It’s the height of remodeling season during a weak economy, which is a tough combination for homeowners needing to make upgrades to their kitchen. This summer, things are heating up as people debate a costly home improvement that also offers one of the best returns on investment. To help, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen offers these five tips for kitchen updates that look good and also make “cents.” 1. Granite counters: Look for thinner...
What happens when two well-known, trusted exterior remodeling companies join forces? Area homeowners can now find “everything for the outside” expert installation of roofing, windows, siding, doors, insulation, fencing, and decks. Consumers also benefit from increased convenience, better services, and an iron-clad “above and beyond” guarantee of satisfaction. Advance, the new company, was formed by merging Advance Window & Siding and...
On September 2, Windrush School students will return to school and receive hands-on environmental science lessons — indoors. These lucky El Cerrito elementary and middle school students will be learning to make the most of their innovative new library and classrooms, some of the greenest learning spaces in the Bay Area. The building is expected to achieve a “Gold” rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in...
Thomas Sanderson, the UK’s leading supplier in Conservatory Blinds, Patio Awnings and Shutters have realised the importance of energy saving products, thats why they offer a wide selection of eco-efficient and stylish window solutions to complement your home all year round. As the world becomes more and more involved with the ever growing concern for the environment, it is time we all started doing our bit to help the cause and ourselves. With...
Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced the addition of a new 1-Watt warm white Moonstone™ power LED emitter for use in a variety of architectural, commercial, spot light, task, backlighting, and decorative lighting applications. Avago’s ASMT-MY09 LED features a low profile design and delivers high flux output of up to 95 lumens (lm) at 350mA...
In light of rising energy bills combined with growing pressure to reduce carbon footprint, D-Link has introduced the first eco-friendly home Wi-Fi routers capable of reducing energy usage by up to 40%. The use of Wi-Fi networks in homes and offices is growing at a considerable rate. For home users that enjoy surfing the web, streaming movies from their PC to their TV or making internet phone calls, they can now do so knowing that they will not only...
ConEdison Solutions, one of America’s leading energy service providers, has been awarded a contract through competitive bidding to provide energy services for the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the nation’s largest state-owned power organization. NYPA, which provides low-cost electricity to New York customers that include government agencies, community-owned electric systems, private utilities for resale, and job-producing companies, launched...
The home building industry continues to endure challenging economic times as the state of the U.S. economy faces a slow down. According to a recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), housing sector activity has declined by an additional 30 percent due to the credit market crisis. In fact, single housing starts are down 63 percent from peak levels of production with some of the most troubled markets down 80 percent or more.*...
Kyocera Solar, Inc. and American Solar Electric, Inc. today announced that a recently unveiled 19.2 kilowatt solar electric power system has tested at 106 percent of expected projections. The new system — independently tested by Phoenix’s utility company, Salt River Project (SRP) — is installed at the Integrity Building Corp (IBC) headquarters in Mesa, Ariz., and has allowed the small business to save thousands of dollars on electricity. Designed...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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