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Pot Racks - Don't Be Afraid to Hang Things Up
Reaching up for your favorite non-stick pan or a copper pot that you would like to use is obviously much easier than rummaging through drawers, pantries or cabinets. By having the pots and pans that you use the most hanging above your cooking space using pot racks, then you can simply reach up and grab for one whenever you may need it.
Besides, some of the styles of pot racks are so incredible, you are pretty much adding to the beauty of your kitchen and cooking space at the same time! For instance, you can get one crafted from hammered steel with a simple and stunning design that is perfect addition to just about any kitchen. What will put this piece's look over the top though is the way that it can be finished and there are actually quite a few different choices to choose from including something that is polished with a bright look, something a little more on the subdued side with a brushed finish, and there are even ones that can have an antique like oil looking finish.
What's really nice about pot racks is that they are pretty easy to install since normally included with one is absolutely everything that you need in order to hang it up with very little assembly required. Before you know it, you will be picking out your favorite, most used pots and pans to hang them up on one of the twelve angled hooks that come with it so they will be right where you need them. And, if you want more spots to hang your pots and pans, you can always purchase more angled hooks to get the job done.
One great way to find just the right pot racks for your kitchen space is to simply flip on that computer of yours and do some online shopping. Once on the Internet, you will see how you can browse all the online stores and their product offerings with ease. When you do happen upon something that you like, it generally will be at a pretty reasonable price and it will be shipped right to your home. So, you don't even have to spend time and money by leaving your home, now that is pretty convenient.
In the end, pot racks are just a practical selection that would be a great way to store your pots and pans in your kitchen. Plus, they'll add a decorative element to it as well. So, what are you waiting for? Get your's today so you can install it and start using it tomorrow.
By: Jennifer Akre
Author Jennifer Akre is an owner of a wide variety of online specialty shops including http://www.gourmetdecorstore.com that offer both items and information on how you can easily furnish and decorate your space. Whether it's your living, bedroom, or even your deck or patio, there are many tips you can use to make those spots both functional and beautiful. Today, she offers advice on how to create a fabulous indoor area by using luxurious dining furniture. One is just the thing to cap off the look of your space.]]>
Bathroom Ideas to Make Your Bathroom Look Larger
We all know that bathrooms come in different shapes and sizes ranging from extra large to extra small. Small bathrooms have the annoying tendency to become cramped especially when you have not quite mastered the art of storing things yet. There are ways that you can make your tiny overstuffed bathroom look a little bit bigger. It's all about using the right bathroom design ideas. If you want to enlarge the coast of your bathroom so to speak, try out these great bathroom design tips --
- Use Colors: Painting the bathroom a different color can make it appear bigger instantly. Some colors will make it appear smaller though so be careful in your choice. Bold bright colors are the way to go if you want the bathroom to have the illusion of being a larger space. Repainting not
only provides instant results but it is less expensive than remodeling the entire room.
- Tiles: It matters greatly what size tiles are used for the floor and walls of your bathroom. Normally larger cut tiles give the room the effect of looking larger and smaller tiles make it appear smaller. Extending the bathroom tiles from the floor to the wall will give the bathroom the illusion of
space.
- Bathroom cabinets: The size of the bathroom looks bigger if the appropriate cabinets are put up carefully. Along with giving you extra storing space, cabinets also give your bathroom a much neater and cleaner look. Rather than hanging cabinets that 'eat' up space, opt for small floor cabinets.
- Doors: Putting in slide doors instead of the normal doors can make your bathroom feel bigger. Slide doors essentially make your bathroom look less cramped.
In implementing these tips, remember- blend them in with the theme of your bathroom...
By: Joe Boyd
For more excellent ideas to spiff up your Bathroom, Please stop by my Bathroom Decor site. You also might find information about Beach Bathroom Decor]]>
Residential Heating And Cooling With Geothermal Heat Pumps
The term geothermal literally means Earth/Ground (Geo) Heat (thermal). Geothermal, or ground source heat pumps, take advantage of the constant ground or groundwater temperatures. These heat pumps use geothermal energy to heat and/or cool your home.
A refrigerant loop with a compressor extracts heat from one side (the ground) and pumps it to the heating loop in your home. It is essentially the same process that happens in your refrigerator: heat is extracted via a compressor and refrigerant loop from the inside of your refrigerator/freezer and rejected into your house.
In the summer the geothermal heat pump reverses its cycle, if you have an air-conditioning system, and heat from the home is rejected into the ground or ground water.
What makes geothermal heat pumps such a good choice for residential heating and cooling is that they do not depend on outside air temperatures. These heat pumps will heat your home as efficiently on a windy, zero-degree winter day as on a 40-degree day. Provided of course, that your house is well insulated and tight.
Geothermal heat pumps are also a very efficient way for heating and cooling your home. They use 25-50% less energy than conventional heating and cooling systems (Source: US DOE).
Residential applications of geothermal energy systems use water-to-water or water-to-air heat pumps.
Water-to-Water Geothermal Heat Pumps
Water-to-water geothermal heat pumps are generally used for heating only. They replace the gas or oil furnace that you might currently have to heat your home and water with.
It is important to know that heat pumps work most effectively when the temperature difference between the heat source (ground) and heat sink (floor heat or radiators) is small.
Ground temperatures range anywhere from 50 to 75 degF, depending on where you live. This means that geothermal heat pumps are generally not suitable for standard hot water baseboard applications, which are designed for heating water temperatures of 180 degF. Floor heat and low-temperature radiators require water temperatures in the range of 95 to 140 degF.
Some newer heat pump models are now equipped with so-called desuperheaters that can transfer excess heat from the geothermal heat pump compressor to the domestic water heater. Your geothermal heat pump can also effectively and quickly heat water for your bathtub, shower and sinks.
Water-To-Air Geothermal Heat Pumps
These types of ground source heat pumps are generally used when you need air conditioning. The Water is the heat sink, where you reject the heat from the house. The Air is the air that is distributed through your home via duct work.
Otherwise, these heat pumps function the same way as water-to-water heat pumps. And again, the efficiency of a geothermal heating and cooling system is far better than that of a traditional system.
Important To Know
The first step towards making a geothermal heat pump system be a reliable and efficient heating (and cooling) system for your home is to minimize the heating and cooling requirements with a well-insulated building envelope and strategically placed windows for passive solar gain.
Not only is your first cost reduced, because your system will be smaller. You will also tremendously increase the comfort of your home.
Geothermal heat pump systems are best designed and installed by professionals. It is not recommended to DIY. These systems must meet specific requirements. Especially the piping laid out in the ground, or down to the ground water table, must be designed and installed correctly to ensure that your geothermal heat pump system works as intended.
By: Christiane Perrin
Christiane Perrin is a registered professional HVAC engineer with a passion for the environment. She is excited about the building industry going green and wants to support homeowners on their journey to building and remodeling green homes.
http://www.greenandsustainablebuildings.com]]>
How To Build A Patio
BUILDING A GARDEN PATIO
Building a garden patio with brick or stone pavers is probably the best way to accomplish any patio project. Laying the correct patio can be a relaxing and idylic retreat for those lazy summer days, but that's why it is important that you make the right choice. That means you have to make sure it is ideally positioned in your garden.
You should not erect/build your patio in an area where it will be isolated, but consider to build it in an area with the best views. This means that the positioning is especially important, I would place my patio in a positioned where I get the sun and a degree of privacy! But this is personal preference and is upto you and your lifestyle.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL CONCRETE PATIO OR BRICK?
To build a garden patio can be very satisfying and look really good. The work is fairly straightforward if you are relatively decent with your hands. The first and foremost points to remember are good planning and preparation, without the two you will find the project harder than you expected and your results will be sub-standard.
Remember to look at the positioning of the sun, not a massive point but none the less a factor worth considering! Check out your landscape, have you got any trees obstructing the light?
YOUR CHOICE
The patio can be many shapes and designs, but if you're not confident, then it is probably best to have a square patio, although a circular one is also possible, but you would have to start cutting bricks. Circular patios can be purchased from most do-it-yourself stores and at reasonable prices.
Don't forget that you will need at least two inches on the edges to place brick edging. Clear the area you have chosen by digging it out to a depth of about 8/9 inches. Make a frame up the same size as your project and place it around the edges. Don't forget you will need to put a slight slope onto your patio to enable rainwater to run freely off. Make sure you run the slope off in the opposite direction of the house and below any damp courses!
After this you should now do a run with your bricks just to make sure everything is lined up and going to fit.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Pour Lime Stone or any hardcore aggregate into the area to a depth of about 5/6 inches. When the area is covered with this you need to tamper it down ideally with a whacker plate. Alternatively, get a plank of wood about 8" wide by 3" thick and as long as needed and simply place it across the hardcore and hit it down with a lump hammer.
Once this procedure is completed you now need to place a weed blanket over the area to protect your patio from weeds growing up through the surface. Now you can pour your sand and it must be a minimum of 2/3 inches deep. You now need a screed to level the sand , check for a good level up against your framework.
START LAYING BRICKS
At this stage you can begin to lay your brick. Make sure you have a line to keep you on the straight and narrow. Keep checking for level as you go along laying your bricks. Always start at a corner and work your way along, you will need a rubber mallet at this point to gently tapp the bricks into place whilst using a spirit level for trueness.
Assuming you will be using standard 4 x 8 bricks at 2 inches thick, you can continue with the weave pattern this pattern looks good and is very effective because it interlocks the bricks very well and makes for a stronger job! Once your bricks are laid you need to put sand on top and sweep this into the cracks and crevices.
SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW
If you are using paving slabs then the principles are basically the same. But remember to continuously check for the right level, using pavers will probably be quicker but visually just as effective. Any cutting you need to do can be done with either a grinder, hammer and chisel or a brick splitter, I recommend purchasing a simple brick/paving slab splitter.
By: Dane Plant
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Does Vinyl Siding Add Value to Your House?
Home improvements are a great way to get more money for your home when you get ready to sell it. But some improvements will bring more value to your home than others. Recently, installing vinyl siding has been recognized as the best thing you can do to add value to your home. Here are a few of the reasons this improvement is the single-best thing you can do for your "bottom line" when selling your house.
It looks good. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of colors and styles to fit your preferences. But in addition to that, the trim and soffits complement your home's color perfectly. You can even get several accessories to complete the look for your home that you want to create. Whether you have a ranch home, a modern-style home or a turn-of-the-century Victorian, you can find a style of vinyl siding that matches your needs.
It lasts for decades. Vinyl siding is the most popular type of siding now. Its durability adds to its popularity because it stands up to rain, snow, sleet, and rain. It won't crack or peel in the sun or hot weather. And it can take a beating without showing signs of wear and tear. If the neighborhood kids hit it with a ball, it won't dent or scratch like other types of siding. When it needs a cleaning, all you need to do is rinse it with soap and water. Afterwards, it looks like you just added a fresh coat of paint to it.
It's a great value. When you get ready to sell your home and you add vinyl siding to it, you can usually recoup about 100 percent of the money you spent for the siding. Sometimes you can add even more value to the house than what you spent for the siding. Vinyl siding is typically less expensive than aluminum, too. And you don't need to worry about people ripping off the siding to sell at the scrap yard, either.
It's easy to do. Many handy homeowners have been able to install their vinyl siding without hiring a professional company to do it for them. This can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the size of your house. It's more flexible and you don't have to worry about creases in the metal or deep cuts from the jagged edges.
If you have to choose which home improvement project to do for your home, vinyl siding should be at the top of your list. With its appearance, durability, and affordability, it's the best thing you can do for your home's overall value.
By: Jeff Lundquist
Jeff works in Edina, Minnesota home of the first indoor mall. His website provides information about Edina realty. If you are looking for a property in Edina his site has a search of the Edina MLS along with information on Edina homes.]]>
Suspended Ceilings - What Types Are There?
Suspended ceilings are like a second ceiling, it is placed underneath the existing ceiling and is used to hide pipelines or ductwork. They are generally attached and suspended on wires from the ceiling above and are laid out in a grid where tiles are fitted in. Suspended ceilings can be made with a lot of materials, for example, wood.
Once the suspended ceilings have been installed you can fit in fluorescent lights or install air ducts etc. They are used a lot to cover up this kind of work anyway so suspended ceilings being installed to cover air ducts can easily be integrated in. Also you can install insulation into your suspended ceilings which absorbs heat and sound.
Suspended ceilings are also implemented so that maintenance can take place in the void that is made when the ceiling is installed.
When designing and purchasing your suspended ceilings you are going to need to decide whether or not you want the ceiling to be demountable or completely non-accessible. If you make you suspended ceilings demountable then this will allow you to easily access the ceiling void and perform maintenance on the ceiling or on other objects that the ceiling is concealing. If you make your suspended ceiling non accessible then you will not be able to perform ceiling maintenance easily as you will not be able to get into the ceiling void.
You should consider the above very seriously as the ceilings will need to be redone if you wish to be able to change a non accessible ceiling into a demountable one.
There are many different types of suspended ceilings systems but all are different depending on your requirements yet the concept is the same. For example there is the free span suspend ceiling system that is mainly used for corridors. This kind of system is made up of ceiling planks which are held by the perimeter trim on their short edges. This kind of system can be installed quickly and pretty easily, also it can produce a very nice effect when finished which is usually smooth. These types of suspended ceilings can be made de-mountable for maintenance or non-accessible; if you opt for the de-mountable type then the ceiling planks are removed to allow you your easy access.
Another suspended ceiling system is the bandraster system; these types of suspended ceilings are very flexible and can be made to match with any kind of building architecture. Once again these suspended ceilings can be made accessible or non accessible. These suspended ceiling are design with either concealed or exposed sections which link up to achieve lateral bracing, therefore these systems can be modified to fit any building.
Another system is the exposed suspended ceilings system which is another system which can be installed quickly and efficiently and also allows for you to do maintenance work in the ceiling void easily. These types of suspended ceilings have tiles slotted into a suspended grid allowing for it to be edited easily as well.
I hope this has helped in your search for your suspended ceilings.
By: Tony Savour
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Home Improvements That Increase Energy Efficiency (and Save You Money)
Why should you care about energy efficiency?
Perhaps the biggest reason is to save money. A home that isn't energy efficient takes more energy to heat in the winter and cool in the summer. This means you are spending extra money every month on energy bills, bills that can be significantly lowered by undertaking a few simple home improvements.
The key to making your home more efficient to correct air-flow problems. Make sure air is flowing where it needs to be and isn't flowing where it shouldn't be.
A few small cracks in your home can be as bad for your heating and cooling as a window left open. Older homes frequently have undergone small changes to accommodate updated wiring, and this can be an energy sink. Caulk all small holes where wires go through walls or floors. Check brick facades and the outside of your home for small cracks and signs of wear that may be counteracting insulation.
If your home has a chimney make sure it is sealed with high-temperature cement and metal flashing. Keep the flue closed when it is not in use to prevent air flowing indoors from it. Tight fitting glass covers can also help keep cold air where it belongs.
Plumbing stacks also need to be sealed on the outside. In general look for any holes between the attic and the heated space and seal them as much as possible. Use weather stripping on the entry to the attic as well as insulation on the attic-side of the door.
Now, how's your insulation? Making sure you have enough insulation is key to keeping your home efficient. 18 inches of fiberglass batting or cellulose will greatly improve your heating and cooling systems. The attic does need air flow, however, so make sure air vents are clear and unobstructed.
Each window needs to be checked to make sure it closes completely and locks. Windows can be weather stripped just like doors. Outlets and switches provide access for cold air to enter, but this can be prevented by installing foam gaskets behind them. Child-safety plugs for the outlets also reduce cold air flowing from the sockets.
Old windows and doors need to be checked every year. If one doesn't fit properly, seal it with caulking or weather stripping. If the piece is warped heavily replace it with a new energy efficient model. Expanding foam is also an option to use around door- and window-frames.
Every hole on the outside face of your home can increase inefficiency. Seal laundry vents, water faucets, electrical outlets, and other hookups. Install storm- windows and doors where you don't already have them to create a buffer of air that retains heat and coolness. When it comes time to change siding, add foam insulation behind it.
Basements and crawlspaces need to be checked and sealed. If you have a crawlspace, place a layer of plastic over it to help insulate. Regular basements with concrete walls can be a major problem for efficiency. Consider adding insulation and drywall over the concrete.
Appliances are rated for their efficiency. Choose products with Energy Star ratings and choose compact fluorescent light bulbs that fit in standard sockets.
These fairly inexpensive home improvements can save you a lot of money in the long run. It's definitely worth taking steps to increase your home's efficiency, and as you can now see, it's not even that hard.
By: TC Thorn
TC Thorn has written more articles on home improvements and energy efficiency at Luxury Housing Trends. Her article on green kitchen appliances discusses improving energy use in the kitchen.]]>
Frequently Asked Questions About Fireplace Design
Here are some frequently asked questions, and answers, about fireplaces.
1 - How high should a fireplace chimney be with respect to the height of the house, and what features of design affect its efficient operation?
ANSWER: A chimney should extend at least three feet above flat roofs and at least two feet above the ridge of a peak or hip roof. Solid masonry is the most commonly used material. Satisfactory performance of a chimney flue is determined by its size, direction, shape, height, tightness and smoothness.
2. Is there a particular kind of mortar that should be used in fireplace construction? How is it mixed and where is it used?
ANSWER: The brick around a fireplace and flue should be laid with cement mortar, since it is more resistant than lime mortar to the action of heat and flue gases. The best to use, except on firebrick, consists of one part portland cement, one part hydrated lime, and six parts clean sand. Firebrick is best laid in fire clay.
3. What is the purpose of a damper, and how is it constructed?
ANSWER: A damper affords a means of regulating the draft and prevents excessive loss of heat from the room when the fire is out. It consists of a cast-iron or steel frame with a lid hinged so the width of the throat opening may be varied from a closed to a wide-open position.
4. What is the proper procedure for connecting the chimney to the roof so as to guard against fire, and to allow for expansion due to temperature changes, settlement, or slight movement of the chimney during heavy winds?
ANSWER: Where the chimney passes through the roof, provide for a two-inch clearance between the wood framing and the masonry. The chimney must be flashed and counterflashed to make its junction with the roof watertight. Corrosion-resistant metal, such as copper, galvanized metal, zinc, aluminum, or lead is best for the counterfiashing. When tin is used, paint it well on both sides.
5. Is it necessary that a flue be lined, and if so, what are the advantages in lining it?
ANSWER: Chimneys can be built without linings, but those with linings are more efficient. When the flue is not lined, the mortar and bricks directly exposed to the action of fuel gases disintegrate. This disintegration and that occuring from changes in temperature often cause cracks in the masonry, which reduces the draft.
6. What is the proper way to build the smoke shelf?
ANSWER: The smoke shelf should be made by setting the brickwork back at the top of the throat to the line of the flue wall for the full width of the throat. The depth can vary from six to twelve inches or more, depending on the depth of the fireplace.
7. Does the kind of fuel to be burned have anything to do with the selection of a fireplace design, and does the size of the opening affect the operation?
ANSWER When a fireplace design is being selected, the kind of fuel to be burned should be considered; also, the design should harmonize with the room in proportion and detail. Years ago, when cordwood was plentiful, fireplaces seven feet wide and five feet high were common, but they required large amounts of fuel and were often smoky. Where cordwood is cut in half, a 30-inch width is desirable for a fireplace, but where coal is burned, the opening can be narrower. Thirty inches is a practical height for the fireplace where the width is less than six feet. The higher the opening, the greater the chance of a smoky fireplace. In general, the wider the opening the greater should be the depth.
Following these guidelines, a satisfactory chimney may be selected.
By: Russell R. Freeman
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Rigid Pvc Sheets In Construction Industry
By Alan Matchett
PVC is a versatile material and PVC sheets can be produced to meet special application needs. Rigid PVC sheets can, for example, be used as wall cladding, roofing, skylights and partitions in the building construction industry.
One major advantage is that producers can incorporate special properties tailored to meet customized needs through processing the PVC sheets by adding other materials or otherwise. For example, they can be made resistant to chemical corrosion, or translucent to let in natural daylight while at the same preventing harmful UV light.
We look at a few typical construction industry applications of PVC sheets in the sections below.
Wall Cladding Applications
Plastic wall cladding can provide beautiful interiors in colors and patterns suited to selected themes. In places where food is made, stored or served, PVC sheets are ideal in that they do not permit ingrained accumulation of dirt (as timber does), are impermeable to water and dampness and can be cleaned and dried easily.
Hygienic PVC sheets with anti-microbial properties have also been developed, according to some manufacturer claims.
Roofing Applications
Sheets with heat-reflecting exteriors can reflect the sun's heat away from the areas below the roof, leading to a cooler environment. Greenhouses can do with roofs with high light transmission and condensation control properties. Reinforced sheets can provide high strength and excellent insulation in situations where these are critical. There are also lightweight sheets that are specially designed for high strength.
The above illustrations highlight the adaptability of the plastic material to meet different roofing needs in different environments.
Skylights for Large Public Structures
Many modern roofs of large structures have unique characteristics, very different from conventional roofs. Architects come up with
specially designed coverings to reflect special themes for such public structures as an Olympic stadium.
PVC sheets and composites can be custom-made to provide needed structural strength and meet the additional special requirements such as unique colors, semi-transparency to let in natural daylight, acoustical insulation and unbreakability.
Partitions in Different Environments
In places with a corrosive chemical environment, ordinary partitions might need frequent replacement and can cause other problems. PVC sheets can be customized to make non-corrosive partitions that have high chemical resistance and fire retardance.
Partitions with high impact strength or suitable for curved walls or with dark colors for hot climates are other examples of tailor-made solutions.
PVC Sheets and Composites Can Deliver the Solution You Want
PVC sheets acquire different kinds of properties when other materials are added or through special kinds of processing. What we get as a result is a material that is tailored to the customized requirements of the context. They also come in attractive colors that can fit your tastes or complement a particular theme.
Yet another advantage is that the products can be designed for easy installation. Even DIYers can handle the smaller installations.
Conclusion
PVC sheets can acquire many kinds of properties such as translucence, chemical resistance, unique colors, heat reflectiveness and so on. This ability makes them ideal solutions for many construction industry applications. PVC sheets and composites are widely used in roofing, walls and wall cladding, skylights and other areas. About Author:
Alan Matchett B.Eng, Director IPSL, advisor to plastics industry and article writer for PVC-Sheet
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Sunset review report calls for abolishing residential construction agency
The Texas Residential Construction Commission is under fire from the state’s Sunset Advisory Commission.
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DU to open new residence hall
Nagel Hall, a new $40 million residence hall, officially opens at the University of Denver on Thursday.
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Mortgage Applications at lowest level in eight years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Peco sets stage for its first green building
Peco Energy Co. on Wednesday launched the first phase of a five-year initiative to make itself more environmentally friendly by rolling out its first green building. (EXC)
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Mortgage Applications at lowest level in eight years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Workplace fatalities down in Pennsylvania
Workplace fatalities decreased in Pennsylvania last year, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
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Sunset review report calls for abolishing Texas Residential Construction Commission
The Texas Residential Construction Commission is under fire from the state's Sunset Advisory Commission.
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Wachovia to sell $40M in land, construction loans to joint venture
Wachovia Corp. is selling $40 million in land and construction loans to a joint venture headed by LandCap Partners, according to The Wall Street Journal. (WB)
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Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in eight years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Workplace fatalies down in Pa., rise in N.J.
Workplace fatalities decreased in Pennsylvania and increased in New Jersey last year, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
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Gulf Coast Builders Exchange initiates change in leadership
The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange is looking for a new executive director.
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New green job curriculum lands in the District
D.C. has scored the first green-collar job training program in the U.S.
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More than 20 Birmingham firms make Inc. 5000 list
Birmingham is home to 21 of the nation’s fastest-growing companies, according to Inc. magazine’s second-annual listing of America’s 5,000 fastest-growing private companies.
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UGA to name three buildings after former governors
The University of Georgia will name three prominent campus buildings for three former Georgia governors who are alumni -- S. Ernest Vandiver, Joe Frank Harris and Zell Miller.
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Wachovia to sell $40M in land, construction loans
Wachovia Corp. is selling $40 million in land and construction loans to a joint venture headed by LandCap Partners, according to the Wall Street Journal. (WB)
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Dow Reichhold to shut down; 53 RTP workers affected
Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex, a joint venture of The Dow Chemical Co. and Research Triangle Park-based Reichhold Inc., said Wednesday that it will go out of business by the end of the year – a move that will eliminate 53 jobs in RTP. (DOW)
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Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in eight years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in 8 years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in eight years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Wachovia to sell $40M in land, construction loans to joint venture
Wachovia Corp. is selling $40 million in land and construction loans to a joint venture headed by LandCap Partners, according to The Wall Street Journal. (WB)
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Mortgage applications drop 61 percent
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Mortgage applications drop to lowest level in eight years
Even as housing prices drop across the country, fewer people appear close to buying a home.
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Report: Wachovia to sell land loans to joint venture
Wachovia Corp. is selling $40 million in land and construction loans to a joint venture headed by LandCap Partners, according to The Wall Street Journal. (WB)
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Wachovia sells land loans
Wachovia Corp. has sold a reported $40 million in development loans to LandCap Partners, a California real estate firm. (WB)
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Nuclear agency OKs new bids for KC weapons parts plant
The National Nuclear Security Administration bolstered Kansas City’s hopes of retaining 2,100 high-paying jobs by authorizing resolicitation of bids for a new $500 million nuclear weapons parts plant in south Kansas City.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Corporate Executive Board's finance chief resigns
Timothy Yost, chief financial officer of the Corporate Executive Board Co. for the past six years, will step down from his post Sept. 5. (EXBD)
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Housing affordability jumps in region
The sharp fall in median home price in Greater Sacramento has helped drive up affordability, according to two reports issued Tuesday. By one measure, the capital is now the most affordable housing market in California.
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U.S. home, apartment construction at 17 year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. construction of homes, apartments hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Associated General Contractors joins national advocacy group
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said Monday that the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of St. Louis and the Heavy Constructors Association (HCA) of Greater Kansas City have joined as state affiliates.
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Two NM firms make fastest-growing Hispanic businesses list
Two companies from New Mexico were recently ranked among the top 100 fastest-growing Hispanic firms in the U.S.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Bay Area home sales above last year, median price falls hard
Bay Area home sales eked out their first year-over-year gain since early 2005 in July while the median sales price dove to a 53-month low, according to a report Tuesday.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction at 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low
Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
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Embassy Suites to open 62 hotels in three years
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of the locally headquartered brands owned by Hilton Hotels Corp., is planning to open 62 franchised hotels in the next three years.
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Marquette Interchange officially opens
Gov. Jim Doyle and state Department of Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi officially opened the $800 million Marquette Interchange project Tuesday morning, three months ahead of schedule and an estimated $10 million under budget.
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Potawatomi make $10.2 million payment to city, county
As part of an annual revenue sharing agreement, the Forest County Potawatomi made a $10.12 million payment on Friday to the city and county of Milwaukee, putting the total amount shared at more than $73 million since 2000.
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Judge stops Norwood?s ?tag and hold? law
A Hamilton County judge has ordered the city of Norwood to stop enforcing an ordinance that requires scrap yards to “tag and hold” metal articles they acquire from scrappers for seven days before reselling or processing them.
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Fay keeps on truckin' (Update)
Tropical Storm Fay blew in during the wee hours of the morning leaving us with yet another day of closures. But things should return to normal on Wednesday.
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Ohio company buys Crown Building Materials
An Ohio building supply company on Monday said it has expanded in Portland with the acquisition of local company Crown Building Materials.
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Brasfield & Gorrie earn LEED gold status for Auburn building
Auburn University’s new Building Science Center, which was built by Brasfield & Gorrie LLC and named for its president M. Miller Gorrie, recently earned the state’s first LEED gold certification.
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Smoother entry to Eden Industrial Park
The opening of a new road in the Eden Industrial Park is being hailed as the key to luring more tenants into the complex.
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Wichita NAWIC chapter receives education award
The Wichita chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction on Tuesday will receive the Founders Award from the American Council for construction Education.
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Carolinas? construction barometer drops
A barometer of construction activity in North and South Carolina registered a 2.2 percent drop in the first quarter, according to the Carolinas Association of General Contractors.
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URS Corp. buys engineering firm, expands Texas presence
URS Corp. has acquired LopezGarcia, an engineering design and environmental planning firm that focuses on the state and local infrastructure market. (URS)
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Community colleges won't admit illegal immigrants ? for now
The board governing North Carolina’s community colleges voted Friday to bar illegal immigrants from admission until it comes up with a permanent policy on the issue.
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Orange County Public Schools gets 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings assigned an 'A+' to Orange County Public Schools' $99.4 million 2008 certificates of participation.
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Community colleges won't admit illegal immigrants - for now
The board governing the state's community colleges voted Friday to bar illegal immigrants from admission until it comes up with a permanent policy on the issue.
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Nobel Learning buys Texas school
Nobel Learning Communities Inc. said Monday it has bought the Ivy Kids Early Learning Center’s school in Missouri City, Texas, for an undisclosed sum. (NLCI)
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Carolinas? construction barometer drops
A barometer of construction activity in North and South Carolina registered a 2.2 percent drop in the first quarter, according to the Carolinas Associated General Contractors.
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Recasting corridors
Springfield Township was a booming residential community in the 1950s. The city of Silverton was a shopping mecca for northern Cincinnatians.
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