Green Builders Helps Homeowners Save Hundreds on Energy Bills

November 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Green Builders, Inc. a leading large-scale developer of sustainable homes in the Austin, Texas-area, is expanding its services to include green remodeling. The new venture will initially cater to existing homeowners in Central Texas who want to reduce home energy demands and utility bills, lessen home maintenance costs and increase the comfort of their home. Heating and cooling account for more than fifty percent of the average home’s energy... 

Riverside Furniture 28022 Harmony Caster Armchair in Harmony Antique Oak

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Riverside Furniture 28022 The Harmony Caster Armchair is constructed of a mindi veneered seat with metal framework and accents. It is equipped with casters for convenient mobility. With its superior craftsmanship and sturdy construction, this piece will provide years of lasting quality. Features: -Harmony Antique Oak finish. -Constructed of a mindi veneered seat with metal framework framework

Contemporary Leap House by Tony Owen NDM Architects

December 6, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
Contemporary Leap House by Tony Owen NDM Architects

The Leap House is located in Sydney’s Dover Heights and has Panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. The house is located on a rock outcrop. The clients brief was for it to Leap out from the rock into the view. As a result the house starts low at the rear and curves up to open out towards the harbour. The layered folds of the metal panel facades create privacy to the street whilst the facades facing the north are completely glass. We... 

Kingsley-Bate Teak CD664 Classic 6-Seat Dining Set Quick Ship

May 26, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Kingsley-Bate Teak CD664 This comfortable Classic Dining Set has always been one of our top sellers. It has a contoured Classic Armchairs and side chairs. It is a versatile style that looks great with all our tables. The 60″ Essex Round Dining Table has a slatted top for rainwater to drain easily from the surface. The Essex tables will comfortably accommodate all of our dining and armchairs. Additional Information: -This set includes four Classic... 

Ingersoll Rand 107XP 3/8-Inch Heavy Duty Air Ratchet Wrench

July 4, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The Ingersoll Rand 3/8-Inch Heavy Duty Air Ratchet Wrench is designed to deliver up to 50 ft./lbs. of torque for heavy-duty applications. The twin pawl and advanced head design protects against head separation and slippage. Other features include a variable speed lever-style throttle, and a 360-degree adjustable exhaust to direct air away from the operator and the workpiece.

Ply Gem Announces Plans to Close its Hammonton, New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona Window and Door Manufacturing Facilities

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Ply Gem Industries, Inc. announced that it intends to close its Hammonton, New Jersey and Phoenix, Arizona window and door manufacturing facilities that combined employ approximately 306 employees. Ply Gem is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of residential exterior building products. Gary E. Robinette, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ply Gem, said, “This action was difficult in that it impacts a number of our employees,... 

Here Comes the Sun: GE Consumer & Industrial to Develop Innovative Line of Solar Water Heaters

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

GE Consumer & Industrial, the first U.S. company to meet newly established ENERGY STAR® standards for residential water heaters, announced today that they are developing a line of innovative solar water heaters that are designed to meet the 2009 Energy Star guidelines. These water heaters will be the first products to benefit from a new Solar Lab at GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Kentucky. The Innovation Team of GE Consumer & Industrial... 

Bush Vantage Corner Desk By Bush Furniture

August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Wide retracting keyboard and mouse shelf. Two box drawers for supplies and miscellaneous storage. One file drawer holds letter-size files. CPU storage with wire access concealed by door with frosted glass. Elevated shelf for printer or peripherals.

TWO – Herman Miller Aeron Chair Medium Size (B) PostureFit Support Aluminum Frame Classic Carbon Pellicle Leather Arms

June 2, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

TWO CHAIRS – Herman Miller Aeron Chair Medium Size (B) PostureFit Lumbar Support Aluminum Frame, Classic Carbon Pellicle. Fully Adjustable Leather Arms, Forward Tilt and Back Tilt Limiter.

75" Classic Modern TV stand

June 12, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

75” Contemporary console for Plasma/LCD/DLP installations. Features include: classic tapered legs, “floating top”, aluminum framed smoked glass doors, 2 adjustable shelves, center channel speaker compartment, media storage drawer, internal wire management, and ventilated back panels. Overall Dimensions: 75”L x 22 1/2 ”H x 21”D Usable Interior Dimensions For Center Channel Support Compartment: 6 3/4 H x 24 W 19 3/4 D Ships fully assembled.

Ferro Announces Agreement to Sell Fine Chemical Business

October 3, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

Ferro Corporation announced that it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Novolyte Technologies LP, an affiliate of Arsenal Capital Management LP, to sell its Fine Chemicals business for $66 million in cash. “This sale is consistent with our vision of focusing Ferro’s businesses around our core capabilities of particle engineering, formulation, color and glass science, and our deep understanding of customer applications,” said Ferro Chairman,... 

Experts Bring Garden Bounty to the Dinner Table

February 11, 2010 Filed Under: 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 shelves now. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook,... 

Queen Bed Furniture Collections ESF Contemporary Furniture ESF Classic Bedrooms Milady Collection

September 19, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

High gloss polyester laquer finish, walnut color with inlaids. Do not include springframe & mattress. wdh 73×85x51

Residential Construction Workers Return to Work at SelectBuild After Striking to Protest Violations of Federal Labor Law

November 15, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement, Real Estate

Nearly fifty residential construction workers employed by SelectBuild returned to work after courageously standing up for their rights by walking off four different job sites in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada yesterday to protest against violations of federal labor law by the company. The construction crews at SelectBuild are demanding better pay, benefits and a safe working environment. They allege their employer has responded with threats and intimidation... 

A History of Interior Design

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Much like the history of art, the history of interior design encompasses numerous styles, movements and the international political and social developments that have informed or challenged its evolution. This lavishly illustrated book will be of interest to anyone who appreciates interior design as well as antiques, furniture design, textiles, decorative decorative