Tile Inspiration from Novabell

April 19, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Tile Inspiration from Novabell

Here are some of the inspirational tile design from the Italian tile company, Novabell. With their brand new collection of floor and wall tiles, they give such an inspirational design using the tile that you can applied to your house interior. Let’s check them out. via

Viking Adds New Concealed Sprinkler to Freedom® Residential Line

August 7, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Viking, a global leader in fire protection products and services, announces the availability of a new flat plate concealed fire sprinkler for residential applications. The new VK457 pendent sprinkler, which is the latest addition to Viking’s leading Freedom® residential package, offers industry leading flow and pressure characteristics combined with several exclusive features for enhanced aesthetics and ease of installation. The VK457 sprinkler... 

Black and Decker LI3000 Cordless Screwdriver with Internal Lithium Battery

January 13, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Tired of that battery-powered screwdriver being dead when you need it most? Here’s an alternative. Surprisingly powerful and stunningly lightweight, Black & Decker’s 3.6-Volt Cordless Screwdriver features the best energy-to-weight ratio and longest-lasting charge available. Just the right weight and style for assembling furniture, hanging curtains, and mounting light fixtures, this tool is powered by a lithium-ion battery that holds a charge... 

Palissade by Evert Strobos

September 28, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
Palissade by Evert Strobos

Palissade is an outstanding design of work of art of Evert Strobos. This simple yet beautiful public sculpture art is located and becoming one of the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands. Such a great and beautiful work of art. via

Modern Houses in Shenzhen, China

August 16, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
Modern Houses in Shenzhen, China

Every country has such a beautiful and unique modern house residence design, and so does China which has this great Modern Houses located in Shenzhen. This house residence is designed by the architect Soo K Chan. The design of this house is so inspiring both interior and exterior are designed to maximize the dramatic view of the natural site of the surrounding. so impressive. via

Pinzon Bali Wing Chair

August 18, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Enjoy tropical flair and traditional styling with Strathwood’s Bali wing chair. The wicker seating is made from rattan core and peel, a very durable material harvested from palm trees and extensively used to make wooden furniture. Rattan is lightweight, durable, and flexible. The sturdy, dark-finished legs are made from hardwood, as is the corner-blocked frame. Elasticized fabric spring decks add extra comfort. The white seat cushion and throw... 

genAmerica Door Chest Classic Cherry

May 30, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Classic Cherry genAmerica Door Chest Classic Cherry by Young America. Dimensions: 39 7/8″W x 65 11/16″H x 20 1/4″D. Weight: 235 lbs.

The Kanaaleiland by West8

September 16, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
The Kanaaleiland by West8

Designed by West8, an award-winning international office for urban design and landscape architecture and founded in 1987, here is one of their project design the Kanaaleiland, a public places located in Brugge, Belgium. Over the last 20 years West 8 has established itself as a leading practice with an international team of 70 architects, urban designers, landscape architects and industrial engineers. via

The Troll Chair by Lund and Paarmann

September 27, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Troll Chair by Lund and Paarmann

The Troll Chair is a series of contemporary chair furniture collection that has been designed by Danish designers Oluf Lund and Eva Paarmann. The Troll Chair aimed to be a comfortable chair that would attract both children and grown-ups; designed for both kids and adult this chair is designed based on could ooze comfort, warmth and safety. The materials that used to design this The Troll Chair are Icelandic sheepskin, full grain saddle leather, and... 

K-State Economist’s Research Suggests Low-Income, Vulnerable Homeowners Need Support After Purchase to Avoid Foreclosure or Having to Sell Their Home

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Programs that help low-income and minority individuals and families purchase a home may be doing more harm than good, according to a Kansas State University economist. When vulnerable homeowners don’t get support after they purchase a home — maybe one they really couldn’t afford in the first place — they’re more likely to return to renting, said Tracy Turner, K-State assistant professor of economics. She and Marc Smith,...