The Ferrous House by Johnsen Schmaling Architects

The Ferrous House is a contemporary modern living residence that has been designed by Johnsen Schmaling Architects. The Ferrous House is a Small Project Award from the American Institute of Architects for their work on the Ferrous House in Spring Prairie, Wisconsin. The Ferrous House demonstrates how an obsolete suburban dwelling can be reinvented, both spatially and aesthetically, to accommodate today’s lifestyles. The design seems so simple yet... 

Testing for Lead in Paint Gets Easier, Faster and Cheaper with ANDalyze Technology

ANDalyze has developed an innovative lead (Pb) sensor technology for on-site detection of lead levels in dried paint surfaces. The technology can measure lead levels to parts per billion, greatly increasing the accuracy of lead in paint measurement and reducing the complexity of previous chemical testing methods. Lead in household paint and dust is a serious health hazard as low-level lead exposure can result in a number of adverse health effects,... 

Pozzotive Plus CMUs and Concrete Brick

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, and have greater moisture and chemical resistance. Kingston Block & Masonry... 

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,... 

Discount Wine Cellars Gets A Make-Over

Discount Wine Cellars gets many calls a day from prospective customers who’d like to have an entire wine cellar designed by professionals. Discount Wine Cellars likes to make this process simple for their customers. Customers can simply fax or e-mail a rough sketch of the room that they would like outfitted with wine racks to the Discount Wine Cellars office. Most times they are able to design a beautiful wine storage solution for the customer within... 

Innovative Decorative Concrete Company Taking the Intermountain West By Storm!

Now anyone can afford to have durable, long lasting, decorative concrete in and around their home without the high cost and hassle of tearing out and replacing old concrete. Xtreme Resurfacing is quickly becoming the leader in the concrete restoration business. This material is being looked at in so many new ways. Not only is Xtreme Resurfacing getting more calls from general contractors, but now Xtreme Resurfacing is getting just as many calls from... 

Pental Granite & Marble Adds Line of Greenguard Certified Marble

Pental Granite & Marble, the Northwest’s largest importer and distributor of natural stone and tile, has announced the addition of the Danby Marble line from Vermont Quarries Corp. to its collection of products. Vermont Danby white marble are a Greenguard certified product and is the first line to have all marble grades certified under this program. Greenguard certified products must meet stringent indoor air quality standards and are screened... 

Blinds Chalet Introduces Greenguard Certified SilverScreen & AlumaScreen Roller Shades

SilverScreen Roller Shades offer the classic lines of a roller shade with improved temperature and draft control, providing thermal comfort in both summer and winter. Roller shades give UV protection and almost disappear when rolled up. SilverScreen Roller Shades offer increased solar energy using a revolutionary technique that coats the exterior side with aluminum. AlumaScreen 5% Solar Screen Roller Shades diffuse UV rays, control light and reduce... 

Rhodia introduces Rhodiasolv STRIP

Global specialty chemicals producer Rhodia has introduced Rhodiasolv® STRIP, a new eco-friendly, safe and high performing core ingredient especially developed for dichloromethane-free paint stripping solutions. Based on the eco-friendly solvent Rhodiasolv® IRIS, recipient of the 2009 Pierre Potier award for innovation in chemistry supporting sustainable development, Rhodiasolv® STRIP is now commercially available worldwide. Rhodiasolv® STRIP is... 

New Glass Mosaic Tiles Manufactured from Recycled Glass

Beauty and environmental responsibility are the hallmark of Granite Transformations’ newest glass mosaic tiles – Cosmic, White Shadow and Unity. The recycled glass used in its manufacture produces a translucent luster that adds beauty and depth to kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities or almost any place that needs a splash of color and style. Using every-day recycled bottles and glass containers Granite Transformations...