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Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 09, 2012

More than 5,000 Hearth, Patio and Barbecue retailers and professionals attended the International HPBExpo in Atlanta last week where many innovative new products were on display. The attendees voted for their favorite new products in the show (26 products were listed as voting options). This year’s big winner of the cherished “Attendees Choice Award” was The Key Largo Fire Pit, made by the Outdoor Greatroom Company.

A showcase of fire, the Key Largo fire pit features a glowing fire that dances atop a bed of fire glass. The focal point of the design is a striking 12 X 42 stainless steel Crystal Fire burner. The design is clean, linear and modern. Its stainless steel burner produces up to 80,000 BTUs of energy. It can store a liquid propane tank underneath or can be hard piped for natural gas. The flame height can be adjusted to taste and the electrical ignitor makes starting safe and easy. The exterior is a durable stucco finish. The new 42″ long stainless steel burner will be added to a line of Crystal Fire Burners that include round, rectangular and square. All the burners can be used to make custom fire pits.

The Outdoor Greatroom Company designs, manufacturers and sells a full line of outdoor UL listed gas burners, fire pits, fire pit tables and table top models, many of which incorporate proprietary technology. UL testing is done on all fire products to make each unit performs to high safety and performance requirements.

About The Outdoor Greatroom Company

Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) March 11, 2012

Today in America TV introduces a new series to its audience called Bringing the Inside Out. As spring nears, people want to go outside and once again enjoy the warmer weather. It only makes sense to take stock of outdoor spaces and determine what needs to be done to bring more comfort to this well used area. Comfort is the most important factor in creating an outdoor space where everyone will love to relax and enjoy. The options for outdoor furniture and accessories are colorful and endless. Now is the time to evaluate what needs to be done outside before you bring the inside out.

Today in America with Terry Bradshaw scans the nation and the globe for interesting stories about business, industry and lifestyles and reviews them to provide entertaining TV. Former NFL great Terry Bradshaw, who introduces the show, is recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. He was “All-American” at Louisiana Tech University before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Terry holds the distinction of being the first quarterback ever to win four Super Bowl Championships. Twice named as Super Bowl “MVP”, Bradshaw holds Super Bowl all-time passing records to this day. In 1984, with a solid football career behind him, Terry became a television commentator. He was a Color Analyst for CBS Sports on their NFL broadcasts and later one of their in-studio co-hosts, eventually joining the team on The NFL Today. After ten years with CBS, Bradshaw moved to Fox Sports as one of the co-hosts and analysts on Fox NFL Sunday.

The Today in America TV show is available nationally and regionally on many popular television networks such as BNN and Fox Business. It airs in convenient time slots for the busy executive on the go. For more information or to find local air dates, please visit http://www.todayinamericatv.com.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) March 16, 2012

Pee Whiz, a pet stain and odor remover product company, will celebrate National Puppy Day (March 23) by launching new products and scents that help make life easier, and sweeter smelling, for pet parents.

Pee Whizs natural scents of Cucumber Melon Fusion and Wild Berry Burst join Fresh Apple Breeze and Linen Lavender Vanilla in the expanding product collection. Pee Whiz is also excited to introduce the Carpet Hand Groomer and Pet Urine Finder. And, for the active moms diaper bag, theres Pee Whiz On-the-Go, the same great product in a convenient take-along size, whose natural formula is also safe and effective on babys messes.

The average puppy, eating a healthy two meals per day, will poop over a 1,000 times a year. Accidents happenPee Whiz makes clean-up easy. Pee Whiz is a Natural Enzyme ProBacteria Solution that will clean, eliminate and deodorize all pee, vomit, feces and bodily fluid stains and odors right at the source. The enzymes in the plant-based solution actively digest the accident, leaving no trace behind. On The Spot Technology discourages pets from remarking.

Pee Whiz is endorsed by Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean

Alameda, CA (PRWEB) March 27, 2012

Now that CompoClay is settled in its Northern California headquarters, the eco-friendly material manufacturer is completely focusing on product development. Its in-house designers have been working diligently to expand CompoClays product offerings, which include green home accents, garden decor and architectural elements. Some of these new designs were introduced at the NorCal Spring Trade Show this past February and many more are slated for unveiling at the upcoming National Hardware Show, occurring from May 1 to May 3.

This is just the beginning. Its a really exciting time for us right now, CEO Andy Choi of CompoClay said. Now that we are settled, we have more time to really focus our energies on product development. We will continue to offer new designs and products and to work on custom projects. Stay tuned. This isnt the last youve heard of CompoClay.

Eco-friendly designs currently available from CompoClay include planters, sculptures, wall d

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Wholesale Furniture Brokers has added 53 recycled plastic patio furniture products by Poly Wood on its US online store. 21 products have been added to their Canadian online store. The outdoor products include patio dining sets, benches, Adirondack chairs, dining tables, dining chairs, lounge chairs, and a planter. Each piece of Poly Wood furniture is handcrafted in the US in 6 to 13 different plastic lumber colors depending on the product. “Poly Wood handcrafts each piece of furniture with recycled plastic lumber,” says Matt Holmes, Wholesale Furniture Brokers’ Marketing Manager. “This high performance patio furniture repels water, condiments, suntan lotion, and other elements. It’s built to last and is stylish. Our customers will get high value for their money since were also including free home delivery.”

Poly Wood uses recycled milk jugs and other materials to produce plastic lumber that has the weight of hardwood. The lumber is inspected for quality before being shaped and trimmed. The shavings and scrapes are reclaimed and added back into the production process. “Nothing is wasted during Poly Wood’s production process,” adds Holmes. “Online shoppers looking for environmentally friendly patio furniture should browse our Poly Wood collection.”

The recycled plastic Adirondack chairs are designed with Poly Wood’s high-density polyurethane (HDPE) and stainless steel hardware. Poly Wood has designed classic, kids, gliding, reclining, and rocking versions of the Adirondack chair. The available lumber colors include aruba, black, green, lemon, lime, mahogany, pacific blue, sand, slate grey, sunset red, tangerine, teak, and white. The Adirondack chairs retail for $ 174.99 to $ 399.99 in the US and $ 549 to $ 779 in Canada.

The benches are available in single, double, and triple seat sizes and feature gliding and stationary designs. They retail for $ 299.99 to $ 649.99 in the US and $ 889 to $ 1099 in Canada.

The 3 to 7 piece standard, bar, and counter height patio dining sets include a dining table and matching chairs. The sets retail for $ 707.97 to $ 2759.93 in the US and $ 1699 to $ 2319 in Canada.

Each Poly Wood product includes a 20 year limited warranty. The warranty protects owners against material defects, splintering, cracking, chipping, peeling, rotting, or structural damage from insect infestation.

About Wholesale Furniture Brokers

Wholesale Furniture Brokers offers price leading furniture with free shipping to online customers direct from the manufacturers in the USA and Canada. World-class customer service is provided to customers by telephone, email, and chat. Shoppers can choose from a growing collection of traditional, modern, and contemporary furniture styles for inside and outside of the home at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Consumers do not need to pay a membership fee to buy from Wholesale Furniture Brokers.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

With spring just around the corner, many homeowners are dreaming of opening windows and spending time on their patios and porches. Yet warmer weather can also bring bugs, blaring heat, and glare. Window and door screens not only help with these problems but also increase ventilation and lower energy bills.

Today homeowners have a wide variety of styles of screens to choose from, says Sheri Goodwin, Sales Manager of Premier Retractable Screens, the exclusive mobile screen service for all 21 San Diego County Home Depot stores. Whether a homeowner needs to screen doors or windows, French doors, swinging doors, patio sliding glass doors, or large openings like patios or lanais, theres a vast array of screen solutions to fit every need.

The following are just a few of the options available:

Retractable Screens

Traditional screen doors can obstruct a view and cover up a beautiful door. However, retractable screen doors are stored in the low profile cassette housing and only visible when in use. Retractable screen doors can be custom fit to any door including sliding glass doors, single and double French doors, as well as regular single doors.

Solar Screens

Solar screens block the heat from coming into the home while offering protection from UV rays. Air conditioning costs can be reduced by as much as 40 percent. The screens can be mounted on the exterior of the house over existing windows or made into shades that can be lowered or raised as needed. Solar screens offer daytime privacy and are ideal for patios, screened-in porches, and skylights, as well as windows.

Sun Shades and Retractable Awnings

According to the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers, the use of awnings can reduce solar heat gain by up to 77 percent. Sun shades and retractable awnings can transform a deck or patio into an outdoor room while protecting patio furniture from the sun and providing shelter from harmful UV rays. Quality sun shades and awnings are made of material that will withstand outdoor use and are far better than a tippy umbrella.

Premier Retractable Screens is a certified screen installer in San Diego and the exclusive mobile screen service for all 21 San Diego County Home Depot stores. They provide installation and repair of window screens, door screens, retractable screens, sliding patio door screens, solar screens, motorized sun screens, sun shades, retractable awnings, and much more. Their high quality products provide unmatched strength and durability and all employees are screened through a rigorous background check for peace of mind and security. Owned and operated by a 10-year former U.S. Marine veteran and retired law enforcement officer, homeowners can count on this company to treat each home the same as their parents house. Their unmatched craftsmanship offers the highest value for a homeowners hard earned money.

For more information, please visit their website at http://www.premierretractablescreens.com.

About Premier Retractable Screens

Premier Screens is a certified screen installer in San Diego, California. They provide window and door screens, retractable screens, solar screens, sun shades,retractable awnings, motorized sun screens and much more to protect a home from the suns brutal rays in hot months. As mobile installers, they come to customers homes for convenience and provide superior customer service. Owned and operated by a 10-year veteran and retired law enforcement officer and accredited with the Better Business Bureau since 2005 with an A+ rating, this is a company homeowners can trust. They serve the entire San Diego County including; San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Costa, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma, Bonita, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Santee, Eastlake, Fallbrook, San Elijo Hills, Santa Luz, Rancho Santa Fe, and Fairbanks Ranch.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Outdoor covers supplier FormosaCovers.com now offers a wide range of golf cart covers that will perfectly fit any kind of golf vehicle. Available at the best prices, FormosaCovers.coms golf cart covers start at $ 29.99, which already comes with duffel bags for easy storage. These golf cart covers are manufactured from heavy duty and water-resistant UV-coated polyester.

Featuring the toughest and most UV-resistant golf cart covers, Formosa Covers selection of golf cart enclosures can fit a wide range of vehicles. Customers who own EZ Go, Yamaha, and Club Car golf carts will have no problem shopping for golf cart covers as there are more than enough to match any type of golf vehicle. Not only do golf cart covers offer protection against damage, dirt, and debris, but golf cart enclosures also provide 24-hour defense against the sun and rain.

With elasticized cords in the bottom hem, all golf cart covers will securely fit any brand of golf cart. There are also front and back clamshell vents to prevent condensation and lofting, aside from the bottom grommets that secure and lock the golf cart covers to the vehicles. Golf cart covers from Formosa Covers offers easy access with the back zippers, allowing passengers to get inside the vehicle without removing the covers.

Mesh and camouflage prints are just a couple of materials from which golf cart covers are manufactured from. Mesh golf cart covers offer protection from mosquitoes and insects, not to mention the harsh rays of the sun while camouflage prints are ideal for off-road golf carts. Camouflage golf cart covers can be purchased for a low price of $ 59.99 while mesh golf cart enclosures are available for only $ 69.99.

While FormosaCovers.com is primarily known for its selection of golf cart covers, the online supplier of outdoor covers also has a wide variety of other enclosures patio furniture covers, BBQ grill covers, motorcycle covers, and pet seat covers.

About FormosaCovers.com

Established in 1993, FormosaCovers.com has now evolved from simply importing and exporting outdoor furniture and sporting goods to a one-stop-shop for all cover needs. FormosaCovers.com offers a wide selection of golf cart covers, car covers, motorcycle covers, RV covers, and van covers, just to name a few. Customers are guaranteed to receive the best prices, best service, and best quality when it comes to covers from FormosaCovers.com. Press release produced by Cybertegic.com – an Internet marketing services agency that specializes in search engine optimized press release marketing (SEO marketing).

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

DefySupply.com has upped the ante once again when it comes to furniture customization.

The company has long since given customers the option to customize their sofas and sectional sofas, but never patio furniture. That has now changed and their timing couldn’t be better with spring knocking on the their virtual doorsteps.

Effective March 30th, the site’s entire selection of nearly 500 patio sets will have the unique ability to be fully customized. With this advancement, DefySupply expects to gain even more market share in the outdoor furniture industry.

As explained by their Founder & CEO Brent Gensler: “It has become very clear to us that people want customized solutions for their home. We have had tremendous success by providing this ability to our sofas and sectionals, so why not patio furniture? We’re thrilled about this capability and it further demonstrates the value of the supply chain we have created.

Whether a visitor is looking for a chaise lounge, outdoor sofa set or dining set, they can now choose exactly what color of rattan they prefer as well as the color of the seat cushions. The company believes this, coupled with their unmatched low prices, will give them an edge over more traditional avenues.

The company prides itself on offering highly competitive prices, unmatched selection, 24/7 support and free shipping. By expanding their customized options, they expect to further gain an advantage over the competition.

Gensler continues When we look at our competitors, we are shocked by the lack of customized options available in the outdoor space. Frankly, we feel this is something that is long overdue.

About: Minneapolis-based Defy Supply is a Web-based company that has re-invented the traditional furniture model. By eliminating all middle-men inherent in the industry, they are able to offer an unmatched selection at highly competitive prices. To learn more about DefySupply, its products or mission, please visit http://www.defysupply.com.

Alameda, CA (PRWEB) April 01, 2012

After recently unveiling new eco-friendly garden and landscape products from its spring 2012 collection at the NorCal Spring Trade Show in February, Northern Californias CompoClay looks forward to introducing more new products at its first national show: the National Hardware Show, from May 1 through May 3.

We plan to unveil at the National Hardware Show many more garden and landscape products, including newly designed wall planters, outdoor furniture, a patio set, Planter Ash-Trash receptacles, and of course planters. We will also preview some of our new home accent products, such as sculptures, candleholders, tabletop urns and picture frames, Shelly Kim of CompoClay said.

The National Hardware Show is held annually in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing together manufacturers and resellers of all products used to remodel, repair, maintain and decorate the home and garden. The National Hardware Show features a wide variety of products, including hardware and tools, home and lawn, and garden and outdoor living products. The show also provides a preview of the entire home enhancement marketplace with more than 2,300 vendors and 100,000 products.

CompoClay has also submitted its new Canyon Living Wall Planter for the Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living Innovation Awards, taking place in the Central Lobby. The Canyon Living Wall Planter will also be on display at the New Product World, located at the New Innovation Station at the second floor lobby. The Canyon Living Wall Planter, an eco-friendly vertical gardening system, is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. These modular units can be arranged and customized into countless unique designs that are easily mounted on any vertical surface with a simple z-cleat system. The Canyon Living Wall Planter is the perfect solution for those looking to garden in compact spaces or for those simply looking to transform any lifeless surface into a beautiful, functional green wall.

For more information about the upcoming show or any of CompoClays products or services, call 415-877-4123 or view the store on the web at http://www.compoclay-ca.com. CompoClay has two Bay Area showrooms, located at 60 Post St. in San Francisco and 2536 Santa Clara Ave. in Alameda.

About CompoClay

CompoClay offers stylish, eco-friendly home accents, garden decor and building products, made entirely from CompoClay, a cutting-edge, raw material, mainly made up of minerals, sand and water. CompoClay is a green alternative to hazardous materials, such as resin and polyurethane foam, commonly used in the home decor and building industries. CompoClay has the ability to emulate everything from wood and metal to stone and ceramic, without sacrificing safety and durability.

I don’t know where you live, but in my part of the north country, winter cold has definitely set in, and if you haven’t yet taken care of your patio furniture and other outdoor items for the winter, you had better do it soon before the snow flies! It seems that there are a handful of things that must be taken care of every fall to prepare for the winter, and it is easy to get caught off guard with things left undone, unless you plan in advance. So, what do you need to do to prepare your patio furniture for winter storage?

Well, it depends what you have. First, for basic patio furniture, what type do you have? By this I mean material. It may be wrought iron, resin (i.e. – heavy duty plastic to us lay people), wicker, aluminum or wood. And wood is never just wood, it is teak, cedar, red wood, oak, pine etc. Let’s take a look at each of these.

If maintained, your wrought iron furniture should last a long time, but you should be aware that it can rust. Most wrought iron pieces designed for the outdoors are treated to help prevent rust. This can include a powder coating or galvanizing. The most effective of these two is galvanized wrought iron. Iron treated this way is impervious to rust, power coating is not as effective. I would assume that the amount of protection wrought iron furniture has is often reflected in its cost. If you are not sure about the level of protection your wrought iron has, then you should treat it on a regular basis (or whenever rust appear) with boiled linseed oil. So, basically, before storing your iron patio furniture, dry if off really well and if you see any signs of rust, then treat with linseed oil.

Resin patio furniture is very sturdy and lasts a long time without any real need of treatment. I would recommend at least wiping it down if needed, but even that can wait for spring if you do not feel like doing it right now.

Wicker patio furniture does need care or it will quickly show the effects of the weather. Because of this, it is good to regularly repaint your wicker with an outdoor protective paint. Besides protection, it also keeps you wicker looking like new. You can either do this in the fall, or in the spring, whichever you prefer. But be aware that it does need doing whenever you start to see cracks in the coating. This coating keeps the wicker underneath from being exposed to the elements.

Aluminum will rust, so if you have this problem, you first need to remove the rust by using a scuffing pad and a wire brush. Once the rust has been removed, wipe the area down really well to remove all dust and then apply an outdoor paint. This will make you aluminum patio furniture last a lot longer and look new again. Then store your furniture for the season.

When it comes to wood, different types require different forms of treatment. Cedar, red wood and teak patio furniture is great outdoors and need no treatment unless desired. Most other woods need regular treatment with a polyurethane, paint or stain or they may warp or crack. Either spring or fall is a great time to take care of this. Otherwise, a cleaning is all that is needed.

After cleaning and any needed treatment, your main goal is to remove your patio furniture from inclement weather. Patio furniture covers works great, especially in milder climates. Another option is to stack it all safely in a covered area (if possible) or at least near the house, and cover with a tarp. The best option is to store it away (still covered, if possible) in a garage or storage shed. The main goal is to protect it from the ravages of winter so that you can get as many years as possible out of your patio furniture set.