FORT COLLINS, COLORADO…
When people hear the words “art auction,” saving a lot of money isn’t necessarily the first thought that comes to mind. Attendees of the art auction at DirectBuy of Northern Colorado recently experienced otherwise, with members and guests saving more than $4,400 on artwork.
West End Publishing conducted the live auction on Friday, August [...]
Going once? Twice? DirectBuy of Northern Colorado members “sold” on art auction
September 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
Resort Maps and TripAdvisor become travel companions
August 31, 2010 Leave a Comment
Peter Hans, CEO of Resort Maps
WAITSFIELD, VERMONT…
Resort Maps, creator of over 100 hand-drawn maps across the United States, United Kingdom, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico, recently entered into an agreement with TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site.
Resort Maps are colorful, hand-drawn maps of towns and cities that feature local attractions and things to do, restaurants, [...]
Designing your home office… DirectBuy of Orlando provides tips on setting up your home office.
August 31, 2010 Leave a Comment
ORLANDO, FL…
Not too long ago, the home office meant the corporate headquarters of a company. With more and more people running businesses out of their home or telecommuting to their “day job” a day or more a week, the home office has had to become every bit as functional and comfortable as the cubicle or [...]
Working for the weekend… Top five Labor Day weekend projects.
August 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL …
The initial intent of Labor Day was to provide a day off for workers. For many homeowners, that “off” day provides a perfect opportunity—three full days—to start and finish home improvement projects. Sometimes the largest question to ponder is which home improvement project to take on for the long [...]
Feeling the heat… Radiant heating for your home
August 18, 2010 Leave a Comment
MERRILLVILLE, IN …
It’s been a hot summer across North America. Yet with autumn only a few short weeks away, the focus will soon switch to heating your home. For many homeowners, especially those who don’t enjoy stepping onto a cold floor in the morning, radiant heat delivers an interesting alternative.
Radiant heating systems involve supplying heat [...]
Where it’s easy buying green. DirectBuy provides one-stop shopping solution for green building materials and appliances.
August 16, 2010 Leave a Comment
ORLANDO, FL …
There’s a misconception among many consumers that buying “green” refers strictly to products made of natural materials. While that’s part of the equation, there’s much more to it. Like appliances and lighting that last longer and use less power to run, and plumbing that requires less water. At DirectBuy of Orlando, members not [...]
Franchises touch home base…Prospective franchise owners look toward home-based opportunities.
August 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
WAITSFIELD, VERMONT…
In years prior, shopping for a franchise opportunity often meant checking out locations for your franchise. With the economic recovery still a work in progress and home equity lines equally diminished by a sagging real estate market, prospective franchise owners have turned to home-based franchise opportunities to get into the franchise game without major [...]
Tips for selecting an energy-efficient refrigerator
August 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL …
While it’s the objective of most homeowners to run a greener household, the other kind of green—dollars—often dictates how much you can commit. When selecting household appliances like a refrigerator, however, homeowners should consider the potential energy savings more so than the sticker price.
“At this stage of the game, [...]
Kitchen helpers…DirectBuy donates kitchen appliances to Trinity Home for Boys in El Monte, California.
August 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
EL MONTE, CA, BURBANK, CA AND THOUSAND OAKS, CA …
When it comes to cooking, teenage boys, in general, need all the help they can get. For the culinary students at the Trinity Group Home for Boys in El Monte, California, a foster home for 53 boys, they face a bigger challenge: old, rundown kitchen equipment [...]
Hot off the presses….Resort Maps of The North Fork map now available.
August 6, 2010 Leave a Comment
PECONIC, NEW YORK; AND WAITSFIELD, VERMONT…
Marilyn Holstein, owner of Resort Maps’ North Fork franchise, today announced the availability of Resort Maps of The North Fork. The new map, which features key destinations and attractions between Riverhead and Orient Point, will be available at travel information centers throughout the North Fork, advertiser’s establishments, and local transportation [...]
