January 1, 2012 - Posted by Corey Broyles - 0 Comments
STANLEYTOWN, Va. — Youth and infant furniture manufacturer Young America is taking an unconventional approach to driving traffic to local retailers that sell its line.
Young America’s website prominently displays a “Buy Local and Save” logo, part of a plan to drive consumers to local retailers for discounts.
Starting this week, the company is posting prices of its products on its website at www.youngamerica.com. Consumers can buy direct online, but the site encourages them to purchase at their local dealer, where they can receive a discount.
A “Buy Local and Save” logo is prominently displayed on the site, which also features a dealer locator. Young Am
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December 30, 2011 - Posted by Margaret Cesar - 0 Comments
Now that 2011 has passed, many of the Federal tax credits offered by the government for new windows, insulation, doors, and other products for home energy efficiency remodeling have also drawn to an end. Even with these incentives gone, you should still consider evaluating energy efficient materials before making a purchase, or choose other green home improvement projects that bring long-term returns on your investment.
For example, compare replacement windows ratings before settling on your purchase and installation choice. You may also want to evaluate on-demand, tankless water heaters that consume less power throughout your days and nights.
Looking ahead, tax credits will still be available for some ENERGY STAR-qualified products and installation costs through 2016 for your existing home and second property.
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December 16, 2011 - Posted by Thomas Pierre - 0 Comments
The latest Chelsea Market expansion proposal as seen from the West Side Highway.
After a tumultuous first round, Jamestown Properties presented new plans for Chelsea Market by STUDIOS Architecture. Initial proposals took a beating in the local press and at community board meetings, sending the developer and architect back to regroup and redesign. Jamestown exec Michael Phillips told Chelsea Now that the team went on something of a listening tour with interested parties before finalizing the latest proposal. Read full post…
December 16, 2011 - Posted by Corey Broyles - 0 Comments
I have this sort of funny potential opportunity. I has to do with a piece of land, a generous architect, and a farmers market – but that is all I will say about it for now. But this opportunity has me thinking about buildings that communities or even individuals can build for little in the way of time and physical resources.
Coincidentally, a friend posted a link on Facebook about Jon Jandai. This is his thing:
“Before I thought that stupid people like me … cannot have a house… because people who are cleverer than me and get a job need to work for 30 years to have a house. But for me,
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