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		<title>Checklist for Winterizing Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20111113/checklist-for-winterizing-your-home/' addthis:title='Checklist for Winterizing Your Home '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Sears Home Services has provided the useful checklist below for winterizing your home, if you haven&#8217;t already done so. You can visit Sears from this link. Maintaining Home Heating Systems Reducing Window and Roof Drafts Unclogging Gutters to Prevent Future Home Damage Prepping Water Heater and Pipes Utilizing ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products Tuning Up Snow [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20111113/checklist-for-winterizing-your-home/' addthis:title='Checklist for Winterizing Your Home ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20111113/checklist-for-winterizing-your-home/' addthis:title='Checklist for Winterizing Your Home '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Sears Home Services has provided the useful checklist below for winterizing your home, if you haven&#8217;t already done so. You can <a href="http://www.searshomeservices.com/">visit Sears from this link</a>.</p>
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<li><a href="#m">Maintaining Home Heating Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="#r">Reducing Window and Roof Drafts</a></li>
<li><a href="#u">Unclogging Gutters to Prevent Future Home Damage</a></li>
<li><a href="#p">Prepping Water Heater and Pipes</a></li>
<li><a href="#u">Utilizing ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products</a></li>
<li><a href="#t">Tuning Up Snow Throwers</a></li>
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<h3 id="m">Maintaining Home Heating Systems</h3>
<p>Now is the time to look at home heating systems—before sub-freezing temperatures become the norm. Clogged and dirty vents force heaters to work harder to warm the home, translating to higher heating bills. Sears customers can have their heating vents cleaned to help with air circulation and ventilation. This simple cleaning service will not only help keep homes warmer, it will also assist in keeping wallets a bit fuller, too.</p>
<p>Heating system preventive maintenance can also help ensure that your home heating system is running efficiently. A 20-point home heating preventive maintenance check prior to winter&#8217;s full force descending on homeowners will help safeguard against costly breakdowns in the future and in the midst of a winter storm when they can least repair it.</p>
<p>Additionally, for homeowners with aging heating systems that are 10 years or older, it may be time replace it with a more energy efficient option. To help determine if a new home heating system is needed, Sears customers can request a free in-home design consultation.</p>
<h3 id="r">Reducing Window and Roof Drafts</h3>
<p>An essential step to keeping cozy and saving energy is to <span id="more-439"></span>inspect the home for leaks and drafts. Improperly sealed homes waste energy and reduce the effectiveness of home heating systems. Notable heat loss often occurs through windows and the roof, especially older ones.</p>
<p>A simple way to check for leaks is to hold a lit incense stick next to doorways and windows and watch the smoke. Sears Home Services can help improve the energy efficiency of your home through in-home consultations to help you understand possible window or roof problem areas and, if necessary, install new, more efficient options. Sears professional project consultants can provide installation estimates in advance to help customers plan ahead. Check for drafts before Old Man Winter arrives to stay snug and dry when it&#8217;s frosty outside.</p>
<h3 id="u">Unclogging Gutters to Prevent Future Home Damage</h3>
<p>While repairing current leaks in a roof should be considered a priority to help maintain heat in the home, customers should also take simple precautions to prevent future damage caused by freezing weather, such as cleaning gutters. Clogged gutters lead to ice dams in winter, which occur when water freezes near the edge of a roof and creates a dam that blocks the flow of water off the roof. This can lead to water from melting snow finding its way under shingles, causing new roof leaks and dripping into the house.</p>
<h3 id="p">Prepping Water Heater and Pipes</h3>
<p>If your water heater does not have an insulating blanket built into the unit, homeowners should be sure to wrap the pipes in advance of winter. These heaters are often the least efficient appliances in a home and have to work harder to provide homeowners with hot water on the coldest days if they aren&#8217;t insulated. Wrap your water heater and pipes in advance of winter to stay warm and reduce energy costs.<br />
Utilizing ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products</p>
<p>There is still time to take advantage of tax credits from the government. Additionally, Sears encourages customers to consider ENERGY STAR-qualified products for all their home improvement needs and repairs. Through current ENERGY STAR government tax offers<sup><a href="#1">1</a></sup>, customers can save up to $200 on qualified replacement windows and up to $300 on qualified water heaters installed by Dec. 31, 2011.</p>
<h3 id="t">Tuning Up Snow Throwers</h3>
<p>As snowfall starts to sweep the nation, now is the time to pull the snow thrower out of storage and determine whether it needs tuning up or repair services. In advance of the season&#8217;s heaviest snow storms, customers can bring in their snow thrower to a local Sears and have it serviced to help ensure it&#8217;s ready for the winter weather. For the do-it-yourself enthusiasts, <a href="http://SearsPartsDirect.com">SearsPartsDirect.com</a> offers parts and accessories for snow throwers.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in here&#8217;s contact information for Sears Home Services: <a href="http://http://www.searshomeservices.com/">http://www.searshomeservices.com/</a> or by calling 1 800-4MY-HOME.</p>
<p id="1">1. Tax offer ends 12/31/11. Qualified product(s) must be installed by 12/31/11. See http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index for details.</p>
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		<title>A Revolutionary New Way to Cover Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isabella</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20100222/a-revolutionary-new-way-to-cover-your-home/' addthis:title='A Revolutionary New Way to Cover Your Home '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Gulf Coast is one of the largest distributor of window doors and sidings in Texas. Living up to their mark, they have come up with Revolution. It can be said, a new &#8220;revolution&#8221; in the world of home making. Out of various siding products in the market, Revolution Composite Siding stands tall. No more nail [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20100222/a-revolutionary-new-way-to-cover-your-home/' addthis:title='A Revolutionary New Way to Cover Your Home ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20100222/a-revolutionary-new-way-to-cover-your-home/' addthis:title='A Revolutionary New Way to Cover Your Home '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><div style="float: right; padding: 0 0 10px 10px;"><img src="http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/REV5-200x300.jpg" alt="" title="REV5" width="200" height="300" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-308" /></div>
<p>Gulf Coast is one of the largest distributor of window doors and sidings in Texas. Living up to their mark, they have come up with Revolution. It can be said, a new &#8220;revolution&#8221; in the world of home making. Out of various siding products in the market, Revolution Composite Siding stands tall. No more nail holes, no more cracks. One standard installation and it is done. A great revolution to comfort the long lasting demands of homeowners like us.</p>
<p>Not only does this composite siding have a natural appearance and looks, but is also easy to maintain. The durable finish that is it offering is a big thing in itself. Revolution composite sidings happens to be environment friendly. Well! what else does anyone want? Now that we are more into awareness about how we are degrading our environment, such environmentally safe products are welcomed with open arms. Revolution composite sidings is made of high quality wood fibers and strong polymers. It is made from 50% polymers and 50% recycled material.<br />
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Revolution composite sidings are highly moisture resistant and there&#8217;s no worry of breaking and cracking. Revolution is totally silica free and meets the guidelines of various certification programs. It is strong and rigid. The composite siding wood is said to be so strong, that it can withstand a hurricane forced winds encountered in Texas.</p>
<p>Builders and buyers demand green products, and the wood core of this composite siding is a step towards meeting those demands. Revolution composite sidings come with a top layer polymer finish, which can resist even the harsh weather. Their wood and composite siding is environment friendly, appears wood like, is low in maintenance, durable and consumes less time during installation. What can anybody ask for more? Sounds like a big hit anyway.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gulfcoastsiding.com/">Revolution siding</a> comes in variant colors like Glacier white, Antique Parchment, Platinum Gray, Coastal sage, Tuscan Clay, Vintage Wicker and many many more. It can be said to be the best alternative to fiber cement sidings that we have come across.</p>
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		<title>Help Keep Energy from Walking Out the Front Door</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isabella</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20100222/help-keep-energy-from-walking-out-the-front-door/' addthis:title='Help Keep Energy from Walking Out the Front Door '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Therma Tru Doors &#8211; Therma &#8211; TRU, the nation&#8217;s leading manufacturer of Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors systems, announced that they have taken care of homeowners by complying with Strict New Energy Standards set by the government through the ENERGY STAR program for the Door, Window and Skylight category. The company also promised that it [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20100222/help-keep-energy-from-walking-out-the-front-door/' addthis:title='Help Keep Energy from Walking Out the Front Door ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20100222/help-keep-energy-from-walking-out-the-front-door/' addthis:title='Help Keep Energy from Walking Out the Front Door '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Therma Tru Doors &#8211; Therma &#8211; TRU, the nation&#8217;s leading manufacturer of Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors systems, announced that they have taken care of homeowners by complying with Strict New Energy Standards set by the government through the ENERGY STAR program for the Door, Window and Skylight category. The company also promised that it will continue to improve energy-efficient consumer products available on the market today.</p>
<p>The company has homeowners covered when it comes to meeting the new criteria of the Energy Star program that became effective on January 4, 2010. The Energy Star program has changed their criteria for the Door, Window and skylight category to continue to raise the bar for energy efficient consumer products available on the market today,&#8221; said Steve Jasperson, code and regulatory compliance manager for Therma-Tru. &#8220;Even with the new criteria, almost all of Therma-Tru&#8217;s fiberglass and steel entry door systems meet these strict ENERGY STAR guidelines and are also National Fenestration Rating Council® (NFRC) Certified.&#8221;<br />
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<p>ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program for window and doors uses U-values and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients to determine energy performance levels. In the new 2010 criteria, the Door category has eliminated climate zones and is now based solely on the size of the glass in the door. The Window category still uses climate zones. <a href="http://www.thermatru.com/energystar/">Therma-Tru fiberglass doors offer up to five times the insulation of wood due to their polyurethane foam core</a>. This essentially creates an energy-efficient barrier in the door, stabilizing the interior temperatures and therefore decreasing energy costs.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>DuPont&#8217;s Corian Design Studio Opens in New York City</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isabella</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090620/duponts-corian-design-studio-opens-in-new-york-city/' addthis:title='DuPont&#8217;s Corian Design Studio Opens in New York City '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio has come to the visual arts-centric Flatiron district of New York City. Created to inspire and support architects and designers, each studio showcases the versatility and functionality of Corian® in three-dimensional applications using the latest design technologies. Both studios will feature designer exhibits. &#8220;The studios will highlight Corian® as a multi-dimensional [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090620/duponts-corian-design-studio-opens-in-new-york-city/' addthis:title='DuPont&#8217;s Corian Design Studio Opens in New York City ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090620/duponts-corian-design-studio-opens-in-new-york-city/' addthis:title='DuPont&#8217;s Corian Design Studio Opens in New York City '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio has come to the visual arts-centric Flatiron district of New York City.</p>
<p>Created to inspire and support architects and designers, each studio showcases the versatility and functionality of Corian® in three-dimensional applications using the latest design technologies. Both studios will feature designer exhibits.</p>
<p>&#8220;The studios will highlight Corian® as a multi-dimensional design material that has reinvented itself for over 40 years to provide sustainable, inventive and modern designs that are bringing homes and offices into the 21st century,&#8221; said Thomas F. Schuler, vice president and general manager &#8212; DuPont Building Innovations. &#8220;They give us a direct link to our customers so we can continue to provide innovative products that are relevant and readily available. These studios give us the opportunity to showcase that offering.&#8221;<span id="more-284"></span></p>
<p>DuPont, surface solutions provider Evans &#038; Paul and marketing distributor Dolan &#038; Traynor recently unveiled the DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio in New York City as an interactive workshop.</p>
<p>Architects and designers can make one-on-one appointments at the New York-based DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio through <a href="http://www.designstudio.corian.com/">www.designstudio.corian.com</a>.</p>
<p>DuPont™ Corian® is a material that can be thermoformed into custom shapes and contours, sandblasted, routed, carved, laser-etched and backlit, making it ideal for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. It is a nonporous, high-performing and easy-to-maintain solid surface that can be fabricated into virtually seamless surfaces.</p>
<p>With proper cleaning, DuPont™ Corian® does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. It meets all of the 18 preferred characteristics outlined in the 2006 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities as the ideal healthcare surface to help facilitate improved infection control. Nontoxic and nonallergenic to humans, DuPont™ Corian® also has received NSF/ANSI 51 Certification for food contact and Class ™ (A) fire rating.</p>
<p>In commercial environments, DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surface can be used in a variety of applications including conference tables, work stations and service countertops; restroom vanities and partitions; hot and cold buffets; as well as backsplashes, wainscoting and wall cladding. Zodiaq® is nonporous and when properly cleaned does not promote the growth of mold, mildew or bacteria. More information on the entire DuPont Surfaces portfolio is available at surfaces.dupont.com.</p>
<p>DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.</p>
<p>The DuPont Oval, DuPont™, Corian® and Zodiaq® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. Only DuPont makes DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces and Zodiaq® quartz surfaces.</p>
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		<title>Target Stores Launches New Home Collection By Dror</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isabella</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090602/target-stores-launches-new-home-collection-by-dror/' addthis:title='Target Stores Launches New Home Collection By Dror '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Target(R) launches Dror(TM) for Target, an exclusive limited-edition collection that includes bedding, decorative accessories and stationery. Target is committed to enlisting fresh and new designers that create stylish yet affordable products for every room in the home. Dror Benshetrit, known for his multi-functional design, will bring his space-saving innovations to his new limited-edition collection for Target. Dror for Target features a [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090602/target-stores-launches-new-home-collection-by-dror/' addthis:title='Target Stores Launches New Home Collection By Dror ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090602/target-stores-launches-new-home-collection-by-dror/' addthis:title='Target Stores Launches New Home Collection By Dror '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Target(R) launches <em>Dror</em><em>(TM)</em><em> for </em><em>Target</em><em>,</em> an exclusive limited-edition collection that includes bedding, decorative accessories and stationery. Target is committed to enlisting fresh and new designers that create stylish yet affordable products for every room in the home. Dror Benshetrit, known for his multi-functional design, will bring his space-saving innovations to his new limited-edition collection for Target.</p>
<p><em>Dror for </em><em>Target</em> features a variety of products, including comforters, quilts, sheets and tapestries in elegant shades of brown, raspberry, plum and aqua with textures and patterns that are destined for mixing and matching. The decorative accessories selection includes removable wall decals, a clock, lamps, a side table and a nesting bookcase. Stationery items include file folders, sketchbook and mini composition books that are emblazoned with modern graphics. Many products collapse, fold away or serve multiple functions, making them ideal for city dwellers, college students or anyone looking to maximize space on a tight budget.<span id="more-279"></span></p>
<p>&#8220;Target continues to provide smart living storage solutions that add graphic appeal to the home,&#8221; said Gina Sprenger, senior vice president of Merchandising, Target. &#8220;The <em>Dror for Target</em> collection is another example of how Target delivers on our brand promise, Expect More. Pay Less.&#8221;</p>
<p>Benshetrit established his multidisciplinary design practice, Dror, in 2002 with the intent of &#8220;bringing poetry to function.&#8221; Benshetrit is known for creating functional objects that are enhanced by an artist&#8217;s eye. His designs are intuitive, easy to use and imbued with a lighthearted spirit that brings an element of joy to everyday tasks.</p>
<p>&#8220;I design all of my work to evoke emotion and inspire well being,&#8221; said Benshetrit. &#8220;Not only are these products wonderfully practical, they&#8217;re engineered to create a spark of energy in the lives of their owners.&#8221;<br />
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The collection ranges in price from $0.99 for mini composition books to $89.99 for the nesting bookshelf. Benshetrit&#8217;s goal in creating this collection for Target is to help guests organize more with less by emphasizing the concepts of utility and multi-function. The products work in a variety of room settings, from home offices to bedrooms, and many perform more than one task. Bookcases can be stacked and grouped for unlimited storage options, and each four-shelf unit can disassemble into a compact bundle for easy transport. And textured and patterned quilts and throw pillows are double-sided, providing twice the decorating power.</p>
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		<title>STUCK ON YOU Won&#8217;t Leave You with an Out-dated Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 21:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Isabella</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090527/stuck-on-you-wont-leave-you-with-an-out-dated-room/' addthis:title='STUCK ON YOU Won&#8217;t Leave You with an Out-dated Room '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Stuck on You Wall Art is Fashion-Forward and Penny-Wise  When children want to decorate their rooms and personal space, the solutions are many times expensive, time-consuming and messy. In today&#8217;s world, very few parents are able to cope with that hassle, yet want to give their children the special room they can call their own. [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090527/stuck-on-you-wont-leave-you-with-an-out-dated-room/' addthis:title='STUCK ON YOU Won&#8217;t Leave You with an Out-dated Room ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
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<p> When children want to decorate their rooms and personal space, the solutions are many times expensive, time-consuming and messy. In today&#8217;s world, very few parents are able to cope with that hassle, yet want to give their children the special room they can call their own. Stuck on You (<a href="http://www.stuckonyou.biz/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.stuckonyou.biz</span></a>) is pleased to announce new, personalized Wall Art, aimed to celebrate children&#8217;s individuality from within their own room for a reasonable price.</p>
<p>The peel and stick art can be removed and rearranged from the walls, doors and furniture within a child&#8217;s bedroom without leaving a residue or causing wall or paint damage.<br />
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Children can pick out their own stylish design from three different sets: room art, wall art and door art. Each set includes a choice of 10 designs such as cars, construction, daisy, ponies, and fairy and glam dots. Retail prices for the three sets are as follows: door art - $49.95, wall art - $69.95, and room art - $89.95.</p>
<p>&#8220;Stuck on You celebrates children&#8217;s individuality and there is no better place for self-expression than in their bedroom,&#8221; notes Amy Lipton, Stuck on You&#8217;s US president. &#8220;Also keeping the parent&#8217;s interest in mind &#8211; our wall art is reasonably priced and will not cause any wall or paint damage when picked up and placed in a different spot. It was a natural and seamless transition into home decorating for our company.&#8221;</p>
<p>Noting their unique taste, children can brighten up walls, doors, wardrobes, mirrors and windows with Stuck on You Personalized Wall Art. All three sets serve different decorating purposes as room art contains sufficient stickers to decorate an entire room, wall art contains enough stickers to create a wall mural, and door art contains enough stickers to decorate a door, furniture, or other small space (study area, sleeping nook, bunk bed space). Children can have fun, be creative and move around the pieces around as the mood strikes. Keeping Stuck on You&#8217;s motto in mind, all wall art is personalized, so there is never a doubt whose space it is.</p>
<p>For more information about these items or other Stuck on You products, visit <a href="http://www.stuckonyou.biz/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.stuckonyou.biz</span></a> or call 1-888-236-2800 for a free brochure or product sample.</p>
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		<title>Linens &#8216;N Things Has Resurfaced</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 19:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090527/linens-n-things-has-resurfaced/' addthis:title='Linens &#8216;N Things Has Resurfaced '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div> Just a few a months after closing its last retail store, Linens &#8216;N Things has resurfaced as a popular e-commerce website that redefines the online shopping experience. Now under different ownership, the new Linens &#8216;N Things (www.lnt.com) catapults the brand consumers have known and loved for 34 years into the 21st century and beyond. Promising [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090527/linens-n-things-has-resurfaced/' addthis:title='Linens &#8216;N Things Has Resurfaced ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090527/linens-n-things-has-resurfaced/' addthis:title='Linens &#8216;N Things Has Resurfaced '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p> Just a few a months after closing its last retail store, Linens &#8216;N Things has resurfaced as a popular e-commerce website that redefines the online shopping experience. Now under different ownership, the new Linens &#8216;N Things (<a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.lnt.com</span></a>) catapults the brand consumers have known and loved for 34 years into the 21st century and beyond. Promising to set the standard for what&#8217;s to become the new model for many traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, the new Linens &#8216;N Things is about creating the ultimate online shopping experience.</p>
<p>Visit the new Linens &#8216;N Things (<a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.lnt.com</span></a>) to discover a wide assortment of highly recognized and popular home and living brands (over 2,000 brands and growing everyday). A sampling of the well-known, international brands you&#8217;ll find include: Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Le Creuset, Versace, Viking Range and Laura Ashley, as well as more recently launched lines such as DwellStudio, Perry Ellis Bedding and Blissliving Home. It all adds up to a comprehensive online destination, filled with over 200,000 top branded products for every room in the home &#8212; from bedding and bath to dining and decor and much, much more.<br />
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But top brands and a huge product selection is just the start. New categories have been added too, including pet products; a large selection of high quality nursery bedding, accessories and baby gear, such as CoCaLo; a variety of travel accessories and luggage for any occasion. Be sure to check the site daily for its ever changing &#8220;Deal of the Day&#8221; and Clearance Center that promise deals like you&#8217;ve never seen before. With a focus on pricing its products for today&#8217;s cost-conscious, quality-driven consumer, the new Linens &#8216;N Things (<a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.lnt.com</span></a>) prides itself on its leading staple of brands offering products at every price point.</p>
<p>The new Linens &#8216;N Things (<a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.lnt.com</span></a>) is built on an innovative, technologically-advanced e-commerce platform that enhances the online shopping experience based on real-time consumer demand. The website changes automatically by the day and even by hour based on what customers are buying. New brands and products are added constantly while the existing inventory is continually remerchandized to meet the consumer demand and desires.</p>
<p>The new Linens &#8216;N Things (<a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.lnt.com</span></a>) builds on the enormous customer following that started 34 years ago with a single store in West Orange, New Jersey. Recognized as one of the top two home retailers in North America, something that very few home textiles and housewares brands have achieved, the new Linens &#8216;N Things (<a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.lnt.com</span></a>) offers consumers the ultimate shopping experience that includes new and noteworthy retail partnerships, from brands that have been trusted for decades to leading brands in contemporary home furnishings, accessories and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About Linens &#8216;N Things (</strong><a href="http://www.lnt.com/" target="_new"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>www.lnt.com</strong></span></a><strong>)</strong></p>
<p>The first Linens &#8216;N Things store opened in 1975 in West Orange, New Jersey, offering high-end linens at discount prices. The company grew to become the second largest specialty retailer of home furnishings and decorative accessories with 589 stores across North America. Now part of the Gordon Brothers Brands and Hilco Consumer Capital portfolio of retail brands, the new Linens &#8216;N Things hits home with consumers as a popular e-commerce website, featuring top brands, new categories, hot deals, and the ultimate shopping sensation. Poised to become the modern standard in retailing, the new Linens &#8216;N Things caters to the demands and desires of today&#8217;s consumer.</p>
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		<title>Thom Filicia Collaborates With Top Design Firms</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090418/thom-filicia-collaborates-with-top-design-firms/' addthis:title='Thom Filicia Collaborates With Top Design Firms '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Honored as one of House Beautiful&#8217;s Top 100 American Designers and House &#038; Garden&#8217;s Top 50 &#8220;Tastemakers,&#8221; Filicia is one of the most recognized names in interior design. Known for five seasons as the design guru on Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, he was honored with an Emmy and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090418/thom-filicia-collaborates-with-top-design-firms/' addthis:title='Thom Filicia Collaborates With Top Design Firms ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090418/thom-filicia-collaborates-with-top-design-firms/' addthis:title='Thom Filicia Collaborates With Top Design Firms '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Honored as one of House Beautiful&#8217;s Top 100 American Designers and House &#038; Garden&#8217;s Top 50 &#8220;Tastemakers,&#8221; Filicia is one of the most recognized names in interior design. Known for five seasons as the design guru on Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, he was honored with an Emmy and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Art Direction. Filicia is currently starring in his own Style Network series Dress My Nest and is the recent recipient of Interior Design magazine&#8217;s Merit Award for Outstanding Eco-Design. He has earned numerous industry accolades for his work with high profile clients like Jennifer Lopez, the W Hotel chain, and St. Vincent&#8217;s Hospital in New York City.</p>
<p>The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) is a proud collaboration with industry leaders in their categories. They are:</p>
<p>    * Furniture &#8211; Vanguard (Fall 2009)<br />
    * Textiles &#8211; Kravet (Spring &#038; Fall 2009)<br />
    * Lighting &#8211; Visual Comfort (Fall 2009)<br />
    * Area Rugs &#8211; Safavieh (Spring 2009)<br />
    * Hospitality Carpet &#8211; Shaw Hospitality Group (Fall 2009)<br />
    * Consumer Appliances &#8211; Amana (specialty refrigerators inspired by Thom Summer 2009)<br />
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&#8220;For many years I have designed custom furnishings for my private clients. It&#8217;s always been important to me that I reflect those clients&#8217; unique personalities in my designs. I am now thrilled to offer consumers across the country that same opportunity,&#8221; said Filicia. &#8220;The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) empowers people to confidently express themselves through fun, classic, comfortable and bold furnishings. One of the most important parts of developing this collection was to create pieces for the way people live and entertain now. The result is pure, evocative design that is both essential and highly practical.&#8221;</p>
<p>The new home collection captures Thom Filicia&#8217;s classic simplicity and injects an unexpected, modern flair. With a fresh yet timeless approach to design, the collection balances elements in unique and beautiful ways. Refined details mix with raw edges, industrial plays against organic, and materials, textures and palettes are used in unexpected ways.</p>
<p>&#8220;In selecting our partners for the Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM),&#8221; said Marc Szafran, President of Filicia&#8217;s design company, &#8220;it was very important that each of them had an environmentally sensitive approach to manufacturing and quality of materials wherever possible to ensure long lasting sustainable products. These collections are routed in the values that formed Thom&#8217;s childhood, growing up in upstate New York surrounded with the beauty of nature and its connection to organic objects and materials. The Thom Filicia Home Collection(TM) combines Thom&#8217;s love for nature with his respect for the environment and talent for design.&#8221;</p>
<p>About Thom Filicia:</p>
<p>Thom Filicia is one of the nation&#8217;s foremost interior designers. He became a household name as the design expert member of the Fab Five quartet on Bravo&#8217;s hit show Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and currently hosts the wildly popular Dress My Nest on the Style Network. Filicia owns a successful, New York-based interior design firm, Thom Filicia, Inc., which specializes in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Thom is also the author of Thom Filicia Style, his first book, which was released in fall 2008.</p>
<p>About Vanguard:</p>
<p>Vanguard is a leader in the home furniture market. The company employs over 500 people and occupies over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Nearly all shareholders of the company are employees or grandchildren, therefore possible future employees. There truly is a family atmosphere at Vanguard, even for those that are not actually family. We work in teams from the shop floor to the office, and respect and integrity are words everyone lives by. We understand that a good reputation is easy to lose, both personally and professionally, so we strive to be good corporate citizens. It is important to us to know that our partners find us to be easy to work with, dependable, and that the products we sell are a good investment.</p>
<p>About Kravet:</p>
<p>Kravet is a fourth-generation family business, offering the widest range of fabrics and furnishings in the home decorative industry. The company began by supplying traditional and transitional fabrics to the interior design trade in 1918. Nearly a century later, its wide array of luxury fabrics, trimmings, furniture, carpets and lighting eases the lives and engages the creativity of designers the world over.</p>
<p>About Safavieh:</p>
<p>Safavieh is a leading manufacturer and importer of fine decorative rugs, offering the industry&#8217;s most comprehensive range of designs crafted by skilled artisans in weaving centers across the globe. Established in 1914, Safavieh is a fourth-generation family business which began by supplying antique rugs and historical reproductions. Upon opening its flagship New York City showroom in 1978, the company quickly became a preferred source for the world&#8217;s most renowned interior designers, pioneering with them the new category of fashion-forward contemporary rugs. Almost a century later, Safavieh continues to innovate with diverse and targeted area rug programs for the most respected retailers in the US and abroad. Through research and technology, Safavieh&#8217;s mission is to beautify the homes of consumers in every budget category with award-winning rug collections of the highest quality, value and impeccable style.</p>
<p>About Visual Comfort &#038; Co:</p>
<p>Since 1987, Visual Comfort &#038; Co. has been a leading producer of quality designer lighting. They offer architectural and portable lighting for every application, including task, table, and floor lamps, wall and ceiling fixtures, and outdoor lighting. Visual Comfort is the premier American resource for signature designer lighting. For over twenty years we have produced lighting with some of the most influential names in design. We will continue to partner with noteworthy talents moving forward, to enrich our extensive and creative selection of products.</p>
<p>About Shaw Hospitality Group:</p>
<p>Shaw Hospitality Group, a division of Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world&#8217;s largest carpet manufacturer and a leading floor covering provider. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. Shaw Hospitality Group provides flooring products specified in the hospitality industry. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and cradle to cradle design solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. For more information, visit www.shawhospitalitygroup.com</p>
<p>About Amana:</p>
<p>Established in 1934, Amana has a history of designing innovative cooking, dish, laundry and refrigeration household appliances. With its introduction of the original countertop microwave in 1967, Amana was put on the map as a brand dedicated to bringing convenience to consumers&#8217; lives. Amana brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world&#8217;s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, more than 73,000 employees, and 69 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on Amana brand appliances, visit www.amana.com.</p>
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		<title>Sprucing Your Lawn For Spring</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090416/sprucing-your-lawn-for-spring/' addthis:title='Sprucing Your Lawn For Spring '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>Start by removing winter&#8217;s leftover yard debris to instantly enhance the lawn&#8217;s appearance. Prune plants and shrubs with the Ames True Temper Bypass Pruner (Item #173906, $18.98) to get rid of dead or broken branches and promote new growth during the warm months ahead. For larger bushes, consider the Black &#038; Decker 18 Volt Hedge [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090416/sprucing-your-lawn-for-spring/' addthis:title='Sprucing Your Lawn For Spring ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090416/sprucing-your-lawn-for-spring/' addthis:title='Sprucing Your Lawn For Spring '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>Start by removing winter&#8217;s leftover yard debris to instantly enhance the lawn&#8217;s appearance. Prune plants and shrubs with the Ames True Temper Bypass Pruner (Item #173906, $18.98) to get rid of dead or broken branches and promote new growth during the warm months ahead. For larger bushes, consider the Black &#038; Decker 18 Volt Hedge Trimmer (Item #65000, $79.97). Regularly pruning throughout the spring, summer and fall will also help prevent foliage damage and overcrowding.</p>
<p>Add a splash of color by planting annuals around the home using the Black &#038; Decker 18-Volt Cordless Electric Cultivator (Item #175332, $99.97). Line the front walkway or fill window boxes with shades that complement the home&#8217;s exterior color scheme. Select species that thrive in your area of the country, such as Dahlias and Begonias. Make sure to pay particular attention to the growing conditions around your home, including the availability of water and sunlight, and visit your local Lowe&#8217;s to browse through the 2009 Garden Club Select Flowers of the Year, a group of regionally-grown varieties that have been rigorously tested and are guaranteed to thrive in both garden beds and containers.</p>
<p>To make neighbors green with envy, ensure that plants and shrubs are well-nourished. While the three vital elements for lawn and plant growth &#8212; oxygen, hydrogen and carbon &#8212; are available from the environment, other important nutrients can be supplied through fertilizer. Sta-Green&#8217;s 14 Lb. Ultra Lawn Fertilizer (Item #304462, $14.47) will help keep all grass types, from Bermuda to Fine Fescue, healthy and flourishing. For specific outdoor plants, such as roses or rhododendrons, plant foods with targeted nutrients can help each variety bloom to its fullest potential.</p>
<p>Eye-catching lawns also require weekly maintenance to keep them in tip-top shape. If your mower has been in hibernation since last year&#8217;s growing season, prep it now for the busy months ahead with a few simple tasks. Installing a new spark plug, cleaning the filter and replacing last year&#8217;s oil and gas will have your mower up-and-running in a snap.</p>
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		<title>Country Living Magazine Brings Home Decor to Kmart and Sears</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090416/country-living-magazine-brings-home-decor-to-kmart-and-sears/' addthis:title='Country Living Magazine Brings Home Decor to Kmart and Sears '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div>The Country Living Collection, a new line of home fashions that includes bedding and bath, tabletop, furniture and home decor, will debut this summer in both Kmart and Sears retail stores across the country. The announcement was made jointly today by Doug Wurl, VP/GMM of Home Fashions at Sears Holdings, and Glen Ellen Brown, vice [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090416/country-living-magazine-brings-home-decor-to-kmart-and-sears/' addthis:title='Country Living Magazine Brings Home Decor to Kmart and Sears ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style " addthis:url='http://www.your-house-home-and-garden.com/20090416/country-living-magazine-brings-home-decor-to-kmart-and-sears/' addthis:title='Country Living Magazine Brings Home Decor to Kmart and Sears '  ><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:layout="button_count"></a><a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a><a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_pill_style"></a></div><p>The Country Living Collection, a new line of home fashions that includes bedding and bath, tabletop, furniture and home decor, will debut this summer in both Kmart and Sears retail stores across the country. The announcement was made jointly today by Doug Wurl, VP/GMM of Home Fashions at Sears Holdings, and Glen Ellen Brown, vice president, Hearst Brand Development, a unit of Hearst Magazines, which publishes Country Living.</p>
<p>Featuring fresh home decor that redefines &#8220;country&#8221; and focuses on design, quality and comfort, the Country Living Collection will offer four distinct looks: Modern Countryside, Blue &#038; White, Red &#038; White and Faded Antique. Each will span traditional, classic and modern country sensibilities. Rolling out this August in more than 1,200 Kmart stores and 500 Sears stores nationwide, the product line will be priced accessibly, ranging from $3.99 for candles to $349 for dining furniture.<br />
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The number one selling home magazine on newsstands, Country Living reaches more than 11 million consumers per month with approachable lifestyle content on decorating, gardening, entertaining, travel and more.</p>
<p>&#8220;Country Living&#8217;s readers are passionate about their surroundings and how they entertain,&#8221; said Editor-in-Chief Sarah Gray Miller. &#8220;They value attainable luxury, quality, authenticity and comfort &#8211; all of which is reflected in our new home collection.&#8221;</p>
<p>Hearst&#8217;s Glen Ellen Brown added: &#8220;Our partnership with Kmart and Sears will enable millions of consumers to personally experience the Country Living brand and bring its &#8216;come home to comfort&#8217; message into their homes with beautiful, yet accessible, decor options.&#8221;</p>
<p>Since fall 2007, Kmart has re-focused efforts on expanding its soft home offerings to establish itself as a quality, style and value leader in the home fashions marketplace. The Country Living Collection joins a large portfolio of existing soft home products that includes the newly launched Cannon line and the Jaclyn Smith Home Collection. Sears, in turn, will be offering a new design sensibility with the Country Living Collection that complements trusted brands like Lands&#8217; End and Cannon, and signature collections like Ty Pennington Style.</p>
<p>&#8220;The Country Living Collection at Kmart and Sears features a country style sensibility that is new to our assortment,&#8221; said Doug Wurl of Sears Holdings. &#8220;It strengthens our ability to offer customers beautifully coordinated products which make home decorating incredibly easy and affordable. Country Living is a great American brand that offers a wide interpretation of what &#8216;country&#8217; means. Our collaboration represents our continued commitment to our customers&#8217; love of good design, high quality and comfort.&#8221;</p>
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