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Metabo's Four-Piece Cordless 18-volt Combination Kit to Include SBZ 18 Hammer Drill Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has upgraded its four-piece, 18-volt cordless combination kit to include the SBZ 18 hammer drill/driver featuring lithium ion technology and offering a lighter weight for greater comfort and increased productivity Full Story |
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Engineers Working to Make Asphlat Roads Green and Eco Friendly For those hoping to create a greener world, our country's millions of miles of asphalt roads may seem like an odd place to seek solutions. Yet, it's precisely because asphalt is so common that we have much to gain from making it more eco-friendly, says University of Wisconsin-Madison civil engineering professor Hussain Bahia Full Story |
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Robots Set to Transform Housework In the future we will all have a completely new type of partner, one who really will lend a helping hand when it comes to the housework.
According to statistics from the International Federation of Robotics, the number of robots diligently completing chores in private households worldwide will have increased from two million in 2004 to nine million by the end of 2008 Full Story |
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Central Gas System for Master Planned Community HBH Gas Systems has announced plans to develop a Central Gas System for implementation at the Hill Country Harbor development on Possum Kingdom Lake, just west of Fort Worth, Texas. The developers of this upscale community knew their owners would expect the comfort and convenience of gas fuel in their homes, but the development's rustic lakeside setting is too far from the natural gas grid for main line extensions to be economically viable Full Story |
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Drought Protection Tips for Lawns Ninety-one million Americans will
spend at least part of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend working in their
yards, according to the National Gardening Association, and it's a crucial
time for homeowners to prepare their lawns for the hot, dry summer
conditions ahead Full Story |
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Expert Speakers to Present at Hardwood Flooring Summit At The Hardwood Flooring Summit, more than forty leading experts on hardwood flooring will openly share their expertise and unbiased advice to members of the flooring industry. This educational conference will take place August 14th through 17th in Atlanta Full Story |
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DuPont and Pulp Sign Deal For Custom Designed Imagery and Aesthetics in Laminated Glass DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions has licensed its DuPont™ SentryGlas® Expressions™ digital interlayer technology to Pulp Studio, a leading U.S. decorative glass manufacturer based in Los Angeles, Calif. The agreement allows Pulp Studio to produce and distribute high-definition, decorative safety glass interlayers to meet growing demand for custom-designed imagery and aesthetics in laminated glass Full Story |
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Health Benefits of Sunrooms Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial sunrooms, skylights, greenhouses, conservatories, folding, sliding, and tilting glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, explains the health benefits of sunrooms. Full Story |
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ShowerGuard Protects Bathrooms and Makes Cleaning Easy Houston-based A-Pro Remodeling & Construction has been providing residential kitchen and bath remodeling, renovation, design and construction services for25 years. Now, in addition to these comprehensive services, A-Pro Remodeling announces a new easier way for customers to keep their glass bathroom shower doors clean by offering ShowerGuard, a glass surface that is permanently sealed and protected from the corrosive chemical reaction that can come from hard water, soap and everyday cleaning products Full Story |
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Stained Glass Ceiling in the Ocean Princess Wins Award High Drama on the High Seas… Jancik Arts International (JAI), creators of stunning stained glass ceiling domes was recognized by Glass Magazine for their work aboard the Ocean Princess cruise ship. Dramatically enhancing the guest experience, Jancik's celebrated dome measures 30 feet in diameter and lends visual drama to the lobby. The magnanimous dome depicts a whimsical pattern of ocean waves featuring an art nouveau theme in subtle ambers, pale greens and blues. Full Story |
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Remodelling With Stamped Concrete Decorative stamped concrete applications gain popularity as a cheaper alternative to pricier natural stone applications for driveways, patios and pool decks during ailing economy Full Story |
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DuPont Launches New Landscaping Products DuPont Building Innovations recently launched a range of landscaping solutions at the national seminar of the Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) in Chennai, India. Some of the products included landscaping geotextile products for weed control, root barriers and an innovative ground-stabilization grid that makes the turf “motorable.” All of the products received an enthusiastic response and numerous inquiries. Full Story |
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Combination of Young and Old Wins INCA Andy Swan Award 2008 Cleverly combining the old with the new, due to the use of insulated render, has won two new build projects the INCA Andy Swan Award 2008, for the best use of external wall insulation for retail, hotel and leisure purposes. The Awards are sponsored by the Insulated Render and Cladding Association. Full Story |
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DuPont Promotes Products at International Builders Show At the recent International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida, DuPont Building Innovations promoted new product launched to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Tom Schuler, vice president and general manager -- Building Innovations, met with David Rogers, deputy assistant secretary for energy efficiency at the DOE, to discuss DuPont's current and future offerings. Full Story |
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DuPont Exhibits Corian at Afribuild in South Africa DuPont Africa recently participated in Afribuild -- one of the leading construction exhibitions for customers, planners, designers, architects, surveyors, geologists, builders, constructors and general contractors -- in Johannesburg, South Africa. Full Story |
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