Design the Perfect Patio with Tips on Proper Placement and Size

One of the biggest challenges faced by homeowners updating their backyards is determining proper size and placement of a new patio. The Concrete Network has put together a short list of tips covering these challenges. From patio size and dimensions to placement and layout, these tips cover topics such as functionality, shade considerations, types of patios and more. When considering building a patio, it’s important to choose between one large... 

Outdoor Adjustable Adirondack Lounge – Pine

The Bear Chair Company has been providing quality outdoor furniture since 1987. All furniture is made of solid Western Red Cedar, and White Pine, which comes in ready to assemble form. The Bear Chair Co. is famous in North America, Europe, Australia and now Japan. Because of environmental concerns, Bears Chairs are becoming a natural alternative disposable plastic chairs. Each kit is complete predrilled and sanded with precision cut and easy to follow... 

Outdoor Adirondack Dining Chair (Pine)

The Bear Chair Company has been providing quality outdoor furniture since 1987. All furniture is made of solid Western Red Cedar, and White Pine, which comes in ready to assemble form. The Bear Chair Co. is famous in North America, Europe, Australia and now Japan. Because of environmental concerns, Bears Chairs are becoming a natural alternative disposable plastic chairs. Each kit is complete predrilled and sanded with precision cut and easy to follow... 

Classic Pub Table

Enjoy this handsome, sturdy piece of furniture in your billiards room, outdoor patio area, or all-in-one game room. This H.J. Scott pub table gives you a large surface to relax with a magazine or an ice-cold drink in the middle of a casual contest. Its built from all-natural North American lumber – red oak, birch, or maple – and available in one of four rich wood stains. Thereâ³ sure to be one that complements your game room setting... 

Kidde Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display #900-0146

The leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in North America, Carbon Monoxide is odorless, tasteless and invisible. It is a silent killer. Kidde CO alarms include the most accurate sensing technology available, the patented Nighthawk electrochemical sensor. This unit provides continuous monitoring of CO levels, even during power outages when many CO incidents occur. The backlit digital display on this model allows for easy viewing of carbon... 

Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver

The DB3DL 3.6-Volt cordless screwdriver is ideal for tightening and loosening fasteners in odd or tight spaces. Designed to be both rugged and versatile, this flexible power tool is packed with convenience features that will make it the most-used gadget in your tool box. Even though this cordless screwdriver weighs less than one pound, it’s powerful — thanks to its removable 1.5 Ah HXP lithium ion battery. Most cordless screwdrivers contain... 

Yen Lost Ground Amid Weak Machinery Orders Data During Early Tokyo Trading On Friday

The Japanese yen weakened in the Asian session on Friday likely influenced by a weak machinery orders data from Japan. Major currencies saw choppy trading against their Japanese counterpart during late New York trading on Thursday following falls in the previous session. While the recent upward trend helped the yen to reverse much of its previous session’s losses against the greenback, it could only partly rebound versus the rest of majors.... 

New IBAG 25 mm spindles for automatic lathes

IBAG North America announces the new 25mm HSC, High Speed Cutting, motor spindles designed for use with ‘Swiss-type’ automatic lathes fit in the linear toolholders and operate at speeds up to 60,000 rpm for machining applications involving micro milling and drilling tools as well as engraving and fine milling. These new spindles feature rigid precision bearings near the spindle nose to dramatically enhance true running, assuring better... 

Peter Chatel Named President of WMH Tool Group, Inc.

Peter Chatel has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of WMH Tool Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Switzerland-based WMH Walter Meier Holding AG. WMH Tool Group is a leading manufacturer and marketer of industrial metalworking and woodworking machinery, material handling equipment, work-holding tools, air tools and hand tools. Chatel most recently was Vice President and General Manager of North American Operations for Rothenberger LLC, a manufacturer... 

New Sonotube commercial concrete form

Sonoco announced the North American launch of Sonotube Commercial, the Company’s durable, water-resistant concrete form. New Sonotube Commercial brand form offers high tear resistance and its strength allows it to stand up to full liquid head pressures of up to 20 feet. The Sonotube Commercial form is water-resistant and able to withstand 72 hours or more of rainfall. The patent-pending, poly-woven design of the Sonotube Commercial form makes...