibits. Experts are available with tips and advice on purchasing, planning, maintenance, safety, exercise, health, financing and landscaping.

Make your home the ideal location for great memories and enjoyable times with family and friends, said Wilbraham. Our show offers the perfect opportunity to plan and purchase and professionals are available to provide information for the spring and summer season.

Rock Financial Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road in Novi. Show hours are from 3 9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $ 8; $ 4 for children 6-14 and children 5 and under admitted free. Discount coupons for $ 2 off adult admission on Friday and Sunday are available at shows Web site and at participating Wendys restaurants. On site parking is available for a fee. For more information, visit http://www.NoviPoolShow.com or call (800) 328-6550.

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) March 30, 2010

Blue sky screen rooms of orlando has been building screen rooms and enclosures in Orlando for many years.

Orlando screen rooms and Orlando screen patio enclosures are a very important and inexpensive way to add space to your home.With Blue sky sunroom division sunrooms can add extended living spaces to add value and extended living space.

Orlando screen rooms and patio enclosures can bring everyone over for the gathering . From a church function to a family party Blue skye will provide quality florida living ready for you.

Blue sky screen rooms of Orlando and Jacksonville can make your backyard oasis not a dream but a absolute dream!

Blue Skye is now offering pavers and acrylic coatings for concrete and 10%off any project.

Holbrook, NY (PRWEB) April 14, 2010 -

Four Seasons Sunrooms, North America’s Premier Sunroom Manufacturer, is hosting a contest to give away one of three beautiful Cathedral-roofed sunrooms it recently built in New York City. Anybody in North America can win one of these glass-roofed sunrooms just by entering.

Four Seasons recently built three identical Sun & Stars sunrooms in historic Foley Square in Manhattan and is now giving away one of them! To enter, visit SunroomGiveaway.com and upload a photo or video of your home and describe why you want a sunroom and how you would use it. Then, get all your friends to vote for your entry and you could be selected as one of the finalists in the contest. The final judging of the top-rated entries will be decided by a panel of experts at a later date.

“We built these sunrooms for a popular television show and we would like a family somewhere in North America to own a piece of that history,” James F. Ruppel, marketing director for Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows said. “There was a tremendous amount of interest from passersby when we built these rooms in New York City, but we didn’t want to limit this to just New Yorkers, so everybody in North America has a chance to own the premier year-round sunroom through this contest.”

Foley Square is a historic section of downtown New York City dominated by the United States Courthouse, fronted by the Triumph of the Human Spirit Memorial, the New York Supreme Court, the Church of St. Andrew, the U.S. Courthouse, the New York Municipal Building, two Federal Office Buildings and the Court of International Trade.

Four Seasons Sunrooms has been building the premier year-round sunrooms, patio rooms, conservatories and solariums for over 35 years. In hundreds of styles from solid roof patio rooms and straight and curved eave glass-roofed sunrooms and solariums, to cathedral-roofed sunrooms and conservatories, Four Seasons offers a room addition for every home’s architectural style or homeowner’s design sensibility. Made from materials as diverse as sleek aluminum, energy efficient vinyl cladding and even warm natural wood interiors with a low-maintenance aluminum exterior, Four Seasons has the largest and most comprehensive selection of year-round glass additions in the world.

Made with the company’s exclusive ConservaGlass Select, all Four Seasons Sunrooms can be heated and cooled using ordinary HVAC equipment to ensure they are warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Four Seasons’ ConservaGlass Select is so strong and durable, the company offers a Transferable Lifetime Warranty to protect not only the original owners, but future owners down the road, ensuring a Four Seasons Sunroom will maintain its value for years to come.

The sunroom Four Seasons is giving away is one of its most popular models. With a soaring Cathedral Glass Roof the Easy Living Sun & Stars Cathedral Roof Sunroom with Four Seasons’ exclusive ConservaGlass Select, offers unparalleled views and a spacious feel that brings Outdoor Living… Indoors in climate-controlled comfort. Based on the Easy Living Series 230 Sun and Stars Room Straight Eave Design, this room offers double the space and light by essentially marrying two of them back-to-back to create a soaring glass ceiling and breathtaking peaked front wall of glass.

Views of the sun and stars through an energy-efficient glass roof offer outdoor living with all the climate-controlled comfort of indoors. These rooms add excitement to lives by not only offering beautiful views of the sun and stars during pleasant weather, but also enable them to experience a rain or snowstorm as if they were outdoors in the middle of it, while securely protected from the elements indoors

From outside, the majestic roofline adds drama and elegance to any home’s appearance. The peaked roof complements most residential architectural styles while adding character and grace to your home. The Four Seasons Sun and Stars Cathedral Roof room is sure to become the most lived-in room in the house.

Four Seasons manufactures and ships the premier year-round glass room additions, sunrooms, conservatories and patio enclosures; replacement windows and doors; patio covers and carports; screen and porch enclosures; wood and aluminum pergolas; and retractable awnings to over 300 independently owned and operated franchises, dealers and company owned and operated locations worldwide. Four Seasons has been setting the benchmark for quality and innovation at competitive prices that other companies aspire to achieve for over 35 years.

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