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How to Set a Realistic Remodelling Budget

Money. Few things cause more quarrels and tension. Luckily, developing a budget for aremodeling project does not need to be nerve-wracking or start a family war in the living room. Remember these simple tips from The National Association of the Remodeling Industry

11 Feb 2009

Installing Andersen Windows and Doors May Mean You Qualify for 2009 Federal Tax Credit

Former President Bush signed legislation renewing tax credits for certain energy-efficient related home improvements. As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, tax credits were included for energy effi...

10 Feb 2009

New Angle Grinder From Metabo Stabilized and Ideal For Heavy Operation

WE9-125 Quick 5" angle grinder has been built with Metabo's vario constamatic (VC) electronic speed stabilization. This makes the grinder ideal for heavy operating conditions such as grinding, cutting and finishing granite, marble or concrete as well as grinding and finishing metals

10 Feb 2009

LUMILUX T5 Fluorescent Lamps Give More Light While Using Less Electricity

More light while consuming less – the new star in industrial lighting is the LUMILUX T5. No wonder global businesses such as logistics provider DHL rely on these cost-effective fluorescent lamps. They light up DHL&...

9 Feb 2009

Thin Joint System Creates High Insulation Aircrete Walling For Stylish Apartment Block

H+H Thin Joint system creates a high insulation specification of aircrete walling as a Modern Method of Construction for the stylish five-storey Viewpoint apartment block, built by Bugler Developments for Asra Housing Association in London

9 Feb 2009

Barricade Fire Gel Wins EPA "Champion" Award

Barricade Fire Gel has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its environmentally friendly formula through the use of safer surfactants and for its efforts in documenting a strategy for ensuring that only safer surfactants are used

9 Feb 2009

Backyard Dangers From Copper Treated Wood

Findings on 4x4 posts at residential locations reveal dramatic evidence that wood treated with micronized copper preservative(MCQ(TM)) is decaying more rapidly than anticipated. These decay findings raise serious concern...

9 Feb 2009

Innovative Front Discharge Concrete Conveyor from Atlas Polar Makes Short Work of Long Reaches

Atlas Polar, a company known for developing innovative material handling solutions, is introducing the first and only front mounting concrete conveyor belt system on the market. The Front Discharge Mixveyor is designe...

9 Feb 2009

NanaWall Systems Launches Single Track Slider System That Disappears On Opening

NanaWall Sytems introduces a new large opening glass wall for homeowners, builders, architects, and developers that completely disappears upon opening. Operating on a single plane, the new VSW65 offers unprecedented design and engineering benefits for residential and commercial design and architectural needs

9 Feb 2009

Vinyl Siding Institute Updates Installation DVD and Spanish Language Manual

The Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. (VSI) releases a Spanish language version of its Vinyl Siding Installation Manual, as well as an updated Installing Vinyl Siding DVD

9 Feb 2009

Lack Of A Construction Site Safety Plan Causes Worker Injuries

David Perecman, leading attorney for the personal injury accident group The Perecman Firm PLLC, is on the forefront fighting for construction worksite safety. He is pleading for engineers to review their construction sit...

9 Feb 2009

Comcast Center, United States' Tallest Green Office Building Uses CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products

Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city's new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce...

9 Feb 2009

Green Heating Proved to be Viable by Rural Community

An historic Norfolk town has placed itself at the cutting edge of green technology by hosting the world’s first trial of a renewable heating oil that can be used in existing boilers. Local schools and homes in t...

8 Feb 2009

New Era in Sustainable and High Efficiency Home Heating With Biomass Combustion Heater

Scientists in Japan are reporting development of an improved "biomass charcoal combustion heater" that they say could open a new era in sustainable and ultra-high efficiency home heating

8 Feb 2009

Ceram Reducing Slip Hazards and Risks With Standardised Flooring Slip Tests

CERAM, a leading provider of slip resistance testing and consultancy, now offers standardised flooring slip tests to ensure flooring surfaces do not pose a health and safety threat to people

8 Feb 2009