Kwikset Expands Home Connect Product Line

January 7, 2010 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Kwikset Expands Home Connect Product Line

Kwikset®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, today expanded its portfolio of Home Connect™ products with the introduction of the SmartCode™ Lever at CES 2010. This keyless, touchpad, electronic lock is developed for interoperability with home automation and security systems, and is designed for use on external and internal entryways, such as: the door from the garage to the home; the door to a home office, which may... 

New River Design by Will Bruder Architects

July 28, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
New River Design by Will Bruder Architects

This Will Bruder modern home on 5 acres has won several architecture awards and is published both locally and internationally. Superbly sited on Gavilon Mountain, it is positioned to take advantage of the mountain views, twinkling lights below and panoramas as far as the eye can see. Material palette consists of butt glazed glass, galvanized metal, maple walls, cabinets and detailing, sand blasted block walls, glass tiles in the baths. [Property Details]

Latest Seating from Palau

May 24, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Latest Seating from Palau

The Dutch company Palu introduced some of their new seating collection that produced and designed in The Netherlands and with their head office in Haarlem, the collection includes Tune by Björn Mulder, Boris by Richard Hutten, Brown by Björn Mulder, Matrice by Björn Mulder, Djavan by Edward van Vliet, Wave by Björn Mulder, Finch by Björn Mulder, Flow Chair by Wat Design, via

Seven Stylin Shelves

June 9, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Seven Stylin Shelves

After posting about some inspirational wooden furniture collection, now is the time to post some inspirational shelves furniture collection from various designer. they are: The Boogie Woogie Shelving by Stefano Giovannoni Spotted at Magis Design, The Melting Pot Modules by Fabio Novembre, The 30MM Open Shelving System from LAGO, The Lotus Shelf created by Itre Furniture, The Revers Shelving by P.Salvade spotted at Porada, The Harrison Bookcase from... 

Interior Designer Adapts 18th Century French Wine Shop Design to 15,000-sq. ft. Luxury Home

May 14, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Interior Designer Adapts 18th Century French Wine Shop Design to 15,000-sq. ft. Luxury Home

The luxury homes that Leo Dowell designs for his affluent clients may be the most authentic French Country homes available in the U.S. Not long ago, the Charlotte based designer heard about an 18th century Paris wine shop set to be demolished on the Champs Elysees. He bought the dismantled treasure and adapted its design to a wine cellar in a new 15,000 sq. ft. North Carolina luxury home. Stand outside that wine cellar today and you’d swear the... 

Tititkaka Bench by Naoto Fukasawa

September 26, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Tititkaka Bench by Naoto Fukasawa

Designing outdoor benches furniture is done by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. This furniture designer has created the Titikaka bench for B&B Italia. The new Titikaka bench is made of teak lathes with an aluminium frame, contradicts the rigid shape of traditional outdoor benches. The attractive appearance of the seat seems to almost ripple with wonderful effect of wind over water. What makes this bench different from other park benches is great... 

Waddesdon Manor

June 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Waddesdon Manor Waddeson Manor (NT), near Aylesbury, Bucks, UK Originally uploaded by garyshield

The Yorkville Residence by Taylor Smyth Architects

September 1, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
The Yorkville Residence by Taylor Smyth Architects

Another Modern residence design building is done by Taylor Smyth Architects. This architects have designed the conversion of a 3,500 square foot two storey office building into a stunning modern urban residence in Toronto, Canada. The great idea of the architect in designing this house is designing the raised door to the pool, viewing the auto through the kitchen and living room. This house design is Stunning and Absolutely one of the finest examples... 

Monthly Rent Payments Don’t Insure Personal Belongings

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

GEICO understands that renting a first apartment or home is an important milestone. With all of the excitement surrounding the big move, it’s easy for first-time renters to overlook safeguarding their personal belongings. Renters need to understand that their possessions are not insured under a landlord or commercial policy, but GEICO is here to make sure they are protected. “For as little as $12 per month, renters can protect their valuable items... 

SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands Investment in Fluid Engineering Center to Develop High-Performance Materials for Water Systems

November 8, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Growing concerns about health and safety risks and increasingly high costs of metal in fluid handling systems are prompting the use of plastic pipes, faucets, valves, boilers and other components. Plastics offer the potential to build cleaner, safer and more cost-effective water systems; however, each material must undergo extensive testing. To provide the most rigorous and sophisticated evaluation of its engineering thermoplastics, SABIC Innovative...