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Tips on Rejuvenating Wooden Decks, Doors, Shutters and Sheds after Winter

Long after the snow melts, the signs of harsh winter weather remain, leaving wooden decks, doors, shutters and sheds looking shabby. Repairing, replacing and refinishing wood in preparation for spring can feel overwhelmi...

21 Apr 2010

Anti-Graffiti Additive Also Protects Concrete

Michem Emulsion 47950 wax emulsion from Michelman is a sacrificial anti-graffiti coating additive that also provides effective water repellency and anti-blocking. It is commonly used as a surface modifier in concrete coatings to reduce or eliminate concrete’s susceptibility to damage caused by weather, equipment, vehicles or foot traffic.

21 Apr 2010

BlueWatt, Recurrent Energy Partner to Build Solar Power Plants in France

Recurrent Energy, an independent power producer and a leading developer of solar power projects, today announced a joint development agreement with BlueWatt, a French solar power systems developer, to finance, build, and operate solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants on rooftops of industrial, commercial and logistics buildings across France.

21 Apr 2010

Big-D Starts Construction of New Science Center at Southern Utah University

Big-D Construction recently began construction for the Science Center project at Southern Utah University. The new $11.5 million building, approximately 50,000 square feet in size, will be constructed to the east of ...

21 Apr 2010

SEH Wins MASLA Award for its Contribution to Harbor Redevelopment Project

The Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MASLA) awarded a 2010 Merit Award for Planning and Research to professional services firm Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) for their work on the Harbor Redevelopment Master Plan in Tower, Minn.

21 Apr 2010

Merger of AGR Tools and AGR Stone USA Likely to be Completed in Few Weeks

AGR Tools, Inc. is pleased to announce that the financial statements required for the merger between AGR Tools, Inc. and AGR Stone & Tools USA, Inc. have been completed and are now going through the final audit. ...

21 Apr 2010

Richman Announces Construction of Balton and Douglass Park in New York

The Richman Group Development Corp. is proud to announce that construction is underway on two New York City residential properties.

21 Apr 2010

Electrical Contractors Help to Choose and Install Solar, Lighting Devices in Homes

Homeowners looking for immediate ways to add green power can now turn to electrical contractors to install ready-made devices in as little as one day. According to Electrical Contractor magazine at www.ecmag.com, the...

21 Apr 2010

Lowe's and Rebuilding Together Win 'Make a Difference Day' Award from USA WEEKEND

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation and Rebuilding Together have been awarded USA WEEKEND's Make a Difference Day Award for serving low-income homeowners in communities across the country on Make a Difference Day.

21 Apr 2010

Installation Services Now Available on Selected INSTEON Home Control Products

Smarthome™, the world's largest home automation retailer, announced today that installation services are now available on select INSTEON® products. The installation services, which include wiring and bas...

21 Apr 2010

Building Products Manufacturer Receives Canada Investment Approval to Acquire Grant Forest Products' Facilities

Georgia-Pacific received approval late Friday from the Minister of Industry for the acquisition of Grant Forest Products' Englehart and Earlton, Ontario facilities.

21 Apr 2010

Sub-Zero Reveals National Award Winners of Kitchen Design Contest 2008-09

Sub-Zero, Inc. and Wolf Appliance, Inc., industry leaders in refrigeration and cooking appliances, have revealed the national award winners of the biennial Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest.

21 Apr 2010

John Deere Marks Milestone by Manufacturing Five Millionth Lawn Tractor

John Deere recently rolled the five millionth lawn tractor off its assembly line at the Horicon, Wis., manufacturing facility.

21 Apr 2010

Glidden Paint Announces Top 10 Growing Up Colors for Youth

Whether you're looking for the perfect color for a new baby's nursery or a trendy shade for a teenager's bedroom, Glidden™ paint makes it easy to find the right color for the child in your life with its...

21 Apr 2010

Recurve Introduces New Software Suite for Home Performance Contractors

Recurve, a San Francisco-based provider of home performance services that help homeowners and contractors create healthy, energy-efficient homes through green energy remodeling, today announced beta availability of its s...

21 Apr 2010