National Pest Management Association Offers Tips to Prevent Pests from Spoiling the Waning Days of Summer

August 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

As summer winds down, pest season is hitting its peak. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), summer pests of greatest concern to homeowners, according to a national research study, remain mosquitoes, ticks, ants, wasps/hornets and spiders. Mosquitoes and ticks, however, pose more severe consequences to public health and property than other summer pests. Often considered bothersome due to their itchy, unsightly bites, mosquitoes... 

Extravagant Estate Offers Luxury Resort Living

January 18, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Extravagant Estate Offers Luxury Resort Living

Behind 2 flexible frontages on one of Dingley Village’s grandest parcels of land, this extravagant estate offers resort living in lush 2,540sqm grounds complete with tennis court, heated pool & spa, gazebo & double auto-garaging. Touched by Hollywood glamour, this ultimate entertainer stars a 4 bedroom plus fitted study, 2 bathroom, 2 powder-room plan extending beyond formal & casual living & dining (in 4 separate spaces)... 

GB Electrical Plastic/Metal Wire Fastener Kit, 60-Piece #TK-60

July 4, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Plastic/Metal Wire fastener kit. Contains 60 pcs of 3 assorted most used staple/fasteners. Use to secure telephone, sound system, bell and thermostat wires. Will not rust, crack or deteriorate, easy nailing. 20 pcs of Plastic low voltage white telephone fastener, 20 pcs of low voltage black Coax cable fastener and 20 pcs of 1/2″ x 1″ Metal NM staple.

The Classical Language of Architecture

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Classical architecture is a visual ‘language’ and like any other language has its own grammatical rules. Classical buildings as widely spaced in time as a Roman temple, an Italian Renaissance palace and a Regency house all show an awareness of these rules even if they vary them, break them or poetically contradict them. Sir Christopher Wren Wren

Zero Energy Home Participates in Green Buildings Open House

September 24, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

ZeroEnergy Design, an architectural design and mechanical engineering firm, will be showcasing their newly completed net zero energy home as part of both the 2008 Green Buildings Open House held annually by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) and the National Solar Energy Tour held annually by the American Solar Energy Association (ASEA) as sponsored by the US Department Of Energy. Zero Energy Home The modern Cape Cod residence utilizes... 

Porter-Cable CFBN200A 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit

February 20, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Remember when you were a kid on Christmas morning, with a pile of new toys to play with–but no batteries? Well, Porter-Cable’s not going to let that happen to you again. Here they’ve packaged their hard-working 18-gauge brad nailer with its power source–a 15 amp, 120-volt, 6-gallon compressor driven by a 2-horsepower oil-free motor. Fill up the nailer with standard 18-gauge brads from 3/4 inch to 2 inches long, hook up, and... 

December 22 Is Deadline to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for economic injury as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-16, 2008. The deadline to file applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) is December 22, 2008. Small businesses and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered substantial economic injury in the following counties are eligible... 

Phillips de Pury Auction

March 22, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Phillips de Pury Auction

Various design of contemporary furniture collection is exhibited by Phillips de Pury Auction. In the exhibition in London on September 25th this contemporary design auction house of Phillips de Pury present you with the rare and important works by a variety of leading designers. Here are some of the examples that are available and found in the exhibition. via

Ergonomic Medical / Dental / Office Stool

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Ergonomic Medical Stool. Black durable vinyl seat. Control preassembled to chair. Pneumatic gas lift. Durable nylon base. Dual wheel casters. View product detail on Amazon.Com

The 360 House by Subarquitectura

July 7, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
The 360 House by Subarquitectura

Unique modern and sophisticated house design is coming from Spanish architectural firm Subarquitectura. This architects have designed the 360 House in Galapagar, Spain. The main theme and idea of designing this house is to construct a house with a public programme of social relation, associated with the private life. A building that is black outside, absorbent, of slate, a material specific to the location, imposed as an aesthetic specification of...