McNICHOLS Fiberglass for Pool Drain Safety

McNICHOLS Company announced that its pultruded fiberglass grating has been tested and meets the requirements for field fabricated drain systems as required by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB). The federal mandate, effective on December 19, 2008, was enacted to ensure public safety in water parks, lazy rivers, swimming pools, and spas by requiring use of equipment that protects against entrapment and evisceration. The ASME/ANSI... 

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KMC Corporation is Awarded the 2008 Excellence in Construction Award for the Renovation of The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

KMC Corporation today announced it has been awarded the ABC Florida East Coast Chapter 2008 Excellence in Construction Eagle Award for the renovation of The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach in the category of Renovations between $30-75 Million, at an event held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, October 24th 2008. The “Excellence in Construction” Awards are presented by each chapter of ABC and are known throughout the industry.... 

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How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home

Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What’s causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new “engineered lumber” as good as conventional wood? These are just a few few

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Mosquito Season Won’t End with Summer

Just because summer is over, don’t assume mosquito season is, too. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has warned that mosquitoes will be active through fall this year. Although mosquitoes are typically thought of as a summer pest, they will remain a problem at least until the temperature drops below 60 degrees, which most regions of the United States typically don’t see until late fall or early winter. More than a nuisance, mosquitoes...