DIYonline.com and 20-20 Technologies Announce Partnership for Online Kitchen and Bath Design Planner Software

Tucson, AZ – July 26, 2000 – DIYonline.com, the Internet’s premier site for the Do-It-Yourselfer, and 20-20 Technologies Inc., the world leader in kitchen design software systems, today announced they have partnered to bring state-of-the-art Kitchen and Bath Design software applications to the DIYonline.com web site, www.DIYonline.com.

The unique Design Tools found on www.DIYonline.com enables consumers to custom-design home-improvement projects according to their specifications. DIYonline.com developed the online program application, which utilizes the 20-20 Technologies' kitchen design engine. Currently employed on the site, the new Kitchen Design software has received excellent initial reviews from more than 6,000 users who have already designed a kitchen using the new software application. Additionally, visitors to www.DIYonline.com have indicated that the powerful software Design Tools found there far surpass other competitive design programs in graphics capabilities, speed and overall user-friendliness.

"We are especially pleased to be able to offer our growing community of Do-It-Yourselfers these friendly, yet powerful design capabilities powered by 20-20 Technologies," said Michael H. Heisler, President, CEO of DIYonline.com. "This is the most versatile technology currently available and when coupled with the interface applications developed by DIYonline.com, will make the experience and results of the users of the Kitchen and Bath Design software much more functional and useful," he added.

"By partnering with 20-20 Technologies, DIYonline.com can now send its users' designs directly to a Home Center or Kitchen Showroom, helping to deliver a highly-qualified and educated consumer to the sales channel," concluded Heisler.

Jean Mignault, President and CEO of 20-20 Technologies adds, "We are pleased to be able to incorporate our unique online design software technologies with the Internet services of DIYonline.com. The result is a tremendous service whose dynamic nature raises the functionality and experience of consumers to new levels and confirms our ongoing joint commitment to the kitchen and bath industry."

"The winning combination of superior design products and custom online Internet capabilities gives consumers a great place to plan these projects on the premier web site for home improvement Do-It-Yourselfers," added Mignault.

About DIYonline.com

DIYonline.com offers Do-It-Yourself consumers state-of-the-art, customized, home project design software, free of charge online. Using the Web site's powerful design tools and programs, visitors can custom design decks, gazebos, sprinkler systems, kitchens, baths, and many more projects with the click of a mouse. After the consumer enters the exact specifications, DIYonline.com presents the user with 3-D drawings of the project, easy to follow step-by-step directions and a complete itemized list of all required materials. A list of local retailers within the consumer's geographic area where the products can be purchased is also provided. The company recently began a pilot program in Midwest U.S. test markets that will give consumers the ability to order the products online and have them delivered directly to their home or business.

DIYonline.com is a privately held company with headquarters in Tucson, Arizona and a sales and marketing office based in Lexington, Kentucky. The site is quickly becoming a global virtual community for DIY'ers worldwide with the company's proprietary software tools currently serving more than 100 thousand registered users around the globe. The site is currently averaging more than 1.5 million page views per month, with registered users creating more than 10,000 separate design projects each month.

About 20-20 Technologies

20-20 Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of design software for the kitchen and bath industry and also offers EDI and Web-based design tools, with more than 42,000 installations across the globe. The company is supported by more than 1,000 cabinet manufacturers worldwide, representing 95% of the total industry. 20-20 has 70% of the market in the U.S. for kitchen and bath software and is No. 1 in Europe and internationally. The companyÂ’s products are available in 65 countries and in 13 languages. 20-20 Technologies is a privately held corporation with its world headquarters near Montreal, Quebec, Canada. European headquarters are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with offices in every European country. The company employs more than 250 people worldwide, including 48 software developers in its industry-leading R & D department.

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