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Delta WaterSense Program With showering accounting for approximately 17% of residential indoor water use in the United States, the EPA has developed new standards for water-efficiency in the shower. Delta Faucet is one of the first in the industry to qualify for the new WaterSense® program developed by the EPA for shower-heads and hand-showers. H2Okintetic…
Photovoltaic Systems – Solar Renewable Energy In Massachusetts Photovoltaic Systems (PV) are solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity providing our homes and businesses with clean-renewable energy from the sun. There are two major components in a PV system. The Modules create DC energy (Direct Current) from the sun and the Inverter converts the…
Photovoltaic Systems ~ Solar Renewable Energy In Massachusetts Photovoltaic Systems (PV) are solar energy systems that convert sunlight into electricity providing our homes and businesses with clean-renewable energy from the sun. There are two major components in a PV system. The Modules create DC energy (Direct Current) from the sun and the Inverter converts the…
PORTER-CABLE announced the launch of its new 12 Volt MAX* Lithium line of cordless power tools. 12 volt tools offer compact size and lightweight for re modelers, electricians, cabinet installers, HVAC, woodworkers, maintenancepersonnel and many other professionals whose jobs rely on fastening and drilling applications but do not require the torque or the weight of…
Drywall Anchors ~ What’s The difference? There are many styles of wall anchors, each one having different strengths and weaknesses. The important thing is to use the proper anchor for the correct application. Often times a manufacturer will supply an inexpensive anchor with a towel bar or curtain rod set. It has been my experience…
How To Address Sealing Air Leaks Many people think that just because a house is insulated that the insulation is effectively performing its job. The truth is that in order to improve the energy efficiency of your insulation you seal air leaks to prevent heat loss. Insulation works best when air is not moving through…
How is LEED certification leading the way in construction? As like most industry, focus, priorities and techniques shift and change as new technologies are discovered and applied and the construction industry is no different. While we put a larger importance on greener buildings, the industry has been forced to alter its thinking in order to…
The Craftsman Universal Ratcheting Wrench 7-piece Set The Craftsman Universal Ratcheting Wrench 7-piece Set features a universal tooth design on the ratcheting box end that works on six different types of fasteners. The Craftsman Ratcheting Open End Wrench 4-piece Set boasts Craftsman’s patented open-ended ratcheting design on both ends, giving the user two different sized…
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