EPS Insulation Delivers Consistent Energy Savings and Thermal Protection over Life of Building

Thursday, November 13th 2008

A new study commissioned by the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA) found that expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation maintains its R-Value over time, even under tough freeze-thaw conditions. The study, Thermal Resistance and Moisture Content Testing of Foam Plastic Insulation, also concluded that competing insulation materials can lose R-Value over time. As energy prices increase, selecting the best building insulation becomes even more important. Choosing... 

Superior Lamp Continues to Commit to Customers by Offering “Green” Products

Wednesday, November 12th 2008

Superior Lamp now offers a new bulb, the LumiTwist™, which is specifically designed for helping the environment. Everyone is now keeping an eye on the energy they consume. The new media abounds with stories on how to “Go Green” and utilizing Heavy Duty Energy Saving Green Lighting products is the most immediate action we can take today to help get America back on track. Experts have shown that lighting is one of the top factors in a commercial... 

KB Home and Martha Stewart Introduce New Active Adult Community in La Quinta, California

Monday, November 10th 2008

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and KB Home announced their newest project — an active adult community in La Quinta, California. These new KB homes created with Martha Stewart will represent KB Home’s first community built exclusively for adults 55 and over. “I’m very excited about our newest Martha Stewart community with KB Home created especially for mature adults who lead active lives,” said Martha Stewart. “As in all of our communities,... 

Green Can Mean Gold for Realtors(R) and the Home Buyers and Sellers They Serve

Sunday, November 9th 2008

Green buildings and business practices help conserve significant amounts of natural resources and can mean added business opportunities for Realtors®. As environmental concerns continue to grow among consumers, Realtors® attending today’s “Making Green Building Work for You and Your Clients” session at the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo learned more about how to help buyers and sellers bring green into their homes. Homes... 

Uniflame 62900 Endless Summer Stainless Steel and Hunter Green Tabletop Outdoor Heater

Saturday, November 8th 2008

Endless Summer Table Top Patio Heaters are safe, economical, and easy to own. This table top patio heater provides 11,000 BTUs of heat, a durable stainless steel burner, and premium construction, allowing for quick and easy assembly. They operate using a propane grill cylinder, requiring no electricity at all. And because your family/’s safety is important, they they

Garden Sun Stainless Steel Outdoor Table Top Patio Heater 11,000 BTU

Saturday, November 8th 2008

Dependable solid state easy-light push button ignition system never requires batteries or outside power of any kind, to light simply set your comfort level with the dial-a-setting knob and push the button. Your family’s safety is your number-one concern, in the unlikely event the heater tips over the built-in safety valve will immediately shut the unit unit

Garden Sun Stainless Steel & Black Outdoor Wheeled Patio Heater 44,000 BTU

Saturday, November 8th 2008

Dependable solid state easy-light push button ignition system never requires batteries or outside power of any kind, to light simply set your comfort level with the dial-a-setting knob and push the button. Your family’s safety is your number-one concern, in the unlikely event the heater tips over the built-in safety valve will immediately shut the unit unit

Seewinkeltherme, Frauenkirchen, Austria. Structural work in record time: Short construction period for large-scale project

Saturday, November 8th 2008

The Austrian Seewinkel hot springs resort complete with four-star hotel is currently one of the largest reinforced concrete construction projects in the Alpine Republic with a total investment in the region of 80 million euros. The HABAU group of companies were commissioned to construct the concrete frame and in so doing have succeeded in meeting two difficult challenges. On the one hand, the special form of the spiral-shaped building with mostly... 

Oak Media Storage Cabinet – Honey Oak

Friday, November 7th 2008

An elegant, well-built way to store just about anything. With the clean lines and sensible design that characterizes Mission style, this roomy cabinet will stylishly house your CDs, DVDs, videos, video games, and whatever else entertains you. Made of solid, honey-finished oak, it houses up to 612 CDs, 172 videos, or 298 DVDs on adjustable shelves. shelves.

4 Piece Brushed Maple Office Collection Bradford Collection by Sauder Office Furniture – EX1058

Friday, November 7th 2008

Sauder Bradford Collection executive office group is constructed of medium density fiberboard with a rich Brushed Maple laminate finish.This collection mixes heartland Americana with a brush of French provincial styling. Old-fashioned bin pulls and solid wood muntins on flat panel doors with arched or square frames speak to an eclectic American tradition. Sculpted bases and crowns crowns