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		<title>Rheem HP-50 Heat-Pump Water Heater</title>
		<link>http://www.archithings.com/rheem-hp-50-heat-pump-water-heater/2010/03/19</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Convia Energy-Management Infrastructure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Herman Miller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[management infrastructure]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 infrastructure uses [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pozzotive Plus CMUs and Concrete Brick</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[block masonry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chemical resistance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[concrete brick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facing brick]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kingston Block]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[portland cement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conserving water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drip emitters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drip irrigation products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drip tubing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[households]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[landscapes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[national gardening association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water bills]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wine Guardian Introduces New Through-the-Wall Wine Cellar Cooling System</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[electronic thermostat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environmental control systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotel wine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[residential wine cellars]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 residential wine cellars, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flowers are this Summers Theme Look from tuiss Blinds</title>
		<link>http://www.archithings.com/flowers-are-this-summers-theme-look-from-tuiss-blinds/2010/03/10</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[colourings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[design trend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finest materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floral pattern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roller blind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roman blind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soft grey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[summer seasons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sunny window]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[window blinds]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experts Bring Garden Bounty to the Dinner Table</title>
		<link>http://www.archithings.com/experts-bring-garden-bounty-to-the-dinner-table/2010/02/11</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cool springs press]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dinner table]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fresh fruits and vegetables]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fruits vegetables]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[healthy meals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home gardens]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Upgraded RugBuddy Heated Mats Can Be Wired Together for On-Demand Radiant Heat</title>
		<link>http://www.archithings.com/upgraded-rugbuddy-heated-mats-can-be-wired-together-for-on-demand-radiant-heat/2010/02/11</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Architecture]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[carpets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daisy chaining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[desk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[furniture legs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating elements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heating mats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back Woods Art Custom Wine Racks</title>
		<link>http://www.archithings.com/back-woods-art-custom-wine-racks/2010/02/05</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[art custom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Back Woods Art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Countertop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Custom Wine Racks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wine enthusiast]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.archithings.com/?p=11588</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tempest Holdings Launches ShoeTrap Closet Shoe Storage Systems</title>
		<link>http://www.archithings.com/tempest-holdings-launches-shoetrap-closet-shoe-storage-systems/2010/02/05</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:35:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ArchiThings</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Closet Shoe Storage Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[closet space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom furniture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[furniture piece]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mahogany]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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