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Patented Pedra brand kits eliminate woes when installing granite countertops.

Vancouver, BC - October 1, 2007 - BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building materials, has launched a patented line of granite countertop kits that eliminate the traditional hassles associated with installing granite countertops in single medium to large-sized kitchens.

Traditionally, buying and installing granite countertops has involved buying the granite slab, then having it sized to meet the dimensions of the cabinets, then relying on professional contractors to cut and install the slab. These steps add a great deal of expense when installing new granite countertops.

Pedra granite countertop kits are specifically designed with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. Each kit has been developed for a single, medium to large-sized kitchen installation. These kits can be installed without the need for onsite fabrication or professional installers.
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Vancouver, B.C. - BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building supplies, has joined in with two popular TV shows to help save a Pasadena family from a home renovation disaster.

Company co-founder Rob Banks heard about the project after an appearance by Canadian home renovation expert Mike Holmes on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen introduced Mike to a young couple that had decided to remodel their bungalow to make room for their growing family. The family had hired a contractor who they thought could help make their plans for a dream home a reality.
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New Channel Offers an Interactive Co-Viewing Experience for Parents and Children

Vancouver. BC, July 25, 2007 - BabyFirstTV is pleased to announce its award-winning premium channel dedicated to providing positive content for babies, toddlers and their parents is now available for the first time in Canada via ExpressVu Digital TV from Bell and PersonalTV from Rogers. BabyFirstTV (www.BabyFirstTV.com) is created by leading experts in child development and education, and provides interactive opportunities for parents and baby to bond, learn and explore together. In celebration of BabyFirstTV’s Canadian roll-out, Bell and Rogers will offer subscribers free access to the programming for a limited time this summer.

With today’s announcement, BabyFirstTV is now available in 26 countries around the world and to more than 69 million homes. The content focuses on areas of development ranging from language and math, to sensory skills and creative play.
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