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Club Car, an Atlanta-based manufacturer of electric- and gasoline-powered utility vehicles, has introduced a new low-speed vehicle (LSV), Carryall LSV, as an alternative means of transportation for facility managers at large communities.
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Tile Redi’s new line of “barrier-free products is expected to make entering the shower easier, as well as minimize potential accidents.
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American Valve’s new product line, called HotStop Scald Prevention, features faucets, tub spouts, showerheads and hand showers, all of which contain a patent-pending temperature actuated flow control (TAFR) feature certified to ASSE Standard 1062.
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Made with end-grain African hardwood, Treeborn Mosaic Flooring is comprised of a collection of mosaic tiles sealed with a flexible polymer grouting, Flexi-Grout, over an optional cushion layer of varying thicknesses.
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The Compact Cadet 3 one-piece toilet from American Standard is a high-efficiency lavatory that meets the requirements for WaterSense labeling, using 20 percent less water than standard 1.6 gpf (gallons per flush) models.
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ScreeningWorks, a new Web-based tenant screening solution for independent rental owners (IROs) and managers from RentGrow Inc offers access to comprehensive and affordable background screening that improves their decision-making process for finding the most qualified tenants.
Bright Ideas
Does your lighting save energy, reduce operating costs and increase occupancy? As property owners, investors and managers strive for energy efficiency and cost savings, lighting becomes an increasingly significant factor.
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The Kettal XXL indoor-outdoor furniture collection from Barcelona-based Grupo Kettal is designed to combine comfort with adaptability.
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Pioneering Technology’s Safe-T-element is an affordable fire prevention system for the electric stove. It minimizes the risk of fire with round, cast iron plates that fit over each burner, plus individual controllers to regulate temperature.
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Hansgrohe recently introduced low-flow versions of its Croma 100 showerheads and handshowers.
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Delta's new Pilar pull-down kitchen faucet with Touch2O technology is designed to be a smarter, cleaner and more efficient way to work in the kitchen. Its Touch2O technology enables users to start and stop the flow of water with a tap anywhere on the spout or the handle, making it easier to turn off the water flow when hands are dirty or when water flow is not needed between tasks, saving water and energy.
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Rheem’s solar water heating systems, called Rheem Solaraide, combines a storage tank with one or two collector panels. The system operates without pumps or controllers, relying instead on the natural process of convection – also called indirect thermosiphoning – to circulate the heat-transfer fluid.
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Designed to complement its existing GranitiFiandre and TCL products, Trans Ceramica’s new mosaic tiles offer metal, pebble, glass, stone and iridescent elements.
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Induction cooktops are reportedly more energy efficient than traditional electric cooktops because they heat up quickly and the pan or pot conducts the energy. Whereas traditional electric coil elements are 50 to 55 percent energy efficient, induction cooktops by comparison are 90 percent efficient on average.
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The Horizon series from Hakatai features mixed-media mosaic blends, offering blends of glass, glass and metal, and glass and stone. The random blends offer versatility and color options of glass mosaic tile, combined with the diversity of textures presented by polished stone, stainless steel or copper mosaics.
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"We have seen a trend towards kitchens becoming more open," says Brad Horner, president of Atlanta-based Coldwell Banker The Condo Store. With that in mind, developers and architects are increasingly viewing the kitchen as the residence's focal point, placing more emphasis on its aesthetic appeal.
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The Extreme Series from Applied Coatings Group’s Modono Collection of glass tiles features intense color combinations in a range of textures designed to bring a new option for architects, specifiers and designers.
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The address "110 Livingston Street" has been a famous New York City address for as long as living New Yorkers can remember. Originally built in 1925 to house the Benevolent Organization of Elks, it became the high-profile headquarters of the New York City Board of Education featured on education news reports throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. Today, however, that address equates with luxury condo living in the center of Brooklyn’s cultural scene.
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With clean lines and geometric forms, Delta’s new Dryden Bath Collection is inspired by the Art Deco period of the early 20th century.
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Designed to provide better moisture- and mold-resistance than traditional paper-faced wallboard panels, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum’s DensArmor Plus paperless interior drywall is GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certified.
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USG’s Leverlock CSD early exposure floor underlayment can be poured up to 60 days before the building’s permanent windows and doors are installed in geographic areas not subject to freezing conditions.
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Vixen Hill has introduced its cedar cabanas to customize outdoor living. With a modular structure, the cabana is designed for one day assembly.
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The new G 2002 La Perla series from Miele is engineered to be the quietest dishwasher yet from the company. G 2002 includes a Turbo feature that speeds up wash programs by 10-15 percent and the sensor dry system, which analyzes room temperature to calculate the optimal water heat, rinse aid distribution and drying time.
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As part of its "Eco Intelligence Initiatives" to encourage sustainable manufacturing processes and products, Victor Group Inc., has announced its exclusive distribution of GreenShield, an ecological nanotechnology-based stain- and water-repellent fabric finish.
