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Clopay Coachman garage doors make a splash in the neighborhood! One of the most prominent design elements of a home and the most commonly used entrance is the garage door. We just finished our renovation of a concrete block garage. The renovation was to cover the concrete block with clapboard siding and trim to better match…
Arborwear Outfits AConcordCarpenter’s Crew As a carpenter and contractor I can tell you that you get what you pay for. It took me a long time to realize that the demands of the jobsite quickly would destroy clothing. I recently learned that Arborwear Offers Customized Apparel and was curious to test it out. For me…
Fast, Cheap, Good: Project Triangle Understanding the cost x quality x time priority of a process or project is very important both as a consumer and as a contractor or anyone who works on projects. It really doesn’t matter what line of business you’re in from food service to construction – customers all want…
Xi Plus™Precast Concrete Wall Systems Introduced by Superior Walls® Precast concrete wall systems feature superior strength and insulation for the creation of dry, warm and energy-efficient foundations andcan be custom-made for the exact needs of each project. Precast concrete wall systems use 70 percent less concrete in a new home than conventional foundations. Superior Walls® building on…
Five winners of the 2012 Furniture Society-Powermatic® Student Workshop Scholarships were announced by Alfred Sharp, president of The Furniture Society. These workshop scholarships are awarded annually to enrich the hands-on education of creative students of furniture design. The competitive scholarships are sponsored by Powermatic, a world-class leader of stationary woodworking equipment, in partnership with The…
LAVA Infrared Radiant Heating Panels Remember space heaters? Some of you may still use them in your home. If your heating bill were sky high, you would probably lower your thermostat and then bring out the old and heavy space heater, which will only provide you with little warmth. Unfortunately, not only will it create…
Remodeling Payback With Windows COLUMBUS, OHIO – Even during these belt-tightening economic times, homeowners are adding value to their homes by continuing to invest in remodeling projects. And, according to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the ten most…
BEST Vertigo Double Range Hood BEST®, makers of luxury range hoods, recently announced that its Vertigo Double range hood won a 2011 GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. The GOOD DESIGN awards companies for products that deliver both design and innovation. The Vertigo Double range hood, is functional and aesthetically pleasing. When…
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