Posts tagged social media
KBIS 2013 Recap Report with Stacy Garcia of KBTribeChat
2May 1, 2013
Social media was front and center at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans this year. The show started with a Beignets and Bubbly tweet up which was very well attended and great fun to see everyone in person. The event felt like a celebration of the connections we've made online. [...]
Old House vs New Construction :: a Google Hangout. Plus a Contest, an Auction and a Lot of Questions
9April 10, 2013
by jb bartkowiak
in etc
While Google Hangouts aren't always the easiest thing for me, given my schedule, Sharon was nice enough to dial me up in Providence during down time at JLC Live. We worked through a couple of minor glitches, including crashing the hotel’s wifi connection … twice, and with a little editing magic later (on Sharon’s side) - it appears now that we had a good, balanced conversation. We talked House Hunting (this Spring), Fixer Uppers and in general, Old Houses vs New Construction. [...]
Building Moxie with Miriam Illions :: An Interview with HomeTalk’s HomeTalker Numero Uno
17October 26, 2012
Day 3 of the Remodeling Show, we were fortunate enough to spend part of the afternoon with Miriam Illions (pronounced “Millions” just minus the M) . . . of HomeTalk.com. Never mind that Miriam is likely one of the sweetest, bestest, goodest people I know from the interwebs, she happens also to be a passionate, well-spoken representative of the HomeTalk brand. That day, she was gracious enough to sit down with us for an (audio) interview. [...]
Building Moxie’s on Houzz … Are You? :: Using Houzz to Build a Web Presence
3October 8, 2012
by jb bartkowiak
in business
Something like 700K+ images, most hi-res and professional quality, have been uploaded to Houzz. These images then become "available" on the site. Most are uploaded by home professionals looking to build an aforementioned online portfolio. For me, though, as a webgoer and further as a blogger, Houzz creates a single central source for inspiration. [...]
Goodbye Window Film, Hello Pella Windows … Part 2
0October 2, 2012
When I left you, I was extolling the virtues of the Pella sliding doors and replacement windows I had just had installed. Pella sliders are a no-brainer. They open and close nicely; the screen is on the inside (so much better), they lock nicely; everything slides well; and they are energy efficient. [...]
