TimberSil-treated wood uses a permanent, inorganic mineralization process rather than toxic chemicals to achieve decay- and insect-resistant wood for all uses, including ground contact. The company has introduced two traditional clapboard siding profiles—other profiles may be special-ordered—that are stainable and paintable, class-A fire-rated, Cradle-to-Cradle certified, and have a 40-year warranty.
MI Developments Inc. announced that it and one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries have agreed to increase and extend the bridge loan provided in September 2007 to Magna Entertainment Corp. and to extend the deadline for repayment of certain amounts under the project financing facility provided in connection with MEC’s racing and alternative gaming facilities at Gulfstream Park in Florida. The increase and extensions are intended to permit MID...

As the importance of sustainability increases, and landfills are no longer a long-term option for waste disposal we need to look at reducing the amount of waste we produce. The most eco-friendly solution would be to reuse products for their life span, research shows that not all brushes are kept. Keen to address this issue the team at Harris have developed and launched a new range of decorating products called Down to earth. More than 35 million...
Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust announce that its Board of Trustees has approved a cash distribution of $0.025 per trust unit for the period from October 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008 (equivalent to $0.30 per trust unit on an annualized basis). This distribution will be paid on November 14, 2008 to unitholders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2008. The policy of Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust is to pay cash distributions on or...
The post-Ajaxian Web 2.0 world of wikis, folksonomies, and mashups makes well-planned information architecture even more essential. How do you present large volumes of information to people who need to find what they’re looking for quickly? This classic primer shows information architects, designers, and web site developers how to build large-scale and maintainable web sites that that
Vermont Natural Coatings uses a by-product of the dairy industry to make PolyWhey, an alternative to conventional polyurethane floor finishes. Using whey protein as the bonding agent, this product has a VOC level of less than 180 grams per liter (about 25 percent lower than the industry’s standard), contains no toxic heavy metals, and, according to the company, has twice the cured hardness of the average water-base finish. A gallon covers 500 to...
Organize Your Files in Distinctive Style with This Unique Leather-Covered File Cabinet Why settle for ordinary home office furniture when you can manage your file storage needs with a unique file cabinet that melds functional features with attention-grabbing style? Expertly handcrafted and covered in beautiful, superior-quality genuine leather, this distinctive filing cabinet is sure to become become
Kooltronic, Inc., of Pennington, NJ, announces the introduction of the Advantage Sentry Series Outdoor Filter Fans. The newest members of the Advantage Filter Fan line, the Sentry Series Fans are a cost effective cooling solution where filtered, ambient air can be used to cool components that can tolerate temperatures slightly higher than ambient. The Sentry Series is suitable for outdoor installations and rated for NEMA 3R. These units are constructed...
This sturdy, versatile portable table can be used as a TV table, desk, hobby table, or a reading table. Table adjusts both in height and angle for different activities, body size and chairs. Folds compactly for storage when not in use. Three lightweight sizes are available: Large is height adjustable from 22-1/2 to 29-1/2″H, spans 23″ between the legs and weighs 10 lbs.; Medium is height adjustable from 21-3/4 to 29-1/4, spans 18.25″...
This angle finish nailer is one of seven new heavy-duty air-powered nailers from the venerable Milwaukee, and the whole series is another testament to the red label’s unflagging quality. Our first impression was how incredibly light this nailer is, and its compactness makes it a cinch to tote and use, especially in awkward positions and at the tail end of a long day of trim or floor installation. Still, it’s a heavyweight in the power department,...
Enjoy this handsome, sturdy piece of furniture in your billiards room, outdoor patio area, or all-in-one game room. This H.J. Scott pub table gives you a large surface to relax with a magazine or an ice-cold drink in the middle of a casual contest. Its built from all-natural North American lumber – red oak, birch, or maple – and available in one of four rich wood stains. Thereâ³ sure to be one that complements your game room setting...
The Bostitch Hurriquake Sheathing Nail delivers outstanding performance in roof, wall, and floor sheathing applications. The nail delivers up to 2-times the resistance to high winds and is rated for hurricane wind conditions and gusts up to 170 MPH. The Bostitch Hurriquake Nail reduces the potential for major structural damage and can offer your home up to 50 percent more resistance to earthquake conditions. With its head and shank technology, the...
This is easily one of the most powerful hammer drills on the market, packing 500 inch-pounds of torque and tackling the largest holes and heaviest screws. Whether you’re going into studs or concrete, you’ll appreciate the patented three-speed transmission that delivers an amazing 2,000 rpm at its max. In hammerdrill mode, get ready to be impressed with the speed you drill into concrete and other masonry at 34,000 blows per minute. Every...
* Gather the family for dinner at this classic mission-inspired dining set * Chairs features elegant vertical slat backs * Includes 4 chairs and table * Beautiful dark espresso finish; assembly required * Table measures 45Lx28Wx29.5H”; Chair measures 18.5Lx19.75Wx35.5H” View product details at Amazon
The Dyson Airblade is the first, and so far the only, electric hand dryer to be certified by the National Sanitation Foundation under its Hygienic Commercial Hand Dryers protocol P335. The touch-free, 1400-watt unit uses highly pressurized air to blow water off users’ hands during an energy-saving 12-second average cycle, operating at about 84 dB.