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Defining Design
The helpful tips and the practical solutions
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Six Ways to Recognize Good Design
Design makes the difference between a product that is purely functional and one that is truly successful. From the iPod™ to method™ cleaning products, some brands stand above others because of their successful balancing of Function, Cost and Design.
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You're driving the movement from "more" to "better"
This TED presentation by John Gerzema paints a hopeful picture for 2010. He says consumers (we) are moving from anxiety to action. We're far from retreating. Given the uncertainty we've faced, we're empowering a movement from mindless to mindful consumption.
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Creating Great Lives
How to design a healthier, more meaningful life
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Are you clearing the right clutter? How to rock your resolutions this year.
The New Year brings resolutions to clear clutter, but instead of sorting through cabinets and closets, why not remove some serious rocks —the ones that keep us from carrying out the big resolutions —the ones we set to live better, healthier, more meaningful lives?
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Experiencing Exterior Renovation
Design solutions to help you realize your home improvement goals
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Redesigning with James Hardie products
View before & after photos of redesign and remodel projects where James Hardie products were used to breathe new life into older homes.
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Cultivating Confident Decisions
Tips and information from the experts
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What's your HardieZone?
Don't leave something as significant as building a home to chance. Search using your ZIP code to find which line of HardieZone siding products is right for your local climate.
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Finding a Contractor You Can Trust
Contractors share the short list of questions they are usually asked by homeowners and offer a list of questions they recommend you ask.
You would think that launching an entire remodeling project would spark a truckload of questions from wary homeowners who have heard the horror stories surrounding the world of remodeling. Surprisingly, though, contractor members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) admit they aren't asked enough questions!
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About James Hardie Preferred Remodelers
Any home improvement project can be stressful. Choosing the right contractor can make it successful, maybe even enjoyable. James Hardie has done the research for you, finding the most reliable, reputable contractors to install their products. Every contractor on our list has met the following requirements:
Replacement Contractor Program Requirements
- Single family residential replacement contractor—Primary business must be derived from Repair and Replacement work
- Compliance with James Hardie Installation Best Practices
- Professional sales approach
- 4 years in business as the same company under the same name
- Satisfactory record with the Better Business Bureau or other accredited rating agency
- Satisfactory credit report
- State Licensed
- Fully Bonded
- Liability Insurance $1,000,000 per occurrence
- Workman's Compensations Insurance
- Satisfactory background check with 10 past customers
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