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As an eye-catching design element, a spiral staircase will turn heads Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:30AMNothing seems to add grace and beauty to a home like a staircase. So much more than a way to move between levels, a well-thought-out and executed staircase, no matter its size, can add character, quirkiness or elegance to a home.
Smart modern 2 double bed, first floor apartment with balcony in SE15 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:59PMDon't miss the chance to rent this fabulous, newly built 2 double bedroom first floor apartment with a private decked balcony located in the heart of thriving Peckham SE15. Close to completion, this smart and contemporary flat benefits from bamboo flooring, white walls and a polished plaster feature wall which cleverly divides the kitchen area from the reception.
Jinx McDonald Designs completes luxury model in Miromar Lakes Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:00AMJinx McDonald Designs announced the opening of a luxury model coach home in the Montebello neighborhood at Miromar Lakes.
Solar panels installed at Richardsville Elementary School Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:17PMIt’s created a buzz throughout the country, and now a local elementary school is one step closer to becoming the first net-zero school in the nation.
Developers have green vision Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:12AMThe decision to renovate the McKenzie Seeds building using as many environmentally friendly materials and practices as possible is just "the right thing to do," developer Trevor Broad says.
Lumber Liquidators to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:00AMLumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced that Jeffrey W. Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel E. Terrell, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. Â The Company's presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.
Real Deals: Warehouse group buys former furniture store Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:26PMConti Warehouses bought the former Levitz Furniture warehouse building at 6913 W. Camp Bowie Blvd. The 157,450-square-foot building sits on nearly 10 acres and has been on the market for several years. The building offers a nine-acre paved parking lot and 16 exterior loading docks.
WISH: How to turn a burlap coffee sack into chic accessories Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:04AMREpurposingNOLA Piece by Peace is a year-old company that marries good design with a goal of reusing discarded materials
‘Big green’ bus makes Dayton visit Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:31PMDAYTON — Think of it as a road trip fueled by high ideals — and a few french fries.A dozen Dartmouth College students who have been on the road since June 18 in a 1989 MCI coach bus stopped by Dayton this weekend to fuel up — with waste vegetable oil.
Trade Show Emporium Expands into New Office and Showroom in Denver's Innovative TAXI Development Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe three-year-old entrepreneurial trade show display and consultation service continues growth in response to the invaluable customer interaction offered by trade shows even in tough economic times
Recycling that old house Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:08AMSalvage in Seattle: Wanting to tear down their house but also save some of it, the owners turn to a nonprofit business that keeps usable stuff from being dumped.
What type of flooring should we install? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:48PMQ. We have to replace our 30-year-old kitchen linoleum flooring. This floor is also in the back hall as well as the powder room. My husband and I have been having discussions as to what type of flooring we should get.
Major work on LGBT Center completed Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:09AMWith the surreptitious replacement and repositioning of a sign, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Center in the west wing of the Thwing Center opened its doors on Monday. The opening, originally projected for late March when renovations began in early February, was pushed back to April, then to "Spring 2010," an estimate that was still displayed on the sign outside the entrance late ...
Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts Two New Heavenly Spa by Westin as Part of the Spa Brand’s Worldwide Expansion Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:33AMWestin Hotels & Resorts continues the global expansion of its signature spa brand, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, with the debut of two new Spas - The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Georgia. Each Heavenly Spa by Westin features signature treatments and experiences aimed at mind-body wellness and revitalization, including unique programs ...
Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts Two New Heavenly Spa by Westin as Part of the Spa Brand’s Worldwide Expansion Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:06AMWHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westin Hotels & Resorts continues the global expansion of its signature spa brand, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, with the debut of two new Spas - The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Georgia. Each Heavenly Spa by Westin features signature treatments and experiences aimed at mind-body wellness and ...
Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts Two New Heavenly Spa by Westin as Part of the Spa Brand's Worldwide Expansion Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMWHITE PLAINS, N.Y.----Westin Hotels & Resorts continues the global expansion of its signature spa brand, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, with the debut of two new Spas - The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Georgia.
A completely new take on dinner and a movie during Sustainable Jersey program at historic Vass Farmstead in Hardwick Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:48AMVass Farmstead Story By Tina D. Perrotta Hardwick Township is celebrating local food and businesses with a Local Feed and Film Night at the Vass Farmstead at White Lake. Situated on 600 acres of state and county preserved land, the...
Green Home Builder Blu Uses Proprietary Technology to Roll Out Eco-Luxury mkDesigns Nationwide Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:28PMGreen home builder Blu Homes, Inc., today announced the launch of the first product in its mkDesigns line, the Glidehouse. Â Nationally recognized for setting the standard in beautiful prefabricated architecture, Glidehouse, has previously only been available to a limited, west coast market and is now available nationwide. Â
Business chamber calls for joint tree, bamboo planting Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:45AMCITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. read more
New "Global Cultures" Residence Hall Opens to Freshmen Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:11PMLongstreet-Means, the most recent addition to Emory’s freshman living options, includes double and semi-suite style rooms and will house 351 students.
Real Estate Roundup Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:08AMProjects, developments and other activity in cities in and around San Diego County
Greener Stock offers eco-building options Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:14AMAfter the slowing economy walloped her architectural design firm, Heather Curless found another livelihood in Greener Stock. She's selling environmentally friendly building products at her building supply and design center.
From outside in Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:52PMAt 6,800 square feet, including seven bedrooms and a finished basement, the home is twice the size of Baldwin Homes' conventional models, as the designers added several extra rooms for instructional purposes. In the rear of the property is a large shed that had stood on the land for years.
Bamboo 'star' in Likha fair Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:15AMANGELES CITY-Bamboo products made in Central Luzon will take center stage in the upcoming Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair to be held on October 24 to 26 at the SM Megamall. read more
Nostalgia buzz Nick, Sally Akins build party room for dancing, showcasing cars Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 8:43AMNick Akins loves old cars. Sally Akins loves to dance.
Remodeling your kitchen? Go green! Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:50AMWhere to find eco-friendly materials for kitchen cabinets and flooring.
Downtown high-rise living with a green flair Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:11PMLimelight will be the fifth residential development at Daniels’ master-planned community in Mississauga
What type of flooring should we install? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:17PMQ. We have to replace our 30-year-old kitchen linoleum flooring. This floor is also in the back hall as well as the powder room. My husband and I have been having discussions as to what type of flooring we should get.
Top 10 favourite features for your dream home Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:16AM(NC)--We often hear the term 'dream home' as a kind of undefined ideal sometime in the future.[...]
Historic Preservation Commission approves HOPE VI green' development Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:26AMDevelopers assumed Frederick city's Historic Preservation Commission might throw up some obstacles for "green" building in the Historic District, but the commission instead provided a stepping stone by approving 15 of 40 housing units for the HOPE VI development on North Bentz Street.
Environmentally friendly floors Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:29AMMaterials
Homes: Couple inspired by nature, traditional design Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:20AMJeff Henline suspects his wife would say his decorating tastes are boring. Actually, she’s far more diplomatic. “He’s very, very traditional,” Holly Henline says. “I can do traditional or modern.” Their East Peoria home is both. Call it modern traditional or traditional modern, either way, it’s a contemporary homage to family, entertaining and Holly Henline’s decorating ingenuity.
Responsibilities grow for those in facility management Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:39PMFacility management has come a long way from the days 20 years ago when facility managers, then called building superintendents, were tucked away in a remote corner in the basement of the building and were mostly responsible for maintenance. Facility...
Zoo to You focuses on staying local by broadening its scope Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:41AMChances are, if someone pulls up to the Zoo to You property to stay for a night or two at the bed-and-breakfast, he or she will be greeted by a camel, zebra, horse, duck and yes...even a warthog.
HEALTH: 4 hazardous materials you touch nearly every day Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:30AMWhen you think of hazardous materials, you probably think of the stuff that scientists handle while wearing a puffy suit and a breathing mask.
Take time to plan for new kitchen Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:03AMThink enjoyment, not resale value, say the editors of Consumer Reports.
Filling the cocoa basket, one bean at a time Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:28AMThe Jamaica Cocoa Farmers Association (JCFA) has received training in how to dry cocoa beans using a solar-drying system. The association's farmers have also been given tips on growing good habits to help them maximise their yield.
Is going green worth it? Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 1:37PMPosted: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 3:30 pm | Updated: 3:32 pm, Wed Aug 4, 2010. (ARA) - You've stopped buying bottled water, opting instead for a reusable bottle you carry everywhere you go. When you go shopping, your list leans toward the organic and recycled.
Homeowner recycles, reuses to restore old mansion Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:33PMIt's been a home remodeling project 12 years in the making, and the work has taken so long because of a quest to take the home back in time.
Modern and stylish 1 bed apartment with small courtyard Peckham SE15 Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:00PMDon't miss the chance to rent this fabulous, newly built 1 bedroom ground floor apartment with it's own small courtyard space located in the heart of thriving Peckham SE15. This smart and contemporary flat benefits from bamboo flooring, white walls, a polished plaster feature wall which cleverly divides the kitchen area from the reception.
Smart modern 2 double bed, first floor apartment with balcony in SE15 Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:00PMDon't miss the chance to rent this fabulous, newly built 2 double bedroom first floor apartment with a private decked balcony located in the heart of thriving Peckham SE15. Close to completion, this smart and contemporary flat benefits from bamboo flooring, white walls and a polished plaster feature wall which cleverly divides the kitchen area from the reception.
'Green' home moves from N.Y. to Hardyston Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:52PMHARDYSTON -- The average Manhattan tourist might bring home an "I love NY" shirt or a clever pair of sunglasses. But for the developers of Crystal Springs Resort in Hardyston, their last trip to the Big Apple brought an entire house.
Is going green worth it? Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:42PM(ARA) - You've stopped buying bottled water, opting instead for a reusable bottle you carry everywhere you go. When you go shopping, your list leans toward the organic and recycled. But when you get home, going "green" seems a lot more daunting.
Hotel Felix Now the First Hotel in Chicago to Earn LEED Silver Certification From the U.S. Green Building Council Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:00AMHotel Felix Chicago has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for commercial interiors from the U.S.
Meet Karen Tracey: Pembroke business owner Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:19AMAs a result of the struggling economy Karen Tracey, like many others, was laid off from her job. Taking the layoff in stride Tracey decided to use it to her advantage and take another path in her professional life becoming a franchisee of Floor Coverings International and opening her own design studio in Pembroke.
Local sites featured in 'sizzle reel' Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 11:03PMA film crew recently set up at Charleston's NotSo Hostel on Spring Street, using it as the main attraction for its pitch to networks for a new television series.
A delicious kitchen Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:52PMThe kitchen is Debby's pride and joy. It is delicious to gaze upon, yet is an efficient work space that easily holds three busy chefs. The kitchen boasts a warming drawer, a pot-filler - a cold water faucet at the stove - a gas cooktop, an indoor gas grill and a micro-convection oven.
Irvine's first park gets green makeover Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:31PMIRVINE – Final touches are being made on the renovated University Community Park, the first in the city to undergo an extensive "green" tune-up. The 16-acre park – the first one built in Irvine in 1976 – will officially reopen Saturday after an...
Beaches project gets tongues wagging Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:56AMBuilder looks to word of mouth to market lake view condo
ON SITE BEACHES Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:41AMOne Rainsford