Contractor articles from November 2007

Contractor archives from November 2007

Turning disaster into a green building showcase.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... INDIALANTIC, FLA. -- Mark Baker and his contacting business had been doing home construction on Florida's Atlantic coast for more than 30 years, and in that time he had seen the worst that nature could inflict. But it still came as a heavy blow...

German team powers to Solar decathlon victory.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- For the first time in the event's brief history, a university from outside North America beat out 20 of its competitors to take first place at the 2007 Solar Decathlon. Germany's Technische Universitat Darmstadt won the U.S....

How many vehicles do you have?(CONTRACTOR INFOCUS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How many vehicles do you have? Percents 1 24% 2 29% 3 17% 4 8% 5 or more 23% Source: WWW.ServiceMagic.com truck survey: Contractor magazine....

Schwartzenegger makes HETs the law in California.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... SACRAMENTO -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed AB 715, a bill that would require all new construction in California to use more high-efficiency toilets and urinals. The bill is the first of its kind in the nation and will...

GreenHome aims to gain notice.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(green products are used for constructing homes)
November 1, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Those collaborating to build a first-of-its-kind green home here hope the projec will encourage contractors to adopt sustainable homebuilding practices nationwide. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Billed as the first such home...

Under budget, ahead of schedule: Wisconsin high school earns LEED Gold.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... EAGLE RIVER, WIS. -- When the Northland Pines High School community decided to build a new energy efficient building here, it looked to a veritable dream team of sorts for sustainable school construction in the state of Wisconsin. The...

How long have you had your current work vehicle?(CONTRACTOR INFOCUS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How long have you had your current work vehicle? Percents Less than 12 months 11% 1-3 50% 3-5 28% 5-8 9% 8-10 ...

Contractors walked through art, science of residential sprinklers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... PHOENIX -- About a third of the way through his presentation, James Golinveaux, senior vice president of research and development for Tyco Fire and Building Products, showed a picture of the first residential sprinkler. It was a Gem Model F954...

Water equals energy, saving one saves both.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... CRYSTAL CITY, VA. -- Water consumes energy. Drinking water, that is. And it can consume quite a lot of energy depending on what needs to be done to it to get it to a faucet or showerhead, noted Gary Klein, who works in the demand analysis...

Ownership of 'green' homes expected to increase rapidly.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The residential new construction and remodeling market for green homes is predicted to hit $20 billion over the next five years, according to a new study. McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Cos., released The...

What's most important to you in a work vehicle?(CONTRACTOR INFOCUS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gas Mileage 11% Reliability 52% Load capacity 14% Length of trouble-free operation (in years) 23% ...

Viking's Tom Groos wins AFSA's Parmelee Award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... PHOENIX -- The American Fire Sprinkler Association presented Thomas T. Groos its 2007 Henry S. Parmelee Award during the association's 26th Annual Convention and Exhibition held here in late September. The highest honor AFSA bestows upon an...

Shaw mechanical services, LLC.(In Brief)
November 1, 2007... Shaw Mechanical Services, LLC secured a nearly $1 million contract with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC for mechanical contracting services for Colonial Center 400 at TownPark, a class "A" office building under construction in Lake Mary, Fla. According...

A. O. Smith Water Products Company.(In Brief)(A.O. Smith Water Products Co. employees recived company recognition for workplace safety)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The employees of the A. O. Smith Water Products Company plant in Johnson City, Tenn., have received company recognition for their commitment to workplace safety; in a special ceremony at the plant, company officials recognized the employees for...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.(In Brief)
November 1, 2007... The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has joined the Green Mechanical Council as a Charter Member. IAPMO joins several other organizations, including Carrier, NIBCO, Ferris State University, Legend Valve, Mechanical...

The American Fire Sprinkler Association.(In Brief)
November 1, 2007... The American Fire Sprinkler Association realized record attendance and participation at its 26th Annual Convention and Exhibition. A record-breaking 1,360 attendees came to Phoenix September 26-30, up six percent from 2006. In addition to...

Mr. Rooter Corporation.(In Brief)(Franchise Times magazine ranked the company as first)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Franchise Times magazine named the Mr. Rooter Corporation to its 2007 Top 200 list, a ranking of the top 200 franchises based on worldwide sales. The magazine spent months soliciting sales and unit count data from more than 1,000 companies. The...

GreenMech hosts green training sessions.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The Green Mechanical Council announced that it will be providing a number of green workshops during the Ecobuild Fall convention here at the Washington Convention Center in mid-December. Ecobuild is an exposition for green...

Waterless vs. low-flush urinal debate continues.(EDUCATION)(while managing water conservation health must also be considered)
November 1, 2007... The ongoing controversy over waterless urinals has come to the water-conscious Southwest. In August 2007, the City of Phoenix declared the waterless fixtures to be non-code compliant per the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code. The basis for this...

Wondering about source of sewer gas smell.(LETTERS)
November 1, 2007... VIA E-MAIL--I got your address from the Internet and I was hoping that Dave Yates could answer a question for me. Maybe you have some input to the problem described below. A few years ago I was required to connect to the new sanitary sewer...

Trucks haul more safety, cleaner diesels into 2008: commercial vehicle manufacturers are touting enhanced safety features, additional cargo storage capacity and cleaner burning diesel engines in their 2008 model year offerings. Here is a look at what is new for 2008 from six major manufacturers.(2008 TRUCKS)
November 1, 2007... Dodge Dodge's all-new Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs feature a standard 6.7 L Cummins turbodiesel engine with 305 HP, 610 lb.-ft of torque and a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. The engine uses a diesel particulate filter to...

Retrofit variable speed pump considerations, part 3.(EATHERTON ON HYDRONICS)(Column)
November 1, 2007... At the end of last month's article (October, p. 58), I promised that we would look at the alternative method for sizing standard, single-speed pumps for commercial and residential systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This alternative method...

Watching a killer at work, part 2.(HYDRONIC SYSTEMS)(Column)
November 1, 2007... Last month, I began telling you about an orphaned snowmelt system that I took over and how the boiler seemed to constantly and mysteriously lockout (October, p. 60). The last thing I had tried was to completely change the venting arrangement....

Online solutions save time and then some.(FELDMANS ON COMPUTERS)
November 1, 2007... Adobe Acrobat Professional (www.adobe.com) provides an effective way to create, manage and share PDF documents over the Internet. This latest edition, Version 8, has a host of new features and enhancements, many of which would be helpful to...

Preserving your claim rights.(MCGREEVY ON LAW)
November 1, 2007... It is commonplace for all but the smallest projects to have changes and/or extra costs, and the larger the project is, the greater the possibility for disputes to arise over them. It is generally best for all parties to keep construction moving...

KSW awarded two projects.(MCGREEVY ON LAW)
November 1, 2007... LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. -- KSW Inc. has been awarded two new projects in downtown Manhattan. The contracts total approximately $14.6 million. The first project is a 15-story condominium designed by Robert A.M. Stern and being developed by...

Own a business? How to win succession game.(BLACKMAN ON TAXES)(management of succession planning and taxation of family business)
November 1, 2007... How many hats do you wear? We are going to play a hat game. A fun but money-saving, tax-saving, and sometimes a family saving game. To play this hat game, you must own all or part of a family business and be a dad or (mom)... the...

Is getting an MBA worth it?(CRAIG ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
November 1, 2007... The days of a teenage highschool dropout getting a job as a helper and then, through sheer hardwork, intelligence and determination, working his way up the ladder to project manager and maybe even into corporate management... well, those days...

TV show selects A.O. Smith.(CRAIG ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
November 1, 2007... ASHLAND CITY, TENN. -- A.O. Smith Water Products Co. was recently named the water heater provider for season five of ABC's TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." A.O. Smith's goal this season is to outfit deserving families with a new Vertex...

'Tis the season to jolly up your image.(HUDSON ON MARKETING)(influence and usage of marketing in building of corporate image)
November 1, 2007... In promotional terms, a laughing, overweight man in red felt is riding in right behind the remnants of one-too-many dishes made with turkey. What a sight. And Santa does a jolly good job of yanking people into the gift-giving mood. The real...

Meeting focuses on demand for labor.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... MOKENA, ILL. -- The United Association of Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Sprinkler Fitters and HVACR Service Technicians, nationally known industry contractors and some of the nation's largest corporations recently held a tripartite meeting here to...

ConsensusDOCS releases collaborative guide.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- ConsensusDOCS, the first-of-its-kind collaboration to publish fair and balanced standard construction contracts and forms, has released the first edition of its guidebook, which provides an overview of the main contracts and forms...

Geberit sponsors design contest.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... DES PLAINES, ILL. -- The Geberit Group has announced it will be a sponsor of Metropolis Magazine's 2008 Next Generation Design Competition. The design competition, which focuses on water, awards a $10,000 prize and is open to any designer...

The power of truck fleet measurement.(BEST PRACTICES)
November 1, 2007... As I turn the half century mark this month, I reflect back on my life and realize that the train I'm on called "Life" is moving at full speed. The days are going by like a picket fence on the highway, but the interesting thing about age is that...

Shaw lands LEED Silver job.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Shaw Mechanical Services has secured a $1.2 million contract to provide mechanical contracting for the Daytona Beach Kennel Club Gaming and Entertainment Facility, a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Silver-rated...

Borzit lays pipe under sidewalks, driveways.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... BORZIT LAYS PIPE UNDER SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS OR landscaping faster with less effort for $265 including a 2" bit and FREE ground shipping! Powered by a 1/2" drill, the tool can bore up to 60' at 1' per minute with amazing accuracy. It can bore a...

Charlotte Pipe and foundry's transition fittings brochure.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY'S TRANSITION FITTINGS BROCHURE. With Charlotte Pipe's IPS to CTS reducing tees, bushings and transition bushings, you can more easily join FlowGuard Gold[R] CPVC pipe and fittings to...

The modulex line of condensing boilers.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... THE MODULEX LINE OF CONDENSING BOILERS represents a breakthrough in high-efficiency design. These fully-modulating boilers support 300,000 to 1 million Btu/hr. hydronic heating systems while delivering a greater degree of operating reliability...

Learn more about Charlotte Pipe's.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... LEARN MORE ABOUT CHARLOTTE PIPE'S ChemDrain[TM] CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System product offering in this informative brochure. The ChemDrain System offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals...

The new Gen-Ear le[TM] from general pipe cleaners.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... THE NEW GEN-EAR LE[TM] FROM GENERAL PIPE CLEANERS is a simplified, more economical water leak locator with stronger sound amplification than other systems. The compact amplifier fits easily in the palm of your hand. It provides noisefree...

The new Gen-Eye gl[TM] video inspection system.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... THE NEW GEN-EYE GL[TM] VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM now offers a self-leveling color camera and DVD recorder. The self-leveling camera automatically keeps your picture right side up as the camera glides through the line. A DVD Recorder provides a...

Electronic FlowHood.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... ELECTRONIC FLOWHOOD The new electronic digital readout FlowHood offers increased accuracy and speed in the measurement of air flows from 30 - 2,500 cfm. Software automatically corrects for back pressure and density changes due to altitude....

Anvil'S Anvil-Strut condensed engineering catalog & price sheet.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... ANVIL'S ANVIL-STRUT CONDENSED ENGINEERING CATALOG & PRICE SHEET showcases their complete line of continuous strut and strut fittings with channels, fittings and accessories. The products are designed to provide durable, dependable, economical...

IPEX'S total PlumbBetter Pex system.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... IPEX'S TOTAL PLUMBBETTER PEX SYSTEM. Buy a PlumbBetter[R] PEX system, and you're buying the IPEX integrated system advantage: everything you need is designed, built and backed by the same company. IPEX offers you a full range of tubing, brass...

Universal Multi-Run Panels: the latest climate panel innovation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... UNIVERSAL MULTI-RUN PANELS: THE LATEST CLIMATE PANEL INNOVATION. Viega presents Universal Multi-Run Panels as a new solution for radiant installations. Supplying tubing for up to three circuits while occupying a minimum amount of floor space,...

CLIC-X support and hanger system.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... CLIC-X SUPPORT AND HANGER SYSTEM offers many installation benefits to contractors and engineers. Patented technology and thermoplastic resins, CLIC-X can handle commercial plumbing systems to high tech process piping applications. LT 109...

Check out PROFLO Commercial Plumbing Products Catalog.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... CHECK OUT PROFLO COMMERCIAL PLUMBING PRODUCTS CATALOG. From undercounter lavatories to urinals, service faucets to sink and drain accessories, you'll find it all in the PROFLO Commercial Plumbing Products Catalog from Ferguson. Detailed...

The rugged yet attractive HVR[TM] series from Halsey Taylor.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... THE RUGGED YET ATTRACTIVE HVR[TM] SERIES FROM HALSEY TAYLOR is equipped with all the vandal-resistant features needed to accommodate even the most frequently used areas. Chrome-plated, vandal-resistant unleaded brass bubblers with integral hood...

Quickfitting quick connection fittings.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
November 1, 2007... QUICKFITTING QUICK CONNECTION FITTINGS are the world's only repairable, reusable, permanent, fitting for copper, CPVC, PEX and stainless steel. Designed for use in the most demanding industrial, commercial and residential applications, the...

Visit the website of CONTRACTOR Magazine.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Website overview)
November 1, 2007... VISIT THE WEBSITE OF CONTRACTOR MAGAZINE www.contractormag.com for all our regular monthly news, articles, features, product listings and columns by our staff of industry experts. Our electronic edition also has links to all the sites listed...

The 2008 pickup pack.(editor's choice)
November 1, 2007... THE 2008 PICKUP PACK is a work truck storage system for contractors that combines security and storage capacity with durability. The system includes various storage compartments, including a gull wing saddle box, two lockable low side boxes, a...

The FE125 class 3 medium duty truck.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE FE125 CLASS 3 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK sports a new, advanced OBD II system. It offers a GVWR of 12,500 lb., a standard Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission, cruise control, keyless entry, a programmable PTO and On-Off switchable exhaust brake. It...

The 2008 savana van.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE 2008 SAVANA VAN now features a tire pressure monitoring system, as well as head curtain side air bags, a re-designed instrument panel and an improved small-block V-8 engine, with horsepower ranging from 258 on the Vortec 4.8 L. to 323 hp...

The new N-series trucks.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE NEW N-SERIES TRUCKS feature a new modern cab design that is more rigid for greater operator safety. Large front-disc breaks and large, self-adjusting drum rear brakes deliver better stopping power. A 14,550 lb. capacity heavy-duty...

The snugpro commerical truck cap.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE SNUGPRO COMMERICAL TRUCK CAP features recessed fiberglass side doors that virtually disappear into the cap when closed for a sleek appearance. The doors have folding, recessed T-handles with three-way secure locking for maximum security. It...

The carchip pro tracking system.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE CARCHIP PRO TRACKING SYSTEM enables contractors to easily monitor their drivers and fleet vehicles' engine performance for increased productivity. It tracks such details as mileage, speed, quick accelerations and hard braking. It tracks up...

The spider gear bed web cargo securing system.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE SPIDER GEAR BED WEB CARGO SECURING SYSTEM is designed to secure items in pickup truck beds or rooftop cargo racks. Constructed from heavy-duty 6 mm. cord radiating from a center stainless steel ring, it streches to one-and-a-half times its...

The mobile data terminal 860.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE MOBILE DATA TERMINAL 860 is an add-on to the company's basic vehicle tracking package. It offers fleet managers advanced management and communication capabilities. It allows drivers to receive real-time information including route updates...

DCU truck caps.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... DCU TRUCK CAPS are now available for the 2008 Chevy Silverado and the GMC Sierra. They are offered in four height configurations, 23", 26", 29" and 36", with several rear door options. Truck owners can choose from optional roof racks, various...

The knockdown jumbo van shelving line.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE KNOCKDOWN JUMBO VAN SHELVING LINE is designed for use with the Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter vans. It now includes an 18"-wide, 57 1/2"-tall tapered end panel. Additional lengths of the 18"-wide accessory shelves have also been created....

The W62 truck chassis.(TRUCKS & ACCESSORIES)
November 1, 2007... THE W62 TRUCK CHASSIS extends the capacity of the company's walk-in lineup with 19,500 lb. and 23,500 lb. GVWR models. It uses General Motors' 8.1 L Vortec V8 gasoline engine mated to a five-speed Allison 1000HS or Allison 2200HS transmission....

This high-head filtered effluent pump.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THIS HIGH-HEAD FILTERED EFFLUENT PUMP is powered by a 1/2 hp Franklin electric super stainless submersible motor. The pump is designed for applications where filtered effluent must be transferred under pressure and in various distribution...

The corsair bathroom collection.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE CORSAIR BATHROOM COLLECTION includes a single control lavatory faucet, as well as ceramic valve pressure balanced tub/shower and Roman tub faucets. The collection is available in chrome and brushed nickel finishes. [ILLUSTRATION...

Thurmalox 218 primer/219 topcoat protective coatings.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THURMALOX 218 PRIMER/219 TOPCOAT PROTECTIVE COATINGS are formulated to protect metal surfaces under insulation exposed to temperatures from ambient to 450[degrees]F, and many other applications involving continuous and rapid wet-dry-wet thermal...

The firepex residential fire sprinkler system.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE FIREPEX RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM combines all the benefits of a PEX-based system with the traditional installation techniques and configurations familiar to the fire sprinkler professional. The system consists of PEXa pipe, solid...

The apollo pipe master ball valve.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE APOLLO PIPE MASTER BALL VALVE offers 100 different end combinations in each size. It is offered 1/2", 3/4" and 1" sizes with inlet and outlet fittings for copper, PEX, PVC, CPVC, PE poly) and steel pipe. End connection options also include...

The floodsafe water detector shut off.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE FLOODSAFE WATER DETECTOR SHUT OFF not only shuts off the water supply to protect against property damage caused by a leaking water heater, but also removes the source of power to the water heater to prevent a possible explosion. The control...

The hydro stat modle C3100 direct acting pump control.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE HYDRO STAT MODLE C3100 DIRECT ACTING PUMP CONTROL reduces rapid pump cycling and maintains a pre-set operating pressure which is field-adjustable. It features a low-lead alloy body and bell housing with a threaded female D. X male O.D. on...

The kubik faucet.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE KUBIK FAUCET has a sleek, modern design that compliments modern urban architecture. It is manufactured of solid brass for reliability and corrosion-resistance. Dependable ceramic disc cartridges ensure highquality performance. Present...

The hot-rodder sectional drain cleaner.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE HOT-RODDER SECTIONAL DRAIN CLEANER is able to rapidly remove clogs in large lines and long runs. It features a quick-release chuck handle that activates a rugged 3/4 hp motor. The motor is able to spin 10' or 15' cable sections at 715 rpm,...

The san simeon luxury faucet.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE SAN SIMEON LUXURY FAUCET is ideal for any size master bath. It features curving, crown-ribbed melon handles and bell-shaped escutcheons that are decoratively notched at the base. Matching trim establishes the foundation of the dramatically...

Far pre-assembled radiant heating distribution manifolds.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... FAR PRE-ASSEMBLED RADIANT HEATING DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLDS are available in 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" with two to 12 heating loops. With just two screws, a basic unit can easily grow to meet any system's needs by adding a two, three or four circuit...

The hi-viz tool box.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE HI-VIZ TOOL BOX is available with a matched caddy for easy transport to and from the job site. The three-tier tool box provides space for storage and organization in a compact, lightweight unit. Its resin construction is impact-resistant...

The B-1200 series glass filler.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE B-1200 SERIES GLASS FILLER has a contemporary design that is easier to clean and more convenient to use. The modified lever extends further down and out, making it more accessible for a variety of containers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The model R86006 18-V. drill/driver.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE MODEL R86006 18-V. DRILL/DRIVER is lightweight and compact to help reduce user fatigue. It delivers 455 in.-lb. of torque, and is able to run longer with fade-free power thanks to a lithium-ion battery. It provides at least 2000 cycles...

The bordelaise kitchen sink.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The bordelaise kitchen sink is designed to facilitate safe and efficient food preparation and water disposal in the back portion of the kitchen or near the stove. It features a large, round basin on one end ideal for filling and emptying large...

The saniguard anti-microbial treatment.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE SANIGUARD ANTI-MICROBIAL TREATMENT will now be used on many of the company's products, including the flush valve handles on its signature Flushometer line. A blue collar will identify those fixtures with the treatment--currently the only...

The select ultra low [NO.sub.x] line of water heaters.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE SELECT ULTRA LOW NOX LINE OF WATER HEATERS are gasfired, and designed with the residential market in mind. The line employs a new hybrid radiant burner system to meet the 10 nanograms/joule NO[.sub.x] requirements established by SCAQMD. The...

This 18-V. compact drill.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THIS 18-V. COMPACT DRILL features lithium-ion batteries for dependable operation. It delivers the speed (0-1,400 RPM) and power (400 in.-lb. of torque) for demanding applications. It weighs just 4 lb. to help reduce operator fatigue. It has a...

The adelaide cube toilet.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE ADELAIDE CUBE TOILET is a new addition to the company's expanding line of dual-flush toilets. The high-efficiency toilet has two chrome buttons atop the tank that release two different water volumes, one for a 0.8-gal. flush, the other for...

The Largo 3660 luxury whirlpool tub.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... THE LARGO 3660 LUXURY WHIRLPOOL TUB features preinstalled integral arm rests and an optional 14" pillow for added comfort. It is 60" long, holds up to 51-gal. of water, and is crafted from high-gloss acrylic. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Wet/dry all weather cement.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... WET/DRY ALL WEATHER CEMENT is a fast-set, low V.O.C., medium-bodied solvent weld cement formulated for all weather conditions. It works as repair cement on wet or dry pipe and requires no primer prior to assembly of pipe or fittings. It allows...

Watering bans aren't real water conservation.(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... At this writing, Atlanta has 78 days of water left in Lake Lanier, its major source of drinking water, yet its civic leaders are doing little to address real water conservation. Instead they are resorting to stop-gap measures. The state has...