Beautiful Kitchen Updates on a Budget Nov 30, 2008
Rather than using tile, consider installing pressed tin ceiling tiles. Apply adhesive found at your local home improvement store to the backs of the tiles and simply press them onto the wall behind the stove or sink ... You can also create the illusion of an expensive backsplash by using self-adhesive linoleum floor tiles that look like stone or marble. (Pekin Times, IL)
Small Projects Big Impact Nov 30, 2008
Focusing on an area, such as a kitchen island, to install granite tile can achieve an upscale look at a much more affordable price. Decorative details, such as faucets and fixtures, go a long way in improving the style of your kitchen. (Pekin Times, IL)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Nov 30, 2008
Request paints that do not use volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs, which are used in paints, lacquers and cleaning supplies ... Cabinets, tile, plasters and countertops are available with green advantages as well ... Lead-free tiles are also available, with significant recycled content. (Pekin Times, IL)
Scars remain 50 years after Chicago school inferno Nov 30, 2008
The fire had invaded the attic space above the second-floor rooms, dropping burning ceiling tiles onto the students below ... The exterior was brick, but floors were highly varnished wood and narrow wooden stairs were covered with asphalt tile ... "Varnished wood with years worth of wax residue, wooden stairs with flammable tiles ... they may just as well have built it out of tinder and kindling wood," said one survivor, Lt. Michael Mason of the Downers Grove Fire Department, who was a... (New York Post)
Lewis: Billy-isms abound Nov 30, 2008
I suggested she color on the hard bathroom floor instead, and that's precisely what she did - right onto the tile. Trying to master the English language is tough stuff, and I'm in absolutely no hurry to correct my son's myriad errors, since they result in some of the very best Billy-isms. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nearing the final lap Nov 30, 2008
Skylights have been rebuilt to let in more light, and above the counter will hang a 14-by-18-foot tile mural of Battery Point Lighthouse created by local artist Harvey Munger ... The pool is being resurfaced with new tile and plaster and will be rimmed with stainless steel gutters ... There is a new tile stairwell leading into the shallow end of the pool, and the slide has been modified so that it no longer overhangs the pool. (Daily Triplicate)
Mining for diamonds Nov 30, 2008
Sadid lives with his mother -- the parents split years ago -- in a small but exquisitely maintained second-floor apartment with polished white tile, classic furniture and a modern kitchen. A trash-strewn construction yard abuts their building, and chickens loiter by the curb, but the setting is unmistakably brighter than the lowest classes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Art review: Legacy of collector James Simon Nov 30, 2008
This ninth century painted and gilded tile, from the Uighur capital of Khocho in modern China's Xinjian region, also betokens Simon's support for German archaeology ... The tile irresistibly brings to mind ideas expressed at length in architect Christopher Alexander's four-volume study "The Nature of Order." ... The Khocho tile, with its lotus motif, probably Buddhist-inspired, exemplifies the key principle, as Alexander understands it: the creation of a field of centers that reinforce one... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Don't Delay Home Repair Projects Nov 29, 2008
For example, MetalWorks Steel Shingles, which resemble slate, shake or tile roofing, are an aesthetically-appealing product. They offer energy efficiency and a 50-year limited warranty -- two features that may save you money in the long term. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Spruce up your home Nov 29, 2008
"A few simple changes, upgrades or additions to a home can make all the difference and you don't need to break the budget to improve the appearance and or function of certain rooms," says Kate van Niekerk, marketing manager for Tile Africa ... To completely replace the existing tiles in a room would have one of the greatest impacts in the look and upgrade ... However, a less drastic and less expensive measure is rather to add design features to the existing wall or floor tiles. (iAfrica.com)
Brick and stone head inside Nov 29, 2008
Substitute brick or stone veneer for tile or wallpaper in the backsplash area above the sink and countertop. Lightweight veneers can warm up a room as well as add a splash of color. (AZCentral -- Home)
Weilers Rev Up With New Facilities, High-Tech ID Nov 28, 2008
Rock and tile on the perimeter of their new barns handles roof runoff, too. They remodeled their old dairy barn with individual stalls for calves. (Agri-View, WI)
Mandan prepares for telecasts Nov 27, 2008
MIKE McCLEARY/Tribune Duane Hartman, of AVI in Bismarck, peeks through the ceiling tile inside the Mandan City Commission meeting room while stringing wire for the installment of audio and video equipment. A small audio-video control room, located in the background, was also constructed for the project. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Choose Local' Gift Guide Nov 27, 2008
Item: Dog tile by Corvallis artist Alexis Spakoski. This 50 tile features a jaunty dog wearing a party hat, and is one of many pieces of fabulous ceramic work by Spakoski featuring animals at play. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Phoenix Hotel: hip hangout for star spotting Nov 27, 2008
Not sure what the bathroom in a tropical bungalow is supposed to look like, but this one was a blend of contemporary and original '50s, from the fixtures to the paint to the tile work. Toiletries are standard Lather brand. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Photo-catalytic, self cleaning coating for building exteriors Nov 27, 2008
g., TiO2-coated tile and TiO2-coated glass are commercially available). Super-hydrophilic property can allow dirt and stains to be easily washed away with water or by rainfall when such coating is applied to exterior surfaces. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Books, competitions, notes from afar Nov 27, 2008
It showed a plywood model of Utzon's house, as well as full-scale sections for the opera house, which were covered with glazed tile like the kind used on Persian domes, except they're white. From the Accademia you can also walk to the Palazzo Fortuny museum where, amid genuine Fortuny lamps and dresses, we saw a James Turrell work inspired by abstract art. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tips to Cut This Winter's Heating Bill Nov 27, 2008
Roof replacement If it's time to replace a roof, homeowners may want to consider using fiberglass instead of the more traditional asphalt or tile. It can prevent up to 40 percent of heat loss and has a life of 50 years compared to 20 or 25 for asphalt. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
A brush fire on Saturday off Yellow Hill Road on the border of Ventura County was quickly put out by firefighters. Five acres were burned. Photo by Tricia Wilcox / TMT Nov 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Edition. "By Melonie Magruder / Special to The Malibu TimesIt has been more than a year since the Corral Canyon fire that destroyed 53 homes, and many Malibu residents are still waiting to break ground on rebuilding, awash in problems ranging from underinsured property claim adjustments to county bureaucracy with permitting processes to the iron fist of the California Coastal Commission.Beverly Taki, Corral Canyon Safety Committee founder, whose home was spared in... (Malibu Times, CA)
East Point bank becomes penthouse home Nov 27, 2008
The bath has a corner spa tub, gray tile and a walk-in shower. Atop the unit is a rooftop terrace decorated as a beachside patio. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Music lovers celebrate with concerts Nov 26, 2008
The 650-seat Bartlett auditorium features dark wood, tile walls and comfortable seats, but the rails placed in mid-aisle present a minor obstacle. If you're coming down one side of the aisle and spot an open seat on the other side, you have to continue to the next opening in the rail and backtrack to get there. (Anchorage Daily News)
Holiday tea, home tour planned Dec. 6 Nov 26, 2008
The master bathroom offers double sinks, a jacuzzi tub surrounded by cream colored ceramic tile. The home also has a finished lower level with a toy room, office, bathroom, guest bedroom and great room. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
DuPont recalling Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner Nov 26, 2008
Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner is used to clean ceramic and porcelain tile and grout. It was sold in silver-colored one quart plastic bottles. (FOX23.com, OK)
Hula draws visitors from across the sea Nov 26, 2008
Additionally, the resort opened the only hula museum in the world, and on that occasion, a special tile created by Joanna Carolan and the staff at the Banana Patch Studio in Hanapepe was presented to the Japanese by Baptiste. It is the centerpiece of the museum and is the first thing you see when you enter, Umezu, who had just returned from Japan, said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Redecorating and Keeping it Green Nov 25, 2008
Materials like sustainably harvested hardwoods and ceramic tile aren't your only eco-friendly choices ... When it's time to tackle the walls, look for paints that contain little or no volatile organic compounds. (Pekin Times, IL)
On the job with ... Marie Sherman Nov 25, 2008
She also builds cabinets and does custom tile work - as she has been involved in carpentry since the early 1980s. Creating drums was not originally a business plan for Sherman. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Five Yummy Pumpkin Alternatives To Pie Nov 25, 2008
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Regional Roundup Nov 25, 2008
A former employee accused of embezzling from Lodi Tile Works pleaded no contest last week and must spend four months in jail. Donna McKinney, 47, of Lodi, entered the plea on Tuesday, according to San Joaquin County Superior Court records. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Smart Bath and Kitchen Redesigns for Boomers Aging in Place Nov 24, 2008
Bath Fitter estimators provide in-person assessments of the space to be converted, and assist with choosing colors, tile patterns and accessories ... Avoid naturally slick flooring like ceramic tile. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Glam, Gorgeous and Green Entertaining Nov 24, 2008
Incorporating ceramic tile in floors, countertops and walls. Some ceramic tiles are made from recycled products, such as discarded bottle glass. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Nice and Easy Nov 23, 2008
Short of a gut job, "the bathroom can be refreshed simply by re-grouting the tiles, changing the shower curtain, choosing great new towels, and painting the walls," Butterfield says ... "Replace laminate countertops and backsplashes in your kitchen and bathroom with stone countertops and a pretty tile backsplash, but leave the configuration alone," says Wells. (Boston Globe)
North Shore Villa Nov 23, 2008
When Tom Lang used to doodle in the margins of his pre-med notebooks, instead of working to form the graceful lines of an aorta, he found himself sketching an idyllic villa with 20-foot-high doors, soaring ceilings, lots of statues, and a large central entertaining space with checkerboard tile floors ... For example, all of the black and white marble tiles in the loggia came out of the old lavatories at South Station in Boston and cost all of $250. (Boston Globe)
Renovate and restore Nov 23, 2008
In the game room, they were inclined to strip out a mosaic pattern in the floor tile because it was too dark. But their designer, Ken Dietz, suggested they keep the tiling and instead lighten the wall colors and install lighted display cabinets to showcase their pottery and ceramics pieces. (Boston Globe)
Buddhist temple becomes Place of Peace’ in S.C. Nov 23, 2008
The structure donated by a Japanese family with roots in Greenville s textile past and connections to a university professor symbolizes an evolution for the private liberal arts school ... TNS Mills, which stood for Tsuzuki New Spinning, supplied spools of thread to the textile mills that were the heart of Greenville s economy ... The temple is built of fine materials: mostly with keyaki wood, a hinoki floor, walls composed of four coats of plaster each a different texture and color and... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Remodeling Trend: Make Room for the Parents Nov 23, 2008
Flooring -- Buy more durable and natural surfaces like tile, stone, cork, harvested wood, exposed stained concrete or bamboo. Living in perfect harmony with your relatives may not be your first choice during tough times, but it could be the most cost-effective. (Pekin Times, IL)
How to Keep Your Stone Countertops Looking Like New Nov 23, 2008
Don't use cleaners that contain acid such as bathroom cleaners, grout cleaners or tub and tile cleaners. Don't use abrasive cleaners such as dry cleansers or soft cleansers. (Pekin Times, IL)
Reuse business is booming Nov 23, 2008
With a presence at the annual home and garden show and some media coverage, word of mouth spread, and contractors, customers and donations of every vintage and condition began trickling in: tubs and sinks, bannisters, brackets, cabinets, flooring, mantels, doors, windows, buckets of hardware, locks and hinges, grinding wheels, gates, lamps, chandeliers, toilets and tank trays, stoves, bed frames, couches, chairs, crown moulding, tile and glass block, even partially used cans of paint. Owners get... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fireplaces are Heating Up with New Artistic Designs Nov 23, 2008
Think beyond brick and look at choices like black onyx stone, stainless steel and colorful tile. Even the glass fronts are changing and are now available in a variety of colors. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Kahut's game-winning FG helps Beavers inch closer to Pac-10 title Nov 23, 2008
Justin Kahut kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired just minutes after botching a potential game-tying extra point and the 21st-ranked Oregon State Beavers kept their Pac-10 tile and Rose Bowl hopes alive with a 19-17 victory over the Arizona Wildcats. Sean Canfield connected on 20-of-32 pass attempts for 224 yards and a score while Sammie Stroughter had five receptions for 116 yards and a TD in the Beavers (8-3, 7-1 Pac-10) sixth straight victory and seventh in a row against league foes. (FOX23.com, OK)
Ruff And Turf Nov 23, 2008
Meanwhile, for do-it-yourself types who want to dream up more ways of decorating their pets' pads with artificial turf, FLOR offers grassy modular carpet tile called Green Acres. It's 10. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Added Benefits of Environmentally-friendly Construction (9) Nov 23, 2008
He says that they admit natural light from above to reduce energy costs and exhaust volatile organic compounds, while transforming living areas into bright spaces ... "You get privacy plus the use of wall space --where a window isn't necessary -- for decorating, storage or another form of space utilization. "While homeowners are considering skylights, they should know that venting skylights in the kitchen can release hot air and odors, lessening the need for energy-consuming mechanical... (Boerne Star, TX)
Create a State-of-the-art Kitchen with Vintage Flavor (8) Nov 23, 2008
Try a new backsplash tile that features an aged finish (such as copper glaze) or a distressed texture to expand your look with an eye-catching display. Consider a wood countertop for your center island. (Boerne Star, TX)
Small Kitchen and Bath Projects with a Big Impact (8) Nov 23, 2008
Removing and replacing tile grout is a small renovation project that pays big dividends in appearance and most homeowners find the project simple enough to do on their own ... Then, thoroughly clean the areas where the existing grout was removed before adding the new grout between tiles. (Boerne Star, TX)
Preserving your home through roof care Nov 22, 2008
The American Society of Home Inspectors provides the following estimates for the life expectancy of different roofing materials: Asphalt shingles 15-30 years; Wood shakes-shingles 10-40 years; Clay-cement tiles 20+ years; Slate 30-100 years; and metal roofs 15-40+ years ... Look for loose shingles or shakes, or, if you have a tile or slate roof, cracked or missing tile. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tim Roberson grouts about 5,000 square feet of floor tile in the kitchen/cafeteria of Pinemount Elementary. He has already grouted about 5,000-6,000 square feet of wall tile. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Nov 22, 2008
Tim Roberson grouts about 5,000 square feet of floor tile in the kitchen/cafeteria of Pinemount Elementary. He has already grouted about 5,000-6,000 square feet of wall tile. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Beautiful Kitchen Updates on a Budget Nov 22, 2008
Rather than using tile, consider installing pressed tin ceiling tiles. Apply adhesive found at your local home improvement store to the backs of the tiles and simply press them onto the wall behind the stove or sink ... You can also create the illusion of an expensive backsplash by using self-adhesive linoleum floor tiles that look like stone or marble. (Pekin Times, IL)
Factors drive up cost of new school Nov 22, 2008
Fifth, Copeland also suggested switching from 2X2 ceiling tile to 2X4 ceiling tile, saving 50,000 on installation cost. However, 2X4 ceiling tiles are more susceptible to sagging and the retention of moisture, so they require more maintenance. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Fabulous in Fox Chapel Nov 22, 2008
Ms. Drake first saw its laser-cut sandstone in a basket-weave pattern in a tile showroom and thought it would be perfect for a fireplace ... And the stone-tiled bottom half. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Outdoor showers for summer Nov 22, 2008
Tile Africa has the following suggestions when planning your outdoor shower ... Tiles provide the perfect backing for an outdoor shower they are long lasting, weather resistant and easy to clean ... Don't forget to waterproof under tiles to shower rose height. (iAfrica.com)
McDonalds set to open on Tuesday Nov 21, 2008
The lobby which features lounge seating and ceramic tile floors is decorated in earth tones and has a retro 50s look. It includes an old soda shop-style round booth and a fireplace. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Sales Legend Walking In Different Shoes Nov 21, 2008
He also does tile and grout restoration. He started because he says there was hardly any competition in tile and grout -- and because he makes commission. (CBS News)
Modern data center fueled by power efficiency Nov 21, 2008
Panfil uses a "kilowatt per server rack" measure that assumes one ton of cooling power per floor tile in the data center. "Virtualization pushes the utility rates up on the servers, but it also increases the heat density in the data center," he said. (SearchCIO.com)
For Isle artist Peggy Chun, life was a party to the end Nov 21, 2008
She has also done loving portraits of religious leaders Mother Marianne Cope and Father Damien, the last of which was a huge wall mural she directed students at Holy Trinity to construct to her specifications, tile by tiny painted tile. Chun's daughter-in-law, Kimi Morton Chun, became both business manager for Chun's artwork and coordinator for her medical care. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Springs facade plan sent to supes Nov 21, 2008
By Bill Hoban INDEX-TRIBUNE MANAGING EDITOR. Thu, November 20, 6:44 PM. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Don't Delay Home Repair Projects Nov 21, 2008
For example, MetalWorks Steel Shingles, which resemble slate, shake or tile roofing, are an aesthetically-appealing product. They offer energy efficiency and a 50-year limited warranty -- two features that may save you money in the long term. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Georgetown news in brief Nov 21, 2008
Mural wall tiles for sale at library. Become a part of Georgetown Peabody Library s legacy by purchasing a tile for the mural wall in the library foyer. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Thousands of photographs cure construction troubles Nov 20, 2008
The water spigot over the shiny, new stove jutting from the wall of smooth, custom-fired tile squares above the custom-built wood cabinets didn t work ... Tearing out the custom tile and cabinets to access the plumbing would have cost thousands of dollars. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Sprucing Up Your Home on a Budget Nov 20, 2008
"Laminate and resilient sheet flooring also cost a lot less than their wood and ceramic tile counterparts and are faster and easier to either do-it-yourself or have installed, so a family doesn't have to make great sacrifices to restore a room's appearance," he continues ... In addition to durability, laminate floors now not only come in traditional wood grains, but are available in patterns that replicate the look of tile, natural stone and metallic ... Unlike old vinyl flooring, the latest in... (Pekin Times, IL)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Nov 20, 2008
Request paints that do not use volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs, which are used in paints, lacquers and cleaning supplies ... Cabinets, tile, plasters and countertops are available with green advantages as well ... Lead-free tiles are also available, with significant recycled content. (Pekin Times, IL)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 19, 2008 Nov 20, 2008
This "procreation is everything" theory would exclude older couples, infertile couples, and couples who don't wish to have children ... The Great Depression wrote on Nov 19, 2008 3:04 PM:A Republican arguing with a Democrat about the New Deal is as futile as a Democrat arguing with a Neo-Con about the Bush Doctrine ... Since last Monday (with a 3 day break for a golf tourney) I have;Pressure washed the mold off the concrete tile roof and applied a sealer, cleaned (hands and knees)and resealed... (North County Times)
Tour of Homes: Fenstermakers' house shows personal touches Nov 20, 2008
The Fenstermakers gave the kitchen a facelift this summer with black marbleized countertops and metallic-looking embossed plastic kitchen panels, which Fenstermaker said reminded her of old-fashioned tile. The house's exterior was repainted "forged" green with trim of "crushed velvet" red and "rock quarry" beige, Fenstermaker said, producing paint sample cards. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Top-20 showdown in Big East pits Panthers against Bearcats Nov 20, 2008
The Panthers will most likely need to win their remaining three games in order to claim that tile and that is certainly possible for this squad. "It's exciting," head coach Dave Wannstedt stated about this weekend's bout that has Big East implications on the line. (FOX23.com, OK)
Furniture, bookstores and design, near and far Nov 20, 2008
Judging by the 18th century Queluz National Palace near Lisbon, which has cheap die-cut metal hardware and naive frescoes (probably done by talented tile artists who were used to painting invisible glazes on unfired tiles), the rich were not all that rich, despite their gold from colonial Brazil. Many Lisbon neighborhoods are still a hodgepodge of rich and poor, which adds to its charm. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Holiday House allows peak into Glenridge Hall Nov 20, 2008
The bath, done in green and white tile, features a soaking tub, pedestal sink and the original fixtures dating from 1929. The morning room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
How to Design a Backyard Patio Nov 19, 2008
A Spanish style with a heavy tile roof would look great with pavers. A Tudor style with a lot of brick would look nice with Arizona Red hand -seeded aggregate with brick inlay ribbons. (Suite101.com)
