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Andersen Exterior Trim – Fibrex At the International Builder’s Show in Orlando a few weeks ago, Andersen Windows introduced a new trim system that installs in as little as five minutes and comes in a wide range of styles from contemporary to traditional. The snap-on feature lets someone trim out an average house in about…
NEW WHEATLAND AND LAWNFIELD CAST IRON KITCHEN SINKS MAKE PREMIUM MATERIAL ATTAINABLE Kohler, one of only a few plumbing manufacturer who produce cast iron products in the US, launches two new kitchen sinks made from premium enameled cast iron. With an emphasis on consumer-focused design that provides an ideal balance between form and function at…
CDC Review Finds No Link Between Problem Drywall and 11 Reported Deaths A review provided to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health finds that there is no evidence linking exposure to problem drywall and 11 reported deaths. The CDC review…
At the International Builders show in Orlando, Florida this year I visited the Tyco booth to learn more about fire suppression systems. Studies have shown that installing a fire suppression system in a home indicate that the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems could have saved thousands of lives; prevented a large portion of those…
Rules For Good Business! When running a small business or any business for that matter there are a few rules that are always good to follow. Good business rules for small business! Rules or procedures ensure that the work and service is efficient and consistently delivered. Here’s a few that I use for good business…
14 PC Milwaukee® Thunderbolt® Titanium Coated Drill Bits 48-89-0011 I break drill bits all the time. A simple IPE deck install sometimes requires a dozen drill bits. Up until now I just wrote off the drill breakage to part of doing business. That is until I came across the Milwaukee Thunderbolt drill bits. When I…
CHILD-SIZED TOILET FROM KOHLER OFFERS ADULT-SIZED SAVINGS Recently Kohler Co. introduced the child-size Primary toilet, complete with a colorful seat that was specially designed for kids, easing the challenge for children anxious about using adult-sized toilets in commercial settings. Rising to the challenge again, Kohler now launches a water-savings version of this child-size bowl,…
New Curb Appeal Products for 2011 Ready to spruce up your home’s exterior this year? Several recently-introduced products are designed to add curb appeal to your house while making maintenance hassles disappear. Start by looking at the top of your home. If your roof appears old and dingy, or if it’s leaking or wearing thin,…
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