Rheem HP-50 Heat-Pump Water Heater

March 19, 2010 Category: Construction, Home Improvement
Rheem HP-50 Heat-Pump Water Heater

Intended for residential use, this Energy Star-listed heat-pump water heater features an integral 50-gallon tank. While not the highest-efficiency heat-pump water heater on the market, it is the first relatively affordable, integral storage offering from a large national company to enter the North American market. It is also the market’s quietest (rated at 49 dB), and has the longest warranty. Rheem... 

Convia Energy-Management Infrastructure

March 19, 2010 Category: Construction, Home Improvement
Convia Energy-Management Infrastructure

The product of a partnership between Convia (a Herman Miller company) and wiring production leader Wiremold, Convia Energy Management Infrastructure is a modular energy-management platform that integrates lighting, switches, occupancy sensors, timers, and other devices and links them to sophisticated controls and dashboards to monitor and adjust a building’s overall energy performance. Convia’s... 

Pozzotive Plus CMUs and Concrete Brick

March 17, 2010 Category: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
Pozzotive Plus CMUs and Concrete Brick

These CMUs and concrete facing brick are manufactured using up to 30 percent post-consumer recycled glass as a portland cement substitute, and an average of 50 percent post-consumer recycled masonry aggregrate from local sources in the Northeast. According to the manufacturer, compared to conventional CMUs and brick, they require less energy to produce, are stronger, and have greater moisture and chemical... 

Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times

March 17, 2010 Category: Home Improvement
Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times

In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without changing their lifestyle. Our gardens provide a break from the pressures of job-hunting, bill paying, and everyday stress. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. People all over the world are turning to drip irrigation as a means to keep their landscapes and gardens... 

Wine Guardian Introduces New Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling System

March 17, 2010 Category: Home Improvement
Wine Guardian Introduces New Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling System

Wine Guardian® has announced the launch of its Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall wine cellar cooling system. Featuring a contemporary design, the quiet, energy-efficient Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall system was created by Air Innovations®, a leader in specialized environmental control systems for such industries as aerospace, pharmaceutical and cleanroom. Engineered to accommodate small- to mid-sized... 

Flowers are this Summers Theme Look from tuiss Blinds

March 10, 2010 Category: Home Improvement
Flowers are this Summers Theme Look from tuiss Blinds

Online window blinds retailer, Tuiss.co.uk, has announced the launch of a new range of floral patterned designs aimed at consumers looking for this summer seasons major design trend. “These new products offer something a little different this summer to make your window decorations stand out from the crowd. Tuiss.co.uk offers a range of bright and sunny window blinds that are distinctly unique and... 

Experts Bring Garden Bounty to the Dinner Table

February 11, 2010 Category: Home Improvement
Experts Bring Garden Bounty to the Dinner Table

With the increased interest in buying local and the concern about the safety of the food supply, more consumers are looking to eat fresher and healthier food while saving money. Cool Springs Press has published two new books that cater to gardeners at any skill level to bring the bounty of their home gardens to the dinner table. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook and Grocery Gardening are reaching... 

Upgraded RugBuddy Heated Mats Can Be Wired Together for On-Demand Radiant Heat

February 11, 2010 Category: Architecture, Home Improvement
Upgraded RugBuddy Heated Mats Can Be Wired Together for On-Demand Radiant Heat

Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. upgraded RugBuddy heating mats can be wired together to create large areas of on-demand radiant heat for any room or office. The UL-listed warming system features an extremely thin membrane with embedded heating elements designed to be placed under area rugs or carpet that is not glued down. By daisy-chaining multiple units, RugBuddy can be used to heat entire rooms or specific... 

Back Woods Art Custom Wine Racks

February 5, 2010 Category: Home Improvement
Back Woods Art Custom Wine Racks

Back Woods Art has created a variety of wine racks and accessories that are unique in design, and are a perfect addition to the homes of any wine enthusiast looking for a fun way to display their treasures. Back Woods Art takes wine racks to a new level. Each wine rack is hand crafted from one of the many logs she finds on her property and beyond in the Rocky Mountains. Back Woods Art creates wine... 

Tempest Holdings Launches ShoeTrap Closet Shoe Storage Systems

February 5, 2010 Category: Home Improvement
Tempest Holdings Launches ShoeTrap Closet Shoe Storage Systems

ShoeTrap™ was created to simplify closet shoe organization. Currently available in three sizes and three popular wood finishes to suit most home décors, the individual ShoeTrap™ displays can easily be arranged to fit tight spaces within a closet, or stacked into a custom furniture piece in an open room. A drop front glass viewing pane allows quick identification of shoes while keeping them dust...