Ann Modern Low Profile Entertainment Center

May 6, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

The Ann low profile entertainment unit sits over 10′ long on chrome feet with two independent sliding frosted glass doors, concealing storage space for up to four A/V components. The Ann?s two side cabinets units feature sliding drawers and chrome feet. Two mounting shelves are included for additional display options. Simple assembly. Hardwood construction.View product details at Amazon

Top Projects Showcased In Latest Brick Bulletin

October 4, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

The new edition of Brick Bulletin is out – and it features some astounding projects from around the world. Each story dramatically demonstrates the scope of brick and the qualities that have for so long made it a favourite among architects, developers and the public. Among the case studies, there is an eye-catching spatial housing complex in Tokyo, an Australian nursing complex clad in ‘timber’ planks, and a wine factory built by robot bricklayers.... 

Innovative Lighting Partnership Highlights Significant Architectural Achievement

November 2, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Innovative Lighting Partnership Highlights Significant Architectural Achievement

It’s brand new. It can be seen from miles around. It’s an architectural landmark that embodies key influences and inspirations from ancient Islamic art and traditions, melded with the artistry and geometries associated with speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is all made possible by leading-edge LED technology. It’s the Yas Hotel, a 500-room, 85, 000-square-meter complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s... 

Paslode 901000 Impulse 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch 18 Gauge Cordless Gas Finish Nailer

January 13, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Paslode’s gas-powered nailers offer the power of pneumatics with the convenience and portability of a good old hammer. There’s no compressor to haul out of your truck and into the job site, no hoses to connect and no electric power needed. Just pop in the propane gas canister and go! This ultra-light nailer is an upgrade from the 16-gauge version and packs quite a punch despite weighing just 4.9 lbs. It’s capable of driving nails from... 

Victorian Gothic House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book for Home Owners

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

As Linda Osband demonstrates in this fact-filled volume, the Gothic Revival caught the fancy of many Victorians who sought refuge in supposedly simpler days. Picturesque castles and cathedrals with spiky towers, high-gabled roofs and medieval ornament provided just the escape needed from all the rigours and gritty reality of the industrial revolution. A celebration of one one

Carolina Cottage Prairie Dining Table, Antique Black

May 10, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Tables like these used to be a part of the prairie house kitchen, a table that was used not only for serving the family’s meal but also as a work table for kneading bread dough, holding crocks for pickle making or rolling out pie crusts for baking. Kids probably even used the table for doing their reading, writing and ‘rithmetic homework. While you may not use yours for such activities, you will find it a handsome piece for your dining... 

Fleetwood Announces Restructuring of Manufacturing Operations

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Fleetwood Enterprises, announced the consolidation of several manufacturing facilities in coordinated actions designed to match current production to market demand and improve capacity utilization. The Company has notified its associates of the closures at its manufactured housing plants in Woodland, Calif.; Auburndale, Fla.; Willacoochee, Ga.; Benton, Ky.; and Pembroke, N.C. All of these plants will work through the orders they currently have and... 

The Linienlampe Pendant Light by YEAYEA

November 18, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Linienlampe Pendant Light by YEAYEA

Just check this beautiful creation of lighting furniture coming from The Leipzig, Germany based design duo of Johannes Heinzmann and Franz Gabel from the design studio YEAYEA. This furniture design studio present you with the unique and attractive lamp design called Linienlampe. The design is so unique and unusual that consists of three light bulbs in tubular form which are joint by a lamp holder out of heat resistant silicon. The spare cable is wrapped... 

Peter Brotherhood Expands Aftermarket Division

January 11, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Peterborough-based engineering company Peter Brotherhood Ltd has expanded its Aftermarket Division and opened a new purpose-built engineering service centre dedicated to providing after sales services. The new centre, also based in Peterborough, will service, repair and refurbish reciprocating and rotating machinery manufactured by Peter Brotherhood as well as by other companies. The 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft ) building has been fully equipped with state-of-the-art... 

Porta-Nail 421P Pneumatic Floor Nailer with Both Line Nailer Shoe and Face Nailer Shoe

January 4, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

If you invented the perfect hardwood flooring nailer, you’d make one tool for both face and tongue nailing, pneumatic power, superior fasteners, a generous magazine and flexibility for different flooring thicknesses. Porta-Nails beat you to it. With a simple hardware change (two nuts and a screw), the 421P becomes a face nailer or angle nailer, saving you time and exertion on those first and last few rows of face-nailed flooring and speeding...