Archive for May, 2009
Everything’s coming up Eames
I’ve always thought the saying, ‘Imitation is the highest mold of flattery,” was a bunch of hooey. But as I gear up to move into a new apartment—scouting furniture to replace items that have been with me for a few too many years—I’m realizing that imitation isn’t such a poor thing afte…
Preview: Ryobi’s new Tek 4 tool system
Lithium-ion batteries are nothing new in the world of tools and consumer electronics. Odds are you’ve got some in your drill/driver, circular saw, and digital camera. But Ryobi’s new kit doesn’t use the typical li-ion battery pack, instead relying on batteries closer in size and shape to AA ba…
Hardwood heaven: No-fuss floating floor
I installed my first prefinished engineered-wood floor way back in 1986, just two years after it was introduced to the U.S. by Kahrs worldly, a Swedish flooring manufacturer. It was a tongue-and-groove oak plank floor that had to be glued together along every edge and end joint.
And to ensure prop…
A great green resource for New Yorkers
A few months ago, Green Depot, a leading supplier of certified green building materials and products, opened a flagship retail store in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.Original post by Deborah Snoonian
Deal of the day: $10 coupon from Sherwin-Williams
Use Sherwin-Williams’ Color Visualizer, print out your color knowledge, and get a $10 coupon off a purchase of $50 or more at any Sherwin-Williams store. Offer expires 7/28/2009. Original post by Jennifer Brite
New, safer pnuematic nailer
I’m not about to retire my hammer any date soon (tough luck Mr. Thumb) but it has been getting a lot less use since I purchased the new Duo-Fast 20-degree Round-Head Framing Nailer. No great surprise there: Once you get accustomed to driving nails instananeously with the simple squeeze of a trigger,…
Growing up with vertical gardening
If you’re aiming to beautify a small deck or patio, a vertical garden might be for you. An array of pre-assembled products now exists for those interested saving space through higher growing. A tiered planter design frees you from having…Original post by Linda Gallant