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		<title><![CDATA[Jump on Discounted Home-Improvement Products for Future Projects]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://moneywatch.bnet.com/economic-news/blog/real-time-money/jump-on-discounted-home-improvement-products-for-future-projects/229/]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Lowe's lousy profit report today underscores the problems that big home-improvement retailers face when homeowners delay planned additions and remodeling amid economic uncertainty. If you've already set aside some cash for a such a project, though, Lowe's woes -- and those of similar outlets --Â  actually offer you a rare...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:11:02 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Most Effective Home Improvements for Home Sellers]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From a HomeGain.com survey of Realtors, the top do-it-yourself improvements for homesellers. Cleaning, de-cluttering, home staging and plumbing repairs are all fixes which provide home sellers with high returns on investment. De-cluttering specifics are mentioned, with reference to the Clean House TV show. by Alison Rogers]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:05:16 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Home Improvement Social Net BeJane Acquired By Builder Homesite]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Yesterday we mentioned that BeJane, the home improvement social network based in Burbank, CA, was acquired by an unnamed buyer. Today we know the name: Austin, TX-based Builder Homesite, the national homebuilder listing company, with sites such as newhomesource.com. BHI was formed in 2000 as a consortium of 36...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:34:22 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Home Improvement Social Net BeJane Sold To Unnamed Buyer]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://dw.com.com/redir?destUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpaidcontent.org%2Farticle%2F419-home-improvement-social-net-bejane-sold-to-unnamed-buyer%2F&siteid=23&tag=contentnext]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[ BeJane, the home improvement social network based in Burbank, CA, has been sold to an as-yet unnamed buyer, according to the company, in an announcement to its members. The company, founded in 2003 with the site launched in 2005, saw a management change last year brought on by its...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:28:38 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Five Home Renovations That Pay Off]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you're staying in your house because you love the place or because the housing meltdown left you no other choice, this is a great time to consider a home renovation. For the first time in years, contractors actually need your business, and are willing to deal. Here are the...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Lowe's Challenging Home Depot for Improvement Sector Preference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Home Depot is losing its edge in home improvement retailing according to a BIGresearch report that detailed consumer preference for the top chains in the sector.    According to the research firmâ€™s June Retail Ratings report, Wal-Mart led gainers when adults were asked where they shop most often...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:22:13 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[IAC's ServiceMagic Invests In Zip Express Installation, Adding Electronics To Local Offerings]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ IAC's ServiceMagic.com disclosed today a strategic investment in Minneapolis-based Zip Express Installation, a company that specializes in quick-turnaround installations of consumer or commercial electronics. The move adds electronics to ServiceMagic.com's U.S. online referral service for homeowners. IAC (NSDQ: IACI) isn't disclosing the investment amount but I was told the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:07:13 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Multi-Color Corporation F2Q09 (Qtr End 09/30/08) Earnings Call Transcript]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Question-and-Answer SessionOperator  Operator instructions And please stand by while we compile our list. Our first question comes from the line of Meggan Friedman with William Blair. Please proceed. Meggan Friedman &#8211; William Blair  Hi, good morning. Congratulations. Frank Gerace  Thank you, Meggan. Good morning. Meggan Friedman...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Lowe's Looks Undervalued]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have previously looked at Home Depot HD, the home improvement retailer. Today we look at Lowe&#8217;s LOW, a competitor in the home improvement retailing space. So how does the current share price of $LOW look from an intrinsic value perspective? Valuecruncher valuation model of $LOW with interactive assumptions: Valuecruncher...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Wallstrip: Home Depot, Inc. (HD)]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it worth renovating a house in foreclosure?]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The homebuilding slump has hit Atlanta-based Home Depot, the nation's largest home improvement retailer]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KXG/is_1_10/ai_n25386279]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[* The homebuilding slump has hit Atlanta-based Home Depot, the nation's largest home improvement retailer. The company laid off 500 employees at its headquarters in January, citing the slowdowns in the housing market and consumer spending.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Yahoo! Life Style Channel Adds to Its Stellar Line-Up with eRenovate.com; Canadian homeowners now have access to more information on home improvement & renovations.]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep 12, 2007 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Yahoo!  Canada's Lifestyle Channel (ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com) is raising the  roof with ever-more relevant content. It recently added home improvement  experts eRenovate.com as a content provider,  TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep 12, 2007 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Yahoo!  Canada's Lifestyle...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Masco Corp. of Taylor, MI, a producer of home improvement and building products, announced May 1 the purchase of Erickson Construction Co]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Masco Corp. of Taylor, MI, a producer of home improvement and building products, announced May 1 the purchase of Erickson Construction Co., a provider of pre-fabricated wall panels and millwork in AZ, CA and NV, and Guy Evans Inc., an installer of millwork, interior and exterior doors, windows and bath...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[WebAdvantage.net Lands Seventh Home Improvement and Design Client: Decorative Product Source, Inc. Contracts for Search Engine Optimization  Ecommerce Web Site Assessment]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agency Reputation as Home Improvement Online Marketer Continues to Build]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Network Communications, Inc. Acquires Home Improvement Dallas Magazine; Acquisition Strengthens NCI's Position as Leader in Home Improvement and Home Design Space]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Network Communications, Inc. NCI, the leading publisher of targeted local media serving the real estate and home remodeling and design markets, today announced the acquisition of Home Improvement Dallas, a home improvement and remodeling magazine, continuing to expand its leading role in regional home design and home...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Raising the Roof on Home Improvement; GE Consumer Finance and Owens Corning Sign New Agreement]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. PAUL, Minn. -- GE Consumer Finance's Retail Sales Finance unit today announced a new multi-year agreement with Owens Corning (OTCBB:OWENQ) to provide roofing contractors with comprehensive and flexible financing programs for their homeowner customers as part of the Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Program.]]></description>
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