ORLANDO, FLORIDA… 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, consumers know they [...]
Away from home or home alone, burglar-proof your house for the holidays
Posted on November 22, 2010 ·
ORLANDO, FLORIDA… Think of holiday burglars and many hearken back to the bungling thieves in the movie Home Alone. It’s safe to say that most burglars are a bit smarter than the ones tormented by MacCaulay Culkin. As the leading home improvement and furnishing club, DirectBuy of Orlando has some helpful tips on protecting your [...]
Testing, 1-2-3, testing… Home intercom systems provide security and entertainment.
Posted on November 22, 2010 ·
CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL … It’s difficult to think of an intercom system without conjuring up images of your old apartment and buzzing friends up. Yet a current trend with homeowners is to have an intercom system installed within the home. This not only gives homeowners a convenient way to communicate to household [...]
Kids play at DirectBuy…DirectBuy of Orlando offers “play” area for parents and kids.
Posted on November 11, 2010 ·
ORLANDO, FLORIDA… By purchasing directly from the manufacturer, DirectBuy Club members can not only save a lot of money, but enjoy the process as well. And while it can be a lot of fun to pick out your new kitchen, the new floors for your bathroom, it also requires your full attention—a luxury members with [...]
How size can matter less…Secrets for decorating smaller rooms.
Posted on November 8, 2010 ·
CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL … How often have you heard the expression “doing more with less”? In a sluggish real estate market, many homeowners are staying in their current homes by necessity rather than upgrading to a larger home with more space. This places the challenge on the homeowner to make a smaller [...]
Your bathroom as the new living room
Posted on October 29, 2010 ·
ORLANDO, FL… In the modern home, our bathrooms have transformed from a room of necessity to one of luxury – a place where we can rinse away the stresses of the day and relax in peaceful tranquility. The popularity of bathroom remodeling has followed this shift toward lavishness in a variety of ways. Homeowners have [...]
Orlando Magic fans prepare man caves for October 28 opener of the 2010-11 NBA season.
Posted on October 19, 2010 ·
ORLANDO, FL… For members of the Orlando Magic, preparation for the upcoming NBA season means several weeks of intense practice in training camp. For Magic fans, getting ready means preparing their “man caves” for several months of equally intense NBA viewing–particularly when those games involve the team from south Florida. In your dad’s day, the [...]
When your first name is “mud,” there’s always room for improvement… Creating more room in your mudroom.
Posted on October 18, 2010 ·
CHICAGO, GURNEE, NAPERVILLE, TINLEY PARK, IL … By the name alone, the mudroom has low self-esteem. After all, the moniker suggests it’s okay to get it dirty. Still, if you want your mudroom to be more efficient, or if you want to create a mudroom, there are some basic guidelines to follow. “The mudroom was [...]
How to make “top shelf” office space out of your closet.
Posted on October 12, 2010 ·
ORLANDO, FL… In the corporate world, if they ask you to move your office to the closet, it’s probably not a good sign for your long-term future with the company; however if you find yourself working from home, converting a closet into a home office can be an effective and economical use of space. DirectBuy [...]
DirectBuy Club releases new state-of-the-art member website
Posted on October 6, 2010 ·
MERRILLVILLE, IN… Since September of 2009, DirectBuy Club has been working around the clock to develop a brand new, state-of-the-art members-only website that is not only faster, but also more intuitive and informative than ever before. While their previous website allowed members to shop from home, the Merrillville, IN-based buying club felt there was room [...]
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