By Steven Soderberg, Lorin Industries, Inc. The once-in-a-century pandemic has caused great disruptions in our lives and in the economy, causing many problems, but also opening up new perspectives and possibilities. One surprising example is the garage door, the ubiquitous and increasingly prominent feature of single-family home design and construction. “Garage doors are a nightmare,” […]
MILPITAS, Calif., – XL Construction just celebrated its 30th anniversary as a leading general contractor in Northern California with a ‘Vision Launch’ event where the company unveiled its long-term plan for enhancing employees’ professional development. The day-long celebration on September 16 was attended by 350 employees and held aboard the USS Hornet – Sea, Air and […]
The world’s richest people are known to live the most extravagant lives. Any one of us would probably do the same: work your way to a considerable fortune, and you’d splurge on luxury homes, cars, vacations, luxury everything. As far as Musk is concerned, billionaire or not, he can do very well without a couple […]
All the beauty and strength of copper – plus several advantages! Ideal for exterior or interior architectural finishes, the updated Anodized Copper Collection from Lorin Industries, Inc. offers all the strength and beauty of real copper to provide the perfect complement to a variety of applications, including ceiling tiles, paneling, exterior wall cladding, backsplashes, column […]
Everyone loves a before and after! In William McIntosh Design’s recent Leroy Street project, they removed a sheetrock partition and replaced it with a gorgeous custom fabricated steel and glass wall by the craftspeople at Amuneal. Now, the homeowners at 160 Leroy can enjoy their beautiful Hudson River views preparing meals in the kitchen. Before the […]
When a French patio door is the ideal location for a dog door installation, the PlexiDor Glass Series French Door Insert is the solution. This innovative insert turns any French door into a fully functional dog door. The product is shipped fully assembled and ready for replacement of the existing glass. All door hardware, including […]
Artists’ Studios in California, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Washington join prestigious national network of historic sites. Stockbridge, MA — The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today that seven new sites have been accepted into their prestigious Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program. All seven sites are the preserved homes and studios […]
For the landmark residential tower recently completed near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the texture and finish of the prominent metallic surfaces needed to be just right. These aluminum surfaces really stand out, at about a 10-degree angle, in tiers of 4-story-high leaves that suggest a golden crown. Architecture writers heralded the confident symbolism […]
Hamilton, ON – Daich Coatings new TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Coat is designed to cover almost any ugly floor surface. Available in five colors, this real stone organic coating follows the company’s 2021 launch of TracSafe Anti-Slip Sealer. “This newest product is part of the TracSafe system of anti-slip technology,” says Peter Daich, president. “Response has […]