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ImproveNet now offers nearly 60 home improvement trade categories for homeowners to select from when submitting a home improvement project service request online at www.ImproveNet.com, such as kitchen and bathroom remodeling, roofing, attics and basements. Seven new trade categories have been added to this list and two preexisting categories have been renamed to enhance the matching process between specialized service providers with customer service requests. ImproveNet also expanded their service offerings to include AdServePRO™, an advertising outlet for providers of home improvement materials and services as well as 1-800-Contractor (SM), an Internet and telephone directory service with a customer rating system of service providers. These new offerings focus on meeting the needs of the home improvement market.

"These new and expanded service offerings have strengthened ImproveNet’s position in the market by adding solid building blocks to continue successful execution of our vision to be the nations dominant home improvement network offering the highest quality, most comprehensive and most pervasive services to attract, match and develop the best service providers and most well-informed customers anywhere,“ said Jeffrey Rassas, ImproveNet CEO.

New trade categories that have been added include: American Disabilities Act (ADA) Retrofitting to accommodate America’s growing population of seniors; Home Entertainment, Home Networking and Design-Build Services for home amenities such as home theaters and smart homes. In addition, Window Fashions to encompass all window coverings such as blinds, shutters and draperies; and Water Damage Repair, Mold Removal and Radon Gas Testing to aid in the present task of home maintenance. ImproveNet has added these trades to meet both the growing and changing needs of America’s homeowners.

Some preexisting trade categories that were renamed to better clarify the job types include Garages/Outbuildings trade, which has been divided into Garages/Carports and Outbuilding/Storage Sheds and the Floor Covering trade, which has been renamed Flooring and encompasses most any type of flooring on the market today.

The new advertising solution, AdServePRO™, connects businesses searching to promote their products and services to consumers and service provider’s ready-to-buy home products or building materials.1-800-Contractor (SM), ImproveNet’s newly introduced service provider directory has proven to be a valuable new resource designed to take the guesswork out of hiring trustworthy home improvement professionals. It allows homeowners to make informed decisions after visiting the website at www.1-800-Contractor.com or making a quick phone call to 1-800-Contractor (1-800-266-8722). When a project is complete, the homeowner is then able to provide feedback about their project at 1-800-Contractor.com. This gives the customer the opportunity to play a key part in strengthening the quality of the resource to benefit members using the service in the future. This ‘phone-to-web integration’ also rewards service providers for ‘going the extra mile for their customers’ by providing a reliable stream of referrals positioned to enhance their business.

About ImproveNet
ImproveNet, Inc. is the home improvement network of choice for customers, home improvement service providers and manufacturers, offering the most reliable referral-matching service and comprehensive solutions anywhere. The ImproveNet® TrueMatch™ platform automatically connects homeowners to screened contractors, architects, designers and builders available in their area. Through ImproveNet’s website and 1-800-Contractor, ImproveNet has been connecting homeowners to screened and system-rated contractors for over eight years. ImproveNet.com offers thousands of pages filled with management tools, product showcases, visualizers, expert advice, and active message boards, providing its customers and associates with instant access to the nearly $500B home improvement marketplace. The ImproveNet AdServePRO™ service delivers the latest industry news on product and services. ImproveNet has an expanded network of industry-leading affiliates and professional associates. For further information, contact ImproveNet, Inc. toll free at (888) 777-2212 or visit www.ImproveNet.com

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