Breakthrough Technology can save Homeowners Money on Their Heating Service

July 13, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Recent years have seen many technological breakthroughs that let homeowners save money on a cooling or heating service. One of the best new advancements is the Hybrid cooling and heating system. What differentiates the Hybrid from other types of heating service products is the fact that the Hybrid operates with dual fuel. This means that the system uses both gas and electricity for power. The Hybrid system automatically chooses the energy source that... 

Tuscany Brown Executive Desk Embassy Tuscany Collection by Bestar Office Furniture – OFG-DG1007

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Bestar Embassy Collection executive desk has a durable 1 commercial grade work surface with melamine finish that resists scratches, stains and burns.Stylish moldings, thermofused melamine finish, designer handles and ball-bearing slides are some of the great features offered in this 12 piece collection.Features a warm Tuscany Brown finish that will enhance any environment, a large work work

Hitachi Gas Powered 18-Gauge Finish Nailer Cordless

August 21, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Hitachi Gas Powered 18-Gauge Finish Nailer Cordless

Hitachi Power Tools announced the introduction of a new 2in. gas powered 18-Gauge finish nailer, the NT50GS. A combination of lithium ion battery technology and a gas fuel cell offers the convenience of a cordless tool with the power of pneumatic! Lightweight and loaded with features for performance, user comfort, and safety, this nailer is ideal for a variety of applications including molding installation, cabinet assembly, wainscoting, chair rail,... 

SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

ccording to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company achieved the highest scores among the six largest relocation providers in eight of the 24 areas surveyed, and it also placed as one of the top three providers in 22... 

KB Home to Use Environmentally Friendly Recyclable Carpet in All New Homes

June 18, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
KB Home to Use Environmentally Friendly Recyclable Carpet in All New Homes

KB Home, one of America’s largest homebuilders, announced that it has teamed up with Shaw to offer only environmentally friendly recyclable carpet in all its new homes. These carpets are made of Nylon 6, the only material capable of being continuously recycled into dyeable carpet fiber. Every home that uses recycled carpet fiber saves approximately 108 cubic feet of landfill space and also prevents emissions equivalent to 1,700 pounds of carbon... 

Bar Interior of the Hotel Castell in Zuoz, Engadin

December 11, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Bar Interior of the Hotel Castell in Zuoz, Engadin

The bar conversion can be likened to a heart transplant: an artificial, pulsating red heart has been implanted in the old late 19 th century hotel. The intention was to create a realm between dream and reality, in which the guests can immerse themselves. The effects of alcohol are picturised, that is to say physical ease and mental relaxation. Nevertheless the form of the bar is conditioned by the spatial situation and the functional demands. At the... 

Taiwan machine tool exports rise 9 pct on-yr in Jan-July 2006

February 8, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Taiwan exported NT$53.5 billion (US$1.62 billion)-worth of machine tools between January and July last year, up 9 per cent from the same period of the previous year, the Precision Machinery Development Association of Taiwan reported Monday. Association President Yang Teh-hua said machine tools have great development potential and estimated that the annual production value of machine tools, parts and components could break NT$400 billion by 2010. The... 

Atlantic BancGroup, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results

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

Atlantic BancGroup, Inc.the parent company of Oceanside Bank, with four locations in the Jacksonville Beaches and East Jacksonville, Florida, announced today its third quarter 2008 results. Oceanside Bank remains well capitalized under current regulatory guidelines, despite Atlantic BancGroup posting a net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 of $839,000, a decline from consolidated net income of $201,000 in the same period of 2007. For the... 

Berg Furniture 22 Series Sierra Captain’s Bed w/Desk Set Sierra Collection Captain’s Bed with Desk a

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Berg Furniture 22 Series Sierra Captain’s Bed w/Desk Set Crafted with pride in the USA, the Sierra Collection features modern, contemporary styling, flexible designs, and plenty of storage space. The pieces in this collection are extremely practical, with spacious drawers and shelves to hide away or display all your kids treasures. Choose from five finishes, and and

New wallpaper collection by Mandrup Poulsen

December 3, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement
New wallpaper collection by Mandrup Poulsen

Mandrup Poulsen Wallpapers has sent a new exciting collection on the streets, inspired by the woods, which in the past is a source of inspiration for many other trends in home furnishings. Wallpaper that is imported from Prestigious Textiles in England, has motives as birch trees, leaf vine shoots and twigs in beautiful sihuetter. In addition to the various shades of gold and silver, the colors are subdued beige, mint, turquoise, yellow, purple and... 

Entertainment Center with Storage Classic Soft Collection by Jaycee Furniture – OFG-EF0040

June 17, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Jaycee Functional Furniture Classic Soft Collection TV stand is constructed of engineered wood with genuine wood veneer.TV stand features 3/4” thick panels and shelves, tempered glass doros, five adjustable shelves, six side storage cubbies, and a wood veneer finish. Hutch has three adjustable shelves. One bookcase is 19-1/2”W and has one door and shelf on bottom and glass door with three glass shelves on top. CD tower has ten shelves... 

Bosch 1591EVSK 6.4 Amp Barrel Grip Jig Saw

February 8, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

When we first heard of barrel grip jig saws, we were pretty skeptical about the comfort and control they could offer, since we were so accustomed to the typical top-handle design. It really was a genuine surprise to feel the difference. The control is amazing, and cutting scrollwork is an absolute delight with this saw, something we can’t honestly say about most top-handle models. With this design, it almost feels as if the cutter is an extension... 

New Hilti TE 50 Combihammer

February 24, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

New Hilti TE 50 Combihammer combines a strong motor with an ergonomic design to help provide maximum performance for demanding drilling applications. Suitable for drilling holes for rebar dowels or anchor bolts in concrete, stone and masonry, or moderate chiseling on concrete and masonry, the TE 50 has a powerful 1050-watt motor and hammering mechanism for superior performance when drilling up to 1″ diameter holes. With a lightweight and compact... 

Kitchen Cabinets – Set Of Beautiful Maple, All Wood Cabinets

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

All wood, beautiful maple kitchen cabinet set is designed to build a standard 10 x 10 L shaped kitchen (please see the designed diagram). The layout contains the following cabinets & accessories: List of Upper Cabinets from Left to Right: W3615 – Bridge wall cabinet – 36 wide 15 high 12 deep W1530 – Wall cabinet – 15 wide wide

Business Park Serving Los Angeles and the Inland Empire is Acquired by Koll/PER Partnership for $39.9 Million

August 7, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

A 313,367-square-foot, multi-tenant business park that straddles the county line between Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in Upland, Calif., has been acquired for $39.9 million by Koll/PER, a limited liability company owned by The Koll Company, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based real estate acquisition, development and management firm, and the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). Consisting of 17 single-story industrial, office...