As we enter the colder months of the year and an increased amount of people begin to use more indoor appliances – like furnaces, ranges, room heaters and ducts –the chances of carbon monoxide poisoning increases. In fact, the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association says that carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances kills some 200 people each year and sends over 5,000 people to the hospital emergency rooms for treatment. “Carbon monoxide gas...
Green Buildings + Climate Change,” a 64-page White Paper from Building Design+Construction magazine (http://www.bdcnetwork.com), offers 22 action items that architects, building engineers, contractors, homebuilders, building owners, and real estate developers can take to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings account for about 70% of electricity use, about 40% of primary energy consumption, and 40% of carbon emissions in developed...
Evolution Solar Corp. will begin to supply its new 300 watt panel in the first quarter of 2009. The Evolution 300 is a 300 watt solar panel that was designed to provide 33% more power on the same real estate as current 200 watt panels. “The cost savings with our new panel is significant with an average savings of 1/3 of the cost for inverters, framing, tracking, and installation,” stated Michael Franklin, President of Asian Operations...
Home for the holidays takes on a whole new meaning this year for nine families in Dallas. Starting today, Whirlpool brand, Habitat for Humanity International, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, and volunteers from across the country will build nine new homes by Friday as part of the third annual Whirlpool brand Building Blocks program. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition...
Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What’s causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new “engineered lumber” as good as conventional wood? These are just a few few
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that due to a steady decrease of activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located at the DuPage County Complex, Jack T. Knuepfer Building, Wheaton, Illinois will cease operations Thursday, November 20 at the close of business. The Small Business Administration urges those affected by the disaster to visit the Center before the closing to obtain one-on-one assistance and information about the...
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces that due to a steady decrease of activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located at the DuPage County Complex, Jack T. Knuepfer Building, Wheaton, Illinois will cease operations Thursday, November 20 at the close of business. The Small Business Administration urges those affected by the disaster to visit the Center before the closing to obtain one-on-one assistance and information about the disaster...
Northland, the leader in modular refrigeration solutions, offers unique products to help homeowners ease holiday headaches this season with large combination refrigerator/freezers offered in 48-, 60- and 72-inch widths. This range of large capacity refrigerator/freezers delivers from more than 32 cubic feet of storage, with the largest models delivering over 48 cubic feet of capacity — all a perfect fit for kitchens tasked with big holiday entertainment...
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and KB Home announced their newest project — an active adult community in La Quinta, California. These new KB homes created with Martha Stewart will represent KB Home’s first community built exclusively for adults 55 and over. “I’m very excited about our newest Martha Stewart community with KB Home created especially for mature adults who lead active lives,” said Martha Stewart. “As in all of our communities,...
Utility costs may be rising, but utility rates will remain at an all-time low at one eco-friendly Southern California community. The Gatsby Hollywood has announced it will be Metro L.A.’s first all solar-powered, all-green urban community. The enclave is now under construction on the corner of Hollywood’s Fountain and Wilcox Avenues. A first for the area, the all-new, single-family-home community offers premier sun-powered features and...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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