WASHINGTON, D.C. –The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has given final approval to a national green building certification system that awards five points toward new indoor environmental quality standards for a home equipped with a central vacuum system and three points for homes with MERV 8 or greater air filtration.

Section 902.5 of the new standards list a central vacuum system vented to the outside as an option that will earn  five points toward meeting the Indoor Environmental Quality thresholds, which range from 36 points for Bronze Level certification to 140 points for Emerald Level certification. The five points allocated for central vacuums are more than any other optional indoor environmental quality improvement to a home.

Carolina Closets Plus is the area's largest Beam central vacuum and Beam HEPA air filtration dealer in the triangle.  Mike Hoffer, owner, says “we chose to represent Beam because of their outstanding quality and commitment to the green building movement.  We are extremely dedicated to providing our customers with the most healthy solutions for their daily living."Pinehurst, NC Feb 4, 2009 - Mike Hoffer, president of Carolina Closets Plus, announces a new service area to Pinehurst, NC.  Mike says, “this area is really expanding and we are excited to be a part of it.  Our ability to make all of our own parts with our computerized CNC router gives us the competitive edge to expand during an economic downturn”.  Plans are moving forward to be servicing this area within the next month.

Chapel Hill. NC Dec 14, 2008- Carolina Closets Plus has just introduced a new feature on all doors.  Effective immediately, we will begin using a new "soft close" hinge on all doors.  This type of hinge is typically only seen on very high end kitchen cabinets but owner and co-founder of Carolina Closets Plus, Mike Hoffer says "This is just another way for us to show our mission of detail perfection for our customers.  We are making this a standard feature on all installations because it makes the job turn out just that much better.  The best part is that it doesn't cost anything extra!"  It's a great way to WOW your friends when they come over to look at your new closet/home office/garage organization project.  A soft close feature will slowly close your door when it approaches the cabinet frame.  It operates hydraulically so there is no slamming sound when the door shuts.

~You can see this new feature at either one of the showrooms, Chapel Hill or North Raleigh.  Here's what our customers are saying:

This new hinge is fabulous!  It really makes a difference.  It works much better than the little bumpers that always fall off of the cabinets.  Great idea, Mike.    Beth in Chapel Hill

 My new basement storage and home office is absolutely beautiful.  I was really worried about all the door slamming and didn't really understand when Bob told me about this soft close feature.  I wish I had it on all my kitchen doors.  Thanks for Raleigh, NC Oct 22, 2008 - Carolina Closets Plus installs the first "green" pantry in the triangle region of North Carolina. No, it's not a green color, but it's 100% environmentally friendly. Co-Founder and President, Mike Hoffer says, "I'm really excited about this new melamine panel that we now have available for our customers. There is no added Urea Formaldehyde used to make the Roseburg Skyblend melamine. Roseburg is the industry leader for environmental wood byproducts such as the Skyblend melamine". Carolina Closets Plus will remain at the cutting edge of technology in the home organization business and this is one more way they are doing it. You can see this pantry at the brand new showroom in North Raleigh at 5213 Capital Blvd (Map & Directions). Carolina Closets Plus will be further leading the local industry by becoming certified Green Building Professionals (CGBP) early next year. This is a designation by the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) for businesses that want to be environmentally conscious when building for their customers.

Chapel Hill, NC Sep 19, 2008 - Carolina Closets Plus is proud to be a premiere vendor at next weekend's upcoming Southern Ideal Home Show at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.  Carolina Closets Plus, along with it’s brand new home technology company, America In Home, will be featuring the awesome Murphy wall bed, a home office, an accessory section showing unique details that only Carolina Closets Plus offers, and a garage section.  In addition, we’ll be featuring our new home technology section with home security, home audio, home theatre, Beam central vac and home networking.  Mike Hoffer, co-founder and president says, “this year will be the best show ever.  We’re so excited to unveil our newest venture, America In Home.  This will be featured in our brand new North Raleigh showroom, as well as our detail perfection organizing systems”.

Raleigh, NC, Sep 18, 2008 -Mike Hoffer, co-founder and president of Carolina Closets Plus, is excited to announce a new showroom opening for our Raleigh clients.  The beautiful new showroom is at 5215 Capital Blvd about one mile south of I-540 and will open October 13th..  With the addition of the new showroom, Carolina Closets Plus will be expanding its offerings to include structured wiring, home security, beam central vacuum, home audio/video and whole house HEPA air purification.  With this new showroom, Carolina Closets Plus will be the industry leader in the triangle with the most number of showrooms and services offered

Chapel Hill, NC Sep 5, 2008 Mike Hoffer, co-founder and president of Carolina Closets Plus, announces a new partnership with Murphy Beds Of America.  This company is the original manufacturer of the wall bed system and has the highest quality and most diverse offerings available.  Carolina Closets Plus prides itself on staying at “the cutting edge” of new products and innovations.  Mike plans to display the new horizontal wall bed in both showrooms.  Carolina Closets is opening a second brand new showroom at 5215 Capital Blvd in Raleigh to service the fast growing Raleigh/Cary market.