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Eco-Garage Sponsored By Dwell Magazine And Lexus Image: first-prize winner -Chunsheh Teo of Ratio Architects This post shows a recent Eco-Garage design submission that architect and friend, Dan Broggi, submitted for an eco-garage sponsored contest by dwell magazine and Lexus. Click on the photos to enlarge. The design is called the “Jewelry Case Garage.” Residential…
Low-Profile, Self-charging Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms A new slender, low profile smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms are now available from KIDDE. This is a nice option for people who want the protection of smoke detection but always hated the look of the large bulky sensor on the ceiling. The new alarm line, called…
Damage From Carpenter Ants I must admit, I have made a lot of money from carpenter ants and have even been accused of harboring a carpenter ant farm at home, just kidding! As Carpenter ant colonies grow they expand outward, producing what are called satellite colonies. Satellite colonies eventually mature into hundreds of ant…
Gun Safety And Kids ~ What’s Important! Whether you own a gun, or not it’s important to talk to kids about the potential dangers of guns, and what to do if they find one. Guns are in more than one third of all U.S. households. Being safe with guns can keep kids, teens, and…
Vertical Farming – Can It Work? By the year 2050 this planet will have 9.5 million people and need additional farming space equivalent to the size of Brazil to feed them. Agriculture uses 70 percent of the worlds freshwater and is not reusable for drinking since it leaves it polluted with fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides.…
The following information was taken from a law firm thaft represents injured people in motor vehicle accidents…. Adult Driver Cell Phone, Texting, and Car Accident Information Talking on a cell phone causes nearly 25% of car accidents. One-fifth of experienced adult drivers in the United States send text messages while driving.A study of dangerous driver…
Prevent Flood Damage With Smart Hoses Watts Water Technologies recently came out with a real nice product called, FloodSafe®, to protect your home from water damage that results in a burst washing machine water supply hose. FloodSafe Shutoff Device FloodSafe® connectors include a standard braided stainless steel flexible hose and a FloodSafe® shutoff device located…
About a third of texting teens in the U.S. admit to texting behind the wheel, even though some said they thought it could hinder their ability to drive, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Teens aged 16 and 17 reported a variety of motivations for texting while driving, including the need to…
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