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New York, NY (PRWEB) January 21, 2014

The New York Institute of Art and Design is now an approved school by Certified Interior Decorators International (C.I.D.). That means that graduates of the New York Institute of Art and Designs Complete Course in Interior Design qualify for C.I.D. membership and certification.

C.I.D. International is a professional association acknowledged for raising the bar and setting the standard in the decorating industry. Certified interior decorators are set apart as educated and proven professionals with earned credentials. The professional designation of C.I.D. relieves the trade sources and decorator showrooms nationwide of the need to carefully examine individuals claiming to be decorators, thus alleviating a major problem that showrooms face on a daily basis.

NYIADs Interior Design Course is one of only a few schools that are approved by Certified Interior Decorators International. Graduates of the program may apply to take the C.I.D. International preparation course and entrance exam after completing their course work at the New York Institute of Art and Design.

Were thrilled to be able to offer this certification track to our interior design students, said Janet Ramin, interior design student advisor for NYIAD. It is yet another credential for those graduates who want to build a thriving interior design business.

For more information on the New York Institute of Art and Design and the Complete Course in Interior Design, you can visit http://www.nyiad.edu.

About the New York Institute of Art and Design

The New York Institute of Art and Design was founded in 1985. The original name of the school was the Sheffield School of Interior Design. Later, the school added courses in Wedding Planning, Feng Shui, and Jewelry Design. And in 2013, the Sheffield School changed its name to the New York Institute of Art and Design. The New York Institute of Art and Design is owned and operated by Distance Education Co., LLC, along with sister school, New York Institute of Photography.

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NBCUniversal Events - Season 2014 Monica Pederson, Nate Berkus, Eddie George

This Jan. 19, 2014 photo shows, from left, Monica Pederson,, Nate Berkus, and Eddie George from "American Dream Builders" at the NBCUniversal Press Tour, in Pasadena, Calif. George, a former NFL player, is turning a critical eye to home building and design as a judge on a new reality television show. He joins designer Berkus and interior decorator Pedersen on "American Dream Builders" debuting March 23, 2014, on NBC. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater) (NBC)

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) Eddie George was too busy charging through defenses as an NFL running back to stop and inspect the stadium turf. Now retired, he's turning a critical eye to home building and design as a judge on a new reality television show.

George joins designer Nate Berkus and interior decorator Monica Pedersen on "American Dream Builders" debuting March 23 on NBC.

For George, the show is a chance to make use of his college degree, having majored in landscape architecture at Ohio State University, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1995. He jokes that he had no one to discuss his passion with during his nine-year career playing for the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys.

"This opportunity presented itself for me not only to show the talents of a landscape architect, but also to be creative," he said.

After graduating, George opened The Edge Group, a planning and architecture firm with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Nashville, Tenn. He later earned an MBA from Northwestern University.

Berkus said he had never heard of George before the show because he's not a football fan. Berkus sometimes climbed on the shoulders of George, who is 6-foot-3, to better inspect crown molding in homes they judged.

"You can make a room look fabulous, but if you are in there for about five minutes and you notice all of the small things that are wrong, it can go south really fast," George said. "One of the things that I've learned on this show is how to truly go into a space and gauge it for what it is and how much thoughtfulness has gone into it and how the details really speak volumes down to the knobs that you use on the drawers or the counters."

"American Dream Builders" features 12 contestants divided into two teams to redesign and renovate a home inside and out in a matter of days. Each week, one contestant is eliminated until two reach the finale, where they renovate two Southern California homes while competing for a cash prize. At-home viewers can go online to enter a contest in which the show's winner will renovate their home.

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PASADENA, CALIF. Eddie George was too busy charging through defenses as an NFL running back to stop and inspect the stadium turf. Now retired, he's turning a critical eye to home building and design as a judge on a new reality television show.

George joins designer Nate Berkus and interior decorator Monica Pedersen on "American Dream Builders" debuting March 23 on NBC.

For George, the show is a chance to make use of his college degree, having majored in landscape architecture at Ohio State University, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 1995. He jokes that he had no one to discuss his passion with during his nine-year career playing for the Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys.

"This opportunity presented itself for me not only to show the talents of a landscape architect, but also to be creative," he said.

After graduating, George opened The Edge Group, a planning and architecture firm with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Nashville, Tenn. He later earned an MBA from Northwestern University.

Berkus said he had never heard of George before the show because he's not a football fan. Berkus sometimes climbed on the shoulders of George, who is 6-foot-3, to better inspect crown molding in homes they judged.

"You can make a room look fabulous, but if you are in there for about five minutes and you notice all of the small things that are wrong, it can go south really fast," George said. "One of the things that I've learned on this show is how to truly go into a space and gauge it for what it is and how much thoughtfulness has gone into it and how the details really speak volumes down to the knobs that you use on the drawers or the counters."

"American Dream Builders" features 12 contestants divided into two teams to redesign and renovate a home inside and out in a matter of days. Each week, one contestant is eliminated until two reach the finale, where they renovate two Southern California homes while competing for a cash prize. At-home viewers can go online to enter a contest in which the show's winner will renovate their home.

"It's interesting to see the contestants react to Eddie's judgment week after week because, if they don't get the details right, he notices every time," Berkus said.

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Horsham, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) January 21, 2014

CMP Specialty Products (CMP), a leading manufacturer of sub-floor preparation and construction products announced today that Craig Hacker will be representing their product line throughout the Southeast.

Craig is a graduate of Central Missouri State University with degrees in Accounting and Marketing. As a second generation flooring installer he started his first company at the age of 23 as a commercial flooring installation house. In addition to this finished floor installation company, Craig also owned a subfloor preparation company which provided self leveling, polishing, epoxy and vapor mitigation services. Craigs company serviced the educational, industrial, commercial, and health care markets.

"We are excited to have Craig as a part of our team. His knowledge in finished flooring and subfloor preparation will be a great asset to our customer base in the Southeast," said CMPs CEO, Patrick Mullins. With our 2014 initiative for growth, Craig will be a tremendous fit to represent our line in that market.

With his office based in Charlotte, North Carolina Craig will be focused on driving sales through education and on-site project support. Craig will be working with our distribution partners to provide training and educational classes from bidding to installation. Craig will also be working alongside contractors with troubleshooting and project assistance in the field.

About CMP Specialty Products CMP is a United States based leading manufacturer of concrete restoration and sub-floor preparation products. CMP provides architects, engineers and contractors the products, technical support, and training needed to overcome the challenges in todays evolving construction market. CMP prides itself on offering proven solutions that our customers depend on to maintain their reputation, growth and competitive edge.

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Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:09 am | Updated: 9:30 am, Tue Jan 21, 2014.

Basilica reopens after renovation

New tile flooring installed inside Sacred Heart Basilica on the campus of the University of Notre Dame is shown Monday. The basilica closed for renovations Dec. 26 and reopened Monday. The renovations included the removal of carpeting and the installation of the tile in the aisles. The Rev. Peter Rocca, the basilica's rector, said the removal of the carpeting "will enhance the acoustics in the basilica and eliminate the need of replacing the carpeting every 10 to 15 years."

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Posted: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:09 am | Updated: 9:30 am, Tue Jan 21, 2014.

Basilica reopens after renovation

New tile flooring installed inside Sacred Heart Basilica on the campus of the University of Notre Dame is shown Monday. The basilica closed for renovations Dec. 26 and reopened Monday. The renovations included the removal of carpeting and the installation of the tile in the aisles. The Rev. Peter Rocca, the basilica's rector, said the removal of the carpeting "will enhance the acoustics in the basilica and eliminate the need of replacing the carpeting every 10 to 15 years."

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Basilica reopens after renovation

New tile flooring installed inside Sacred Heart Basilica on the campus of the University of Notre Dame is shown Monday. The basilica closed for renovations Dec. 26 and reopened Monday. The renovations included the removal of carpeting and the installation of the tile in the aisles. The Rev. Peter Rocca, the basilica's rector, said the removal of the carpeting "will enhance the acoustics in the basilica and eliminate the need of replacing the carpeting every 10 to 15 years."

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Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) January 21, 2014

Minneapolis homeowners are investing in upgrading or remodeling their houses, according to the 2014 Hanley Wood Remodel Cost Vs Value Report released January 16, remodeling sales were up 10 percent nationally, and about a half of the surveyed remodelers agree all home remodel categories are up. Predictions are that 2014 Minneapolis home remodeling trends will continue to see this steady growth and offer homeowners clues as to which home remodeling projects will pay off in 2014.

"Minneapolis home remodel projects can entail a big decision making process for homeowners. One of the best ways to increase the value of your home is to keep the property up and mindful of current trends," says Jenna Thuening, owner of Home Destination. "Should something come up to prompt a move that you weren't necessarily planning, getting your home market ready won't be such a huge task if home remodeling projects are completed and keep a home's decor on par with want buyers want."

The Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling Magazine is highly anticipated for its precise information on which West North Central, including Minneapolis, home remodeling projects, grant homeowners the best return-on-investment when remodeling. According to the study, the West North Central Region of the US bettered national averages, showing strong improvements in Twin Cites remodeling spending levels.

Listing the top home remodeling projects in Hanley Wood's 2014 Remodeling Cost Vs Value Report, Home Destination numbers them according to their highest return on value:

1) Wood Window Replacements - Wood window replacements average $12,396, with a resale running $9,694, ending up with a recouped value of 78.2 percent. Wood window replacement remodeling projects come in with the highest return value per cost for Minneapolis homeowners. While the cost of wooden replacement windows is significantly higher than vinyl, they will add proportionally to a home's resale value.

2) Wood Deck Addition - Therefore, adding a home deck can end up at a cost recouped of 76.2 percent. A home deck build offers Minneapolis homeowners the chance to enjoy outdoor entertaining more.

3) Home Basement Remodel - Job costs average $17,112 with a resale value of $8,983. The remodeling project has a recouped value of 75.4 percent.

4) Garage Door Replacement - Expect a garage door replacement project cost to be around $1,771, with a resale vale of $1,331, which is a recouped value of 75 percent.

5) Attic Bedroom Remodel - Job cost of a Minneapolis attic bedroom remodel averages $52,291 with a resale value of $44,398, which means the homeowner can anticipate a cost recouped of 74 percent.

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