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Home Chef Reviews
Home Chef is one of several home delivery services that offer pre-prepared ingredients to make meals at home. The service claims it can be cheaper than shopping at the grocery store & more efficient.
What Is Home Chef?
For months, I saw Facebook ads begging me to try Home Chef, one of several meal subscription services that have sprung up over the past few years.
Being the cheapskate I am, I was skeptical of Home Chef, often thinking that paying $60 for three meals was far too expensive for the average family – our home houses me, my wife and our toddler.
Despite my skepticism, I was more than happy to try Home Chef one time using their 50% off promo code on Facebook.
So, I signed up for one Home Chef box comprised of three meals.
Those three meals served as my Home Chef experience and the basis for this in-depth review about how Home Chef works, what my experience was like, how Home Chef's prices compare to the grocery store, who it's good for and our conclusions about the service.
How Home Chef Works
Home Chef is very similar to other meal services we've reviewed. There's a sign-up process where you enter your personal preferences, then an account page where you can customize and change your deliveries.
Signing Up for Home Chef
You start by going to the Home Chef website and signing up for an account.
You enter your email address, then decide:
- How many meals you want per week (2-6)
- How many people you're cooking for (2, 4 or 6)
- Meat, seafood or vegetables
- Optional low-calorie or low carb
- Optional dietary limits (pork, soy, nuts, gluten, etc.)
Once you enter all this information, Home Chef will ask you for your shipping address. This page will also be where you choose which day you want to receive your meals: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
The final page in the process is the payment page. This is where you can enter any promo codes you: I put in the 50%-off code from Facebook.
Payment takes place as soon as you confirm your payment information. You'll also be scheduled for your weekly deliveries, so keep that in mind. You can't buy just one box unless you pause deliveries or close your account, which we'll talk about in a few seconds.
Cost Per Person
During the sign-process, I ran through several different pricing scenarios in which I added more meals and more people and found that Home Chef charges $10 per meal, per person.
So, if you're buying meals for five people, then you'll pay $50 for every meal. At this rate, you'd pay $150 for three meals a week.
Navigating Your Home Chef Account
Your Account page is where you make all the changes – or none of the changes – you need in order to optimize your Home Chef experience.
Each week Home Chef will suggest three meals for your delivery and those suggestions will be sent to you if you don't take action. You have the option of replacing those meals with eight other choices, one of which is a premium option that requires and additional payment.
When I did my single three-meal shipment, Home Chef gave me the following three suggestions: pad Thai shrimp, chicken quesadillas and steak salad with buttermilk dressing.
I stuck with those selections, even though we had the option of things like pork medallions, another chicken dish and a premium dish with filet mignon. Premium dishes are an additional $14.95-19.95 per meal.
You also have the option of adding a fruit basket and smoothies ($4.95 per serving).
At the time of publishing, the following meals were available (this is just a sampling of choices):
- Sirloin steak with garlic-chive butter
- Salmon with brown-butter tomato relish
- Balsamic shrimp with grilled vegetables
- Thai pork lettuce wraps
- Pesto chicken pizza
Swapping out the meals is easy enough, but your deadline for changing your meals, at least when you do Tuesday deliveries, is Friday by 12 p.m. CST.
If you want to pause your delivery, Home Chef allows you to deactivate your account for a certain period of time or indefinitely. You'll have to call Home Chef if you want to cancel your account at (872) 225-2433.
Our Experience With Home Chef
As I mentioned earlier, I used a 50%-off code for my first and only shipment of pad Thai shrimp, steak salad and chicken quesadillas.
It was scheduled to arrive on a Tuesday via FedEx and it did.
I set the single brown box on my kitchen table and cut it open. The inside of the box was insulated with rectangles of insulation covered in plastic that's positioned to split the box into two compartments. The top compartment included three bags of ingredients – one bag for each meal.
The bottom compartment housed the pair of sirloin steaks, the chicken and the shrimp.
A Quick Word About Steak Quality
I was curious about the quality of the steak included in the box, so I emailed Home Chef and received a response from Home Chef's Chief Revenue Officer and Harvard grad Rich DeNardis:
"We are continually investing in our ingredient quality," Rich wrote. "Our steaks are US Choice sirloin."
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), there are three grades of beef: USDA Prime, USDA Choice and USDA Select.
USDA Choice is the mid-level grade: "High quality, but has less marbling than Prime. It has at least a small amount of marbling."
"Marbling" refers to the amount of fat in the meat. More marbling increases the flavor of the meat. The more marbling, the more flavor and the better grade of meat.
Aside from the ingredients, the box also contained a three-ring binder called the "Home Chef My Cookbook" and three menu cards with high-resolution photos of the meal and a list of the meal's ingredients along with instructions, use-by date and calories.
Our Home Chef Meals
My wife and I agreed that all three Home Chef meals were flavorful; they tasted great. She commented that she enjoyed the fact that all the ingredients come in one bag and are already portioned out specifically for the recipe.
Another plus was the recipe cards that included all the information we needed in order to make the meal a success. We now have three recipes we can use in the future, one of which we want to cook again (pad Thai shrimp).
The Pad Thai was probably our favorite and it was filling – there was plenty for myself, my wife and our daughter.
The steak salad also did a good job of filling us up. The recipe didn't say exactly how much the two sirloin steaks weighed, but I'm guessing they were in between a third and half a pound.
Rather than cut them up and put them in the salad, we grilled them separately. My wife commented, however, that everything tasted better when you mixed it all in the salad like the recipe said.
We also liked how the meals were packed – there were several ice pouches included in the box that kept everything cool and are reusable.
The downsides to our Home Chef box were that the chicken quesadillas weren't filling enough for the both of us, toddler not included. We suspected that when we saw that the meal was comprised of six small quesadillas.
Also, one of the tomatoes in our quesadilla boxes was bad and the buttermilk that was supposed to be included in the steak and salad meal was not included in the ingredients bag.
That omission was disappointing considering that the dressing was a buttermilk-based dressing. We improvised, but still would have liked to have received all the ingredients.
The Cost Factor: Is Home Chef Cheaper Than the Grocery Store?
During my research for this review, I ran across an ABC 7 New York broadcast news story about Home Chef. The news station compared a steak frites Home Chef meal to the same meal bought at a grocery store.
The news station found that buying the same ingredients in a local grocery store cost $13.29, whereas the Home Chef meal cost $19.90. They did note, however, that the store they went to didn't carry black truffle oil, which, according to the news station, would've cost $15 for 3.5 oz.
The Home Chef recipe called for 0.5 oz, which, based on the $15 bottle, would've cost $2.15, bringing the grocery bill to $15.44, or $4.46 cheaper than the Home Chef price.
In our opinion, it's cheaper to head to the grocery store to buy the ingredients for a Home Chef meal. However, this is just one dimension of the service. As I mentioned earlier, Home Chef presents the distinct advantage of having everything organized and pre-selected for you.
So, all you have to do is open up your ingredients bag, prep your meat, follow the instructions and eat.
You save the time of planning a meal and going to the grocery store.
Another factor in price is the concept of waste. According to DeNardis, Americans throw away an average of 25% of the food they purchase.
"When shopping at a grocery store, consumers throw out nearly 25% of food they purchase," DeNardis told us. "Consumers receive only the amount of an ingredient necessary for a recipe, which eliminates entirely their food waste."
This brings up an interesting scenario – waste vs. value. If grocery shopping does, in fact, cost less than a Home Chef box, is getting that value worth the 25% waste we throw out?
How Home Chef Would Fit in Our Budget
After our final meal, my wife and I chit-chatted about the value. While we agreed that the meals were flavorful enough to be worth the $10 we paid for each of them, they weren't worth the $20 the meals would cost without the Facebook discount.
As a family of three living in Jacksonville, Fla., our monthly food budget is $650. This includes all grocery purchases and doesn't include eating out.
So, if we were to get three Home Chef meals every week, that would total out to around $240 a month for 12 days of dinner, leaving us about $410 for the remaining dinners as well as lunch, breakfast and snacks for the entire month.
To us, it didn't seem feasible to commit more than 30% of our budget to 12 meals.
Related: How to Eat Healthy on a Tight Budget: Simple Money-Saving Tips
Who Is Home Chef Good For?
Based on my research and my personal experience, I believe Home Chef is good for a couple who is looking for a way to cut down on eating out through creative means.
Considering that the average couple would pay $75 for a three-course meal in New York City, a $20 meal from Home Chef is a great way to save money and get a flavorful meal you cook with your own hands.
I also see this home-delivery meal kit being good for wealthier families who want an easy solution for planning meals. At $10 per person, Home Chef isn't the most economical choice, but it does make everything so easy. If you value this aspect of Home Chef, it's a great choice.
DeNardis told us that he believes "the customers who benefit most from our service are those who are looking to try a variety of recipes without having a number of leftover ingredients."
Conclusions About Home Chef
In my experience, Home Chef meals were full of flavor but not full of value for families, couples or individuals who are looking for a way to get meals at reasonable prices. ABC 7's own report backs this up.
Therefore, I find it hard to believe Home Chef's website when it says, "Home Chef is more affordable than shopping the same ingredients at a supermarket. Not only do our meal kits save you time, they can save you over $20 per entrée."
Either way, I think the real question you should ask yourself is this: How valuable is your time?
"Say goodbye to long grocery lines, parking lot power-struggles, and Pinterest-induced food fails that leave you ordering takeout at 11 PM," Home Chef's website says.
Take a minute to think about where you are in your life. How much do you budget each month for food? How much time do you have to plan meals and shop for them? Do you value convenience over price?
If you have a hearty grocery budget, don't have any time to plan meals and wish someone could bring ingredients to you and let you do the cooking, Home Chef is a good option.
If you aren't convinced Home Chef is right for you, take a few minutes to read through our guide to home-delivery meals. In it, we do an in-depth comparison of Green Chef, HelloFresh and Blue Apron.


text: Astraph 63 Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) Hello there! The following AAR will follow my current Galileo Planet Pack science campaign - with a minor twist being the inclusion of as many mods as my machine can withstand. There are no solid objectives I put in front of myself - obviously, visiting every body in the system is one, but this is pretty much a no-brainer in this game (what else would one play for, other than visiting other planets?). Anyway, without further ado, I invite you to read up! IBreaking the Blue Every journey has to start at some point; the first step has to be taken one way or another. And so does the story of the Gaelian space program. Before the distant worlds are reached, we first need to break through the blue canopy above our heads; to reach into the black void of space. And in order to do that, we need to find ways to kick ourselves away from the ground and - what is even more important - come up with a way to get back in one piece. First attempts were rather modest; a short series of single seat, suborbital vessels dubbed Jumper was conceived, with their objective being crossing the threshold between the atmosphere and space. This objective was accomplished in third launch - during which Varyag became the first kerbonaut to enter space, as well as perform a brief EVA at the flight's apogee. Also of note was the second launch, when a modified capsule performed just a short jump to test the recovery system. This ambitious design, however, failed miserably, with lander legs giving way under the capsule's weight - luckily, without injuring Varyag in the process. Spoiler Jumper 1 capsule Jumper 2 capsule Varyag in front of Jumper 1 capsule Jumper 1 capsule reached the maximum altitude of ~40 kilometres Splashdown recovery was used... with some groundbreaking results Jumper 2's landing legs snapped under the pressure, making the engine and bottom fuel tank slam into the ground. Luckily, no damage to scientific equipment was done. At the topmost point of Jumper 3's flight, Varyag performed a short EVA At the same time, development of sattelite devices proceeded as well; the result was a small apparatus, dubbed Stardust, which was launched into low Gael orbit following Jumper 3 flight. Stardust was a simple device, its only scientific instruments designed to measure Gael's magnetic field, exosphere density and temperature. It also lacked solar panels; internal battery supply lasted for just a few days, after which the satellite became a dead derelict. Spoiler Stardust sitting atop prototype Agathe booster The satellite and its final orbit Jumper capsule served as a basis for the first orbital craft in Kerbal history; Zenith 1.Weighing just short of 3 tons, the capsule provided life support for just a few days in low Gael orbit - but it was the first time a Kerbal was able to look at his planet from above. The full reusability concept tested during Jumper 2 flight has been discarded for the time being - still, the Zenith capsule has been designed specifically with reusability in mind. Spoiler Zenith 1 capsule resting atop Beryl booster During his single orbit, Varyag conducted numerous short EVAs to collect data. Service module separation prior to reentry To facilitate recovery, Zenith launches were scheduled to take place on land, instead of splashdowns. Edited August 26, 2018 by Astraph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites

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Concentrated Aloe Extract for Gastrointestinal and Digestive Support*
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Calthorpe Associates is seeking a GIS/urban planning intern to join its regional planning team. There is an immediate opportunity to work on our Vision California project. The Vision California project is producing a map-based land use and transportation scenario analysis tool and a series of alternative visions for how California can accommodate growth. The tool will produce scenario metrics related to green house gas emissions, open space and farmland preservation, energy and water use, community health, and more.
Typical duties will include land use, transportation, and natural resource data preparation and quality control, mapping, spatial and quantitative analysis, and research to support the development of the Vision California modeling tool. Duties will also include support for writing reports and analyses. Broader opportunities and promotion may be available to the right candidate with urban planning or related training and working knowledge of land use and transportation planning, New Urbanism, and the impacts of varying growth patterns.
The candidate should be proficient in ArcGIS 9 and quantitative analysis. He or she should be able to convey large quantities of geographic information clearly and concisely for public and stakeholder audiences. Applicants should be comfortable using MS Excel, and in ArcGIS, working with large vector datasets, file geodatabases, shapefiles, grid themes, and ModelBuilder. Experience with Spatial Analyst and familiarity with SQL queries, Python programming language, open source GIS, PostGresSQL or other open source database software is desirable but not required. Writing experience, good communication skills, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite are also desirable. A Masters degree in urban planning or a related field is desirable, but not required.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Cat of the Week: Carmen Miranda
Carmen loves other cats! She would not like to be an only cat but would make a great companion for another cat. She has sweet, motherly instincts. Carmen also gets along well with dogs. And she loves people too!
Carmen is young and very petite. She's playful and gets along well with everyone here at Feline Rescue's Adoption Center. If you and your cat are looking for a friend, you really should come meet Carmen Miranda.
Stop by the Adoption Center or call 651-642-5900, ext.3.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
February 28th is National Spay Day
Assistance Program (MN SNAP) has organized its 2nd annual Spay-a-thon. The MN SNAP mobile surgical van will be at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) to perform surgeries for at least 150 animals. And area veterinarians will volunteer their time and services to perform spay/neuters at their offices on animals from the MN SNAP waiting list.
MN SNAP estimates that in Minnesota alone, over 90,000 companion animals a year are euthanized due primarily to overpopulation issues. The Spay-a-thon will help bring needed attention to this issue, facilitate the spay/neuter of many animals on MN SNAP's waiting list, and help MN SNAP to continue doing the important work that they do every day. MN SNAP's mission is "to end the suffering and death of homeless animals due to pet overpopulation by providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible spay and neuter services to Minnesota shelters, rescue organizations, and the companion animals of the low-income community."
MN SNAP clinics will also be held at Feline Rescue this week on February 26th and March 2nd. Feline Rescue supports and greatly appreciates the good work of the folks at MN SNAP and is happy to provide a location for MN SNAP's St. Paul clinics on a regular basis.
Help us prevent unwanted litters and ease the suffering of homeless pets. Spay and Neuter.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Cat of the Week: Emmett
Emmett really is beautiful. He has a lean, lithe body with exceptionally shiny fur. His legs are long, his tail is elegantly thin and expressive, his gray/green eyes are intelligent, and his face is unique.
Emmett loves to play with his toys. He likes eating and drinking out of ceramic bowls: no ordinary stainless steel for him. He loves sitting on his perches and window ledges to observe the antics of the cats in the adjoining room.
Although Emmett has tried sharing a room with other cat companions, he really doesn't care to have his peace of mind disrupted. He thinks, perhaps it might be nice to hang out with one other nice kitty, but not lots.
Now Emmett has his own room here at the adoption center where he likes to entertain human visitors in style. He enjoys attention from most adults, but you will know when Emmett has picked you to be his special friend! He will rub against you. He will clamber into your lap, curl up, and drift off with his head in your hand. He has even been known to drape himself around the shoulders of volunteers he really, really favors as they clean his room.
Emmett knows his own mind. Emmett is definitely one of those cats who will choose the person with which he wants to go home. So far, he hasn't found precisely the right person to love. Emmett's standards are high, but he remains hopeful. Won't you come see if you are the one?
To meet Emmett, stop by the Feline Rescue Adoption Center or call 651-642-5900, ext.3.
Sibling Rivalry? Not with These Two!
Little Freckles can be a bit shy. She sends her brother out to check out the situation and when Samson gives the "all clear" signal, Freckles follows. She feels more comfortable once her brother has analyzed the surroundings for her. In fact, now that most of the scary unknown paths have been scouted out for her, she is getting more adventurous. She has a penchant for mischief, kitten mischief.
Brother and sister love to play. They're little purr machines, once their engines get revved up. And after a hard day of playing, they like to fall asleep together with their arms around each other.
For more information about Freckles and Samson, please call Joan at 651-705-6264. The two would love to meet their forever home right away!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Kittens Available for Adoption
There's Freckles and Samson, Sophie and Stella, BabyCakes and Noel, and Bianca and Jerry. They are all about 3-4 months old and of course very cute, sweet and playful.
If you would like to learn more about our available kittens, please call 651-705-6264.
Please spay and neuter your pets to prevent unwanted litters.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Goldy's Home
Following is the most recent update from his foster home shortly before he found his forever home:
He still walks and runs kind of wobbly sometimes (and looks like a slinky when he comes down the stairs, with his back legs getting ahead or coming around him!), but the people at [the clinic] say he will probably never really walk or run like a normal cat. But he seems happy and healthy otherwise!
And the update from his new family indicates he certainly is doing just fine and is very happy in his home.
Here is the news on Goldy:
We all love him! He is so tolerant with the kids, which is refreshing because our other kitty, Opal, is the opposite. No fights with Opal. A couple hisses the first day but other than that they have warmed up to each other nicely already. Not exactly snuggling together yet, but it seems like they are on their way to being best friends. In the picture where the two cats are pretty close they had been playing together and Goldy was purring the whole time. Yeah! Thanks again for caring for him, we really appreciate all of the time and energy you put into fostering.
Thank you to Goldy's foster caregivers and his new family for taking care of this special guy!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Puck Teaches Saski to Roll Over
From their family:
Here's the update on Puck: he's doing awesome. Possibly the sweetest and best natured cat we've ever owned. Very personable and cuddly, even with strangers, always wanting to be in on any action going on. Absolutely loves Saski. I want you to see them playing together. I posted a short clip on Youtube entitled "Cat teaches dog to roll over". They are a riot.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Neville - Toasty Warm in His New Home
We adopted Neville (f.k.a. Tigerhead) late last October, and I realized I haven't updated anyone on him! He is fitting in very well with our other kitties, and he is fantastically relaxed. He doesn't even care when my girlfriend puts her knitted goods on him. He likes to walk around with the scarf trailing behind him.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tommy Tom and Butch Cassidy Update
I've attached some pic of them. I think Cassidy really enjoys eating and he needs to be on a diet. They were a little shy when they arrived home, but now they are doing well.
Monday, February 6, 2012
George Clooney Needs a Foster Home
If you have an extra room and an extra lap for cuddling, please contact Cathy our volunteer foster coordinator at 651-230-3263.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Cats of the Week: Patrick and Connor
Patrick and Connor. Connor and Patrick. Yes, these two boys are a team, and they are very best friends. You can tell this as they brush against each other in passing, as they spend time playing together in their room, as they are simply so comfortable with each other.
Brothers Patrick and Connor were left on the shelter's doorstep as little ones several years ago. They experienced life together before the shelter, continue to share experiences now, and would like to stay together to remain happy.
Patrick and Connor would prefer to live in a home without small children. They prefer to approach their people for affection, rather than the other way around. Both are mellow, gentle, and quiet fellows . Patrick loves showing off his big tummy while lying on a rug or blanket on the floor: one of his favorite things to do. A scratch on the head is sheer heaven for Patrick.
Connor also enjoys slipping up close to someone he likes, desiring that wonderful scratch on his head. He also loves a friendly glance when he's curled up in a favorite bed: just something to let him know he is cherished. These guys also love to chase a wand toy or fuzzy mouse.
Although both are handsome, the boys certainly don't look alike. Whereas Patrick sports substantial girth and is an orange tabby with attractive white patches, Connor has a sleeker, more athletic physique and his coloring is a soft gray with very faint dilute stripes. They do have similar white stripes on their noses, white bibs, and white markings on their feet and back legs.
Patrick and Connor are used to living with other cats and are very accommodating to other personalities. Connor, especially, is known as a peacemaker at the adoption center. They both make friends easily so would do well either living with other cats or just the two of them.
If you are seeking feline companions who don't require great amounts of play and stimulation, who would be content snoozing together and exploring their environment in a gentlemanly manner, these two fellows could be a perfect match for you. In turn, they would appreciate someone who is willing to allow them time to settle into their new home in their own quiet way. The result: two lovely boys who would add grace, dignity, and excitement to your home.
To meet Connor and Patrick, stop by the Feline Rescue Adoption Center or call 651-642-5900, ext.3 for more information.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Clara Cuddled Into Her New Home
She is slowly getting settled in. The two cats are getting used to each other and making progress - some days are tough - but moving forward finally. Still some hissing and such - but doing better around each other and can be in the same room together - just not super close to each other yet. But it is getting better. Just trying to give them both lots of love and give them each some time apart too.
Tonight I came home and everyone else was in bed so I was trying to find Shelby before I went to bed to make sure she was doing okay - took me forever to find her - because she was snuggled into the stuffed animals on Ginger's bed- too cute! (attached photo) She loves hanging out in Ginger's room and sleeping on her bed - which Ginger loves.
Anyway - just thought you would love the photo and that we are still working on getting adjusted but slowly getting settled.
Thanks -Kelly
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Figgy Found His Home
Just wanted to give you an update on Figgy. I adopted him in early December, and the second he got in the door I think he knew it was his new home. He immediately found his spot on the couch and has never really left. He is truly a joy to have around and I cannot imagine what I would do without him in my life. I just wanted to thank you for taking such great care of him at your rescue and helping make sure that he was the right cat for me. Figgy's new name is now Moscato, and he has adapted well to that now too, and has even learned a few tricks such as sit and sit pretty. He is such a joy and I am so appreciative for everything you do! Thanks again!


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Controlled Chaos - PDF Knitting Pattern
A wholly brioche beanie knit from the brim up!
The Story
This slouchy beanie is born out of my new found love of brioche. I love the shaping created by simple increases and decreases and the added visual complexity (though not-so to knit) of two colors.
While the pattern may look somewhat chaotic at first blush, as you delve further into the pattern you see that there's actually a great deal of logic and control to the design.
Ewe Ewe Yarns Wooly Worsted (worsted weight; 100% superwash merino wool; 95 yds / 50g skein) 1 skein each of:
Wheat (Color A, Ewe Ewe Yarns Color 92)
Aquamarine (Color B, Ewe Ewe Yarns Color 70)
Orange Peel (Color C, Ewe Ewe Yarns Color 25)
US 6 (4mm) 16" circular needle (or DPNs)
US 8 (5mm) 16" circular needle (AND DPNs)
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge.
Stitch Marker
20" brim circumference, stretches to 23" (fits average woman's head)
15 sts and 22.5 rows = 4 inches in brioche rib after blocking
This hat is constructed in the round, from the brim up. A two-color cable cast-on is used to begin the hat and then is worked in brioche up through the crown of the hat.
Use circular needles for the construction of the hat until the circumference becomes too small; at this point switch to DPNs (or you may use DPNs for the entirety of the project).
This project uses the entire skein of Color B. To swatch it is recommended to use Color A.
I have created a collection of How To brioche videos on YouTube: http://youtube.com/TheUnapologeticKnitterKnits


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|First comes the designing, then buying the lumber to create the frame.
|Next cutting the lumber and putting it together in the other half of the garage!
|This is the rough draft of what it will look like without the boat inside it.
|Computer drafting shows the boat and straps with pulleys making the turnover.
|Half finished, it's coming along––maybe by July 4th!!!! We'll celebrate...


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Interview with the Co-founder of Linas Matkasse
April 9, 2014 | Posted in Business partnerships | By Andreas Zetterlund
Lina Gebäck, Cofounder of Linas Matkasse, (Linas Groceries) a Swedish company who delivers food directly to people's door. Linas Matkasse is also one of IAS business partners and in January 2014 Linas together with 30 employees came with IAS to Kenya.
What was the purpose of your trip?
– Since four years ago we offer our customers something that we call Kenyakassen (the Kenya Food Basket). Each customer is able to sum up to the nearest hundred swedish crowns and that 'extra' money goes directly to our projects in Kenya which aims to help poor families with food and supplies. We who are responsible for the project have visited the project in Nairobi and Tharaka several times before and now we wanted more of our colleagues to see what difference Linas Kenyakasse makes in people's lives.
You visited the slums of Kibera and Mukuru. How was it to see the work on ground that you are engaged in?
– It was a shock to all of us who had never been in the slums before. To see so much misery and at the same time meeting so much joy and love is a bit of a shock to us "moderate swedes". When we stepped out of the bus to meet the first self-help group that we support with food in Kibera, they came dancing towards us. We were very touched of the love they showed us!
You visited a school where you participated in painting classrooms and cooking lunch for the kids. How was it?
-It was a different experience cooking outdoors without a kitchen. Together with the women in Tharaka our team cooked a stew with goat together with rice and vegetables. The women thought it was strange that even the guys were helping out with the cooking and they had a good laugh about it. And to serve the kids was so great! All of us wanted to stay there to be able to give them lunch next day as well.
During the trip Linas Matkasse launched a new project that provides fruit as a snack for school children. Tell us about it!
– The principal at Ntuja primary school told me that his students usually only get one meal a day and sometimes they faint from malnutrition. With one fruit a day they at least get a snack that we hope will give them energy to learn more. The fruit is bought from local farmers which in turn increases the demand for fruits which will provide more jobs.
What lasting impressions did the trip have on you and your colleagues?
– The enthusiasm about our Kenya Project has increased and is still with us in our daily working life. The trip showed me that our support actually reaches people! Now we are many who run this together and many employees of Linas Matkasse have ideas about how we should move forward to help even more people. Everyone of us wants to do more!
// Rebecka Woods, Communications Manager


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One sign that sustainability measures and clean energy ventures have become mainstream can be seen in events hosted in atypical places like the Cleantech 2011 Workshop & Action Summit this month in Grand Forks, North Dakota. As per usual, there are numerous events in Washington DC and New York (as well as London and other international hubs) centered on sustainability. However, for these initiatives to gain momentum and become more than big city, urban concerns, smaller towns and cities need to make the push toward sustainability. April's events featured a conference entitled, 2011 Business of Clean Energy in Alaska. Last December 2nd Green Revolution wrote about small town heroes in Gering, Nebraska who were fighting to institute policies at the city level.
Speaking of Washington DC, the 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference/5th International Conference on Green & Sustainable Chemistry represents another key turning point in the move toward a sustainable, regenerative economy. As mentioned in a recent post, if electric vehicles are to rely on toxic chemicals (not to mention nonrenewable sources of electricity), how are they better than the internal combustion engine? There needs to be a "green" alternative to batteries that use heavy metals and nonrenewable minerals, like lithium.
Check out the calendar for the full slate of events this month. Let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. We will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Please send us an email with the event's name, date, location, description, and website.
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December 26, 2013 my master bathroom was a shining example of the styling from 1998. Brass everywhere. A huge corner jetted tub (cream, of course) took up most of the space and made opening the windows nearly impossible. The large square tiles were speckled shades of tan and matched the tiles in our boys' bathroom at the time. The first owners probably saved a little money by selecting one style of tile. Everything was working, technically, but in terms of reflecting my personal taste, the room was way off the mark. It was time for a change.
I knew what I wanted my bathroom to look like, and what fixtures I wanted. In my mind's eye, I had completely reworked the room. I gave my contractor the link to my Pinterest boards, and this proved to be very valuable.
mirror: WHITBY MEDICINE CABINET by Restoration Hardware (RH). crystal ball wall sconces: WILSHIRE SINGLE SCONCE by RH. pulls, knobs, hooks and town bar: VINTAGE by RH. tub & loo: MEMOIRS by Kohler. faucets: WEYMOUTH by Moen. paint: WHITE DIAMOND and ROCK GRAY by Benjamin Moore
I have to admit, I was so happy to see all of that brass and tan leave the house. And the new double-hung windows made such a difference! I'm so excited to share the before, during, and after photos of the space. I absolutely love my new bathroom.


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Every year I write my prediction article because it's a fun and useful thing to do. It forces me to do some serious research and to take a hard look at what may happen in the near future. I take prognosticating seriously, even though I know my prognosticating is only as good as my research and instinct. Having said that, I have been right 97% of the times in the last six years. I am sure this year will not be any different. So, tighten your seatbelt and get ready for a wild ride, as I predict the coming year's crazy internet happenings. Here's what's coming at you.
Internet Commerce Will Boom – This will be in part due to economy actually growing significantly for the first time in 8 years. It will also boom because many companies have been holding back because of the lack of consumer and business confidence and because many businesses just need to upgrade their internet presence. Many Business and websites have not been upgraded since the recession started. Many that were upgraded were not fully upgraded to take advantage of not only
HTML5 but also using CSS coding to produce a truly dynamic website that automatically scales properly to mobile devices. Since most of the web traffic today is mobile (over 60 percent), all businesses must upgrade their websites to be responsive to mobile traffic or lose most of that traffic to their competitors.
Programmatic Continues to Grow - Programmatic marketing will continue to be adopted by the larger marketing firms. This type of automated marketing and media
buy decision making will also slowly move into the everyday arena. Parts of this technology will filter down into pay per click, banner, video and social media marketing venues.
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Major Hacks Predictions – One of the larger social media sites will be hacked compromising millions of subscriber accounts.
More major banks and government facilities will fall prey to hacker groups and the hacker war between nations will escalate. This may seem like a no-brainer, but if it's your accounts that get hacked, it's a big problem for you!
Watch the BTR show that goes with this article.
Social Terror - Social Terrorism will decrease on the major social networks because the top 5 social networks will start to work together to disable terrorist related pages and pull down terrorist hate related posts. The major social networks have already announced that they plan on working together to create a database of terrorist players so that they can coordinate their efforts. This will initiate a retaliatory attack as the terrorist organization attempt to disrupt or bring down one or several of the social networks.
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Pay Per Click – 2017 and beyond will see the rise of social media PPC dominance as these platforms move to increase the ROI, effectiveness, and ease of use of their platforms. Currently, Facebook is proving better click through rates than AdWords and a much lower cost per click. The conversion rate also seems to be just as good. Expect to see other social sites step up their game to claim their piece of this pie as all player's attempt
to steal market share from Google.
Organic Search – The outlook for organic search will be that of increased difficulty for the average small user. Googles newest ranking algorithms have thrown multiple monkey wrenches into the mix, making it very hard for small businesses to achieve page one success. This will drive more customers into the Pay Per Click arena, which is exactly what Google wants to happen. This is one of the primary reasons Google marketing revenue is up and why they will continue to grow as a company. If you're looking to get on page one of
organic search in 2017, be prepared to hire a team to make it happen.
Media Paradigm Shift - TV, Radio and Print media will continue to lose market share except where the media company has successfully made a transition to both a digital/analog hybrid delivery system. Media companies that have made this transition will grow and prosper. Old school media giants who drag their feet will lose more market share and become takeover targets for successful media companies. Keep a lookout for media companies like HBO, STARS, Cinemax and the like to start inking more deals to offer their products through alternative distributions along with the direct sales model that many have already adopted. The
unbundling has begun. Expect to see social media giants to move in this direction as companies like Facebook and Twitter via for news and broadcast market share.
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New Features Added to Software – Expect to see Artificial Intelligence features added to many software applications. This includes text to speech, security access and command and control of your software applications. I expect Microsoft to lead the way, but it could also be Apple who wins this race. Speech recognition is already good enough that these features could be added to many applications. It's technically already a part of Windows 10, SIRI and OK Google. This AI technology will require the latest hardware to be most effective. I don't see this as being an obstacle to widespread adoption with hardware prices being so low. Expect to see widespread adoption within the next 12 to 36 months.
Consolidation of Internet Healthcare Tech Companies – We will see many smaller healthcare tech companies get swallowed by their more successful counterparts. At the end of every recession, the fallout of the long struggle for survival is that tired viable companies get swallowed by the few companies that weather the storm better. The healthcare tech industry was replete with mergers and acquisitions in 2016. This trend will escalate as dominant healthcare tech companies look to grow quickly to stay ahead of the coming changes with will occur as Obamacare is dismantled.
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IoT for Healthcare Will Come of Age – 2017 and beyond will see and the explosion of new home healthcare products designed for you and your doctor to monitor/track your health. Until recently, most of the health tracker products were not considered accurate enough to be used as medical devices. This will change starting in 2017, and there will be widespread adoption that takes place over the next 36 months. Expect to see medical IoT blood glucose, blood pressure, blood oxygen, heart rate and other monitoring devices hit the shelves of medical supply companies prescribed by physicians this year.
Internet Security Companies Will Have a Boom Year – With the mad expanse of hacking and the growing threat of ransomware and other malware looming, consumers and businesses will have no choice but to step-up and buy security products to try and protect their assets. Most of these products are being sold on a subscription basis, and we are seeing people set up layered defensive strategies which mean consumers are not buying one anti-malware product but multiple products for self-defense. Time to look at researching anti-malware company stocks?
Growth and Position of Social Media Players – Expect to see major changes in the social media arena. Facebook is looking to take a major growth spurt by entering the Chinese market. LinkedIn will begin to flex its muscles with the help of its new parent company Microsoft. Keep an eye on Microsoft as it will look to leverage LinkedIn to maintain its influence on business and grow its user base. I expect Microsoft to begin bundling LinkedIn services with its desktop and application products within the next 12 to 24 months. This will provide Microsoft products more value and leverage to compete with Apple and other tech companies.
If you are like me, you will take advantage of these emerging long-term trends. Our world is evolving quickly, and no business or individual can stand still, or they will be left behind. If you have money invested in the stock market, these trends can give you a direction to investigate and learn where to invest your hard-earned money. I hope you enjoy this article and that you will check back a year from now to see how many of my predictions came true. My batting average is well over 95% so far. I think this year will be even better.
That's my opinion; I look forward to reading yours.
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Our next event takes place on Saturday 6 June 2020. Due to the tides this is the Saturday after the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
Registration will open at the beginning of 2020. Please sign up to our mailing list and we'll let you know as soon as Early Bird registration opens.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
Important before registering:
- Make sure you have the dates of birth (DOBs) of all your crew members.
- Every boat has to be entered by a member of its own crew. The registration system does not allow people to register another crew's boat.
- Take your time to read the Regulations and the information on Prizes & Awards, in particular about boat and crew elegibility.
- SUP participation is restricted to experienced stand-up paddle boarders and by invitation only. Please contact the office in advance of registering.
- Relay Teams: Please note that relay teams are eligible for a discount whereby any additional participants pay just 50% of the entry fee. e.g. a 5-person boat at early bird rate: 5 * €30= €150 plus 4 extra relay participants at 50% of the price (4 * €15) €60 = €210 in total. Please contact the office for a special promo code in advance of registering.
- Accommodation: The Cork City Marathon takes place on the day after Ocean to City, which will bring thousands of runners to the region. To avoid lodging difficulties we strongly advise travelling participants to reserve their accommodation as early as possible.
- Due to the large number of participants involved, late entries will not be facilitated.
Entry fees & deadline dates 2019:
Rowers' deadlines:
Early Bird Fee
4 February - 28 February
Regular Fee
1 March - 10 May
Final Fee
11 May - 17 May
Kayak deadlines:
Early Bird Fee
4 February - 28 February
Regular Fee
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Final Fee
18 May - 24 May
* Please note that a 3.5% Administration Fee is applied by the online registration system.
- Administration Fee: The registration system charges a 7% administration fee on each sale, out of which half will be absorbed by Ocean to City and half will be passed on to participants.
- Insurance: If you do not hold valid insurance for the Ocean to City you can buy a one-day insurance pass at 10 euro per person. Update 2019: Please note that we have been in contact with Canoeing Ireland and that we were informed that CI insurance will continue to cover its members for participation in the Ocean to City race. Paddlers with CI insurance are required to email a copy/photo of their CI membership card as proof of valid membership.
- Early Bird offer: A limited number of Early Bird registration deals are for sale during the first month. These are given on a first come-first serve basis.
- Charity: All Ocean to City entry fees go towards the annual organisation and safety of the event; an event which is run on a break-even basis as part of our charity Meitheal Mara. Meitheal Mara is a community boatyard and training centre in Cork City which works with youths and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Registration Deadlines: Due to handicapping there will be separate closing dates for rowing boats and kayaks as specified above.


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Hey, boss, where's my beer? Brewpublik will get it to your office
How can you resist something called "Office Beer Curation Program"?
Charlotte-based Brewpublik, the beer-curation company (sort of like a beer subscription service), has started adding an option for cooler workspaces to stock something a lot cooler: A beer delivery service. Community relations director Chas Guy describes it as similar to a coffee delivery service that sets up the caffeine supplies for a workplace and maintains the equipment.
"We basically do the same thing, but with beer," he says. The service includes beer delivery, but also system maintenance for places that have Kegorators or taps.
And are there dream offices out there like that?
Absolutely, says Guy. A lot of offices with younger demographics – tech firms, social media companies, marketing companies – are starting to include kick-back supplies for workers to mark the end of the day or workweek. Guy says some treat it like a happy hour that lets you shelter in place instead of having everyone go somewhere else to gather.
"The 'Mad Men' days are lingering," he says. "A lot of people are keeping beer in their offices." Other offices do it as a way to welcome clients and celebrate business successes, he says.
Brewpublik started in Charlotte as a beer service that lets you log in your beer likes and dislikes, then uses a program to pick out craft and micro-brew beers that are delivered to you on a regular schedule. Since starting in 2014, Brewpublik has branched out to Raleigh, Charleston and San Francisco, with more cities planned.
The office system works the same as the individual subscriptions: They do a survey of what everyone likes, then bring in kegs, bottles or cans that meet the most number of preferences.
Guy hesitates to offer an estimate of what an office-based beer delivery costs because there are so many variables, including frequent-buyer discounts and order sizes. But individual Brewpublik subscriptions generally range from $20 a month for a curated six-pack to $55 for a case.
The office delivery plan started out with people using their offices as a place to get delivery of their Brewpublik order. In the last couple of months, the company has started to offer it on a larger scale to offices that want to offer a special perk to their employees. They're also encouraging employees to contact them with referrals for their employers.
"It's a real thing," Guy says. "People are really, really loving it in San Francisco."
So, if this all sounds like something you really need, how do you get your boss to go along? Brewpublik is making that simple too: You can click on their page, "Nominate Your Office," log in your work information and they'll contact your employer. Anonymously, we hope.
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IBM is investing heavily in the future. It has placed multibillion-dollar bets on businesses to deliver computing remotely over the Internet cloud, on sophisticated data-analysis software and on its Watson artificial-intelligence technology.
But the giant technology company faces a classic bind: Can the new offerings grow fast enough to offset the erosion of its traditional hardware and software businesses?
The company's first-quarter results underline the challenge. The company reported on Wednesday that its profit fell and its revenue declined. It is the eighth consecutive quarter in which IBM's revenue has slipped, with this quarter hit hard by a falloff in its hardware business.
Revenue for the quarter was $22.5 billion, compared with $23.4 billion in the year-earlier quarter. Sales came in below Wall Street analysts' average estimate of $22.9 billion, as compiled by Thomson Reuters.
IBM's net income fell 21 percent to $2.4 billion, compared with $3 billion a year earlier. Operating earnings per share fell 15 percent, to $2.54 a share, from $3 a share last year. On that basis, the company's profit performance matched the analysts' forecast of $2.54 a share. The percentage decline in earnings per share was less than in net profit because there were fewer shares outstanding. The company steadily buys back its shares, including unusually aggressive purchases of $8 billion in the quarter.
IBM reported its results after the close of the stock market. In after-hours trading, its stock price fell about 4 percent from the closing price of $196.40 a share.
In a statement, Virginia M. Rometty, IBM's chief executive, pointed to moves taken to "transform parts of the business" and said that later in the year, "We will begin to see the benefits from these actions."
The weakness in hardware, where sales slid 23 percent, was no surprise. IBM is not expected to have a new mainframe computer offering until next year, so this is a period in which the sales of the current models are trailing off. And IBM's lines of smaller server computers, used in data centers, continue to struggle.
In January, the company agreed to sell its unit that makes industry-standard servers, which are powered by chips like those used in personal computers and made by Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, for $2.3 billion to Lenovo of China. That sale will not be completed until later this year, so that business remains on IBM's books until then.
IBM's quarterly profit was hurt by a charge of $870 million for the severance costs for workers who were laid off. Every year, the company, which employed more than 430,000 people worldwide at the end of 2013, sheds workers in markets and product areas that are declining and adds employees in other units. But the $870 million charge is high, and the company chose to take it all in the first quarter.
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So IBM, analysts say, is making the right strategic moves. Still, Steven Milunovich, an analyst at UBS Securities, said, "The question is, can the new stuff really grow fast enough to move the needle, to make up for the challenges in IBM's legacy businesses?"


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Beijing: Summer Chinese Language Program
Please note: The program will next be offered in Summer 2020.
The Chicago in Beijing summer Chinese language program offers qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to study Chinese language in a completely Chinese-speaking environment. The program is fashioned on the language "immersion" principle in which students receive daily Chinese language instruction at the University of Chicago Beijing Center and live in dorms on the campus of Renmin University. Beijing, a modern city with a three thousand-year history and a lively art and music scene, is a compelling venue for cultural and linguistic immersion. The program is offered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and administered by the University's Summer Session.
For all program details, including eligibility, dates, fees, and application instructions, please see the Summer Session website.


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What a loss! On August 12, 1928 the Czech composer Leos Janacek died. And shortly before his death, he produced two of the works that I am tempted to label as the best he wrote. Who knows, what masterpieces Janacek would have composed, had he lived on! The Quartet for strings No. 2 was completed in 1928, five years after the Quartet for strings No. 1. We have met Janacek already as the composer of that beautiful piano cycle "On an overgrown path", performed by the Luxembourg pianist Cathy Krier. Today I would like to present the French Quatuor Zaïde and it's interpretation of the two mentioned chamber music works.
A muse called Kamila
The historic background is interesting: Janacek was a difficult, sometimes violent person and lived in an unhappy relationship with his wife Zdenka Janackova. In 1917, Janacek met the Stössel family, David Stössel being a dealer in antiques and Kamila being his wife. Janacek fell in love with Kamila Stösslova and the two started an exchange of letters lasting ten years. Some 700 letters from Janacek to Kamila Stösslova have been preserved. They document how far Janacek considered Kamila his new muse. Out of his pen flowed numerous works: song cycles, operas, symphonic works and his first string quartet in 1923. At the same time, his public recognition in the Czech Republic and abroad grew.
In 1927, Janacek took the relationship with Kamila to new level, staying several days with her. She increasingly accepted his love. The letter exchange grew more intensive, visits became more frequent and Janacek celebrated this by writing his second string quartet within a couple of weeks in February 1928. Six months later, after catching a cold during a walk, he died of pneumonia. Fate had struck.
Contrasts and interruptions
Quartet No. 1 is written in four movements and sounds very modern to anyone familiar with music from the 19th century and that geographical area, i.e. the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. The first movement introduces two contrasting themes: a slow, plaintive melody, that forms a kind of canvas, and a short, sharp, nervous one pushing itself to the fore, played first by the cello, then by the violin and finally by the viola. What may sound like the expression of fear and/or pain is stopped abruptly and counterbalanced by a single pluck on the cello. Beautiful! Then the orchestra starts all over again, the two complementary themes are repeated, varied until at some point a totally different melody sets in, matching only in pitch and rhythm. So brilliant!
The second movement faints to introduce a new melody, but no, it is still the same two themes, they move on until a strident, fast paced tune, played first by the viola, then the violin, interrupts the whole movement. This happens twice. Daring. In the third movement, Janacek returns to the original themes, but the "nervous" melody is played by the viola and the violin in a much higher pitch, almost painful for the ear. Pizzicati – the plucking of strings – highlights the overexcited mood of the movement, that becomes even more apparent when contrasted with the slow plaintive melody. The final movement starts with a gentle melody, becomes faster, more pizzicati, even faster, climax and… nothing! Over and out. A musical tragedy comes to an abrupt end after 17 minutes of tension. Wow!
Portraying a Tolstoy character
Janacek dubbed the piece "Kreutzer Sonata" after a novel of the same name by the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. His intention was to render the disarray and the emotional outbursts of an adulterous woman who plays the central part in Tolstoy's novel. In the end, Janacek described nothing less than his own distress over a loveless marriage. There is no direct link between Janacek's quartet and Beethoven's original "Kreutzer Sonata". Beethoven dedicated his sonata to Rodolphe Kreutzer, a top French violinist, and this piece of music inspired in turn Tolstoy to write a novel of the same title.
"Intimate Letters"
The second quartet has the title "Intimate Letters" and clearly refers to the letters Leos Janacek and Kamila Stösslova wrote each other. Just like in his first quartet, Janacek succeeds in reflecting in his music all the feelings expressed in those letters: a certain solemnity as the relationship between the composer and his muse had been "officialised" by 1928, the tenderness between the two lovers, anxiety about how long the joy will last, tension resulting from misunderstandings in letters and the delay between posting a letter and getting a reply – it's all there, and it's all exceptionally nice. Chapeau!
The recording of the two quartets by the Quatuor Zaïde has been produced by the French label NoMadMusic. And no, I have no secret deal with the label. I just like Janacek's quartets and the artists, who have been nominated – just like Cathy Krier – Rising Stars by the European Concert Hall Organization (ECHO) for the concert season 2015/16. They will be in Luxembourg in five days. And with a little luck…
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Prefabricated Housing: A Global Strategic Business Report
San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 18, 2011
Global prefabricated housing market had registered a moderate to flat growth during the period 2004 to 2007. The market witnessed a further blow in 2008 and 2009 due to the economic recession. However, the market is on the verge of recovery with demand gaining momentum, although at a slower pace. Overproduction, significant losses in the industry and poor underwriting resulted in decline in the shipments of manufactured homes over the past few years. Further, the comparatively low resale value associated with this type of homes was also a matter of concern. Recession further affected the manufactured housing segment. Nevertheless, with increasing efforts towards the improvement in quality, durability, and cost efficiency of manufactured homes, demand for these types of homes is likely to go up in the coming years. Recovery in demand could be attributed to factors such as growing adaptability of manufacturers to consumers needs in terms of cost efficiency, eco-friendliness, energy efficiency, and customization. In addition, increasing awareness among customers about prefabricated houses is also likely to drive further market growth.
Affordability and optimization of housing requirements within available spatial constraints are the primary factors that are rendering factory-made duplex houses increasingly suitable for the first-time homebuyers with moderate-income levels in the US. Although the conventional construction modes continue to dominate the prefabricated construction industry, there is a growing market for houses built using ecological building materials or houses equipped with ecological installations. Housing industry in the UK and US is undergoing a drastic makeover with the launch of Systems-built homes. The demerits associated with traditional house building techniques such as escalating construction costs, delays in scheduled delivery, shortage of skilled labor and adverse effects of climatic factors on the construction timing, are more likely to cause a shift in the consumer preference from traditional housing to factory fabricated homes. System-Built Homes availability in a wide array of designs, from single to multi-storied apartments with customizable furnishings and components, can be cited as a major reason for the growing market acceptance in the US and UK.
The US represents the largest regional market for prefabricated housing worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Prefabricated Housing. Japan remains the second largest market for pre-fabricated housing worldwide. However, future growth in the market is expected to emanate from emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Segment-wise, Manufactured Homes represents the largest segment, while Panelized Homes constitutes the fastest growing segment.
Innovation is the order of the day in the factory-built home market. Manufactured homes are increasingly progressing towards built-in solar powered modules. For instance, the US Department of Energy led photovoltaic application development program – 'Building Opportunities in the United States for Photovoltaics (PV: BONUS)', underscored the commercial opportunities for the solar power in this sector. The modular homes jointly built by Fully Independent Residential Solar Technology, (FIRST) Inc. and other project mates featured a roof-mounted stand-alone and/or standby grid-connected 2-kilowatt photovoltaic systems that are designed to suffice the entire energy associated requirements of various housing appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines and fluorescent lighting units. In addition, mounting environmental concerns, poor wood quality, varying demographic patterns, increasing demand for unobtrusive, flexible and speedy construction processes, energy and material usage constraints led to the quest for alternative materials for fabricating durable residences. As a result, European markets are progressively adopting steel frames in prefabricated housing constructions.
Major players profiled in the report include All American Group Inc., Asahi Kasei Homes, Cavalier Home Builders, LLC, Champion Enterprises Inc., Clayton Homes Inc., Fairmont Homes, Inc., Misawa Homes Co. Ltd., Nationwide Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, and Skyline Homes.
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