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Power Screwdriver from Black and Decker Helps to Make DIY Disasters a Thing of the Past

As the UK's leading DIY expert Black & Decker continues in its mission to demystify DIY and provide practical solutions for a new generation of home improvers. Their latest offering, the 3.6V Autoselect Screwdriv...

15 Oct 2008

Owens Corning to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Building Materials by 25 Percent

Owens Corning, a world leader in glass fiber reinforcements and building materials systems, announced today that it will reduce its total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent per unit of production from 2006 to 20...

15 Oct 2008

Solution to Fogged Up Windows Around Indoor Pools or Saunas

Thermique Technologies offers the solution to condensation on the windows around indoor pools, saunas, and steam showers

15 Oct 2008

Glass Protection Film Expert from ShatterGARD Educates Security Professionals

In an effort to educate security professionals in and around New York City on glass retention and window protection films, Jordan Frankel, vice president of ShatterGARD security window films, Inc. and a world-renowned glass protection expert, was asked to speak at a special Times Square Security Association Meeting

15 Oct 2008

Evaluation, Selection and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials

A complete guide to the evaluation, selection and use of sustainable materials in the landscape that features strategies to minimize environmental and human health impacts of conventional site construction materials as well as green materials

15 Oct 2008

OSRAM Interactive LED Exhibit Showcased at California Lighting and Technology Center

The light bulb, a defining invention of the late 19th century, will soon be a thing of the past in the European Union

15 Oct 2008

Incandescent Light Bulbs to be Banned in Europe

The light bulb, a defining invention of the late 19th century, will soon be a thing of the past in the European Union

15 Oct 2008

India to Build LEED Certified Ecotourism Park

Weston Solutions, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary Weston Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. will manage India’s first LEED® Platinum targeted ecotourism project at Hyderabad, in the southern state of Andhra P...

14 Oct 2008

LEED Certified Toyota Dealership Opens in USA

Mark Miller Toyota celebrates its grand opening today at its new location at 730 South West Temple in Salt Lake City. The new dealership has been designed from the ground up with environmental standards in mind and expec...

14 Oct 2008

Online Training Available For Learning How to Build Safer, Stronger Homes to Withstand Hurricanes, Earthquakes

BuildIQ® University, the leading provider of Best Practices in Homebuilding®, has teamed up with Simpson Strong-Tie® to offer five online courses that train builders and contractors on how to use structural c...

14 Oct 2008

Irrigation Supplies Company, Rainbird, Announces Winners of 2008 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition

Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, tonight announced the winners of the 2008 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition

14 Oct 2008

Penta Named a 2008 Hottest Construction Software Company for Commercial Contractors

Penta Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of construction enterprise software, announces today that is has been named a 2008 Hottest Construction Software company for Commercial Contractors by Constructech Magazine in...

14 Oct 2008

Using Crushed Glass Grit to Remove Graffiti

The Parks Department of Green Bay, WI has found a new way to get tough on graffiti, without damaging the underlying surfaces in the process. Starting this year, Green Bay is using crushed glass grit purchased from Kramer Industries to remove graffiti from select surfaces throughout the city

14 Oct 2008

Tips for Enhancing Window Child Safety

When it comes to increasing child safety in the home, the window is a fixture that should not be forgotten. American Blinds, Wallpaper and More offers tips for enhancing child safety at the window

14 Oct 2008

Kitchen and Bathroom Tips for Additions and Construction

Tri-state area renovation firm, MyHome, LLC, is helping area homeowners avert moving costs by adding home additions and extensions to accommodate growing families instead of selling for ever-plummeting prices. MyHome is ...

14 Oct 2008